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Recent Electricians reviews in South London

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Rewire light

£50

Very professional, prompt and efficient. Can highly recommend for electrical work around the home.

Replace battery in hardwire smoke alarms x6

£50

Anthony was very polite, friendly and efficient, getting the job done in only 20 minutes. Very happy with the service and would definitely use Anthony again.

Qualified electrician to connect electric ceramic hob

£100

Recommended, great job will use again. Thanks

Electrician -install kitchen cupboard under lights

£440

I'm extremely satisfied with Neal's work and I highly recommend him. He is efficient, reliable and very caring for the work he does. Will hire him again. Thank you Neal.

Plastering and paint 3 ceilings and hide smoke alarm inside ceilings

£300

Bart did a great job of completing the task, thanks!

Electrician needed to install cooker

£40

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

£65 - £130

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£65

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£90

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£130

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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 South London

Replace a double electric socket

£60

South Norwood, Greater London, SE25

5th Sep 2026

Replacement of one double electric socket but possibly more depending on the cost.

Replace current fireplace with electric one

£500

Belmont, Greater London

2nd Sep 2026

I am looking for someone to: 1. Remove current fireplace inserts and tidy 2. Paint current marble to change the colour to a stone colour 3. Advise on most suitable electric replacement and install (include some spotlights with in) Picture 1 shows current fireplace, and picture 2 gives an idea of the sort of thing I am looking for. Can you please share examples of similar work you have done.

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.

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.

Electrician to fix two lights

£50

Bandonhill, Greater London

1st Sep 2026

We have a ceiling light that needs fixing. Regardless of replacing the light bulbs, the light always goes off. Also, in the living room we have a small light whose light bulbs always burn.

Replace capacitors in px50 WiFi mesh network

£50

Penge, Greater London

1st Sep 2026

The capacitors in this Deco PX50 unit are about to blow - could someone replace them please?

Change tire tube in front wheel of pure electric scooter

£50

Earlsfield, Greater London

1st Sep 2026

I need someone to change tube in front wheel of scooters and one rear. I have the new inner tubes but it’s complicated without tools. The make is Xiaomi M365 Pro UK Version.

Change a cooker extractor fan

£150

Merstham, Surrey

30th Aug 2026

Need a new extractor fan installed as old one not working

Looking for air conditioning repair person

£250

Croydon, Greater London

29th Aug 2026

Indoor Mitsubishi air conditioning unit is leaking water into the room and needs urgent attention. Looking for a qualified engineer who can attend today or as soon as possible. Likely a blocked condensate drain or loose pipe connection, but happy for the engineer to diagnose on arrival. Domestic property, easy access to the unit. Please only get in touch if you're available to look at this today or tomorrow.

Very good expert. Came along sorted it with no fuss. Highly recommend this person. And would have him work for me again with no hesitation

AC fitted in- I have all the material

£1,000

Sanderstead, Greater London

28th Aug 2026

Install 3 AC units in one home- I have all the material

Electrician to disconnect & make safe garage power supply

£80

Beddington, Greater London

27th Aug 2026

- Sectional concrete garage being demolished — need the electrics made safe first - Small CPN consumer unit/isolator (100A) with two MCBs mounted on garage wall - Fed by underground armoured cable (SWA) running from the main house - Need: isolate at source, disconnect board, remove it, and safely cap the cable end so it can be reconnected later (reusing the same supply for a new build on the same site) - Must be a qualified/certified electrician (NICEIC/NAPIT or equivalent) - Location: South London (Croydon/Wallington) - Need to be done on or before Wed 2nd Sept

Install electrics for integrated microwave oven

£200

Locksbottom, Greater London

26th Aug 2026

I have an existing NEFF integrated microwave. This is hardwired into an isolator switch. I need this unit swapped out for the new NEFF microwave that I bought. I cannot do the electrics myself.

Very polite, great comms, super helpful . Recommended!

Fix Logik fridge freezer causing electric to trip

£40

Roundshaw, Greater London

25th Aug 2026

The fridge freezer LOGIK trips the electricity when turned on. Need to fix this issue

Electrician

£100

Broad Green, Greater London

24th Aug 2026

Need a outside security camera fitted

Electrician needed - x4 Ceiling Light Installation

£75

Thornton Heath, Greater London

24th Aug 2026

Job to be done: - 4 x ceiling light fittings need to be replaced and connected (electrician required) - 1 x new light switch installed. Area: Living Room & 3 Bedroom Light replacement from flush ceiling lights to pendant fittings. Photos show the old lights to be changed, new lights are simpler. Looking for an electrician to come around and fix the lights this week (Tues - Thurs or Sat). In your quote please confirm how long you think this task will take.

Great work Good communication

Undo the electrics to detach this machine

£100

Selhurst, Greater London, CR0

24th Aug 2026

Detach the cable from the fuse box to release the machine

Smoke alarm battery change with ladder

£65

Sydenham, Greater London, SE26

18th Aug 2026

We don't have a ladder however the batteries in our smoke alarm need fixing and we cannot reach it. Our landlord has asked us to look for a handyman. Please bring own ladder. Ceiling is about 9 or 10 feet from floor.

Changing an electrical ceiling light socket with a similar socket

£40

Carshalton, Greater London

17th Aug 2026

change a ceiling light socket with a newer light bulb socket

carried the work out efficiently and as agreed

Help remounting a large, electric roller-blind that has fallen down

£60

Norwood New Town, Greater London

14th Aug 2026

Large, heavy roller blind fallen off it's hinges. Can't get it back up as it's so heavy and a bit awkward. It covers one half of the back sliding doors of my kitchen.

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.