Electricians in Edinburgh
Looking for a electrician in Edinburgh? Tell us about your job and we will pass it to up to five local tradespeople. They can send you a quote, and you choose the one you like. The service is free, and you never have to accept a quote.
Quotes help because prices differ between tradespeople, even for the same job. Comparing a few takes the guesswork out of what is fair. Our service covers Edinburgh and the areas around it.
What does a electrician in Edinburgh charge?
Price guides from Checkatrade and HaMuch put electricians at about £40 to £70 an hour for normal domestic work. A day rate of around £400 is common, and London often costs more. Emergency call-outs usually cost extra.
These figures are a guide, because the real price depends on the size and difficulty of your job. A written quote for your own job is the only reliable way to budget. Prices also change over time, so treat any guide as a starting point.
Common electrician jobs in Edinburgh
- Consumer unit (fuse board) replacement
- Full & partial rewiring
- EV charger installation
- EICR electrical safety certificates
- Socket, switch & light fitting
- Fault finding & testing
Your job may not be on this list, and that is fine. Describe it in your own words in the form, since tradespeople can tell you quickly whether they can help.
How to choose a electrician in Edinburgh
We do not employ, vet or guarantee the tradespeople who respond, so check them yourself before you agree to anything. Ask for ID, proof of insurance and a written quote, and read recent reviews on independent sites. A good electrician will expect these questions.
Look for membership of a competent person scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT. These schemes let an electrician certify notifiable work, and both have an online search you can use to confirm membership.
Our guide to finding a tradesman you can trust explains each check step by step. It also lists the warning signs that suggest you should walk away.
How it works
- Describe your job. Tell us the trade, your postcode and what needs doing.
- Get quotes. We pass your job to up to five local tradespeople who can respond.
- Compare. Look at price, timing and reviews side by side.
- Choose. Pick the tradesperson you prefer, or none at all.
In Scotland, building work falls under the Scottish building standards, and bigger jobs may need a building warrant. Ask your tradesperson which rules apply.
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