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For electrical work, describe the fault, fixtures, circuits and property type clearly. Ask whether the electrician is suitably qualified and whether the work needs certification under current building regulations before hiring.
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Typical guide price: £45-£90 per hour
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Common electricians jobs
What electricians can help with
Electrical work may need testing, certification or notification depending on the job.
For fault finding, describe what trips, when it happens and whether any appliances or circuits are affected.
For rewires or consumer units, ask how making-good, testing and certification are handled.
For electrical work, ask whether the electrician is suitably qualified and whether the work needs certification under current building regulations.
What affects the price
- Size and complexity of the job
- Materials and finish level
- Access, parking and waste removal
- Urgency and availability
- Location and local demand
Typical timescales
- Small replacements may take under half a day.
- Fault finding depends on how quickly the issue can be isolated.
- Rewires and consumer unit work need testing and certification time.
Homeowner checklist
- A clear description of the work needed
- Photos or video of the area where possible
- Rough measurements or sizes
- Your preferred timescale and any access notes
- A budget range if you have one in mind
What details to include when posting
Choose the closest electricians job type if you know it, or choose "Not sure" and describe the issue.
Add your rough location, timing and budget band so trades can judge fit quickly.
Add any model numbers, measurements, access notes or fault details that could affect the quote.
Your full contact details stay out of the public job preview until the approved contact or unlock step.
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Your name, phone number, email and exact address stay out of job previews. Tradespeople who unlock your job can access your contact details to discuss the work and provide a quote. You choose who to hire. Trades see useful job details first, including trade type, rough area, budget band, urgency and quality signals.
Safety and qualification checks
For electrical work, ask whether the electrician is suitably qualified and whether the work needs certification under current building regulations.
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Founding access is now open
Homeowners can post jobs free right now for electricians, and we are approving founding trades area-by-area as the local network grows. The first 100 founding trades get 20 free credits and priority visibility in their chosen trade and area, subject to availability. Job responses vary by trade and location.
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Questions to ask before hiring
- Are you suitably qualified for this electrical work?
- Will the work be certified where required under current building regulations?
- Are you NICEIC, NAPIT or similarly registered if the job needs it?
- Is making-good included?
- What access or testing is needed?
Warning signs in a quote
- No certification for notifiable work
- Cash-only jobs with no paperwork
- Quotes that skip testing and safety checks
- Reluctance to explain qualifications, certification or building-regulation requirements
Electricians FAQs
How much does an electrician cost?
As a guide, electricians typically charge £45-£90 per hour. Actual prices depend on the job, materials and access. Post your job for free to get accurate quotes.
How do I get quotes from electricians?
Post your job on Lead and Trade in a couple of minutes. We match it to suitable local electricians who can choose to quote. It is free with no obligation.
Are the tradespeople vetted?
Tradespeople build a transparent profile and can submit verification documents for review. We only show a verified badge when verification is genuinely complete; we never display fake badges, reviews or ratings.
Is my information kept private?
Your name, phone number, email and exact address stay out of job previews. Tradespeople who unlock your job can access your contact details to discuss the work and provide a quote. You choose who to hire.
Post an electrician job for free
Your name, phone number, email and exact address stay out of job previews. Tradespeople who unlock your job can access your contact details to discuss the work and provide a quote. You choose who to hire.