Electrical questions, answered honestly
40 questions across 5 topics, written from doing the work, with the trade-offs left in.
Costs & quotes
What electricians really cost in Bristol: hourly and day rates, minimum charges, socket and rewire prices, and how to read a quote.
Certificates & landlords
EICRs, Part P, landlord duties and what the codes mean: the paperwork side of electrical safety, explained without the jargon.
Rewiring & fuse boxes
How to tell when wiring is done, what fuse box upgrades involve, old cable colours, RCDs and living through a rewire.
Choosing an electrician
How to find, vet and hire a good electrician in Bristol: registrations, qualifications, directories and the questions that separate professionals from chancers.
Everyday electrics
Flickering lights, warm sockets, extension leads, DIY rules and burning smells: the household electrical questions everyone Googles eventually.
All 40 questions
Costs & quotes
- How much do electricians cost per hour in the UK?
- How much does an electrician typically charge per day in Bristol?
- What is the minimum charge for an electrician?
- How much does an electrician charge to change a socket?
- Why do electrician quotes vary so much?
- Do electricians charge for quotes?
- How much does it cost to rewire a house?
- Are cheap electricians worth it?
Certificates & landlords
- What is an EICR?
- How much does an EICR certificate cost?
- How often does a landlord need an EICR?
- What do the EICR codes C1, C2 and C3 mean?
- Can I sell a house without an electrical certificate?
- What is a Part P certificate?
- Do I need an electrical certificate for home insurance?
- What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?
Rewiring & fuse boxes
- How do I know if my house needs rewiring?
- How much does it cost to replace a fuse box?
- Can you live in a house during a rewire?
- How long does a rewire take?
- What are the old wiring colours in the UK?
- Do I legally have to upgrade my old fuse box?
- What is an RCD and do I need one?
- Why does my electricity keep tripping?
Choosing an electrician
- What's the best way to find an electrician?
- How do I check an electrician is qualified?
- What is NICEIC registration and does it matter?
- Should I use a Checkatrade electrician?
- Can a handyman do electrical work?
- What questions should I ask an electrician before hiring?
- Do electricians legally need to be registered?
- What insurance should an electrician have?
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