Electrical
Electrical — get prices for a one-off job
Electricians for sockets, lighting, consumer units, EV chargers and certification.
Common jobs
Add or move sockets and switches
New or relocated sockets, switches and spurs.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisInstall lighting
Downlights, pendants, garden or feature lighting.
Usually about 2 days on site
Get prices for thisReplace a consumer unit
New fuse board with testing and certification.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisInstall an EV charger
Home electric vehicle charge point installation.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisElectrical inspection or EICR
Condition report and certification for a property.
Usually about 1 day on site
Get prices for thisWhat electrical jobs cost in the UK in 2026
Electricians charge around £55 - £95 an hour in 2026, or £320 - £540 a day. Notifiable work must be certified and building-control notified.
| Job | Typical 2026 price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Add or move a socket | £95 - £220 | 1 - 2 hours |
| Replace a consumer unit | £550 - £1,100 | 1 day |
| Install downlights, per room | £320 - £750 | 1 day |
| EICR inspection, 3-bed house | £180 - £350 | 3 - 4 hours |
| Rewire a 3-bed house | £4,800 - £9,500 | 1 - 2 weeks |
| Install an EV charge point | £850 - £1,600 | Half a day |
What pushes the price to the top of the range
- Chasing cables into solid walls, then plastering and decorating
- Old rubber or fabric wiring found once boards come up
- Board upgrades needed to support the new circuit
- Certification and building-control notification on notifiable work
Indicative 2026 UK ranges including labour and basic materials, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Electrical by area
Local context, typical property stock and comparable prices for the areas we cover.
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