About this job
What is a certified electrician, and when do you need one?
An electrician fixes electrical problems and installs new systems: from tracing a fault to replacing a fuse box, connecting an EV charger or adding a socket. "Certified" means you are dealing with a tradesperson who knows the standards and abides by them, and who is insured for the work they carry out. That gives you provably professional work, not a gamble.
It all comes down to NEN 1010, the standard for safe electrical installations in and around the home. Work on the fixed installation, your fuse box, wiring or earthing, must be done by a certified tradesperson under that standard. This is not just safer; it also matters for your insurance. If something goes wrong with work that was not done to standard, you can end up carrying the cost of any damage. We work as certified, insured electricians and hand over to NEN 1010. That gives you the certainty that everything is correct.
Warning signs
When should you call an electrician?
Sometimes it is obvious, sometimes you are not sure. These situations call for a certified electrician. If you recognise any of them, give us a call or request a quote.
A fault or power outage
Power goes off, a circuit keeps tripping or part of your home stops working. We track down the cause and make it safe again.
Renovation or new build
A new kitchen, an extension or a loft conversion. That means new circuits, sockets and wiring, installed professionally.
EV charger, heat pump or home battery
Going greener? These heavy loads need their own circuits and sometimes three-phase. We connect them safely and check whether your fuse box can handle it.
An old or unsafe installation
An old ceramic-fuse box, no RCDs, discoloured sockets or ageing wiring. Signs that your installation deserves an inspection and often renewal.
An inspection or survey
When buying an older property, for your insurance, or simply for peace of mind: we inspect your installation and give you honest advice on what is needed.
Small jobs in and around the home
An extra socket, a switch that has stopped working, hanging a light fitting or outdoor lighting. We are happy to help with those jobs too.
How we work
How we approach it
From first contact to handover: clear, safe and hassle-free.
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Contact and appointment
You call or message us, or request a quote. We listen to your situation and agree an appointment that suits you. For faults we often come the same day.
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Survey and advice
We look at what is needed on site, now and in the future. You get honest advice, in plain language, without work you do not need.
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Fixed price upfront
You receive a clear quote with a fixed price. You know exactly what you are getting and what it costs, with no surprises afterwards.
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Professional execution
On the agreed day we carry out the work to NEN 1010. Neatly finished, safely connected and with respect for your home.
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Testing and handover
We test the installation and check everything we have connected. We then hand over neatly, with a 2-year work guarantee.
DIY?
What can you do yourself, and what belongs with a certified electrician?
Small work on the visible side of your socket you may do yourself. As soon as it concerns the fixed installation, it belongs with a certified tradesperson. Not to take the work away from you, but because a mistake in the wiring or fuse box is a real hazard, and your insurer will often not cover it otherwise.
What you can do yourself
- Replacing a plug or extension lead
- Hanging a light fitting or luminaire at an existing point
- Replacing a decorative plate or cover on a switch
- Replacing an LED or dimmable lamp
What to leave to a certified electrician
- Work in the fuse box or meter cabinet
- Installing new circuits or wiring
- Connecting an EV charger, heat pump or home battery
- Adjusting the earthing or mains connection
Good to know
What you can count on
A few things that make the difference between a handyman and a certified electrician. We explain them calmly.
Certified, NEN 1010 and insured
Working as a certified electrician means abiding by NEN 1010, the standard for safe electrical installations at home. That covers 30 mA RCDs, proper earthing, the right fuses per circuit and wiring that matches the load. That sounds technical, but it comes down to one thing: your installation switches itself off safely if something goes wrong, instead of becoming a hazard.
We are also insured for the work we carry out. That is not just reassuring for us, but above all for you. If anything ever comes up, you are covered. Undeclared work or a well-meaning neighbour may be cheaper, but if there is damage to an electrical installation that was not done by a certified professional, your own insurer often will not pay out. That risk is not worth the saving.
The full range under one roof
A certified electrician does more than you might think. Tracing and fixing a fault, replacing an old fuse box, upgrading your meter cabinet to three-phase, connecting an EV charger or home battery, a cooking circuit for induction, extra sockets, indoor and outdoor lighting, an inspection of your installation. From emergencies to planned renovations, and from large projects to small jobs.
The advantage of everything with one team: we know your installation and think ahead. If we replace your fuse box, we already account for the EV charger you want next year. That way you do not have to explain how your home works every time.
Why undeclared work is not worth it
The temptation is sometimes there: someone who will sort it out on the cheap, with no paperwork. With electrics, that is gambling. Work that was not installed to standard cannot be seen from the outside, until something goes wrong. An incorrectly connected RCD or an overloaded circuit only comes to light with an electric shock or a fire.
We work openly and verifiably: certified, insured, to NEN 1010, with a fixed price upfront and a guarantee in writing. You are not paying for smooth talk, but for work that is correct and that every other electrician can recognise afterwards. That is the peace of mind you can expect from a tradesperson.
An electrician near you
With electrics, what matters is how quickly someone can get to you. That is why we have an electrician near you throughout Noord-Brabant, from Eindhoven to Breda and from Tilburg to Den Bosch. For a fault or an unsafe situation we are often there the same day, and for planned jobs we agree a day that suits you. Short lines, sorted quickly, without days of waiting.
Because we work across the whole of Noord-Brabant, we know the region and the distances. So we know in advance when we can reach you and we are straightforward about it. Whether you live in a city or in a village in the countryside, you will find a certified electrician near you who knows the area and can act fast.
Price
What does an electrician cost?
The price depends on the job: tracing and fixing a fault is different from replacing a fuse box. We work with an hourly rate for small and fault-repair jobs, and with a fixed price upfront for larger jobs. Below is an indication so you know where you stand.
Common extras:
- Emergency call-out out of hours, against a surcharge agreed upfront
- Larger jobs with a fixed project price instead of an hourly rate
- Materials by agreement, always quality brand-name products with KEMA-KEUR
Price guide
Fixed price upfront| Electrician hourly rate (excl. VAT) | € 45 to € 70 |
| Call-out charge | € 39 |
| Fault tracing and repair | from € 89 |
| Small job, for example adding a socket | from € 89 |
| NEN 1010 inspection or survey | from € 195 |
| Fuse box replacement | from € 450 |
Indicative prices incl. VAT. You will always receive a tailored quote.
Related services
What we are most often called for
Do you already know which job you need? These are the services we are called about most. Not sure? We are happy to help you think it through.
Replace the fuse box
Replace an old or full fuse box safely to NEN 1010, with a fixed price upfront.
More infoUpgrade to three-phase
Need more power for an EV charger, heat pump or induction hob? We upgrade your supply, application included.
More infoInstall an EV charger
EV charger at home, professionally connected. Including a check of whether your fuse box and supply can handle it.
More infoEmergencies and faults
Without power or facing an unsafe situation? We often come the same day.
More infoWhy Brabant Elektra
Certified, insured and guaranteed
All our engineers are qualified and work to the NEN 1010 standard. We give a 2-year guarantee on all our work. Reliable work you can count on.
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
Service area
An electrician near you, across all of Noord-Brabant
We work throughout Noord-Brabant, from Eindhoven to Breda and from Tilburg to Den Bosch, with everything in between: Helmond, Oss, Roosendaal, Bergen op Zoom, Uden, Veghel and the villages in the countryside. A certified electrician near you who knows the region and can reach you quickly.
That local knowledge helps. We know the homes, from the 1970s estates to the farmhouses, and we know how the grid works here. When we work with grid operator Enexis, for example for an upgrade to three-phase, we account for the waiting times and get the application in on time. Everything properly sorted.
Service area
Across Noord-Brabant
From major cities to smaller towns, active in:
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