Get at very least 3 quotations provided by certified electricians before you decide to hire one.
The cost of hiring an electrician varies and also depends generally on the type of job you’ll need doing. Installing a new electrical socket will take considerably longer compared to rewiring an entire house, for instance. If you have a number of electrical jobs that require doing then it’s almost certainly worth getting them all completed at the same time to bring down the fees.
How to find the right electrician for you.
You will find hundreds of electricians in the uk, so locating one shouldn’t be a challenge – what you need to make certain is you employ one who’s up to the job. It’s always best to hire a qualified and insured electrician that is experienced and accredited to complete the work, ensure that they’ve got Public Liability insurance to compensate for any problems they might cause.
It’s also essential to check each contractor’s recommendations and evidence of certification. Electrician costs may vary and you need to decide very carefully to get yourself a experienced contractor at affordable rates – obtain a quotation from a minimum of 3 electricians before deciding.
Cost of hiring an electrician for general repairs and maintenance
For small repairs, for instance repairing an electric central heating boiler or perhaps a damaged table lamp, the electrician will most likely require under an hour. Hiring an electrician will cost between £20-30 per hour, although some charge a call out fee of approximately one hour’s charge plus some charge you a lot more for the first hour.
To keep your electrician charges to a minimum you need to look out for call-out prices; they could double the amount for one hour of work and may raise the price of straightforward electrical jobs significantly. A number of electrical contractors will offer you 30 minute rates that can cost around £15, which also is an alternative for small repairs.
Cost of hiring an electrician for electrical installations.
For large jobs, for example wiring a new-built house or rewiring an old house or sections of an existing building, you need to hire an electrical contractor for longer than just a couple of hours. In such cases you need to request a quote for the entire project up-front and compare and contrast various quotes. Wiring an electric shower for your bathroom, for example, will most likely cost around £200.
The price of rewiring a three-bedroom property will come close to £1500 although employing an electrician to wire a new-built house will be considerably less expensive. Usually an electrician should be able to provide you with materials such as wires, light switches and sockets however you may decide to supply your own light switches to be certain they suit your interior design, the majority of electricians may prefer using their own.

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Kevin, Lee and their team did a full re wire of our house in August 2015. Their team of 5 were very efficient and complete the job within 3 days. Their work was of a high standard and the price was very reasonable. All of the team were polite and helpful, fully explained what they would do and how they would do it with as minimal disruption to us as a family as possible! We would highly recommend their team!Jennie, Stretford
K & L Electrical have worked on this retirement complex since 2008. Firstly, as a sub contractor for 10 new bungalows being built and once these were completed the organisation then asked them to carry out routine and non routine work to 99 of our other properties, our 32 bed care home and an administration building. They are pleasant electricians who are prompt, knowledgeable and tidy in their work. We will continue to use them for the foreseeable future.Danny Kenny, Wallasey
Hollymere (Extra Care Development) situated in Ellesmere Port, consisted of 71 newly constructed one-and two-bedroom apartments. K&L provided electrical installation services for 71 one-and two-bedroom apartments on the Hollymere extra care facility development in Ellesmere Port. The work completed was of a first class quality and importantly their electricians met deadlines and were responsive to program demands.Allan Wood, Ellesmere Port
Me and my wife contacted lee, regarding doing some electrical work prior to our fitted kitchen being installed, he arrived on time, he and his team we very clean, tidy, and worked alongside other tradesmen to complete our dream kitchen. Any questions we asked were answered and explained fully, we found him very approachable, friendly, and most importantly, he quoted a very good price, and stuck to that price. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone considering any kind of electrical work in their homes. And we will definitely be using them again in the future. Great job guys.Stephen And Stephanie, Wigan