How much does an electrical job cost in London?

London homes range from Victorian houses to purpose-built flats and new conversions, and that shapes what electricians quote for. This guide shows prices traders have published on Arkadia Connect for electrical in London, as soon as there are enough to show.

What do electricians charge in London?

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What affects the price of an electrical job in London

No two jobs cost the same, which is why we do not publish a single average. These are the things electricians usually take into account:

• The type of work: extra sockets, new lighting, a consumer unit change and a full rewire are priced very differently.
• The age and condition of the existing wiring, which an electrician may need to inspect before quoting.
• How easy it is to run cables: solid walls, finished ceilings and floorboards that must be lifted all take longer.
• The fittings and equipment you want, such as lighting, an electric vehicle charger or a smart system.
• Whether certificates or testing are part of the job, and whether other trades need to finish before or after.

London homes range from Victorian houses to purpose-built flats and new conversions. Period houses may have older wiring behind plaster and features you want to protect, so say if walls and ceilings are original. In flats, check who is responsible for the consumer unit and whether the building needs to give permission before work starts.

How Arkadia works

• Posting your job is free.
• Only up to 3 local electricians can take up each job, so you hear from a few people who want the work rather than a crowd.
• If your job is urgent, tick the urgent box. Traders who are Available now see it first.
• You compare the replies and choose who to hire, or choose nobody.

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Electrical prices in other towns

• Electrical prices in Manchester
• Electrical prices in Birmingham
• Electrical prices in Leeds
• Electrical prices in Liverpool
• Electrical prices in Bristol
• Electrical prices in Bolton
• Electrical prices in Edgbaston
• Electrical prices in Sutton Coldfield
• Electrical prices in Sale

Other trades in London

• Plumbing prices in London
• Heating and gas prices in London
• Roofing prices in London
• Building prices in London
• Painting and decorating prices in London
• Plastering prices in London
• Carpentry and joinery prices in London

Want to see the trades and areas we cover?

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get an accurate quote for an electrical job in London?

List what you want added or changed, send a photo of your fuse board and say whether walls and ceilings are already decorated. The more an electrician can see before quoting, the less likely the price is to change later.

Do electricians in London charge for a call-out or a visit?

It depends on the electrician and the job. Some charge for a visit, some do not, and some include it in the quote. Ask before anyone comes out and check that the written quote says what is and is not included.

What should I check before hiring an electrician in London?

Ask about registration with a Part P competent person scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA and an Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate issued when the work is finished. Ask for a written quote, and read the reviews on the trader's profile.

Can I get an urgent electrical job done in London?

Yes, you can mark your job as urgent when you post it. Traders who are available now see urgent jobs first, and if nobody replies we step in. Whether someone can come the same day depends on who is free near you.

Why do some pages show prices and others do not?

We only show prices that traders have published on Arkadia, and only when enough different traders have done so for the same trade and area. Where there are not enough yet, we show no figures rather than guess.