How much does an electrician cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
Updated 13 July 2026 · by the Craftaven team
Electrical prices depend on the job, your region and how much certification is involved. These are typical 2026 ranges across England.
| Job | Typical UK price range* |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate | £40–£70/hr |
| Extra socket or switch | £80–£150 |
| New light fitting installed | £60–£150 |
| Electrical safety report (EICR) | £150–£300 |
| Consumer unit (fuse board) replacement | £450–£900 |
| EV charger installation (7kW) | £800–£1,200 |
| Partial rewire | £1,500–£4,000 |
| Full rewire (3-bed house) | £3,500–£8,000 |
*Indicative ranges compiled July 2026 from published UK trade pricing; always confirm with a written quote for your specific job.
What moves the price
- Certification — notifiable work includes testing and paperwork; it's part of the price, not an extra.
- Chasing and making good — burying cables in walls and re-plastering is often half the labour of a rewire.
- Property size and age — more circuits, older wiring, more surprises.
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Frequently asked
Most UK electricians charge roughly £40–£70 per hour, with London higher. Larger jobs like rewires and consumer unit changes are almost always priced as a fixed quote.
A consumer unit replacement typically costs £450–£900 in the UK in 2026, including certification of the work.
Notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations (new circuits, consumer units, work in bathrooms) must be done or certified by a registered competent person — schemes include NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA and STROMA. Always ask which scheme your electrician belongs to.