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Brilliant job!

Electrical problam

£60

Got the job done quickly and came late, even on the weekend! Very efficient.

Re-plaster electric radiators back onto wall

£100

Metin was really efficient and knowledgeable, would recommend him

Look at wire electrical fittings in house

£150

Good communication, turned up on time with the right tools, didn’t stop until everything was done & I was satisfied. Thanks John

New door handles, re grout tiles, hang electric wall heater

£300

Imran’s service was brilliant!! He was very transparent and clear with his dealings. Would recommend him to anyone in my situation.

Help with fixing electrical fault with recliner

£150

Excellent job. Thanks

Change 4 wall sockets, replace ceiling light with LED

£70

What's the average cost of an electrician in Essex

£70 - £150

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£70

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£100

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£150

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Electrical wiring an Mount echo show on kitchen wall

£40

Grays, Essex, RM17

14th Mar 2026

I have an echo show which needs mounting on my kitchen wall. There are no plugs nearby so there will be some rewiring required. The picture includes the wall it will be mounted on next to the food containers. The last picture included the other side of the wall where I believe the electricity can be taken from. A plug will need to be installed behind the echo show

Install temporary 100L electric hot water cylinder (immersion)

£250

Woodford, Greater London

13th Mar 2026

We are currently undergoing a house renovation and our gas supply and combi boiler are disconnected for several months. I need a plumber to install a temporary electric hot water cylinder (approx. 100L with immersion heater) so we have hot water for showers and taps during the build. Scope of work: • Install wall-mounted or floor-mounted 100L electric hot water cylinder • Connect cold mains feed to cylinder • Connect cylinder outlet to existing hot water pipework feeding upstairs bathrooms • Install necessary valves, pressure relief and discharge pipe • Connect to existing fused spur / electrical supply for immersion heater (or advise if electrician needed) Context: • Property in London (IG8 area) • Two bathrooms on upper floors that need hot water • Boiler currently disconnected due to renovation works • Cylinder location flexible (loft or first-floor bathroom depending on practicality) Requirements: • Qualified and experienced plumber • Ideally G3 qualified if installing an unvented cylinder • Must supply small fittings and valves required for installation Goal: Provide temporary hot water for showers and sinks during a 4–6 month renovation. Please confirm availability and approximate installation cost.

Electricity socket installed in garden to power shed

£200

Woodford Bridge, Greater London

13th Mar 2026

I'm looking to have power supplied to my garden shed. The shed is approx. 2 meter from the house. Happy to have a socket installed on the outside wall and run a cable from there to the shed. A single socket with outdoor coverage is required.

Repair on motor on electric reclining chair

£75

Heybridge, Essex

12th Mar 2026

Rug edge got stuck in recliner and now its very slow and eratic

Replace existing integrated cooker hood and install new

£200

Chalkwell, Essex

11th Mar 2026

Remove faulty cooker hood and install new

Install electric cooker and cooker hood

£80

Loughton, Essex, IG10

10th Mar 2026

Install cooker into mains and cooker hood extractor fan

Electrician

£400

South Ockendon, Essex

9th Mar 2026

My previous electrician did not complete the project and so I need some works done to my property. These include wall sockets and lights switches to be checked. There is quite a few of them. I also need a electrical certificate once done.

Electrician

£1,000

The Hythe, Essex

8th Mar 2026

New home needing re wiring

Cooker hood

£80

South Stifford, Essex

5th Mar 2026

I need to replace my old cooker hood with the new one. Connection is already there just need to remove old hood and install the new one.

Electrical Certificate (EICR)

£300

South Stifford, Essex

5th Mar 2026

Need EICR see attached items that need resolving

I need an electric shower fitted (9.5kw)

£200

Purfleet, Essex

4th Mar 2026

I need a new electric shower fitted (not a replacement, I currently have a mixer shower). I haven't purchased the unit yet but deciding out of 2 I have found (your input is welcome in terms of which one is more suitable for whatever reason). I’ve attached pictures of the two options and what my current shower looks like. Looking for a quote initially and then to agree on a date for the job to be done in 2 or 3 weeks. Let me know if you need any more details...

2 isolation switches (16A) for outdoor air conditioning units

£400

West Horndon, Essex

3rd Mar 2026

Installation of two outdoor isolation switches for future installation of air conditioning units (16A fused supply) Will have to be completed by a Part P certified electrician and provide a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate (MEIWC). Please also provide estimated number of hours required

Run electric between sheds

£250

North Fambridge, Essex

21st Feb 2026

I have a small shed with electric run to it, with a small isolator, I need a armoured cable run to the shed next to it (less than 3 foot) and 4 socket plus a light installed in the new shed.

Electrical socket

£60

Aveley, Essex

21st Feb 2026

Hi, I have a 9kw water heater that is used for the kitchen sink. It is connected to a wall switch. The switch socket is not screwed down because when it is screwed in the water heater doesn’t work. Assume there is a loose connection or that switch needs to be replaced?

Great job. Well mannered and efficient.

Repair 4 electronic channel mixer

£100

Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16

21st Feb 2026

Mixer doesn't seem to work. 12v input and no channels work. I've tried 2 input sources and nothing works. Can you repair? please. Prosound 4 channel mixer - good piece of kit when working.

I need help with my water heater

£100

Purfleet, Essex

17th Feb 2026

Some knobs are not working

Need a electrician to put 2 ceiling lights up

£70

Moulsham, Essex

17th Feb 2026

To change 2 ceiling lights to a spotlight bar

Electrician to replace extractor fan in bathroom & replace light

£80

Boxted Cross, Essex

23rd Jan 2026

Replace extractor fan in bathroom - have silent night fan Replace outdoor light fitting - have light fitting ready

Venkat helped with a last minute request and was professional and overall did a good job, would recommend him

Christmas lights on first floor guttering

£70

Ugley, Essex

23rd Nov 2025

Looking for someone to put up basic string Christmas lights along ground floor porch and first floor gutter of 3 bed detached house

Anthony was exceptionally polite, helpful and professional. He did an amazing job with our outside Christmas lights, better than I expected! We had a technical glitch (unrelated to Anthony) and he went out of his way to help us get it resolved. Would definitely use Anthony again and recommend to others.

Replace my kitchen plug sockets

£100

Sewardstonebury, Essex

23rd Nov 2025

We have 5 electrical plug sockets in our kitchen which we would like the covers replacing and filling around (like for like) (we will purchase replacement sockets and filler). Request by van or foot (no parking for cars - only van or foot).

Great. Really good job.