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What does a electrician do?
An electrician installs, tests and repairs the electrical systems in your property — sockets, lighting, consumer units, wiring and fault finding. Qualified electricians work to the current wiring regulations (BS 7671) and can issue certificates for the work they carry out.
Common electrical services
- Fault finding and tripping-circuit diagnosis
- Fuse board and consumer unit upgrades
- Full and partial rewires
- Extra sockets, switches and USB points
- Indoor and outdoor lighting
- EV charger installation
- Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
- Smoke and heat alarm fitting
- Cooker and electric shower circuits
- Garden, garage and outbuilding power
When to hire a electrician
Call an electrician for tripping circuits, scorched or warm sockets, flickering lights, an older fuse board, or any new wiring, sockets or lighting. Landlords also need a valid EICR before letting a property.
Electricians on Rated Local Trades
Compare independent electricians listed across London and the East. Each profile shows services, service areas and business details.
MX2 Electrical
MX2 Electrical is an electrical contractor covering Poole and the surrounding Dorset towns, including Bournemouth, Broadstone, Wimborne Minster, Wareham, Parkstone, Ferndown, Christchurch,…
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At GW Property Maintenance Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a professional NICEIC-approved electrical contractor, dedicated to serving Maidstone, West Malling, and…
View profile →How to choose a electrician
Anyone carrying out fixed electrical work should be competent and registered. Before you book, check:
- Registration with a competent-person scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA
- That they work to BS 7671 and can self-certify Part P notifiable work
- Public liability insurance
- A written quote and a clear scope of work
- Whether an electrical certificate is included on completion
- Recent reviews or references for similar jobs
What affects the cost of electrical work?
Electrical prices depend on the size and complexity of the work. The main cost factors are:
- The scale of the job — a single socket versus a full rewire
- Whether walls need chasing and making good afterwards
- The age and condition of the existing wiring
- Any certification and testing required
- Access, parking and the number of floors
- London labour rates, which are typically higher than elsewhere
For typical UK and London prices, see our electrician cost guide.
Electricians across London & the East
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if an electrician is qualified?
Ask whether they are registered with a competent-person scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT and can certify electrical work.
What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report checks the safety of a property’s wiring and is often required for landlords.
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