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Recent Electricians reviews in Central London

Great advice, lovely guy!

Plumber/Electrician needed for water cyclinder

£5

Quickly and efficiently fixed my cooker ignition - thank you Sam

I need Cooker ignition button replaced

£50

Really lovely to work with! George and his team were skilled, efficient and careful- also helpful in picking up materials for me! Super happy with the job and will definitely book here again!

Plastering the ceiling and one wall after electrical work is done

£950

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

Wire my electric cooker

£50

Chris knows his shit. Made my mountain a mole hill and did it insanely fast. Light saver!

Electrician

£75

Selami was excellent, punctual and finished the work to perfection. He’s very experienced and worked diligently until the work was done.

Electrician to replace extraction fan

£30

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

£65 - £144

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£144

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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

Install new air condition unit

£20

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

15th Jul 2026

Please accept the price i put and we go from there as long your price is reasonable and qualified will go with you Check the pictures for reference to the job please 😉

Install air conditioner unit

£500

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

15th Jul 2026

Install new air conditioner unit in one of the bedrooms Behind the wall is the fuse box and stairs leading to the terrace so happy for you to chase the pipes work all the way from there and come out to install the compressor outside in the terrace , electric can be provided by electrician

Clean and service AEG portable aeg conditioning machine

£150

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

15th Jul 2026

Clean thoroughly and service portable AEG air conditioning machine

Replace Moffat MCH660W cooker hood

£250

Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5

15th Jul 2026

Old cooker hood: Moffat MCH660W Fit replacement (I need advice on what to buy to replace it)

Very quick and helpful, thank you

Remove radiator and install AC unit

£200

Clapton Park, Greater London, E5

15th Jul 2026

I’m looking for someone to remove a radiator under the left-hand window (see attached photo) and install a wall-mounted monoblock/all-in-one air conditioning unit in its place. Scope of work: * Drain and disconnect the existing radiator. * Remove the radiator and cap off or reroute the central heating pipes, leaving a neat finish. * Install the monoblock air conditioning unit on the same wall. * Core drill the two required ventilation holes through the external wall and fit the external grilles. * Connect the condensate drain (if required by the unit). * Complete any necessary electrical connection (or advise if a separate electrician is required). * Test the unit and ensure it is operating correctly. * Clean up and dispose of the radiator if possible.

Move outside wires (just unscrew from wall and move to near house)

£30

Kensal Green, Greater London, NW10

15th Jul 2026

I need someone to move some wires that were attached to a shed that has been removed. No electrical work needed. Just unscrewing and moving the wiring down to by the house. No actual rewiring needed, the wires ran out to the shed and I’d like them moved to by the house. Photos show the wire against the wall. Third photo is where i’d like it moved to. Should just be a case of unscrewing the wall mounts with the wire and moving it down.

Need an electrician / handyman to fix a loose dimmer light switch

£60

Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5

15th Jul 2026

I need someone to inspect and fix a wall-mounted dimmer light switch that has become hard to press and is now wobbling / pulling away from the wall. Issue: * Dimmer switch has become difficult to press on/off * Back box / fitting appears loose and is moving away from the wall * Surrounding plaster has cracked around the switch plate

Great service and he made sure the job was completed adequately before he left. Quality work Mark!

Diagnose and repair an oven cooker connection

£50

Millbank, Greater London

14th Jul 2026

I am experiencing intermittent electrical faults with my cooker, oven. Symptoms observed: • When the cooker hob or extractor is in use and the oven wall switch is turned on, the circuit breaker trips (requiring reset at the fuse board). • After one trip and reset, the oven remained powered on even though the wall switch was in the off position. • The circuit has also tripped when simply turning down a cooker hob control from a higher to lower setting. • These random but related faults occur only with the cooker/oven/extractor appliances. Could you please attend as an experienced electrician to inspect and safely diagnose/fix the issue? Thank you.

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!

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.