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What can a local electrician help with?
You know who to call if your lights stop working, but electricians can take care of much more than that. They install and maintain electrical systems, and provide services that include:
- Fitting electric showers
- Testing and fixing electrical appliances
- Electrical wiring and rewiring
- Installing new lights
- Air conditioning installation and repair
- Installing electric underfloor heating systems
They also carry out electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) that ensure your home’s electrics are safe. In case of an emergency, you can also hire an emergency electrician.
Request a quote from a local electrician today.
What are the signs of an electrical problem?
Here are five signs that your electrics are faulty:
- Scorched sockets or switches
- Flickering lights or a buzzing noise
- Electric shocks when you plug things into sockets
- Your fuse keeps blowing at random
- A burnt smell that doesn’t go away
It’s vital that you look after the wiring in your home. Failing to maintain your electrics properly could lead to an accident, like a shock or a fire. Damaged or old wiring is dangerous and should not be ignored.
We don’t recommend electrical DIY. According to the NICEIC (Electrical Inspection Council), ‘the safest way to do DIY electrics is not to do DIY electrics’ as this can impact on the electrical safety of your home.
Instead, if your electrics are showing any of these fault signs, we suggest you speak to an electrician as soon as possible.
How much do electricians cost to hire?
The cost of hiring an electrician varies depending on the type of work and where you live in the UK. On average, you can expect to pay between £20 and £80 per hour. Here are some average costs:
| Electrical installation/repair job | Average cost |
| Repair a light switch | Between £75 and 85 |
| Replace a broken fuse box or consumer unit | Between £300 and £600 |
| Get an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) | Between £100 and £350 |
| Rewire your entire property | Between £3,000 and £12,000 |
Your home needs a full rewiring every 25 years, and an electrics assessment every 10 years. For more details about rewiring your home, read our rewiring cost guide. Also check out our electrical installation condition report (EICR) blog to find out more about getting your electrics tested.
We recommend you ask for a few quotes from local electricians before making a decision.
What to look for in an electrician
Picking a qualified electrician will help you avoid stress and costly repairs. Before you hire, do your research to ensure who you pick:
- Is highly experienced, with a strong history of quality projects
- Has all the right licenses and insurance needed to protect you
- Has a good range of positive reviews from previous clients
- Is offering the services you need, and is able to carry out the work in the time frame you need it by
- Is quoting a price and payment option that you are happy with, having compared the quote with other electricians
Local electricians are more likely to respond quickly, such as during emergencies. Post your job today to find a skilled electrician near you.
Other electrician FAQs
Do I need an electrician to change a light fitting?
Yes. While changing a light fitting might seem straightforward, it involves working with your home’s electrical system, which can be dangerous if not handled properly.
H3: How often should I rewire my home?
Rewiring is generally recommended every 25-30 years, depending on the property’s condition and updates.
What certifications do electricians need?
In the UK, electricians should be NICEIC or ELECSA certified, ensuring they meet national safety standards.
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JDS Service's home refurbishment: kitchen, bathrooms, garage conversion, loft insulation, painter and decorator, handyman with over 10 years experience in construction.Small things make a big difference!
Delighted to have found Cristian. Totally reliable - excellent work.
Over 18 years of roofing and building experience we guarantee 100% customer satisfaction, with fully qualified tradesman looking after your home, Our skills include roof maintanace, repairs, flat roof , full re roofs , joinery, landscaping,dormas, Extention’s all trades covered. All our tradesmen are courteous and polite and pride themselves on your feed back. Feel free to contact any our previous customers or don’t hesitate to contact us for free advice or a quote.Thanks ideal homes team
Great job done by Michael and the team. Very hard workers even in torrential rain 5 star service would definitely recommend.
SJIB (Scotish Joint Industry Board) certified. ECS Electo Tech Certification.Gold card registered . All accepted by Local building Authorities.As AN EXTREMELY VALUABLE CLIENT OF Rated people with nearly 8 years and 200+ written 5 ****** reviews I am NOW on their Directory whereby I can be contacted directly. I provide PROFESSIONAL SERVICES and I expect to be remunerated accordingly. Prices are non-negotiable, although I may discount if I deem appropriate which I have done on many occasions for longer jobs. I am NOT interested, specifically in individuals that are looking for a set of papers at £100.00 to certify a building to satisfy statutory requirements at the expense of tenants or their own lives in cost cutting. NO COSTS UP FRONT. Emergency callouts. Fault finding specialist 35 YEARS AS Elect. Eng. /Technician/diagnostician/iiiinspection and building test/warranties, All qualifications by Parent body City AND Guilds and Through I.E.T.IEE QUALIFICATION LEVEL up to level 4/5 CITY AND GUILDS Installation, Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations & Practical in above disciplines. IET 18th edition 2018 + 2nd amends 2022 Breakdowns/callouts a speciality. HANDS ON PROFESSIONAL RELIABLE SERVICES IS WHAT I OFFER. Quotes are based on myself carrying out work , no 3rd party qualifications and generic test papers., so 100% accountability at all times. DOMESTIC/PUBLIC Professional ELECTRICAL SERVICES. TESTING. NEW INSTALLATION INITIAL VERIFICATION. E.I.C.R Certification. FULL PUBLIC LIABILITY. PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT TAKE SHORT CUTS DURING INSPECTION AND TESTING NOR DO I INVENT FAULTS WHEN COMPILING E.I.C.R REPORTS. As said previously over 200 clients have been delighted with my services. If you are looking for cheap, unsafe, unreliable services and sometimes UNLAWFUL services DO NOT CALL ME. Trusting that I can be of service to you and make your home and more importantly you and your family safe. .
Henry arrived on time, was friendly and professional throughout. Cleaned up after himself and did great work especially considering how awkward the job was.
Grimsby based electrical contractor , we pride ourselves on giving our customer hassle free installations
Really friendly, polite professional people. Did a very good job , quickly and i would highly recommend their services.
Founded in 1995, GK Plumbing & Heating is a well established company that have undertaken a large variety of different installations from straightforward bathroom and boiler replacements to larger domestic heating and bathroom installations, to several large commercial plumbing ventures. Altogether the team have over 50 years experience in plumbing and heating, thus making GK one of the most experienced local plumbing and heating companies around. They can confidently carry out the installation of any boiler or bathroom suite, provide solutions to plumbing and heating problems, as well as offering advice on a variety of plumbing and heating matters, be it energy efficiency or bathroom design. We are fully qualified to work on all types of gas and oil boilers. We also have a great team of multi-tradesman that carry out kitchen and bathroom installation and can cover the plastering, carpentry , tiling, plumbing and electrical work required. We are Platinum Worcester Bosch Accredited Installers and can offer up to a 12 years manufacturers on all new boiler installations and can offer 0% finance deals on boiler installations. At a glance, our services include: 24/7 emergency response. Gas, LPG & Oil fired heating All types of boilers repaired & serviced Leaks Ball valves Central Heating & hot water breakdown Cylinders Immersions Tanks Taps Drains unblocked & repaired Bathrooms & Showers Central Heating installed Landlord certificates & gas safety checks Same day repairs 0% finance deals on boiler installations. Kitchens. Plastering Tiling As a company, GK are Gas Safe and OFTEC registered, thus allowing them to work on and install gas, LPG and oil appliances. Plus, they have full public liability insurance of up to £5 million. We always aim to put our customers at ease and to create a trusting relationship - which is why we tell you that theres nothing to pay until the job is complete and you are totally satisfied. We never ask for any money up front, unless stated in your quotation (this is for large installations only). Please call us for free estimates and advice on any requirements you may have.lastering
good prompt same day service
At DR we can help you maximise your homes potential by adding square meterage in the form of bespoke loft conversions and extensions tailor made to fit your needs. Once your initial survey has been completed to determine the suitability for conversion, we will then call on our architects to draw a complete structural specification and floor plan. Using our full design and build service means that from and initial meeting our architects can design and plan your new extension or loft conversion, we can then take care of all planning or permitted development details. Once these details have been finalised our team of fully trained and insured tradesmen can complete your project.
Good communication, friendly service. Explained what had happened, and suggested resealing our old macerator instead of buying a new one, so saved us money. And gave us some tips to keep it working. Thanks :)
WK CONTRACTORS LTD undertake all aspects of building work from plastering a single ceiling or wall to a full house renovation. We also offer home refurbishment, rendering, new build, renovation and home extension work which can include joinery, plumbing and electrics alongside our high quality plastering and finishing service.
Specialise in built in wardrobes and alcove units and all storage solutions Over 45yrs experience Friendly reliable service
Fabulous job. Would def recommend
We are a family run business with a huge emphasis on the quality of work and customer service we provide. We are fully insured & certified by NAPIT. We cover all areas of electrical work.
We are a reliable and affordable tree surgeon and garden maintenance company. Specialise in Dead ash.- trees, storm-damaged trees. Dangerous Hanging limbs over houses. Any questions please ask.
We are very professional company, who specialise in all aspects of electrical work. We take great pride in what we do and always seek 100% satisfaction. We have public liability up to the value of two million pounds. All work certificated if necessary.
Effiecient and timely work. Great initial discussion on the types of extractor fans to use. Only downside was the colleague did not use a dust sheet over an existing cabinet which led to dust going all over my toiletries and cosmetics. Will use again!
At Freeman's Plumbing And Bathrooms we take great pride in all of our work whether it’s a small job such as repairing a dripping tap or a full bathroom or kitchen installation. We have 14 years experience in the construction industry and have City and Guilds qualifications. We will assist you in creating your perfect bathroom, cloakroom or kitchen.
Hello I am Dean , the proud owner of Desap Electrical , A little about us With many happy and returning customers over the last 15 years, you can be sure of being well looked after. Our aim is to provide a stress free project, delivered in a manner that I am confident will exceed your expectations. We are proud to be family run, known locally for our fantastic service. Our customers are accustomed the outstanding quality of projects we complete, by sourcing quality materials with experienced installers we create truly bespoke masterpieces lasting our customers many years. Up to 6 year guarantees are included as standard on all completed work. Main work we undertake but not limited to; Full Re-wires Partial re- wires Lighting Design LED Lighting Garden Lighting Energy Efficient Lighting Emergency Electrician Service Fuse board & Consumer units Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR Fault Finding Any Services not listed above please enquire today to see how we can help you! Availability - we are always contactable via phone throughout the week, including evenings and weekends. If for any reason you are unable to contact us, please request a 'call back'. Thank you for taking the time to consider our company’s profile, I look forward to hearing from you. Desap
Dean offered great advice, provided a quick quote, and clarified open questions very quickly. The work was carried out by Daley, which was carried out to a high standard, and within a day. Highly recommended.
Ravisters
Electrician
I have been in and out of the electrical field for a number of years participating in domestic installations and attending 1st phase jobs whilst under level 3 electricians. I am now qualified to a “C&G’s level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations“ this includes being competent in testing, diagnosis and fault finding in regards to 1st phase electricity. I am a qualified “Domestic Electrician “ and I am familiar with all electrics that tie in with domestic household/ dwellings ie lighting/ ring mains, radial, cookers circuits etc. I am a fan of customer care which I value wholeheartedly as I enjoy fulfilling customers expectations as best as I can. I am honest as I have had customers issuing me their front door keys if the job takes longer than a day, i am an easy going person who enjoys customer and worker relations but I always concentrate on getting the job in hand done leaving the customer happy and satisfied and also making them feel that the job I did was money well spent. My prices are reasonable to good and I always issue an invoice and receipt.
Icon Interiors
Electrician
We are a family orientated construction company who pride ourselves on our ability to undertake any aspect of work ,Since coming into the industry in 2008 I have worked along side some amazing tradesmen and some of the biggest companies i have picked up a world worth of knowledge and skills that helps us provided the clients with a wide range of services for all their needs. Whatever you have in mind, we work with you to bring your dreams to life from the design, planning and carrying out the work nessasery. Our professional will be there every step of the way,.Contact us to receive a free estimate today.
Five Star Construction is a family run business with the aim to provide affordable handyman and development works. We are full insured and all our operatives are fully trained for the work we carry out. Our friendly team are awaiting your call
Good value Very profession Quick and tidy workman Would definitely use them again. Regards Thomas
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Very pleasant and forthcoming- everything explained.
Hants Electrical Services are an NIC EIC approved contractor
Thorough, well explained and very tidy.
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