How much does electrical work cost in the UK?
Most electrical jobs in the UK cost between $60 and $300. The median is $180.
We do not yet have enough completed electrical tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What you get for that
Lights, sockets, switches — minor works by qualified electricians.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Replace a socket or fit a light fitting | £60 to £120 |
| Add a spur with two new double sockets | £180 to £350 |
| Consumer unit replacement with certificate | £450 to £800 |
What changes the price for electrical
- Whether the work is notifiable. New circuits, consumer units and anything in a bathroom fall under Part P and must be certified.
- Chasing and making good. Surface trunking is cheap. Cutting cable into the wall means replastering and redecorating after.
- Consumer unit age. An old board with no spare ways or no RCD protection often needs upgrading before anything else can be added.
- Access to the route. Floorboards, loft access and a clear run to the board decide most of the labour.
What is usually included
- Labour by a registered electrician
- Testing and the certificate where notifiable
- Standard accessories
And what is usually not
- Light fittings and decorative accessories
- Plastering and decorating after chasing
- Building control fees where they apply
The one thing that saves the most money
Ask for the scheme and registration number, and check it on the scheme register. For notifiable work the certificate goes in your house file and a buyer's solicitor will ask for it.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified electrical taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a electrical taskBrowse electrical taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a $180 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | $219.95 | $180 |
| Tasker receives | $136.80 | $174.58 |
| Platform fees | $83.15 | $5.42 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does electrical work cost in the UK?
$60 to $300 for most jobs, with a median of $180. We do not yet have enough completed electrical tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What makes electrical work more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.