Electricians in London.
Loacally connects you with vetted London electricians who post their visit prices upfront. Book a Part P registered or NICEIC certified electrician for EICR inspections, EV charger installations, consumer unit upgrades, fault finding, or any household electrical work, with live slot availability across all 33 London boroughs.
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What an electrician in London costs
A rough guide to what common jobs typically cost in London. Every tradesperson sets their own prices, so treat these as indicative ranges, not a quote.
Quick answer
Most London electrician visits run from £80 to £200. An EICR inspection starts around £150. A full house rewire lands between £3,500 and £8,000.
Loacally doesn’t set prices or take payment. You agree the price with your electrician and pay them directly.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Socket or light fitting | £80 to £140 |
| Standard call-out (under 1 hour) | £90 to £180 |
| EICR inspection (3-bed flat or house) | £150 to £300 |
| Consumer unit replacement | £500 to £900 |
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Electricians in London, answered
What qualifications should a London electrician have?
Electricians working in dwellings in England must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations. The most common qualification is registration with NICEIC, NAPIT, or another recognised competent person scheme. On Loacally, every electrician’s scheme registration is verified at sign-up. For installation work that is notifiable (consumer units, additions to circuits in special locations like bathrooms), they must self-certify or notify the local building control body.
How much does an EICR cost in London?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) on a typical London property costs between £150 and £300. A one-bedroom flat is at the lower end; a three-bed Victorian house with old wiring is at the upper end. Landlords are legally required to commission an EICR every five years for rented properties in England.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in London?
Most home EV charger installations in London cost between £900 and £1,400 supplied and fitted. Tethered units, longer cable runs, and consumer-unit upgrades push the price up. The current OZEV chargepoint grant (where eligible for flats and rental property) can offset part of the cost; the rate is set by the government on gov.uk, so ask your installer to confirm eligibility and the latest amount before booking.
Do I need an electrician for a consumer unit (fuse box) upgrade?
Yes. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable work under Part P and must be carried out by a registered competent person, or notified to building control before work starts. A typical replacement in London takes a single visit and costs £500 to £900 depending on the number of circuits and any required board modifications.
How long does an EICR take?
Roughly 2 to 4 hours for a one-bedroom flat, 4 to 6 hours for a three-bed house. The electrician needs access to every consumer unit, every socket and light fitting, and every accessible junction box. You can stay on the property during the inspection. The certificate is issued within a few working days.
Are Loacally electricians insured?
All electricians on Loacally provide their public liability insurance details at application, and we confirm them as part of our hand review. If you are commissioning notifiable work, ask the electrician to confirm their competent person scheme registration before the visit; the certificate they issue is your legal proof of compliance.
Electricians guides and advice
Practical reading on costs, hiring and what to expect, written for London homeowners.
- Electrical GuidesEICR Explained: What an Electrical Safety Certificate Costs in London and When You Need One (2026)A clear 2026 guide to the EICR, the electrical safety certificate. What it covers, who legally needs one in London, what it costs, what the C1 to C3 codes mean and how to find a registered electrician.14 min read
- Electrical GuidesFuse Box Upgrade Cost in London: What to ExpectWhat a fuse box (consumer unit) upgrade costs in London in 2026, what Part P and the 18th Edition require, the certificates you should receive, and how to choose a registered electrician.11 min read
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