Updated 25 September 2026 · 49 figures · 30 sources
Electrician prices UK 2026
What electricians charge in 2026: day rates, prices for 11 common jobs, the prep that changes the price, and the regulations to flag. Every figure links to where it came from. Use the calculator, or price a real job in the Grafto app.
Domestic electrician day rate£180–£350
EICR (condition report) (market)1-bed: £100–£200
Worked example: eicr (condition report), 1 property£179
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Electrical job prices
| Job | Market band | Basis | Worked example |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR (condition report) | 1-bed: £100–£200 · 2-bed: £150–£250 · 3-bed: £180–£350 · 4–5 bed: £250–£500 | total, ex VAT | £179 1 property · 3 h |
| Consumer unit upgrade | no: £400–£700 · yes - some remedials: £600–£900 | total, ex VAT | £687 1 board · 1 days |
| Full rewire | 1-bed: £2,500–£4,000 · 2-bed: £3,500–£5,500 · 3-bed: £4,500–£7,500 · 4–5 bed: £6,000–£10,000 | total, ex VAT | £2,715 1 property · 3 days |
| New circuit | £150–£400/circuit | total, ex VAT | £367 1 circuit · 4 h |
| Add sockets | £60–£150/socket | total, ex VAT | £346 3 socket · 5 h |
| Light points | £80–£250/point | total, ex VAT | £348 2 point · 4 h |
| Downlights | £40–£90/downlight | total, ex VAT | £409 6 downlight · 5 h |
| Outdoor socket or light | £150–£350/point | total, ex VAT | £214 1 point · 2 h |
| Interlinked smoke alarms | £60–£120/alarm | total, ex VAT | £320 3 alarm · 4 h |
| EV charger (7 kW) | under 10 m: £600–£1,200 · 10–25 m: £900–£1,800 · over 25 m: £900–£1,800 | total, ex VAT | £1,126 1 charger · 1 days |
| Outbuilding supply / sub-board | £600–£1,000 | total, ex VAT | £662 1 supply · 1 days |
Bands are for a typical job at regional multiplier ×1.0 (Midlands, South West, East). London ×1.25, South East ×1.10, North, Wales and Scotland ×0.88. Worked examples use the researched default rates, ex VAT and travel.
Rates
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out plus first hour | £65–£160 (London and SE £120–£160; North, Scotland, Wales £65–£100) | Trade2Base |
| Additional hours | £40–£95 | Trade2Base |
| Half day / day | £200–£380 / £300–£550 | Trade2Base |
| Evening / weekend / bank holiday | +25–50% (1–2 h minimum) / +50–75% / +75–100% | Trade2Base |
| Markups | standard items 20–35% · consumer units 20–30% · EV chargers 15–25% · lighting 25–40% | Trade2Base |
| Domestic electrician day rate | £180–£350 | Trade2Base |
| Regional spread, 3-bed rewire | London +30% · South East +20% · Midlands baseline · North and Yorkshire −10% | Best Builders |
Inspection
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| EICR by size | 1-bed £100–£200 · 2-bed £150–£250 · 3-bed £180–£350 · 4–5 bed £250–£500; 10–20% off for volume | Trade2Base |
| EICR, inspection guide | 1–2 bed £100–£180 · 3–4 bed £150–£250 · 5+ bed £200–£350; 2–3 bed takes 2–4 h; HMOs up to a day | Trade2Base |
| EICR, homeowner guide | 1–2 bed £120–£200 · 3-bed £200–£250 · 4+ bed £250–£350; 3-bed 2–3 h | MyBuilder |
| EICR incl. HMOs | 1-bed £100–£150 · 2-bed £150–£200 · 3-bed £180–£250 · 4+ £250–£350 · HMO £300–£500 | Total Skills |
Boards
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer unit upgrade (supply, fit, test, Part P) | £400–£700 · with circuit remediation £600–£900 | Trade2Base |
| Consumer unit replacement | £350–£750; 10-circuit £470–£650; 4–8 hours | MyJobQuote |
| Consumer unit installation | consumer unit supply, fit, test and certification | BookaBuilderUK |
| Dual unit or sub-board | £600–£1,000 | Trade2Base |
Circuits
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| New circuit | £150–£400 | Trade2Base |
| Light point | £80–£250 | Trade2Base |
| Light fitting installation | light installation prices by type | MyJobQuote |
| Socket addition | £60–£150 | Trade2Base |
| New socket, homeowner guide | £100–£200, average £150; 1–2 hours | Checkatrade |
| Socket in a new location | £120–£250; materials £10–£25 | MyJobQuote |
| Downlights | £40–£90 each new, £25–£60 replacing; six in a kitchen £300–£600; 8–12 a day with good access; fire-rated £8–£20 each | Trade2Base |
| Downlights, homeowner guide | £20–£75 per downlight; £300–£500 per project; 2–4 h per room | Checkatrade |
Outdoor
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor socket or light | £150–£350 | Trade2Base |
| Single outdoor socket | materials £10–£60 · labour £130–£200+ · 2–4 hours | Checkatrade |
Safety
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke alarms | £60–£120 each · landlord package £250–£500 | Trade2Base |
| Mains interlinked alarms, labour | £55–£100 per alarm · 3 smoke + 1 heat £220–£400 (2–3 h) · 6–7 + heat £385–£800 (4–5 h) | MyJobQuote |
EV
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 kW EV charger | standard £600–£1,200 · long run or challenging £900–£1,800 | Trade2Base |
| EV charger, homeowner guide | £800–£1,200 installed (unit £400–£700, labour £400–£500); London £900–£1,500; CU upgrade +£500–£1,200; about half a day | Total Skills |
| EV charger extras | standard £900–£1,800 · new RCBO board £500–£900 · 20–25 m run £200–£400 in cable · trenching £500–£1,000+ | BookaBuilderUK |
Rewires
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rewire, occupied, by size (1 electrician) | 1-bed £2,500–£4,000 (3–4 d) · 2-bed £3,500–£5,500 (4–6 d) · 3-bed £4,500–£7,500 (6–8 d) · 4-bed £6,000–£10,000+ (8–12 d) | Trade2Base |
| Empty and period homes | empty 15–25% less · period properties +15–30% | Trade2Base |
| Rewire materials | CU £150–£350 · 3-bed cabling £1,000–£2,000 · 2.5 mm² T&E 100 m £80–£120 | Trade2Base |
| 3-bed terrace cost split | labour £2,500–£5,600 · materials £600–£1,200 · CU £300–£600 · testing £150–£300 · total £3,500–£5,500 | Trade2Base |
| Occupied homes and solo working | occupied adds 20–30% to labour (or £300–£600 flat); solo doubles the days but the price barely changes | Trade2Base |
| Full house rewire, 3-bed | £3,000–£8,000 | Trade2Base |
| Rewire by size, homeowner guide | 1-bed £2,200–£3,500 · 2-bed £2,800–£4,800 · 3-bed £4,500–£7,500 · 4-bed £6,000–£9,500; materials ~30% | Best Builders |
| Rewire cost 2026 | full and partial rewire prices | BookaBuilderUK |
Compliance
| What | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wiring regulations | BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 is the current edition | IET |
| Batteries and prosumer installs (A4) | new chapters for stationary batteries and prosumer installations | Total Skills |
| AFDDs (Reg 421.1.7) | required on ≤32 A socket circuits in high-rise residential, HMOs, student accommodation and care homes; recommended elsewhere | Elec-Mate |
| Part P (England) | new circuits, CU changes and special locations are notifiable: self-certify via a scheme | GOV.UK |
| Self-certification schemes | NICEIC registration | NICEIC |
| Competent person scheme | NAPIT registration for notifiable work | NAPIT |
| Private rentals (England) | EICR at least every 5 years; remedials within 28 days | GOV.UK |
| Scotland alarms | smoke alarm in the main living room and every hall and landing, heat alarm in the kitchen, all interlinked; CO alarm by fuel-burning appliances | Scottish Government |
| EV and heat pumps | check main fuse and earthing (PME); notify the DNO | Energy Networks Association |
| Asbestos | pre-2000 textured ceilings: test before cutting downlights | HSE |
| Scotland building standards | building standards route for electrical work | Scottish Government |
Prep that changes the price
| Condition | How you spot it | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Rewireable fuses | Photo: fuse carriers, wire fuses, wooden or very old board | Old fuse board: recommend a consumer unit upgrade and EICR |
| No RCD protection | Photo: board with no test button | RCD protection or consumer unit upgrade, if required (£400–£700, only if found). No RCD protection: needed before adding to circuits |
| Plastic consumer unit | Photo: non-metal consumer unit | Plastic consumer unit: upgrade recommended |
| Old cabling | Photo: rubber, lead-sheathed or cloth-covered cables | Old cable types: recommend a rewire |
| Heat damage | Photo: scorched or melted sockets, burn marks | Danger: heat damage (C1/C2) — make safe first |
| No main bonding | Photo: no earth clamps on gas and water pipes | Main protective bonding to gas and water |
| Sockets near bath or shower | Photo: sockets or switches close to a bath or shower | Accessories in bathroom zones: non-compliant |
| Battery-only alarms | Photo: battery smoke alarms only | Battery-only alarms: offer an interlinked upgrade (mandatory in Scotland) |
| Overloaded extension leads | Photo: daisy-chained adaptors and extension leads | Daisy-chained adaptors: more sockets needed |
| Low main fuse rating | Photo: main fuse label 60 A, old cut-out | 60 A main fuse or old cut-out: DNO upgrade may be needed for EV or heat pump |
| Possible asbestos (Artex) | Photo: textured swirl ceiling where downlights or cables go | Textured ceiling: test for asbestos before cutting |
| Solid walls or floors | Solid walls or concrete floors where cables run? |
How to price a electrical job
1
Measure it right
Measure every surface, take off doors and windows, and add waste for cuts and pattern.
2
Ask what changes it
Property size. These move the price more than anything else.
3
Check it against the market
Compare your price with the band. Outside it by 20%? Recheck the prep and your rates, or explain the difference to the customer.
Regulations to flag
- UK: BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 — test and certify every job
- England: Part P: new circuits, consumer unit changes and special locations are notifiable — self-certify via NICEIC or NAPIT
- England: Private rentals: EICR every 5 years, C1/C2 remedials within 28 days
- Wales: Part P (Wales): notifiable work must be certified through a competent person scheme or building control
- Scotland: Interlinked smoke alarms in the living room and every hall and landing, a heat alarm in the kitchen, and a CO alarm by any fuel-burning appliance
- Scotland: Scottish building standards route applies to electrical work
Questions
How much does a electrician charge per day in the UK in 2026?
Domestic electrician day rate: £180–£350 (Trade2Base). London and the South East run higher; the North, Wales and Scotland run lower.
How much does eicr (condition report) cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is 1-bed: £100–£200 · 2-bed: £150–£250 · 3-bed: £180–£350 · 4–5 bed: £250–£500 (total, ex VAT), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £179 for the trade-choice option.
How much does consumer unit upgrade cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is no: £400–£700 · yes - some remedials: £600–£900 (total, ex VAT), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £687 for the trade-choice option.
How much does full rewire cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is 1-bed: £2,500–£4,000 · 2-bed: £3,500–£5,500 · 3-bed: £4,500–£7,500 · 4–5 bed: £6,000–£10,000 (total, ex VAT), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £2,715 for the trade-choice option.
How much does new circuit cost in 2026?
The researched UK market band is £150–£400/circuit (total, ex VAT), before regional adjustment. Grafto's worked example comes to about £367 for the trade-choice option.
How do I price a electrical job?
Measure it, answer the questions that change the price (substrate, size, access), list the prep you can see, then work out labour days from realistic output, materials with waste, travel and a contingency. Grafto does this in under a minute and checks the result against the market band.
Sources
- Electrical Pricing Guide 2026 UK — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- Electrical rewire costs UK — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- House rewiring costs UK 2026: full and partial rewire — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- EICR electrical inspection costs UK (2026) — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- LED downlights and spotlights installation costs UK (2026) — Trade2Base, checked 2026-09-25
- House rewire cost UK 2026 — BookaBuilderUK, checked 2026-09-25
- Cost to install a new consumer unit in 2026 — BookaBuilderUK, checked 2026-09-25
- Cost to install a home EV charger in 2026 — BookaBuilderUK, checked 2026-09-25
- Consumer unit replacement cost guide (2026) — MyJobQuote, checked 2026-09-25
- Cost to install a new plug socket (2026) — MyJobQuote, checked 2026-09-25
- Light installation cost 2026 — MyJobQuote, checked 2026-09-25
- How much do smoke alarm installers cost in 2026? — MyJobQuote, checked 2026-09-25
- New socket installation cost in 2026 — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- What's the cost to install downlights in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- How much does it cost to install an outdoor socket in 2026? — Checkatrade, checked 2026-09-25
- EICR certificate cost in 2026 — MyBuilder, checked 2026-09-25
- EICR cost UK 2026 by property size — Total Skills, checked 2026-09-25
- EV charger installation cost UK (2026) — Total Skills, checked 2026-09-25
- House rewire cost UK 2026 — Best Builders, checked 2026-09-25
- BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations — IET, checked 2026-09-25
- Approved Document P: electrical safety in dwellings — GOV.UK, checked 2026-09-25
- Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector — GOV.UK, checked 2026-09-25
- Fire and smoke alarms in Scottish homes — Scottish Government, checked 2026-09-25
- NICEIC registration and self-certification — NICEIC, checked 2026-09-25
- NAPIT competent person scheme — NAPIT, checked 2026-09-25
- Energy Networks Association: connecting EV chargers and heat pumps — Energy Networks Association, checked 2026-09-25
- Asbestos: what you need to know — HSE, checked 2026-09-25
- Building standards — Scottish Government, checked 2026-09-25
- BS 7671 A4:2026 AFDD changes (Regulation 421.1.7) — Elec-Mate, checked 2026-09-25
- BS 7671 key changes every electrician must know — Total Skills, checked 2026-09-25