Expert advice and tips on hiring electricians in the UK.
What PAT testing is, whether the law actually requires it for landlords and businesses, how often appliances should be tested and what it typically costs in the UK.
What an outdoor socket typically costs to fit in the UK, why some jobs cost more, the safety rules it must meet and which certificate you should get.
Which electrical certificate you should get after work at home, what Part P means, which jobs are notifiable and what to do if a certificate is missing.
What getting electricity to a shed, garage or garden office involves, the rules that apply, typical UK costs and what to ask an electrician before work starts.
Typical UK electrician hourly rates, day rates and call out fees, prices for common small jobs, what fault finding costs and how to avoid surprises on the bill.
The difference between interlinked, mains wired and sealed battery smoke alarms, the rules in Scotland, England and Wales, and what an electrician charges to fit them.
The common reasons lights flicker, how to tell a bulb or dimmer problem from a wiring or supply fault, and when to call an electrician or the network operator.
What bathroom zones 0, 1 and 2 mean, which lights, showers, sockets and switches are allowed in each, and the rules your electrician has to follow.
What makes an RCD or circuit breaker keep tripping, the safe checks you can make, when to stop resetting it and what an electrician typically charges to find the fault.
What it typically costs to replace or newly fit an electric shower in the UK, why a more powerful shower can mean new cable, and the rules for bathroom electrics.
What an EICR covers, who legally needs one, how often, what the codes mean and what it typically costs in the UK.
What home EV charger installation involves, typical UK costs, the grant for renters and flat owners, and the rules your installer must follow.
How to check an electrician is registered, what certificates to expect, what to ask before work starts and how to compare quotes.
Which electrical problems cannot wait, what to do safely until help arrives, and what an out of hours call out is likely to cost.
Typical UK rewire prices by house size, what pushes the cost up, how long it takes and how to compare quotes properly.
What a consumer unit replacement costs in the UK, what the job involves, how long it takes and when an upgrade is really needed.
