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Recent Electricians reviews in Central London

Luis did an excellent job installing several lights for me and adding a dimmer to the lights in my main room. He was punctual, communicative, efficient, and respectful. Definitely recommend!

Electrician

£50

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

Replace an electrical floor grommet (grommet provided)

£100

Stayed for hours longer than expected to help us fix our power outage. Was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend!

Electrician

£100

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

Wire my electric cooker

£50

Was great and efficient

Electrician

£40

Great communication.

Electrician needed for dishwasher

£89

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

£65 - £140

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£65

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£95

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£140

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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

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.

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.

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.

Electrician to replace my heat alarm as it is beeping

£150

Stockwell, Greater London

19th Jun 2026

Need an electrician to please replace my heat alarms (2) as they are beeping

Air conditioner service

£100

Fitzrovia, Greater London, W1T

19th Jun 2026

Our AC doesn't work properly, need a service

Commercial air condition survey

£75

St Giles, Greater London, WC2H

19th Jun 2026

It isn't working, need someone to come and see what the issue is, thats all. with a scope of then getting the job to do the work once its been identified. Perhaps take this as a call out fee

Fit new electric hob

£90

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

19th Jun 2026

New electric hob requires fitting

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!

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

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.

Sockets are burning everything you plug, need to be changed!

£100

Earl's Court, Greater London

14th Apr 2026

Power sockets are burning when you plug.

Excellent! highly recommend.

Electrician Needed – Install Sockets & Wall Lighting

£400

Brixton, Greater London, SW9

13th Apr 2026

**Description:** We’re looking for a qualified electrician to carry out some work in our flat before Friday (ahead of decorating). **Scope of work:** * Install 3 new plug sockets * 2 in a bedroom * 1 in a cupboard * Run cabling for 2 wall lights (sconces) above the bed (installation of fixtures not required at this stage, just wiring) **Timing:** Ideally completed before Friday **Location:** Flat next to Brixton O2 Academy **Additional details:** * Access is straightforward * Happy to discuss best positioning if needed * Please bring all necessary tools and advise if any materials are required **Requirements:** * Qualified and experienced electrician * Able to complete work safely and to standard Please get in touch with availability, a rough quote, and any questions. We don't have materials.

Dean installed three new sockets in our flat and did a great job. He was punctual, efficient, and left everything tidy. The work was completed to a high standard and exactly as discussed. Would definitely recommend.

Replace smoke alarm batteries

£20

Willesden, Greater London

6th Apr 2026

Smoke alarms chirrping. Need batteries replaced. Own ladder needed and batteries supplied. Will pay receipt for batteries separate.

Good guy, did the job as advertised and know good for any handy man related work. Will definitely book again.

Various Electrical tasks

£350

Finsbury, Greater London, WC1X

8th Mar 2026

Selection of small tasks 1) 3xlights under kitchen cabinet repair/replace 2) Bathroom ventilation not working 3) 5 x ceiling spot lights have come out (see pic) 4) Dimmer switch not working 5) Move power socket behind wall so washing machine is flush with cabinet

Highly recommend, very happy to work with Mark in the future.

Qualified electrician - change shaver socket and broken light

£60

Kennington, Greater London

22nd Feb 2026

Replace old bathroom shaver socket andreplace 1 broken light (new socket and new light already purchased)

Really great experience- Marc’s communication is perfect & he helped me with some electrical jobs really efficiently with great attention to detail. Thank you