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Recent Electricians reviews in Central London

Super friendly, polite, and helpful. Took on my task with no issues - it was originally to build 1x standing desk but last minute was able to build 2x for me. This was quite a complicated build, with missing instructions but he managed it easily with little fuss. Highly recommend!

Build a electric desk

£150

Dean was really helpful - explaining everything and identifying the issue. Would recommend and will use again! :)

Fix electric hob - no power

£50

Claudius was absolutely amazing! He installed my hob quickly, professionally, and with great attention to detail. Super friendly and easy to work with, he explained everything clearly and made sure everything was perfect before leaving. Couldn’t ask for a better service—highly recommend Claudius if you need any installation done!

Replace my induction hob, needs to be wired to cooker circuit

£70

Thank you for accommodating the task last minute, being so efficient with it and going above and beyond! Really helpful!

DFS electric sofa dismantle, move and reassemble

£70

Very good service. Dealt with my issue fast

Electrician

£20

Great work! Would deffo recommend

Basic electrician/handyman task

£50

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

£65 - £144

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£65

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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

Fit two electric sockets in hallway ground floor and upstairs,

£100

Turnpike Lane, Greater London

28th Oct 2026

Need two additional sockets in home

Electric Boiler fixing needed - no heating

£60

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

28th Oct 2026

I have a Slim Jim 10kw Ehc electric boiler - the hot water is working completely fine but I have no heating.

Electrician needed – 3.4m concrete ceiling, install 2 pendant lights

£400

Shacklewell, Greater London

28th Oct 2026

Looking for a qualified, experienced electrician to remove existing ceiling track lighting and install two pendant lights, which I will supply. The kitchen has a **3.4m-high concrete ceiling**, with no access from above. Suitable access equipment will be required The wiring should be neatly concealed in slim, discreet white surface-mounted trunking, with the route agreed before work begins The job includes: - Removal of existing track lighting - Installation of both pendant lights - All necessary wiring, trunking, fixings and materials - Suitable access equipment - Electrical testing

Need electrician help (short circuit)

£150

Holland Park, Greater London

27th Oct 2026

Need an electrician to sort out short circuit issue. Fusebox is tripping probably one of the switches or faulty wiring

Great service!!!!!!!!!

Electrician relocate plug sockets from skirting up wall

£290

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

27th Oct 2026

Move four plug sockets off skirting up wall to allow new flooring to be layed

Jamal was great. Thank you!

Built in cooker Electric

£50

Tower Gardens, Greater London, N17

27th Oct 2026

Built in cooker , I’ve purchased a unit and cooker with hob

Change lights switches and ceiling roses

£100

Haggerston, Greater London, E2

26th Oct 2026

I have 4 light switches to be changed, and 2 ceiling roses changed out and new flex cords added.

Fridge tripping the electricity fuse board

£50

Poynders Parade, Greater London

12th Oct 2026

Hello, Hope all is well. In our 2-bed flat, the fridge seems to be causing the consumer unit to trip the fuse. We cannot work out if the fuse board is faulty or the fridge, and we would like to get it fixed as the fridge is currently not working. Any questions, please ask. Let me know if you can attend tomorrow, please. Thank you, Dominik

Great experience with Will; polite, professional, and timely. Well recommended.

Need my cooker pulling out and any gaps in the flooring filled

£350

Hornsey Vale, Greater London

7th Oct 2026

Cooker needs pulljng out. Proper mice wesh wire needed to plug any gaps

Excellent service professional and courteous

Electrician – Lighting, Hybrid RF Switches & Cable Fishing

£500

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

29th Sep 2026

Qualified electrician required for lighting alterations in a three-storey house. All existing lights/switches are live and working. Hallway/stairwell switches Replace/reconfigure 4 switch plates using Click MiniGrid + Quinetic for a consistent look, retaining wired switching where practical and adding RF only where needed. Final controls: • GF front door: outside light + GF hallway • GF bottom of stairs: GF hallway + 1F landing • 1F landing: GF hallway + 1F landing + 2F landing • 2F landing: 1F landing + 2F landing GF hallway already has 3-point 2-way/intermediate switching. 2F landing light already has 2-way switching. For the 1F landing light, retain the existing wired 1F switch and add 2 Quinetic RF controls at GF bottom of stairs and 2F landing via a QURWM3 hybrid receiver. Proposed switch kit is NOT YET ORDERED. Please confirm compatibility/quantities before I buy. Work includes: • Confirm existing hallway switching so correct 2-way/intermediate modules are fitted • Install 4 matching faceplates/modules • Install/connect QURWM3 receiver and existing wired 1F switch • Pair/test the 2 RF switches and all lighting No new chased switch wiring between floors. Stairwell wall light Replace existing working fitting with supplied Alabaster Stone Diffuser Wall Light. Allow for drilling/new fixings if needed. Ground-floor hallway light Remove existing working track lighting and install supplied Interiors 1900 Fargo 3-Light Large Inverted Pendant. Requires cable routing approx. 3m across ceiling using cable/wire fishing, with a few strategic access holes if needed. Please minimise ceiling damage. Making good/plastering/painting not required. I supply both light fittings and, once confirmed, switch kit. Please supply normal sundries/cable/fixings. Ladder available onsite. Please confirm experience with 2-way/intermediate circuits, Quinetic/Click MiniGrid, and cable fishing.

Work was completed as requested.

Urgent electrician needed

£80

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

26th Sep 2026

Lightbulb was changed and it tripped the lights So no lights now Fuse box is ok

Very great job. Nice

Install electric cooker

£25

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

14th Sep 2026

need to have my new electric cooker installed, locally only please as this would be a quick job. there is no recycling old cookers. just a simple installation of this electric cooker. your travel costs is not covered so its ideal for somebody who is local - this is what i have: https://www.currys.co.uk/products/beko-pro-aeroperfect-airfry-fdca6732cm-60-cm-electric-ceramic-cooker-silver-10287516.html?srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~0102+(Shopping+Ads)+MDA+-+Cooking+Free+Standing+-+Generic+All+-+PMAX~~Exact~21823835212~&mctag=gg_goog_7904&kwid=GOOGLE&device=c&ds_kids=&tgtid=0102+(Shopping+Ads)+MDA+-+Cooking+Free+Standing+-+Generic+All+-+PMAX&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21813533499&gbraid=0AAAAAD7JKSKR6mSc8is2OMRSsV8LoIcwc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrrm7ra3ulgMVKotQBh0u3ADEEAQYBSABEgIHJ_D_BwE

Fast and efficient. Thank you!

Electrician Required – Bedroom Light Switch

£60

Paddington, Greater London, W2

8th Sep 2026

to attend a property and inspect/fix a bedroom light switch. Issue: The bedroom light switch is not turning the light off. The light remains on, so the switch and wiring need to be checked and repaired.

Pável was amazing! Highly recommended

Electrician to reinstall induction hob

£75

Cranley Gardens, Greater London

4th Sep 2026

We need an electrician to reinstall a Zanussi induction hob.

Gulzar was punctual, efficient and very knowledgeable with our electrics and plumbing, highly recommend.

Disconnect and connect electric and gas cooker

£80

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

27th Aug 2026

We need someone to disconnect an electric and gas cooker to connect another electric and gas cooker

Very helpful, definitely would recommend his services

5 Light Sockets to be changed to new sockets

£50

St Pancras, Greater London

16th Aug 2026

To change over 5 existing light sockets to new 5 light sockets.

Outstanding Electrical Work and made to feel comfortable with the outcome. Definitely recommend and use again.

Fix bathroom electric fan

£50

Stroud Green, Greater London

2nd Aug 2026

The bathroom fan comes on with the light but switches off again after about 2 seconds. I have removed fluff from it but it did not fix the problem. It is a ceiling mounted Vent-Axia fan.

Arrived on time as arranged, changed faulty bathroom fan for a fair price.

Power cut has caused my electric oven not to get hot!!

£60

North Southwark, Greater London

31st Jul 2026

Fuse box switch caused a minor power cut in my flat. I flipped the switch back on and everything works fine, except my electric oven. The stove works and the oven comes on but its not heating up at all. I tried to reset the timer like what I read online but no changes Brand: Montpellier Model: MDOC60FS

Commnicated with me the whole time, fast and efficient

Aircon filter clean

£80

Holland Park, Greater London

21st Jul 2026

Aircon isn’t working and I assume the filter just needs cleaning. I have a ladder but feel free to provide your own tools

Very helpful. Super quick and timely. Thanks