Electricians Near You
Electrical work needs to be done safely and to standard. In England and Wales, much of it must meet Part P of the Building Regulations. Find local electricians and ask about certification when you compare quotes.
What electricians can help with
On Arkadia Connect, electricians take on jobs such as these. If your job is not on the list, describe it in your own words and pick the closest trade.
- Rewiring
- Fuse board upgrades
- Extra sockets and lighting
- EV charger installation
- Electrical safety checks (EICR)
Electricians cover small fixes such as extra sockets as well as larger work like a consumer unit change or a rewire. Much domestic electrical work in England and Wales has to meet the Building Regulations, so a good electrician will explain what applies to your job.
What to include in your electrician job post
The clearer your description, the easier it is for a tradesperson to quote accurately. A good job post includes:
- Your postcode, so the right local traders are alerted
- What needs doing, and roughly how big the job is
- Photos or a short video of the work area, plus parking and access details
- Any deadline, and whether the job is urgent
- List what you want added or changed, and add a photo of your fuse board if you can.
How to choose an electrician
Each profile shows badges for the checks our team has made, such as ID checked or Insurance uploaded. A badge tells you what we looked at, not that we recommend the trader, so read the profile and ask questions. Reviews on Arkadia come from jobs booked through Arkadia, so every review is real.
Worth checking before you hire:
- Registration with a Part P competent person scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA
- An Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate issued when the work is finished
- Public liability insurance, with the certificate shown before work starts
- A written quote that states which parts of the job are included
Ask which scheme the electrician is registered with, and whether you will receive a certificate when the work is finished.
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. If nobody replies within 24 hours, we step in.
Post your electrical job free – up to 3 local electricians can respond
Describe the work, give your postcode and add photos. Local electricians who cover your area get an alert, and you choose who to hire. Posting is free.
Find electricians in your town
These pages explain how Arkadia works in the towns and cities we cover.
- Find a tradesperson in Manchester
- Find a tradesperson in London
- Find a tradesperson in Birmingham
- Find a tradesperson in Leeds
- Find a tradesperson in Liverpool
- Find a tradesperson in Bristol
- Find a tradesperson in Bolton
- Find a tradesperson in Edgbaston
- Find a tradesperson in Sutton Coldfield
- Find a tradesperson in Sale
Electrical prices by town
See what electricians have published in the towns we cover.
- Electrical prices in Manchester
- Electrical prices in London
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician cost?
Prices depend on the size of the job, the materials and how easy the work is to reach, so the most reliable way to know is to compare written quotes. Post your job for free and local electricians can quote for the work you need.
Should I get more than one quote?
Yes. Comparing two or three written quotes for the same work, materials and timescale helps you spot anything missing or unusually priced.
How can I check an electrician is insured?
Ask to see their public liability insurance certificate before any work starts, and check it covers the type of work you need. Look for the Insurance uploaded badge on a profile, but we do not assess the cover, so confirm the insurance yourself.
How many electricians will contact me?
Only up to 3 traders can take up each job, so you hear from a few electricians who want the work rather than a crowd. If nobody replies within 24 hours, we step in.
What should a written quote include?
A clear description of the work, the materials and who supplies them, the price or payment stages, the start date and estimated timescale, and what happens if the job changes.
Prefer WhatsApp? Send us a photo and a short message.
We'll reply on WhatsApp during working hours and post the job for you. Your job then appears on the site like any other, and only up to 3 traders can take it up.