Lighting & Electrical
Our lighting and electrical cost guides will help you to budget for various electrical jobs around your home, whether you are completing a big project or just have a quick job to do.
Whether you need a full house rewire or you’re just looking for an outdoor security light to be installed, you’ll need an electrician to help to ensure you keep your home safe and compliant with Building Regulations. Our cost guides give you an idea of how much a range of lighting and electrical jobs cost, both in and outside your home.
Cheap electrician cost
The average hourly rate for an electrician is £37, but it can be as little as £27 depending on where you live in the UK. If you want a small job done like fitting a new plug socket, you’ll pay your electrician by the hour, but if you’re looking for an electrician to help you with a big project like installing solar panels, they’ll charge you a day rate. The average electrician day rate is £232.
When you’re looking for quotes for an electrician, it’s worth asking them whether they charge a call-out fee. It’s not as common as it is for plumbers to charge one, but some still do, which can make a cheap-sounding electrician more expensive than you think.
