Electricians in London

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What We Cover

Electrical services across London

Rewiring

Full and partial rewiring for houses, flats, extensions and loft conversions. All work certified to 18th Edition wiring regulations.

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Fuse Box Upgrade

Consumer unit replacement to modern 18th Edition compliant boards. Mandatory before selling or remortgaging many London homes.

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Lighting Installation

LED downlights, feature lighting, garden and security lighting, smart home lighting systems installed throughout London.

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Emergency Electrician

24/7 response for power failures, tripped circuits, sparks, burning smells and total power loss across all London boroughs.

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New Circuits

EV charger circuits, additional sockets, kitchen circuits, outdoor power supply, electric shower circuits — all Part P certified.

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Electrical Testing (EICR)

Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, home buyers and commercial properties. Legally required for rentals every 5 years.

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Costs

Electrician prices in London (2026)

JobLow estimateHigh estimate
Hourly rate£50£90/hr
Emergency call-out£100£200
Fuse box replacement£400£800
EICR (1-bed flat)£100£150
EICR (3-bed house)£150£250
Full rewire (2-bed)£2,500£4,000
Full rewire (4-bed)£4,000£7,000
EV charger installation£500£1,200
New socket£80£200
Outdoor socket£150£300
Security lighting (per light)£100£250
Landlord electrical certificate£100£200

Prices are estimates for London 2026. Actual costs vary by job complexity, parts, and location. Always get multiple quotes.

How It Works

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Describe the electrical work and your London postcode. Takes under 2 minutes — no registration required to post.

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Review each electrician's experience and price. Hire the one that suits you — no obligation, you stay in control from start to finish.

Coverage

Areas we cover across London

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About finding an electrician in London

London's housing stock is among the oldest in the country. Victorian and Edwardian properties — which make up a significant proportion of inner London's homes — often have electrical installations that are 40, 60, or even 80 years old. Wiring installed before the 1960s typically used rubber insulation which degrades over time and becomes a fire hazard. Most electrical surveyors recommend rewiring any property that has not been updated in the last 25–40 years. For London homeowners, this is one of the most common and most significant electrical jobs they will ever commission.

Part P Building Regulations, introduced in 2005, require that notifiable electrical work — including new circuits, consumer unit replacements, and electrical work in bathroom zones — is carried out by a registered electrician or notified to Building Control. Homeowners should always verify that their electrician is registered with NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA before work begins. You can check registration status directly at niceic.com or napit.org.uk. The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) is the current standard and came into force in 2019 — all new consumer units must now use RCBOs or RCBO-protected boards rather than the older split-load arrangements.

Common electrical jobs in London include fuse box upgrades (often required by mortgage lenders and conveyancers before a property sale or remortgage), EV charger circuit installations (growing rapidly across all London boroughs), EICR certificates for landlords (a legal requirement in England every 5 years for all rented properties), and security and garden lighting. Electricians tend to be busiest between October and March — if your job is not urgent, posting in spring or summer typically gives you access to more electricians and more competitive pricing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions — London electricians

How much does an electrician cost in London?+
London electricians typically charge £50–£90 per hour. Emergency call-outs cost £100–£200. A fuse box replacement runs £400–£800. A full rewire for a 2-bed home is £2,500–£4,000, rising to £4,000–£7,000 for a 4-bed house. EICR certificates cost £100–£150 for a 1-bed flat and £150–£250 for a 3-bed house. Always get at least three quotes for any significant electrical work.
Do I need a Part P certified electrician?+
Yes, for notifiable electrical work — which includes installing new circuits, replacing a consumer unit, or carrying out electrical work in a bathroom zone — you legally need a Part P certified electrician registered with a competent person scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA. These electricians can self-certify their own work without involving Building Control. Non-notifiable work (like replacing sockets on an existing circuit) can be done by any competent person, but using a registered electrician is always advisable.
What is an EICR and do I need one?+
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection of a property's electrical installation carried out by a qualified electrician. Landlords are legally required to obtain an EICR every 5 years for all rented properties in England. Home buyers are strongly advised to get one before purchase. An EICR for a 1-bed flat costs £100–£150; a 3-bed house costs £150–£250. The report will highlight any dangerous defects, potentially dangerous issues, or recommendations for improvement.
How quickly can I get an emergency electrician in London?+
For genuine emergencies — total power loss, sparks, burning smells, or exposed live wires — most London emergency electricians can attend within 1–4 hours. By posting on GetQuickHelp you reach multiple NICEIC and NAPIT registered electricians simultaneously, meaning you get a faster response than calling individual tradespeople one by one.
How do I find a registered electrician in London?+
Post your job free on GetQuickHelp and NICEIC and NAPIT registered electricians in your area will contact you directly. You can verify any electrician's registration independently at niceic.com or napit.org.uk — always ask for their registration number and scheme before work starts on any notifiable job.
How do I post a job on GetQuickHelp?+
Click 'Post a Job — It's Free', describe the electrical work needed (be as specific as possible), enter your London postcode, and submit. Local NICEIC and NAPIT registered electricians will contact you directly — there's no bidding system, no subscription, and no charge to post. You choose which electrician to hire based on their message, experience, and price.
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