How much does an electrician cost in the UK?
Electrical work in the UK should be carried out by a qualified electrician, ideally registered with a competent person scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT. Here are typical costs for common electrical jobs in 2025–2026.
Typical electrician costs (2025–2026)
| Job type | Typical price range |
|---|---|
| Call-out / inspection fee | £60 – £120 |
| Fault finding and repair (minor) | £80 – £200 |
| Single socket or switch replacement | £40 – £90 |
| Light fitting installation | £50 – £100 per fitting |
| EICR (standard 3-bed home) | £150 – £300 |
| Consumer unit (fuse box) upgrade | £350 – £700 |
| Full house rewire (3-bed home) | £3,500 – £6,500 |
| EV home charger installation | £800 – £1,200 |
| CCTV system (4 cameras + NVR) | £400 – £900 |
What affects the price?
- Scope of work. Tracing a tripping circuit is far quicker than rewiring a room from scratch.
- Age of installation. Older wiring — particularly pre-1970s rubber or lead-sheathed cable — often needs upgrading to pass an EICR, adding cost.
- Landlord requirements. Rented homes in England must have a satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at least every 5 years — the scope of any remedial work can vary widely depending on the condition of existing wiring.
- Material costs. Branded cable, quality breakers, and metal-clad consumer units cost more but last longer.
- EV and heat pump demand. Rising demand for EV chargers and heat-pump-ready wiring upgrades has pushed lead times and prices up in recent years.
EICRs explained
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection confirming whether your home's wiring is safe, tested against BS 7671 (the UK Wiring Regulations). You need one when renting out a property, buying a home with an old or unknown installation, or when your insurer requests it. The cost depends on the size of your home and the number of circuits tested; budget £150–£300 for the inspection and report on a standard residential property, with any remedial work billed separately.
Tips for getting a fair price
- Always get a written, itemised quote — labour, materials, and VAT separately.
- Check the electrician's registration. Only a registered "competent person" (NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA) can self-certify notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. TruePro verifies NICEIC/NAPIT registration and shows a badge on the electrician's quotes and profile once confirmed.
- For large jobs (full rewires, EV charger installs, consumer unit replacement), get three quotes. Prices can vary significantly. TruePro sends your request to every matching verified electrician in your area, and each quote shows their trust score so you can weigh price against reliability.
- Don't pay the final amount before the work is done. TruePro's payment protection holds your payment securely until you've confirmed the work is complete and any required certificate has been issued.