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Electricians can offer the following services:

• Safe electrical installation of wiring, plug sockets, light switches, light fittings and underfloor heating;
• Electrical inspection and testing of your household wiring, ensuring fuse boxes and wiring systems are safe;
• Advice on the best electrical solutions for your house;
• Electrical works required as part of larger building jobs, such as extensions or renovations;
• A call-out service if your electrics fail and you urgently need help.

• For large electrical installation projects, get quotes from several electricians.
• Arrange for prospective electricians to visit your home, talk through the job with them, and ask them about similar electrical installations they have recently carried out.
• Ask electricians for references, or get a personal recommendation from a friend or relative who has recently had electrical installation work carried out.
• If you are moving house, have the wiring and fuse box of your new house checked by an electrician to ensure they are safe and modern.
• Always use an electrician who is a member of a reputable trade association.
• Keep the name and number of an emergency electrician to hand, in case you ever need one.

Use Yell.com to search for the electrician who best suits your needs in thousands of locations in the UK, such as London, Birmingham or Manchester. Yell.com can now show you members of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installations Contracting—simply scroll to the bottom of the results page and click on the related logo.