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David was reliable, professional, highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to have round to do an excellent job. Highly recommended.

Install a IP Cam connected to existing outdoor light

£40

Was great and efficient

Electrician

£40

Jamal was very professional and executed the work efficiently and effectively. Highly recommend.

Swapping out 3 ceilings lights and 3 wall light switches

£60

Great from start to finish! Communication, punctuality and efficiency were all consistent!

Replace an electrical floor grommet (grommet provided)

£100

On time. Was kept well informed, polite, tidy & professional..Thanks Jack

Outdoor electrical plug

£130

good person, I recommend them.

Electrician

£250

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When you hire a qualified electrician who learned at a college course to help you out, you can spare yourself the stress of dealing with all sorts of electrical issues by yourself. They can make sure that all wires, cables, and sockets are secure to use to minimise risks and avoid potential safety hazards.

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The requirements for electrical work depend on the specific task and relevant safety regulations. For some electrical tasks, you may be required to hire a qualified electrician, especially if the work involves intricate equipment or high-voltage systems. This is to ensure optimum safety and avoid any injuries or accidents. If you do need a registered electrician, make sure to confirm their relevant licence and certificates.

It depends on the scope and inclusions of the service you need. Typically, electrical installation or repairs in a residential area take several hours, but are usually completed within the day. Industrial or commercial electrical works, on the other hand, may take a little longer since they require a wider variety of services and follow stringent safety regulations. In case your sparky needs to revisit your property the next day, they can coordinate the details with you straight away.

Experts recommend having your electrical wiring and components inspected at least every three to five years. For landlords, it is also good practice to have the property’s electrics checked between tenancies. A more frequent inspection is encouraged for commercial and industrial premises. Since they have higher energy consumption, they are more susceptible to early degradation and failures. For optimal safety, you can also arrange at least an annual inspection.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) assesses the safety and condition of your electrical wiring. Commercial and industrial businesses are also often required to have an EICR to meet health and safety regulations. It is issued following a thorough inspection by a qualified and competent electrician.

Electricians often provide virtually any electrical repair service. They can adjust wiring, do rewirings, and handle replacements. Some of the most common issues that they can resolve include a sparking fuse, frequent surges, and flickering lights. They also handle repairs for electrical equipment and generators, appliances, and other fixtures.

Definitely! Taskers' services are not limited to electrical-related problems. If you don't have the time or skills to complete some of your DIY household tasks, we can also connect you with a trustworthy handyman who can help! There's no task that is too big or too small. You can hire them to install carpets, curtains, and fix broken appliances or furniture. You can also commission them for wallpapering, bricklaying, and other building and construction tasks.

The rates for hiring an electrician near you can range from £45 to £60 per hour, depending on their skill level, speciality, urgency, and your location. 

The type of electrical work can also influence costs. Standard electrical work, like installations and wiring repairs, falls within the average range. For example, rates for downlight installation can range from £60 to £350. Specialised services can cost more; for instance, solar panel installation can cost £1,500 to £9,000

You should also consider call-out fees, as many local electricians charge a call-out fee to cover travel costs. 

It’s always best to call qualified electricians when you notice any of the signs below:

  • Unusual burning smells or smoke from sockets, appliances, or consumer units
  • Sparks or electrical arcing from sockets, switches, and appliances
  • Fallen power lines
  • Electrical shocks from appliances, switches, and sockets
  • Frequent tripping of circuit breakers or blown fuses
  • Persistent flickering lights
  • Buzzing sounds from sockets or switches

Hiring a good electrician near you is not only for electrical fixes; you can also get their services for installations and upgrades, such as:

  • Consumer unit upgrades
  • High-power appliance installations
  • Light installations
  • Wiring for home automation or security systems

It is strongly advised against doing electrical work on your own unless you have the right qualifications for the job, as there are significant safety and legal implications involved in doing electrical work.

If you don’t have the right certifications or licence, there are only a few tasks that you can do safely, such as changing light bulbs or resetting a tripped circuit breaker. Any work beyond these basic tasks should be left to qualified electricians.

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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

Help me move Air conditioner unit one floor up (20kg) & help to unpack

£15

Ratcliff, Greater London

20th Jun 2026

I need help with a 20 kg air conditioning unit. Tasks include moving it up one flight of stairs, unboxing, and maybe a quick help with setup. Should take under an hour.

I need an electrician to fit a new light

£40

Edmonton, Greater London

20th Jun 2026

I have a light fitting that needs fitting to the ceiling

Electric Hot Water Cylinder Repair

£300

Elephant And Castle, Greater London, SE1

20th Jun 2026

Issue: Intermittent Hot Water Failure - Heatrae Sadia PremierPlus Unvented Cylinder I have a Heatrae Sadia PremierPlus unvented electric hot water cylinder with an external Aquasystem expansion vessel. The issue is intermittent: * Sometimes there is no hot water at all. * The system occasionally starts working again by itself. * Sometimes I can get it working by turning the electricity off and on or repeatedly using the Boost function. * When it starts working again, it can take several hours before hot water is available. * No obvious leaks are present. * The expansion vessel appears intact, but I am unsure if it is related.

I have an air con upstairs but the guard outside the hole has broken

£50

Brigg, Lincolnshire

20th Jun 2026

The guard has just snapped off and we need a new one putting on

Replace integrated cooker hood

£60

Hemdean Bottom, Berkshire

20th Jun 2026

We need to replace the integrated cooker hood in our kitchen. We are looking for someone to take out the old one and install the new one. Flexible on date and time. Caversham, Reading.

Portable aircon servicing

£70

West Brompton, Greater London

20th Jun 2026

My portable aircon is not cooling properly

Spotlight installation

£400

Lisson Grove, Greater London

20th Jun 2026

6-8 spotlight installation from scratch with two lights removal for living room

Identifying and fixing the leak in my vrf air conditioning system

£800

Swiss Cottage, Greater London

20th Jun 2026

Hi we have a leak in our vrf solutions and need someone to locate the leak, regas it and get it up and running.

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.

Electrician (outdoor)

£10

Bushey Mead, Greater London

18th May 2026

I’m planning to get a small sauna + hot tub in the garden and would like to get a quote for the electric works. Sauna: Likely heater requirement around 4.5kW (to be confirmed by supplier). I'll likely require: •⁠ ⁠Dedicated outdoor supply for sauna •⁠ ⁠SWA armoured cable to rear garden •⁠ ⁠Outdoor rotary isolator switch •⁠ ⁠Hardwired sauna connection preferred Also installing: •⁠ ⁠Lay-Z-Spa hot tub (plug & play) •⁠ ⁠Weatherproof outdoor socket required nearby •⁠ ⁠Optional low-level garden lighting What I require: •⁠ ⁠whether the current consumer unit can support this •⁠ ⁠recommended cable route •⁠ ⁠whether trenching is required •⁠ ⁠estimated cost - assumed based on visit SWA needs to run from the consumer unit out to the garden. The cost offered is just an Airtasker placeholder and final cost to be determined upon site visit. When you put your offer in please apply with your standard day rate.

Great arrived on time and no issues!

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!

Qualified Electrician to replace fluorescent down light in bathroom

£200

Holloway, Greater London

12th May 2026

Need a qualified electrician to replace an old broken bathroom ceiling light fitting. The current fitting is an old recessed compact fluorescent downlight. The cover/diffuser is broken and missing, leaving the bulb/ballast/wiring area exposed. The light is on the same circuit/switch as other lights, so I would like the faulty fitting safely replaced rather than just disconnected if possible. Job required: Remove old recessed fluorescent fitting Supply and install a suitable modern LED replacement (warm light bulb) Replacement must be appropriate for a bathroom/shower-room environment. Check wiring/connection is safe Make sure the other lights on the same circuit continue working properly Location: N7 9RE Timing: ASAP preferred Thank you very much!

Very good communication and quick service, would highly recommend

Qualified electrician

£10

Hoxton, Greater London

11th May 2026

I’m looking for a qualified electrician who is able to do emergency lighting in 2 storage building. I will need about 6 emergency lights in the stairs .

Easy to communicate and friendly

Light switches issue and double socket replacement

£110

Sands End, Greater London, SW6

3rd May 2026

Replace 4x double switches for double dimmers

He was very professional, trustworthy, knowledgeable and attended the job on time I’m highly recommend he’s services.

Need an electrician, specific switch on circuit is tripping

£50

Stratford New Town, Greater London

28th Apr 2026

There is a specific switch on the circuit that is tripping the electricity. Need someone to come have a look and identify the issue, advise and fix.

Fantastic very calm and relaxed and not rushed. Identified the issue and fixed it. Anthony is a class gentleman

Replace two radiators

£100

Leagrave, Bedfordshire

27th Apr 2026

I have two central heating radiators needs replacing one medium in the living room and one small in the kitchen. I have the same size radiator’s & valve’s to replace it with.

Such a pleasant young man done the work really well & cleaned up. Will be calling him again for more work!

New Electric Cooker installation

£50

Nag's Head, Greater London

24th Apr 2026

Electrician to install new Electric Cooker

Omer was very professional and very nhelpful, he installed my new cooker that just arrived. I'm very happy with the work done, I also asked about another electrical issue in my house and he gave the best advice and next steps, I highly recommend this electrician/plumber and i'll definitely be hiring him again soon for more works to be done.

Electric screwdriver needed for bed frame

£30

Grahame Park, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Secondhand bed frame, largely assembled, but some of the larger screws won't go in further using hand screwdriver; power tool needed to get them fixed properly

I would absolutely recommend Ibraheem - I was stuck mid-way through assembling a bed frame and didn't have the right tools. He was available same day, and finished the job in under 10 minutes. Not only that, but he helped me fix the headboard which I had given up on! Efficient, friendly, and clearly knows his stuff - thoroughly recommend!