What electricians do
Electricians install and maintain the wiring, fuseboards, sockets and lighting that keep your home safe and running. Because bad electrical work is a genuine fire and shock risk, much of it is legally controlled in Ireland: works like a new fuseboard or a rewire must be certified by a Registered Electrical Contractor and issued with a completion certificate. Never cut corners here — always insist on the paperwork.
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How the job gets done
Make it safe
If you smell burning, switch off at the board and post the issue for a fast response.
Diagnose & repair
The electrician finds the fault and carries out the emergency repair.
Certify
Work is made safe and certified, with any further repairs quoted.
Credentials & what to check
Qualifications to look for
- Safe Electric / RECIIn the Republic, controlled works must be done by a Registered Electrical Contractor and certified. In NI, look for NICEIC or ECA registration.
- Completion certificateYou should receive a Cert of Compliance for a fuseboard change, rewire or new circuit — keep it for insurance and resale.
- Public liability insuranceMin. €2.6m cover on every Hero Verified electrician.
Before you hire
- ✓Insist on a Registered Electrical Contractor for a fuseboard change, rewire or any new circuit — and get the completion cert.
- ✓For EV chargers, check they'll handle the ZEVI grant paperwork (worth up to €300).
- ✓Beware unusually cheap rewire quotes — they often skip making-good and certification.
What does it cost?
Indicative. Parts are extra. Always confirm the call-out fee and hourly rate before work begins.
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