Electrician Costs UK 2026: How Much Should You Pay?
For standard domestic work, most electricians charge a day rate of £200 to £350. Emergency call-outs, particularly out of hours, cost significantly more.
Electrician costs vary depending on the complexity of the job, your location, and the time of day. For standard domestic work, most electricians charge a day rate of £200 to £350. Emergency call-outs, particularly out of hours, cost significantly more.
Electrician Prices by Job Type
- Fitting a new socket: £80 to £150
- Installing a security light: £100 to £200
- Installing an EV charger: £800 to £1,200
- Replacing a consumer unit (fuse board): £500 to £900
- Full house rewire (3-bed): £3,500 to £6,000
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report): £150 to £300
- Emergency call-out (evening/weekend): £150 to £300 per hour
Why Costs Vary
- Location — London electricians charge 20 to 40 per cent above the UK average
- Accessibility — solid walls, finished plasterwork, or difficult ceiling voids take more time
- Part P compliance — registered electricians self-certify; unregistered work requires separate building control notification
Always Use a Registered Electrician
Electrical work falls under Part P of the Building Regulations. Use an electrician registered with NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA — they can self-certify their work and issue the relevant completion certificate, which is essential when you sell your home. Verify registration at niceic.com or napit.org.uk.
Getting Value for Money
For jobs involving multiple sockets, lights, or circuits, batch work together in a single visit — this reduces call-out charges. Get two or three quotes for significant jobs and ask each electrician to confirm the spec so you're comparing like with like.
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