How much does an electrician cost?
Updated 9 Aug 2026
Typical cost per hour
£40 – £70
An electrician in the UK typically charges £40–£70 per hour, or £250–£400 for a day rate. Most have a minimum call-out charge, and any notifiable work must be certified — which is included in a proper quote.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Electrician hourly rate | £40 – £70 |
| Day rate | £250 – £400 |
| Minimum call-out | £60 – £120 |
| Fit a new socket | £80 – £150 |
| Replace a light fitting | £60 – £120 |
| Fit outdoor security light | £100 – £200 |
| EICR (electrical safety report) | £150 – £300 |
Prices are typical UK guide figures and vary by area, materials and job size. Post your job for real local quotes.
What affects the price?
Access is the big one — running a new cable through a finished wall or a boarded loft takes far longer than surface work.
Certification is included for notifiable work, and it's not optional. Beware anyone offering a suspiciously cheap price without it.
Always check registration
Use an electrician registered with a competent-person scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA. They can self-certify notifiable work and issue the certificate you'll need when you come to sell or rent.
Frequently asked questions
What electrical work needs certification?+
New circuits, consumer unit changes, and most work in bathrooms or outdoors. Like-for-like swaps of a socket or light fitting generally don't.
How often do I need an EICR?+
Landlords must have one every five years by law. For owner-occupiers it's recommended every ten years, or at purchase.
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