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Recent Electricians reviews in Hackney

Fantastic work, really professional and of extremely high quality. Deep and his colleague installed a very tricky lamp, going the extra mile to ensure I was pleased with the result, which I really was! Deep even went to three different shops to find a missing piece to ensure that the job was complete. I couldn’t be happier and am absolutely amazed at the result.

Install pendant lamp + paint

£200

Great service and great communication

Fix electric socket

£40

Fast, efficient, communicative. Very happy with Metin’s work, would hire again!

Install Ceiling Lights

£80

Great work, detailed and careful, trustworthy and reliable guy. Recommended!

New fuse box + smoke alarms

£700

Super friendly and helpful

Check Oven Electrics

£50

Helped change my switch board to add dimmers instead! Was quick and efficient

Install a dimmer for the ceiling light

£50

What's the average cost of an electrician in Hackney

£50 - £120

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£50

median

£85

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£120

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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 Hackney

Inspect the electrical circuits in my flat

£50

Hackney, Greater London, E8

23rd Sep 2026

I thought my dishwasher was broken. An engineer said the unit was fine but the socket was faulty. Separately, my razor charger socket is faulty. I don't know if the two are connected. The consumer unit is fine. I need an electrician to inspect it.

Water heater fitting for salon back wash

£500

Festubert Place, Greater London

6th Sep 2026

I’m moving from one small salon suit and want to take my water heatee with me. The boiler needs disconnecting and being set up and installed at the new location which is 6 minutes away

Remove old electric shower unit

£200

Shacklewell, Greater London

15th Aug 2026

Hi! I’m looking for someone to remove an old electric shower unit from the tiled wall above my bath and make the area look tidy afterwards. I’ve been told the unit is disconnected, but I’d like someone to check that both the electricity and the water pipe behind it are safely dealt with before removing it. Ideally, the job would include: Safely removing and disposing of the old unit Making sure the electrical cable and water supply are properly disconnected/capped Filling or repairing the holes left behind and making the area watertight Making the tiles look as neat as reasonably possible afterwards Please let me know whether you can cover the whole job or whether I’d need a separate electrician or plumber for any part of it. It would also be helpful to know whether materials are included. Thanks! :)

Electrical help - power keeps going out

£120

Hackney, Greater London, E8

31st Jul 2026

NEEDS TO BE TODAY Our power keeps intermittently going out for hours at a time, then will be fine, then happen again. Nothing seems to be amiss on the fuse box, and the power to the other businesses and residents in the building is fine. Need someone to investigate the problem!

Install a electric cooker and a bath rail

£50

Hackney, Greater London, E8

29th Jul 2026

Connect a new electric cooker to the existing one and also I need to put a bath pole .

great working with Sha. Will definitely work more in future.

Electrical help & integrated washer-dryer installation

£120

Shacklewell, Greater London

20th Jul 2026

Need help replacing an integrated washing machine with a new integrated washer-dryer. Old machine is Hotpoint BHWM129 and new one is AEG L7WE74634BI. Would also like some electrical work done around the house so hoping for someone that can do both things. Specifically, need to fix the extractor fan in the bathroom, fix lights in the bathroom, and replace five pendant light fixtures with new flush lights. Three of the pendant lights are currently not functioning properly so will need someone that can check the problem to ensure the new fittings work well.

Need electrician - washing machine tripping power out

£100

Hackney, Greater London, E8

28th Jun 2026

Washing machine tripping power out

Electric cooker has arrived with no plug. Needs to be hardwired.

£25

Hackney, Greater London, E8

23rd Jun 2026

I have a Hotpoint electric cooker, it has arrived with no plug attached and wires exposed.

Punctual & efficient.

Sink installation and electric hob installation

£150

Old Ford, Greater London

22nd Jun 2026

I’m looking for someone (with relevant skills/qualification) to install a sink and an electric hob.

Electrical Installation Condition Report for a 2 bedroom flat

£50

Hackney, Greater London, E8

15th May 2026

Electrical Installation Condition Report

Trim cooker hood chimney

£50

Bromley, Greater London

5th May 2026

Cooker hood chimney needs trimming to fit and align with ceiling

Fix my lamp

£20

Hackney, Greater London, E8

2nd May 2026

I have a salt lamp which is no longer working (bulb not the issue). I think the wiring needs repairing.

Electric socket

£60

Hackney, Greater London, E8

30th Apr 2026

I currently have a large combined socket panel on the wall, the wall is plasterboard (including power sockets, TV aerial, and phone/broadband point) positioned high up. I would like this removed and all services relocated lower down the same wall. Scope of work: - Safely remove the existing socket panel - Relocate/extend existing wiring downward within the wall - Install new fittings lower down, including: - Two double plug sockets - One TV aerial socket - One phone/broadband socket For the original socket position: - All wiring to be safely terminated or removed as required - The opening to be fully filled (not just covered), including plaster or filler - The surface to be smoothed and level with the surrounding wall, ready for painting (no visible holes, gaps, or rough edges) Additional notes: - I will provide the socket faceplates (plug sockets, TV, and phone) - Please advise in advance if any additional materials are required Photo attached for reference.

Electric chandelier installation

£100

Hackney, Greater London, E8

7th Mar 2026

I need 2 chandelier installed and switched changed. https://www.dunelm.com/product/audra-5-light-adjustable-pendant-light-1000253676?colour=Amber

Light installation

£200

Old Ford, Greater London

7th Jan 2026

Install 2 light fittings

Great job done, thank you!

Install ceiling lights

£80

Hackney, Greater London, E8

4th Jan 2026

Install 5 lights in total. I’m attaching images of the lights (I have x2 of two of them and x1 of one of them).

Odd jobs - drilling and electrics

£120

Hackney, Greater London, E8

21st Dec 2025

Ideally we would love this job doing today, Sunday 21st of December, asap. Or on Tuesday 23rd, starting at around 4pm. A summary of the jobs we need doing: - Two curtain attachments attaching into the wall for windows. New attachments, same as existing attachments (pictured) - New toilet seat attached - Existing cooker to be unwired - Broken door on storage unit to be fixed in the kitchen (pictured) - Three metal shelves to be attached to the wall in the kitchen (pictured)

Assemble clothes rail, need electric screw driver

£35

Hackney, Greater London, E8

11th Sep 2025

https://pipedreamfurniture.co.uk/product/free-standing-clothing-rail-on-wooden-base-industrial-raw-steel-and-brass-pipe-style/ I have this item of furtniture and all the feet need to be screwed in :)

Repair one ceiling down light

£45

Hackney, Greater London, E8

5th Aug 2025

We have one ceiling down light that needs repairing. New bulbs dont work. Either a faulty connection or fitting needs replacing.

Cut and fix roller blinds and fix a smoke alarm to the ceiling

£50

Hackney, Greater London, E8

18th Jul 2025

We need two roller blinds to be fitted. One to our front window and one to our back door. The blind may need trimming to size We also require a smoke alarm to be fitted to the ceiling. This will just need two small holes to be drilled

Very efficient, friendly and helpful