Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• isolate the oven by switching off the circuit at the consumer unit and verify dead before work

• remove the oven from the cavity if required to access the rear or underside element

• inspect element, terminals and surrounding wiring, test thermostats and safety cut‑outs

• replace with a compatible heating element and connectors, secure retainers and reseal as needed

• run tests on all functions, check earths and insulation, and demonstrate operation to the customer

• remove old element and small waste items, tidy work area and note any recommended further repairs

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical domestic jobs take 0.5–2 hours on site depending on access and diagnosis; factors that extend time include needing to remove a built‑in oven, ordering a non‑stock part, finding additional wiring faults or corroded terminals

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you a qualified electrician and can you provide proof of credentials

• do you carry common oven elements for my make/model or will you need to order one and how long

• what warranty do you offer on parts and labour and is it written

• will you test earth/insulation and provide a basic safety check after fitting

• do you charge a call‑out separately from labour and how is time charged if the job runs over

• will you need to remove the oven and can you move it safely in my kitchen space

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear the area around the oven and provide easy access to the consumer unit and plug sockets

• have your oven make and model to hand so the trader can confirm part compatibility before visiting

• check parking or loading access and tell the tradie if there are permits or restricted hours

• secure pets and remove fragile items from nearby work surfaces

• agree whether the trader will leave old parts and waste or take them away and note any disposal charge