{"id":7882,"date":"2017-09-14T16:59:55","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T15:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/electricians.anytrades.co.uk\/?page_id=525"},"modified":"2024-07-01T09:58:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T09:58:06","slug":"electrician-cost-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/electrician-cost-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrician Cost Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of an electrician in 2026 varies hugely depending on the job you need to have done. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to get a range of quotes to find out how much you should pay for your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve put together a price guide to help you get an idea about the cost of different kinds of electrical work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/400x400-electrician-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7963 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/400x400-electrician-12.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/400x400-electrician-12-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/400x400-electrician-12-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do your research<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although you shouldn\u2019t do any electrical work yourself, it can be a good idea to do some research to see what your electrical issue could be or what is involved in the work. That way you\u2019ll be prepared when the electrician comes to carry out the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set a budget<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to set a realistic budget for your project. That way you can compare a range of quotes against your budget so you\u2019ll know what you can afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrician Costs in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From changing a light fitting to a full house rewire, the cost of electrical work differs enormously. To help you get an idea of what you should expect to pay, we\u2019ve listed some of the most common jobs here and their approximate cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Electrical job<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. cost <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replace light fitting<\/td><td>\u00a340-60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replace consumer unit (fusebox)<\/td><td>\u00a3310-435<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carry out an electrical inspection report<\/td><td>\u00a3130-190<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Install two extra double sockets<\/td><td>\u00a3110-170<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/costs-of-a-full-house-rewire\/\">Completely rewire an average 3-bed semi-detached house<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a32,850-4,010<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things should be considered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anytrades.co.uk\/5-things-to-do-before-you-hire-an-electrician\/\">before hiring an electrician<\/a>. It\u2019s best to get at least 3 quotes to get an idea of the market for electrical work. Be wary of very cheap quotes, as they are usually too good to be true. Similarly, don\u2019t assume that a very high quote will mean that the work will be of the best quality \u2013 make sure you check reviews and references before you go ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re struggling to get quotes for your electrical job, use our service. Fill out the online form and get up to 4 quotes from reliable registered electricians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cost of an electrician in varies hugely depending on the job you need to have done. 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