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Recent Electricians reviews in Central London

Job got done! Friendly service.

I need some lamps rewired

£150

Really lovely guy so helpful & did the job quick .. would most definitely recommend .. came to disconnect my old cooker and reconnect my new one

Cooker connected

£30

Professional at his job

Assembling an electronic desk

£50

Nik was a superstar! He came over to do a few electrical bits: change the bathroom extractor, a bedroom light, and the smoke detector. He was very friendly and respectful of my home.

Replace extractor fan, smoke alarm, and ceiling light

£180

Joshua was professional and punctual, thanks for installing my electric cooker.

Wire my electric cooker

£50

What's the average cost of an electrician in Central London

£65 - £149

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£65

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£95

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£149

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What do electrician services include?

Local electrical contractors can handle all electrical projects, whether for residential, commercial, or industrial properties. If you are building from scratch, they can help construct an efficient electrical framework for you. They can also establish new electrical wiring and control panels, and test the electrical flow for your safety. 

As for existing properties, electricians can routinely maintain, repair, and upgrade your power systems whenever needed. They can also handle electrical equipment and machinery for factories and manufacturing plants. Here is a better overview of electrical services you can book:

Domestic electrician near me

Electrical safety is paramount when it comes to your home, and that's when residential electricians play a vital role. They follow safety regulations and make sure that all electrical components and control panels, including electrical wiring and cables, are in good condition to avoid any incidents that could put you and your family at risk.

Domestic electricians can establish power points and switches to support your household appliances. They can also assist with installing various electrical appliances such as electric heaters and showers, in case you're looking to upgrade or planning a renovation. All while ensuring they follow all building regulations.

Commercial electrician near me

Not to be confused with domestic electricians, commercial electricians are mostly involved in large-scale projects for buildings and various businesses like restaurants, hotels, and corporate offices. Depending on your establishment's requirements, they can fix lighting, heating, and cooling systems or install fire alarms and other security equipment if needed.

Industrial electrician near me

For engineering projects or tasks that involve higher voltage systems and more complex machinery, it's better to connect with a licensed industrial electrician. Their services include electrical construction and maintenance for industries like factories and plants. They don't just install lights and electrical heaters. Most of the time, they also deal with different types of manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Industrial electricians can also troubleshoot problems and repair them as they see fit. They can even create tailored maintenance programs for your electrical motors and generators.

Emergency electrician

The moment you sense something odd with your control panels, sockets, and switches, or notice a burning smell, spark, or flickering of lights, get in touch with a local electrician immediately. With Airtasker, finding available emergency electricians in your area is fast and easy! You won't even have to worry about not having any tools on hand–most electricians are already equipped with their own professional tool kits, which they can bring with them for any service that you may need.

Recent Electricians tasks in Central London

Electrician to fit a hanging light

£20

Nine Elms, Greater London, SW8

2nd Sep 2026

Our hanging ceiling light has been pulled down and needs refitting / rewired

DFS electric sofa dismantle, move and reassemble

£70

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

2nd Sep 2026

I need help moving an Elektra 3-seat power recliner sofa from the top floor of my home down two floors. The sofa needs to be carefully dismantled first so that it can be safely moved downstairs. As it is an electric power recliner, there are electrical cables/wiring that will need to be disconnected and safely reconnected. The job involves: * Dismantling the 3-seat electric recliner sofa * Disconnecting the electrical connections/wiring safely * Carrying the dismantled sections down two flights of stairs * Moving the sofa to the new location downstairs * Reconnecting the electrical wiring * Reassembling the sofa * Checking that the power recliner functions correctly after assembly

Thank you for accommodating the task last minute, being so efficient with it and going above and beyond! Really helpful!

Electrician

£60

Earlsfield, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

2 of our upstairs ceiling lights are not working. They are in adjacent rooms. Might be a fuse or something else. Would like someone to come and investigate and fix ideally.

Build a electric desk

£150

Soho, Greater London, W1F

2nd Sep 2026

Build an electric standing desk from flatpack

Super friendly, polite, and helpful. Took on my task with no issues - it was originally to build 1x standing desk but last minute was able to build 2x for me. This was quite a complicated build, with missing instructions but he managed it easily with little fuss. Highly recommend!

Fit a smoke alarm and reseal around the bath in a bathroom.

£100

Norbury, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

Supply and fit a smoke alarm in the hallway on the 2nd floor - battery operated. Re-seal around a bath where there are little gaps in the sealant.

Fitting smoke alarms & repairing a kitchen sink tap

£80

Elephant And Castle, Greater London, SE1

2nd Sep 2026

These 3 smoke alarms have been detached from their position. I want that re-fitted and want to make sure that they are working. Also, there is a small leak in the kitchen sink tap. Needs to be investigated and fixed.

Muhammad was able to resolve the issue and communicated clearly and precisely.

EICR - Electrical Installation Condition Report

£60

Nag's Head, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

Please provide full costs for provision of EICR - Electrical Installation Condition Report, availability and how long it normally takes?

ceiling water leak under AC, full access inspection needed

£400

Bayswater, Greater London, W2

1st Sep 2026

a water leak was identified in the ceiling directly below the chilled fan coil unit. Further access to the ceiling will be required to remove the full cover and gain proper access to the fan coil unit, including the drip tray and coil. The unit requires a full inspection to identify the source of the leak. The drip tray will need to be removed, checked and thoroughly deep cleaned. The condensate drainage pipe also requires disconnection and inspection for any blockage or restriction,followed by cleaning through to ensure proper drainage. The coil should also be thoroughly cleaned as part of the investigation and maintenance works. Once the cleaning and drainage checks have been completed, the unit should be tested in cooling mode for several hours to confirm that the condensate is draining correctly and that there are no further leaks from the fan coil unit. Chilled Fan Coil Unit Leak Investigation - Provide suitable access to the ceiling to remove the full cover and gain access to the chilled fan coil unit. - Carry out a full inspection of the fan coil unit to identify the source of the leak. - Remove and inspect the drip tray. - Thoroughly deep clean the drip tray and associated components. - Disconnect and inspect the condensate drainage pipe for any blockage or restriction. - Clean through the condensate drainage pipework to ensure proper drainage. - Thoroughly clean the coil as part of the investigation and maintenance works. - Reinstate the components following inspection and cleaning. - Run the fan coil unit in cooling mode for several hours to confirm that the condensate is draining correctly. - Check the unit during operation to confirm there are no further leaks. - Report any further defects identified during the investigation.

Disconnect and connect electric and gas cooker

£80

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

27th Aug 2026

We need someone to disconnect an electric and gas cooker to connect another electric and gas cooker

Very helpful, definitely would recommend his services

5 Light Sockets to be changed to new sockets

£50

St Pancras, Greater London

16th Aug 2026

To change over 5 existing light sockets to new 5 light sockets.

Outstanding Electrical Work and made to feel comfortable with the outcome. Definitely recommend and use again.

Fix bathroom electric fan

£50

Stroud Green, Greater London

2nd Aug 2026

The bathroom fan comes on with the light but switches off again after about 2 seconds. I have removed fluff from it but it did not fix the problem. It is a ceiling mounted Vent-Axia fan.

Arrived on time as arranged, changed faulty bathroom fan for a fair price.

Power cut has caused my electric oven not to get hot!!

£60

North Southwark, Greater London

31st Jul 2026

Fuse box switch caused a minor power cut in my flat. I flipped the switch back on and everything works fine, except my electric oven. The stove works and the oven comes on but its not heating up at all. I tried to reset the timer like what I read online but no changes Brand: Montpellier Model: MDOC60FS

Commnicated with me the whole time, fast and efficient

Aircon filter clean

£80

Holland Park, Greater London

21st Jul 2026

Aircon isn’t working and I assume the filter just needs cleaning. I have a ladder but feel free to provide your own tools

Very helpful. Super quick and timely. Thanks

Installation for my new cooker hood

£50

Lambeth, Greater London, SE1

17th Jul 2026

I need my new cooker hood installed in the kitchen

He’s the best. No complaints! Thank you once again!

Ceiling fan /light to put up electrician job

£120

Tufnell Park, Greater London

8th Jul 2026

Need a fan put up light heavy motor part assembled in bedroom

Great work amazing would definately use again

Electrician to fix brand new electric cooker and can also fix bed

£70

North Southwark, Greater London

8th Jul 2026

Please keep all communication through the app messenger, thanks. I need an electrician to repair the cooker and to fix a Single Bed with Headboard & Storage Drawers. Electric cooker-https://www.very.co.uk/swan-sx16710b-50cm-electric-solid-plate-cooker-black/1601210766.prd?variantId=WQG1P&cm_mmc=google-_-BAU+-+Generic-_-All-_-PRODUCT_GROUP_2358978390467_[*AdID*]&utm_campaign=Generic_Electricals+-+Shopping+-+Appliances+-+MDA&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=PRODUCT_GROUP&campaigntype=generic&category=Electricals&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21519324959&gbraid=0AAAAAD2k1i2neBBQSq5iKYn4X6im_zhXU

Helped me take rubbish down too on top of the job he done. Cooker didn’t have a cable which it should’ve had and he made a new one. Thank you I recommend this gentleman x

Replace gas valve and ignition electrodes in boiler

£135

Camden Town, Greater London, NW1

18th Jun 2026

You must be a plumber or a heating engineer. Boiler diagnosis completed as follows below and need someone to replace both parts. Parts to be ordered separately and not included in price here. - system pressure was low. I topped up the pressure and reset the boiler; however, the boiler still failed to fire. The appliance was displaying the fault code shown in the photographs provided. I referred to the manufacturer's instructions, which identify this fault as relating to the gas valve. I then contacted the manufacturer directly to confirm, and they advised that the fault is associated with the gas valve and ignition electrodes, with replacement of these components being the recommended course of action. The active fault codes displayed on the front of the boiler provide a clear indication of the fault condition being detected by the appliance, and the manufacturer has confirmed that these codes relate to the gas valve and ignition electrodes.

Brilliant. Will take initiative, show up on time and take a look at anything else needed!

Find out what caused electricity shortages and replace broken part

£50

Wapping, Greater London, E1W

12th Jun 2026

My dog peed on the floor sockets, that caused electricity shortages in my flat. Looking for an electrician to help me find out what part is broken and replace them.

On time and completed the job very quickly

Electrician for a fuse box that keeps tripping

£100

Norbury, Greater London

25th May 2026

One of the switches in the fuse box keeps tripping

Varun was very efficient and solved the problem.

Minor Electrical Certificates for Bathroom Fan & Smoke Alarms

£150

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

17th May 2026

Hi, I need a registered electrician to inspect, test, and sign off on two recent installations for Building Control compliance. ​The items to be certified are: ​A newly installed bathroom extractor fan ​Interlinked, mains-powered smoke/heat alarms. ​The work is already physically done, but I need a qualified professional who can test the installations, issue the Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates. Thank you!

He been brilliant and very professional!