Tradespeople costs Electricians

Which? Archive

This article, Tradespeople costs, was last updated on 21 September 2010 and is now out of date and held in our online archive for reference. Explore our latest Home & garden articles.

Employing electricians

Many electrical jobs have to comply with building regulations to ensure they're safe. The easiest way to ensure this happens is to use an electrician who is Part P registered. For more information about which electrical jobs are covered by the rules see out video guide to employing electricians.

Which? members can find reliable local electricians all across the UK, all recommended by other Which? members on Which? Local. 

Our Which? Local forums are also a great way to speak to other members about your problems and experiences, ask questions and share your tips and advice. See the panel at the top right of this page for the latest forum conversation threads.

Common electrician jobs

 The costs of the job depends on where you live and whether there are any complications. For instance, if you're rewiring and the cables are difficult to access it will add to the time and the cost.