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EuroMillions Lottery

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:14:52 +0000

The EuroMillions lotto was initially formulated by the national lotteries of France, Spain and the UK and was launched in early February 2004. The initial Euro Millions lottery draw occurred on Friday the 13th of February 2004 in Paris. The United Kingdom, France and Spain were the only European states involved to begin with but lotteries from Austria, Belgium, the Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Switzerland then signed up to the draw on the 8th of October 2004.

The EuroMillions lottery or the Euro lottery, as it is frequently known, gathers a percentage of all ticket revenues of the 9 participating European nations presenting a mammoth Euro Millions lottery jackpot. With the amount of nations joining the European Union rising, this will without a doubt lead to new countries signing up to the Euro Millions lotto. An increase in the quantity of individuals playing the EuroMillions lotto will lead to a further increase in the already considerable jackpots.

How To Play The Euro Millions Lottery
Every player must choose 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 "Lucky Star" numbers from 1 to 9. As the draw takes place, 5 main and 2 lucky star numbers are then pulled out at random from two draw machines containing numbered balls.

How Much Does It Cost?
A regular Euro Millions ticket costs €2.00, or €3.00 if a player opts for the "Plus" option; however, this extra is only available in the Republic of Ireland. This €2.00 ticket fee is exactly the same in all the participating EuroMillions countries. In the UK, it is the equivalent in pounds Sterling although, having said that, it has been fixed at £1.50 since the launch of EuroMillions in 2004. In Switzerland it is the equivalent in Swiss francs although here to it has remained the same prize of 3.20 CHF since the draw began.

Euro Millions Prize Breakdown
The probability of picking up the Euro Millions lottery jackpot is a far-off 1 in 76 million but the odds of winning any prize is a fairly decent 1 in 24. If the jackpot is not won in a given week, it is carried forward to the following week which leads to an ever growing EuroMillions prize fund. New rules introduced on the 9th of February 2007 limit the amount of successive "rollovers" to eleven, with the jackpot rolling down to lower prize levels in the eleventh draw if the prize is not won.

The new rules also established EuroMillions "Super Draws" which take place twice every year and present jackpots in the region of £100 million. The difference with "Super Draws" is that the jackpot must be won during the week of the draw; consequently, if there is no ticket matching all the drawn numbers then the jackpot will be paid out to the next tier in the prize structure.

Notable Euro Millions Wins

In February 2008, the "Super Draw" jackpot of €130 million was collected by sixteen individuals who matched the 5 main numbers and 1 "Lucky Star" number.
On 10 August 2007, a forty year old ex-Royal Mail postal officer from Scotland secured a Euro lottery jackpot of €52.6 million. Up till now, this is the biggest lottery win ever in the United Kingdom.
On 17 November 2006, having rolled over eleven times, the Euro Millions jackpot reached €183 million and was divided among 20 blessed ticket holders.

EuroMillions Playing Options
Typically, to partake in the EuroMillions you have to pick up your ticket from a lottery retailer in one of the nine participating member nations. However, with the launch of lottery ticket sales agents you can now purchase your requisite amount of Euro Millions lotto tickets on the internet regardless of where you reside around the world. If you are seeking a boost in your odds of winning the Euro Millions, you may like to reflect on signing up to one of e-Lottery’s Euro Millions syndicates. As an e-Lottery syndicate member you receive a thirty-six times greater prospect of winning the jackpot when compared to all those people purchasing tickets in the normal manner. With e-Lottery there are very few geographic barriers to becoming a member and as a result the existing membership of 195,000 consists of persons from no less than 133 countries.

Bachelor Parties: What Could Possibly go Wrong

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:12:35 +0000

Aside from seeing the blushing bride walk down the aisle, the bachelor party is what many grooms look forward to most. It’s their last hurrah, their final good-bye to single life, and a chance to get together with friends. While most bachelor parties happen without any major catastrophes (aside from some serious hangovers the next day), there is a dark side to this all-important event. Many things can, and do, go wrong. Here are some of them:

The Groom Goes too Far

It is the groom’s last night of singledom, so it’s understandable that he’s going to go a little wild. Strip clubs, lap dances, and maybe a private show are all expected. And even though the bride may disagree, these are all examples of relatively innocent fun. Sometimes, though, the groom goes way too far at his bachelor party and actually cheats on his future wife. It may be with a prostitute, or it could be just a girl he hooked up with at the bar. The groom might do this because of pressure from friends, excessive alcohol consumption, or just because he thinks that’s what’s supposed to happen at a bachelor party. In any case, this infidelity could spell big problems for the marriage if the bride learns of the groom’s indiscretion.

Hazing…When Innocent Fun Turns Dangerous

Hazing and humiliating the groom has long been considered an essential component of most bachelor parties. While many pranks may embarrass the groom and provide a good laugh for everybody but the soon-to-be married man, they aren’t a threat to the groom’s safety or health. Some hazing stunts and pranks, however, are downright dangerous. They can include things like making the groom jump off bridges, locking him in the trunk of a car, taping his mouth shut, or force-feeding him liquor. In an incident in Knox County, a groom was shocked with a taser before being hog-tied with duct tape and handcuffed. Numerous grooms have been injured as a result of such "pranks," and some have even died.

Too Much Liquor and/or Drugs

It’s no secret that many grooms and their buds use the bachelor party as an opportunity to get completely wasted. Consuming alcohol and drugs is a major focus of many bachelor parties. Sometimes, though, the groom or somebody else will take the expected partying to an extreme level. If your group is drinking for an extended period of time, alcohol poisoning is a very real possibility, particularly if there are some guys in attendance who aren’t regular drinkers. Overdoses can also occur quite easily. There have been serious injuries and even deaths related to alcohol and drug use at bachelor parties, so watch out for the groom and your fellow partyers. They’ll definitely thank you when they’re around in the morning.

Acne Products - Buyer Beware

admin — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:57:37 +0000

Acne remedies abound on the internet. Whether you have face acne, body acne, or even acne on your butt, there’s always a new cream waiting on the next internet location. But buyer beware. Many of these web sites will try to trick you. Here are a few things to look for to spot an untrustworthy acne web site:

1. Are they trying to sell you something? If so, be very cautious. They have a built in bias if they are selling a product. They want you to buy. Keep this in mind as you look through the site.

2. Are there celebrity testimonials? Celebrities are paid to be in front of the camera. This is their line of work. Just this morning I saw Valerie Bertanelli giving her testimonial for Cindy Crawford’s latest miracle cream. Very recently I saw Valerie with a testimonial for Jenny Craig. Both pay her handsomely for her “endorsement”. Celebrity endorsements basically mean nothing.

3. Is the web site selling an e-book? This is the biggest red flag of all. The web site is likely nothing more than a huge sales pitch to get you to buy their “secret” which is often referred to as a “miracle” and has lots of “testimonials” from “real people”. Run, don’t walk, away from any web site that doesn’t give you information up front and instead tries to sell you an e-book with the acne cure.

4. “Sponsored by” usually means “buy what our sponsor is selling”. Just because a web site looks informational, if it is “sponsored by” a corporation, tread carefully.

I know what you’re thinking. That pretty much covers every web site you’ve seen. So the bottom line is to keep a healthy skepticism at your side when surfing around. Few are the sites that are really in it for anything but money. Read the “about us” page if they have one, see if there is an open forum or messageboard (this is a very good sign), and if at all possible see what people think of their product on reputable ratings and reviews web pages.

It’s not just good to beware of internet sites. Informercials on television offering products which promise to get rid of acne quickly are, in my experience, 100% unreliable and not to be trusted. This is not to say that one will come along in the future which offers a product which will clear acne effectively, but so far I have not seen one.

Even books on acne can’t usually be trusted. Many doctors are approached from publishers to create the next “miracle skin care” book, just like doctors are asked to create the next “miracle diet” book. The bottom line is that we live in a capitalist society and pretty much everyone is out to make a buck. This isn’t in itself a bad thing, but it does require an educated consumer to be careful.

Engagement Rings: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:04:54 +0000

How do you make sure that the engagement you are buying for the one you love is genuine and authentic? How much money are you going to spend on it and why? What should you primarily look forward to that speck of diamond on the ring?

When you are buying diamond engagement rings then make sure that you definitely buy something that is certified with AGS or a GIA. This is extremely important as you will not run into the risk of buying illegally traded or faux diamond for all your money. So make sure that whatever you pay for is worth your money as otherwise you might just as well end up paying for something that you would regret later. When you get a certified piece you also pave the way for future investment of your jewel, if ever the need be!

While some dealers value caret over any other aspect of a diamond, a diamond is as valuable as its physical flawlessness. It is obvious that bigger pieces will weigh and charge more but of course it is the flawless variety that gets the highest amount of attention. A massive hue and cry is made from all across the globe for diamonds that are genuine and not illegally traded, which is a good thing. You need to watch the reality based movie “Blood Diamonds” starring Leonardo Di Caprio, to understand the actual story that goes behind the gory path of unauthorized diamond dealing. So be aware! Is there blood of the masses on the stone glittering your beloved’s ring finger?

Check out your budget and the market and with the wonderful variation available in the engagement ring scenario, you are surely going to be spoilt for choice. But you will just have to go for an authentic place and then only can you expect to be fully satisfied with the results you get, no matter what size and dimension, make sure you have “the one’ that looks best on your love.

Also learn that many jewelers would wish to push sell you a diamond engagement rings with the idea that it would make for a great piece of investment for the future. But its no use getting bought into the idea as you are going to have plenty of instances where the value of the diamond you had just bought would not increase. Some kinds of diamond engagement rings may or may not have a hike in their values but make sure always that you have a certified diamond. Its obvious that you are not going to buy diamond engagement rings with the purpose of looking forward for a later investment, but you surely would like to know that it is worth all the money you spend on it. For this purpose nothing better than an authentic certificate is going to help you. So before you make the purchase make sure you tell the retailer that your stone is verified to be on the trail of being conflict-free. This is more important than any piece of investment as this definitely tests the true symbol of your love rather than any materialistic purpose, it is a greater moral concern that ought to be present within all of us.

A Real Wood Fireplace - Don’t Do It!

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:24:31 +0000

The classic ideal of the romantic fireplace suggests that you just throw a log or two in the fireplace, strike a match, and sit back and enjoy the gentle, soothing warmth and the beauty of the dancing flames. Let me tell you, that isn’t the case.

In the first place, unless you’re buying firewood unsplit by the cord (128 cubic feet), you’re going to pay cut throat pricing. Split firewood runs about $400 per cord and higher. That’s partially dry wood, which means you have to buy it in the very early spring and then dry it yourself. Drying firewood means stacking it carefully to allow airflow through the stacks, but not just on the ground. You’ll need to place runners or long boards underneath to keep the wood elevated and off the moist ground. You’ll also need to cover it from above to keep the rain off it. Don’t just throw a tarp over it though or you’ll block the airflow and the tarp will prevent the moisture from escaping. Stacking it on your covered porch is pretty good, especially if you plan to use the wood during the winter or on rainy days. The alternative is trudging out through the rain or snow to lug back wood for the fireplace. At least the lifting and carrying will help you lose weight.

Once you got dry wood to burn, the real fun starts. By the way, if the wood isn’t sufficiently dry, it’ll burn cooler and create excessive creosote. Creosote is that fun black stuff that you see covering Chimney Sweeps in those great classic movies like Mary Poppins. It is also the cause of chimney fires. You see it sticks to the inside of the chimney and builds up in thick layers. Unfortunately, the stuff is flammable and can be ignited by sparks rising up from the fire, or just by very high temperatures if you let the fireplace get out of control. (I remember waiting outside in the snow on one fine Christmas morning as the firemen extinguished a chimney fire caused by disposing of the wrapping paper in the fireplace.)

Starting a fire takes more than striking a match. You have to start with kindling, smaller pieces of wood that burn more easily and quickly. You make a pile of kindling and then arrange the larger wood over it just so. The goal is to burn enough kindling so that by the time it burns out, the bigger pieces of wood have caught fire and there is enough of a base of ash to maintain the heat which supports the fire. By the end of the second or third year, you’ll either have learned to start a fire within 20 minutes or you’ll have given up the idea altogether.

Once the fire is started there’s the heat, lots and lots of heat. Expect the room with the fireplace to approach 80 or 90 degrees if it’s open to other rooms in the house. If it’s relatively closed then 100 degree temperatures should not be altogether unexpected. The good thing about the heat is that when the fire is really going well and throwing off lots of heat, the smoke is considerably lessened. Make no mistake though, the room and most of the house will smell of wood smoke, as will your clothes, your food, and quite possibly even your family pets. While in the latter case, this may be an improvement, it does take some getting used to. With practice, you’ll learn to adjust the damper properly to thoroughly fumigate the entire house.

Then if you can stand the blazing heat, you can finally sit back and enjoy the gentle beauty of the flames as they rapidly consume the properly dried wood that you paid $400 per cord or more for back in the spring. Of course, by this time, you may need to go back outside and get some more wood to throw on the fire to keep it going at a level that won’t make too much creosote and risk burning down the whole house.

So if you’re thinking of adding a fireplace, or firing up the one that came with the new house, think again. Wouldn’t it be so much easier to buy an electric fireplace, with a remote control that lets you turn the dancing flames on and off independently of the built-in heater? Take it from someone who’s been there, electric fireplaces and stoves are the way to go. And don’t even think about old-fashioned fireplace cooking, save yourself the aggravation and go with the electric grills.

Department of Commerce Protects U.S. Thermal Paper Suppliers

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:19:43 +0000

Thermal paper makers in the United States have been under assault from Chinese suppliers who have been unfairly dumping light-weight thermal paper in the US at prices far below fair market value. Lightweight thermal paper is the sort used in devices such as credit card machines, ATM machines, cash registers and gas pumps. In October, the US International Trade Commission, acknowledged the damaging practice and moved strongly to restore the balance.

The Commerce Department has imposed anti-dumping tariffs ranging from 19.77% to 115.29 percent on lightweight thermal paper imported by the offending exporters and manufacturers in China. On top of those penalties, the Department of Commerce has also announced that it will impose additional tariffs to offset industry subsidies paid to Chinese manufacturers by the Chinese government. Combined total tariffs will range from 32.94% to 253.54%. Additionally, the Department found that some German suppliers were also guilty of dumping lightweight thermal paper in the US and imposed a 6.5% penalty tariff on the same items from certain German suppliers.

The Commerce Department’s move defends US thermal paper suppliers from foreign suppliers who have been selling these products in the US at prices either below the regular price in the originating country or in some cases at prices below the cost of production. This practice undermines the ability of domestic suppliers to compete fairly since they cannot match these ruinous prices. Mark Richards, the Chief Executive Officer of Appleton, a Wisconsin- based manufacturer of thermal paper, said in a statement that the Commerce Department had “restored a level playing field on which we can compete in this market.” For the 2400 employees of Appleton, that’s good news indeed.

It’s also good news for Jim Jones, the owner of thermal paper supplier Buyrolls.com. Jones said he was gratified to see the problem get sorted out correctly, even though it took a year to do it. The original complaint was filed with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission was filed in September of 2007 by Appleton. Jones said that his business had certainly felt the effects of the dumping and he was glad to be back on track.

Testimony on behalf of the anti-dumping complaint was offered by a number of government officials from states with affected paper mills. Governor Jim Doyle, U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, Congressmen Steve Kagen and Tom Petri of Wisconsin, Governor Ted Strickland, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Congressmen Michael R. Turner of Ohio; and U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania.

Although the debate between protectionist policies like the anti-dumping provisions and open market free trade will continue, in the case of this ruling on thermal paper, it looks like the Department of Commerce’s action has saved a number of American jobs and helped preserved many small businesses like Buyrolls.com as well.

Top Three Risks of Buying Toys and How to Avoid Them

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:04:31 +0000

Buying toys for children is often as fun for the parent as for the child. However, not all toys are as safe as they can be. Here are the biggest toy-buying risks and how to make sure you and your child don’t fall prey to them.

Toxic Toys
Toys manufactured and sold by reputable toy companies are thoroughly tested to ensure that they are safe for children in the age range specified on the box. However, there is a perpetually rising tide of toys on the market that contain either toxic ingredients like lead, or parts that can easily break and hurt children. In the UK, the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) is a voluntary organization for British toy manufacturers that encompasses approximately 95% of all toys sold in the UK. The BTHA requires that its members maintain rigorous safety standards and monitors toy safety throughout the country. Toys manufactured by BTHA members carry the “Lion Mark”- a yellow triangular symbol with a lion’s head inside.

The best way to ensure that you are buying safe toys is to purchase from well-known and trusted toy manufacturers. You can often find information on recalled toys on these manufacturers’ websites. Also, watch your young children at play with a new toy to see how they are using it (Are they putting it in their mouth? Are they pulling at small parts that may snap off?) and discuss any concerns with the BTHA or the toy company.
Toys Under Recall
Once toys have been officially recalled by the manufacturer or ordered recalled by standards authorities, they are required to be immediately pulled from store shelves and no longer offered for sale. Each manufacturer will have its own procedures for toy purchasers to return the product for refund, usually by returning it to the retail store where they purchased it or by shipping it back to the manufacturer.

However, not all recalled toys get withdrawn from being sold. Small toy retailers may not get the recall notices on a timely basis or may not understand the importance of removing unsafe toys from the shelves. On the darker side, some toy sellers, both online and with bricks and mortar stores, may knowingly continue to sell toys under recall that they have picked up in bulk after the recall. There will always be those to whom making a quick buck is more important than safeguarding children.

How can you make sure that the toys in your children’s toy box and the new ones you buy them are not under recall? There are several lists available that contain pictures and descriptions of recalled toys, including one at parents.com. You can also perform an internet search on the name of the toy. The best way to ensure that the toys you buy are safe is to buy from trusted manufacturers and trusted retailers. This way, you can be assured that the recall will be widely broadcast and that the toys will immediately be withdrawn from sale.
Buying Used Toys
Most parents are interested in saving money any way they can and one way to do that is to buy children’s toys used. Although it can certainly save money, there are dangers with buying used toys that parents should not overlook. This is especially true with used baby toys as babies tend to explore their world with their mouths. Several long-lasting bacteria and viruses can stay on plastic or fabric toy surfaces for an extended period of time. To combat this, all used toys should be cleaned with bleach or other anti-bacterial cleaner prior to use. Another common hazard is breakage. It is impossible to know how the toy was cared for or used before you bought it. To make sure that there are no loose or damaged parts that could break off or become a danger, thoroughly test the toy before giving it to your child. If in doubt, call the manufacturer for assistance.

Children’s toys should be fun and safe, and, with some common sense and safety considerations, they can be.

Cash for Relocation May Not Be Your Best Option

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:23:37 +0000

As a highly qualified professional in your field, chances are you have been approached by a recruiter, a former colleague, or someone else offering you the chance for a job in a region far from your current home. Often, a part of the incentive for taking such a job, is some form of assistance with moving to the new area. This relocation package can take many forms. Fortunately, relocation packages are often one of the most negotiable benefits that a company offers to new employees. Of course, the amount you can ask for depends greatly upon your specific value to the company.

If you own a home and plan to buy a new one, this is one of the biggest sources of expense you will face during your move. Sometimes, a company will offer a guarantee to buy your house at a certain price if it doesn’t sell within a specified period. In today’s real estate market, this is becoming much rarer as this can be a very real and costly option as home values are on the decline and sales are slow. Instead, you may be better off asking for temporary living expenses in your new location in the event that your house doesn’t sell. Two months is commonly offered, but if you express your concerns about selling your house in today’s market, you may be able to get this extended considerably.

Often, a company will offer you a set cash amount for relocation. How you allocate it is up to you (within the allowed expenses). This means you may be responsible for finding and arranging your own temporary lodging during the relocation process. Since you’re looking for short term accommodations and want to rent only on a month to month basis, your options may be severely limited. Using an extended stay hotel can burn through your allowance quickly. Not only will the rates be high, but you’ll often need to eat out every meal, every day. Instead many larger companies will contract with a firm that provides fully furnished corporate apartments. these short-term corporate housing companies provide full working kitchens, so you can buy groceries and cook your own meals.

If you can, negotiate for the company to provide cash for moving expenses such as transportation, packing, and so forth, and have them provide your temporary housing under a separate provision. Instead of a cash allowance, ask for a furnished temporary corporate apartment for a specified period. Estimate how long you think it will take to sell your house for its fair market value, and then add a safety buffer. Larger companies are more likely to take on the effort of locating and providing corporate housing than smaller companies.

Smaller companies may be more inclined to offer cash only. In either case, come to the discussion prepared with a list of relocation expenses. Have estimates for movers, housing, transportation, meals, and everything else you can think of including the real estate commissions that you’ll have to pay. Estimate generously for housing and offer an alternative that allows the company to provide your housing. You can use additional points of leverage by pointing out that you’ll need some additional time off to look for a temporary apartment, especially since you are new to the area and don’t know which neighborhoods might be suitable. Whichever choice the company makes, you’ll have all the bases covered.

Travel Scams that can Turn Your Dream Getaway Into a Nightmare

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:23:17 +0000

There are conmen who prey on vulnerable individuals in every industry, and the travel industry is no exception. While you shouldn’t let this prevent you from going away and enjoying yourself, you should be aware that there are unscrupulous people out there who will take advantage of unsuspecting people. Whether it’s outright fraud or marketing practices that are somewhat deceiving, it’s important to know what to watch out for during your next vacation.

The Surprise Hotel Bill

You’ve booked a hotel you’re absolutely delighted with. It’s in the center of all the action, there’s an on-site spa and fitness center, and the price is right. You should be aware, however, that many hotels have a sneaky practice of adding tons of surprise charges to their bills. When you go to checkout, you may find you’ve been charged for everything from newspaper delivery to picking up your phone. The best way to protect yourself against this scam is to ask about extra charges before you go ahead and book your room.

The Airline’s Fine Print

Wow! A flight to Montreal for only $79. You’ll see these outrageously low airline prices advertised in newspapers and in the windows of many travel agencies. Most times, however, the advertised price is not what you’ll actually pay. With fuel surcharges, charges for luggage, taxes, and other miscellaneous fees, you can expect to pay a lot more. Always look for the fine print, and ask for a total cost that includes all those extra fees upfront.

The "Free" Offer

It’s often been said that there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and this certainly applies to the "free" offers you may be presented with before or during your vacation. You may be offered a dinner, tickets to attractions, or even a free trip, but you’ll typically have to do something in return, whether it’s sitting through a lengthy sales presentation, purchasing a product, or paying a membership to join a travel club. Remember, there’s almost always a catch.

The Bait and Switch

This tactic is used by travel agencies, hotels, and restaurants. It usually goes something like this: you’re offered a great deal that you feel is too good to be true. Let’s say a travel agency sells you a five-night, all-inclusive trip to Cuba for $1,000. You are understandably delighted. Once you get there, however, you’re pressured to upgrade your hotel room. Perhaps you may even find out that the type of room you booked is no longer available. If you purchased a basic meal package, the waiters will try to convince you to opt for the gourmet package instead. This will continue throughout your vacation, and in the end you may end up spending a lot more than you bargained for.

The NICEIC Electricial Standards

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:54:49 +0000

Anyone searching for an electrician should take into consideration a few things, such as do the company offer free estimates, do they charge call-out fees, are there any hidden charges and what type of skills does the electrical contractor / company actually have.

You should always be sure to know the differences between an estimate and a quote. The differences between the two will make a huge difference to how you decide on which company to go for. An estimate is simply a estimation of the costs for the customer, however a quote is the actual price you would pay for the work – as you can imagine getting this crucial information wrong can lead to a larger sum of money being paid to which you had already imagined.

If you are looking for an electrician in dartford that is highly practical, skilled and professional you should always look out to see if they are NICEIC registered as it brings with it many benefits and gives customers less reason to be wary when looking for electricians.

What is NECEIC?

It’s an organisation that was set up to regulate and offer a new standard of quality delivery to customers by ensuring electricians registered with NICEIC hold the skills and reputability to be carrying out the work in question. To be a part of this organisation, you need to possess a high standard of workmanship and you need to adhere to specially set regulations and procedures, ensuring only the best are given NICEIC certification.

To give you more of a perspective on how important it is to be NICEIC certified, it is believed that around ninety percent of all work carried out by various local councils around the country are NICEIC registered, which alone proves a point, that only the best will do.

The Essex based company Electrician4hire possess these exact skills, workmanship, professionalism and highly-acclaimed skills. Having being founded in 2006 by its current director Les Grayson, the company has moved on in an upward direction, perfecting the art of customer service and customer satisfaction.

Electrician4hire is run by the family so when you’re dealing with them you’re sure to get a much more personalised service than you would off any other company in the Essex area. As part of their customer satisfaction belief, they offer to do work on a half-hourly basis, so if you were to only need an electrician for 5 minutes, you’d pay for 30 as opposed to a whole hours work.

Their skills are of such high standard, they were asked by ITV’s producers of “60 Minute Makeover” to do an episode of the highly-acclaimed show. After their show the ITV’s producers were so delighted with their work that they were requested to come back and finish off the series.

Here is what the producers had to say;

“Hi Les, we really enjoyed working with you, we use many & various local tradesman with varying degrees of success. It is so nice to meet two total professionals, like yourself, who will work above the call of duty to finish the job.”

Electrician4hire offers services in the county of Essex, services include Electrician Thurrock, Rayleigh Electrician and Chafford Hundred areas. Whether you need an electrician by day or night, someone will be with you at a time convenient to you and services offered will be of utmost professionalism and by a highly-trained NICEIC certified electrician.