Cost guide
How much does an electrician cost in London?
A London electrician typically costs between £75 and £220 for a single visit. The number depends on the work (a tripped circuit is quick; a consumer unit replacement is a half-day), whether parts are needed, and whether the work is notifiable to Building Control. Every electrician on wefixico is Part-P registered and gives you a fixed-price quote before any work begins. Here's what to expect in London in 2026.
Typical price bands.
What jobs cost in London in 2026, by complexity.
Quick fix
£75–£130
Tripped RCD reset and diagnosis, faulty socket swap, replace a single light fitting.
Standard call-out
£110–£220
Multiple sockets, light switch installs, EICR (small flat), ceiling rose or pendant install.
Bigger job
£220–£500
Full circuit fault diagnosis, fuseboard tidy-up, outdoor lighting circuit, smart-home install.
Major work
£500+
Consumer unit replacement (£450–£650 typical), full rewire (quoted by room), EV charger install.
Common job prices.
Typical fully-fixed prices for the most common electrician jobs in London.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Electrical fault diagnosis + fix | £110–£180 |
| Light fitting install | £75–£130 |
| Replace consumer unit / fuse box | £450–£650 |
| EICR (1-bed flat) | £120–£180 |
| EICR (3-bed house) | £180–£260 |
| Out-of-hours emergency call-out | +£40–£80 on top |
What changes the price.
Five things that move a electrician quote up or down in London.
Notifiable work
Some jobs (consumer unit replacement, new circuits, work in bathrooms) must be notified to Building Control via a Competent Person Scheme. Your electrician handles this; the cert is included in the quote.
Parts cost
Sockets, switches, and basic light fittings are £5–£30 each. Consumer units are £150–£300. Your electrician should price parts separately in the quote so you can see the breakdown.
Diagnosis time
Faults that only show up sometimes (a circuit that trips when the dishwasher runs, a light that flickers only on cold mornings) take longer to find. Honest electricians quote diagnosis as a separate step.
Age of the wiring
Pre-1990 wiring often has issues that surface during work. A fair quote includes a contingency conversation if the electrician sees something tired that needs sorting before they install.
Building access
Communal isolation in flats, high ceilings needing scaffolding, or buildings where the supply has to be turned off during work all add time.
How to avoid overpaying.
Red flags worth watching for when you hire any electrician in London.
- Quotes without a site visit on anything beyond a quick socket swap — they're guesses.
- Anyone who isn't Part-P registered offering to do notifiable work. Ask to see the registration.
- Verbal quotes with no certificate of work mentioned. You should always get the Minor Works / EICR cert.
- Pressure to upgrade your consumer unit without showing you what's wrong with the current one.
- Charges for 'extra hours' on a fixed-price job. Fixed should mean fixed unless the scope genuinely changes.
Common questions.
The things most Londoners ask before they hire a electrician.
- Do I need a Part-P registered electrician?
- For any notifiable work — consumer unit replacement, new circuits, work in bathrooms or kitchens — yes. The certificate is your record that the work was done to spec and submitted to Building Control. Every electrician on wefixico is Part-P registered and includes the cert in the price.
- What's an EICR and do I need one?
- An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a safety inspection of your fixed wiring. Landlords in England must have one every 5 years. Homeowners aren't legally required but most insurers ask after 10–15 years. A 1-bed flat is £120–£180 typically.
- Can an electrician come out same-day in London?
- Yes for most electrical issues. Tripping circuits, lost power, burning smells — these are same-day priorities. wefixico aims for a fixed-price quote in under 2 minutes and a pro on site same-day where the pro network has capacity.
- Are the prices on wefixico fixed?
- Yes. Once you accept the quote, the number doesn't move unless the scope of work genuinely changes — and only then with your sign-off. Every job is backed by the wefixico Guarantee.
- What if you need to replace my consumer unit?
- Your pro will tell you on the spot and quote it before any work — typical London consumer-unit replacement is £450–£650, sized to your property. Cert included, notification to Building Control included.
- Is the price inclusive of VAT?
- wefixico quotes are inc-VAT. If you're hiring an electrician directly, always ask for the inc-VAT all-in price before they start.
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FAQs
Questions about electrician costs.
What is wefixico?
wefixico is a London property-care service that gives fixed quotes and matches jobs with verified pros.
Who is this for?
London customers comparing realistic electrician prices before booking work.
What problem does this page solve?
It explains typical London electrician prices, what changes the quote, and how to avoid overpaying.
Where is this available?
The guide is for London pricing and wefixico coverage is subject to postcode and pro availability.
How does it work?
Use the guide to understand price ranges, then request a fixed quote for your exact job.
What does it cost from?
Quick fix jobs typically start around £75–£130.
What proof or guarantee supports it?
wefixico quotes are fixed before work starts and jobs are backed by the wefixico Guarantee.
What should the user do next?
Compare the price bands, check common job prices, then request a fixed quote if the job fits.
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