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Recent Electricians reviews in Central London

Was great and efficient

Electrician

£40

Fantastic service and very professional

Add light and socket to box room - electrician

£400

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

Wire my electric cooker

£50

Great communication.

Electrician needed for dishwasher

£89

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

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

Electrician

£100

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

£65 - £140

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£65

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£92

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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

Rewire three wall/ceiling lights

£100

Brownswood Park, Greater London, N4

5th Jun 2026

We have a ceiling pendant light which needs changing, and two bedside wall lights which need removing and replacing with new ones. We also need a full length mirror and a picture frame hung on the wall (brick wall)!

Mount mirror & cooker extractor

£200

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

5th Jun 2026

Put up Bathroom mirror hard wall Bathroom towel rings soft wall Bathroom loo paper holder softwall Kitchen Extractor Hood above cooker hard wall Paymebt in GBP Sterling

Handyman Required – Door, Wardrobe & Extractor Fan light Repairs

£180

Westbourne Green, Greater London

5th Jun 2026

- One internal door has a hinge that has come loose/come away from the frame. - Wardrobe door hinges have come loose and need reattaching. Replace hinges if required. - Several internal door handles are loose and need tightening or fixing. - Replace the light bulb in the extractor fan. Please include the cost of any basic fixings, screws, hinges, or small replacement parts that may be needed. If larger replacement parts are required, please discuss before purchasing. Looking for someone who can complete all jobs during a single visit where possible.

Electrician

£70

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

5th Jun 2026

Replace lighting fitting/investigate issue (I have the part)

Check electric safety and fix it

£65

Stepney, Greater London, E1

5th Jun 2026

When turned on the tap in the kitchen and there was a strange electrical noise then an electrical burning smell. Need someone have a check and fix it.

Aircon Installation for Charity Nursery

£700

Bethnal Green, Greater London, E2

4th Jun 2026

Looking for a certified registered engineer to install a single split-system air conditioning unit in the baby room at Weavers Fields Community Nursery in Bethnal Green (E2). The nursery is a registered charity, and has been donated brand-new aircon unit but need an expert to complete the installation. Photo of room attached and I can send a video of the room. It's a standard-sized baby sleep room where installation is to occur. As a charity, the budget for labor and installation is tight. We would deeply appreciate any trade discounts or community goodwill baked into your offer! Looking to get this completed as soon as possible before the summer heat hits for the kids. Installation can only happen on Friday's or weekends when the children are not there.

AC service and potential gas refill

£100

Tulse Hill, Greater London

4th Jun 2026

Need AC servicing and potentially gas refill (R32) - Fujitsu split AC (easy access to external unit and piping, installed on the ground floor outside). AC working fine otherwise, but not cooling.

Kitchen units, fridge and cooker

£100

Pentonville, Greater London

4th Jun 2026

We have ordered a kitchen which gets delivered curb side and need support taking it up into flat on floor 4. Located in Islington.

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

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

Old cable removed and electric reenergised

£50

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

18th Feb 2026

We have taken over a commercial building and need an old by pass cable removed , plus need electrics switched back on after replacing fuses

Amazing at what he does, great service!

Electrician needed for dishwasher

£89

Dalston, Greater London, E8

15th Feb 2026

My dishwasher is causing the kitchen circuit breaker to trip. When the dishwasher is turned on, the circuit trips almost immediately. After switching off the dishwasher at the wall, the circuit breaker can be reset and works normally. This suggests there may be an electrical fault within the dishwasher (possibly heating element, wiring, or internal component). I need a qualified appliance technician or electrician to: • Diagnose the cause of the fault • Confirm whether it can be repaired safely • Provide repair if possible, or advise if replacement is required

Great communication.

Electrician Needed

£100

Soho, Greater London, W1F

11th Feb 2026

I am looking for a fully certified electrician to disconnect and safely terminate existing 2 electrical points at our retail store on Carnaby Street, ahead of closure works. Scope of Work: Isolate, disconnect, and terminate all electrical points Ensure compliance with UK electrical safety regulations Provide confirmation of completed work if required Requirements: Must be fully qualified and certified Valid insurance Proven commercial/retail experience preferred Important: Only certified electricians will be considered Thanks

confusing communciation but got the job done