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Recent Electricians reviews in Balham

Akbar was communicative, on time and hard working. He did a very good job. Thank you.

Install new electric shower pump and heating unit

£100

Great communicator. Fast and professional service!

Handyman and minor electrics

£50

Great installation of new light fitting. Joshua took time to make sure I was happy with the length of the wire so it looked great once installed.

Electrician to fit new light fitting and pendant shade

£80

Thank you! Oluwafemi was prompt, so easy to schedule and did a quick and amazing job on our lamp - thanks so much!

Help to fix a broken lamp (electrical)

£35

Fitted a kitchen oven fan and fixes a Venetian blind. Great job and would recommend.

Instal a new cooker hood. Hang a 100cm roller blind

£150

Incredibly professional chaps who did an excellent job - I’ll be using again and highly recommend to others

A few small electrical jobs

£200

What's the average cost of an electrician in Balham

£85 - £157

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£85

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£110

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£157

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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.

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Repair and repaint water‑damaged kitchen ceiling + check electrics

£300

Balham, Greater London

28th Jan 2026

Task description: I need a professional to repair and repaint a previously water‑damaged ceiling in my kitchen in a 2nd floor flat in Balham, London. The leak has been fixed for some time and the ceiling is now dry, but there are large brown/yellow stains and some uneven paint. Ceiling size: approx. 2.94 m x 1.71 m (about 5 m² / 9'8" x 5'7"). Scope of work (ceiling): Inspect the ceiling for any blown or loose plaster/board and make good as required (small repairs only – if you think it needs full re‑boarding, please flag and quote separately). Scrape/prepare any loose or flaking paint. Treat all water‑stained areas with a suitable stain‑blocking primer (e.g. Zinsser Cover Stain or similar) to stop stains bleeding through. Fill and sand as needed for a smooth finish. Apply 2 coats of white emulsion to the entire ceiling so the finish is even. Electrics to check: There is a ceiling track‑light fitting and a smoke/heat detector fixed to this ceiling. I would like a qualified electrician (can be you or someone you work with) to: Visually inspect the wiring/connection of the ceiling light fitting and any junction boxes above if accessible. Confirm there is no obvious damage or risk from the previous leak. Make any minor safe‑to‑use corrections if needed, or advise if more extensive electrical work is required (to be quoted separately). You should provide: All materials for making good, stain block, filler and ceiling paint (please specify brand and type in your offer). Dust sheets and full clean‑up after the job. Proof of public liability insurance. For the electrical part, proof of relevant electrical qualification/competence. Please include in your offer: Your estimated total price (labour + materials). How many visits you expect (e.g. due to drying times). When you can do the work (ideally within the next few weeks).

Replace 2 ceiling lights + two switches (dimmer and pull cord)

£140

Balham, Greater London

24th Jan 2026

Replace kitchen ceiling light, 1x ceiling pendant light fitting, 1 dimmer switch and 1x bathroom pull cord

Hang cork board and install electric roller blind

£120

Balham, Greater London

16th Jan 2026

Cork board - attach fixings to board and fixings to wall. Hang board. Instructions and fixings supplied Battery powered electric Roller blind - install in window. Requires first installing two mounting blocks. Blind fixings and mounting blocks supplied. Tradesman to supply block fixings

Electrician

£80

Balham, Greater London

28th Sep 2025

I’m looking for a licensed electrician to help with a couple of jobs around my home: 1. Cable repair – My builder accidentally broke a cable. This needs to be repaired and reconnected properly to the alarm box and also run to under the stairs. 2. Extractor fan fix – I attempted to install a bathroom extractor fan myself, but it hasn’t been done correctly. I need a professional to reinstall/fix it so it’s safe and working properly.

Electrician

£90

Balham, Greater London

16th May 2025

Electrician needed Saturday 17th May: - Replace 4 plugs with new plug/socket covers. - 2 of these plugs need to be wired from single to double plug sockets. - Remove an old plug completely and make good to the wiring -Chase any cables necessary into the wall ready for re-plastering on Monday

Electrician

£50

Balham, Greater London

7th Apr 2025

I need our current old thermostat upgrading to our new Hive Thermostat.

Electrician to fit new light fitting and pendant shade

£80

Balham, Greater London

4th Mar 2025

Bought a pendant lampshade for hallway and it’s come with new wire to be fixed to ceiling

Great installation of new light fitting. Joshua took time to make sure I was happy with the length of the wire so it looked great once installed.

Build my electric standing desk

£40

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

3rd Jan 2025

Build my 160 by 80 cm electric standing desk

Electrician to check 2 light fixtures

£50

Poynders Parade, Greater London

30th Dec 2024

A couple weeks ago in the storm we had two light bulbs blow in the living room. We replaced the bulbs yet the lights still won’t turn on. We’ve checked the fuse box and the lights are switched on. We don’t know whether it was related to the storm or not. Ideally, we need the lights to be checked and fixed. Although we understand that the fixing may not be possible immediately, so we’re open to discussions around a follow up appointment.

Electrician - electric fireplace install (open to offers)

£100

Balham, Greater London

23rd Nov 2024

Drill hole in the fireplace to reach outlet (for an electric fire). Potentially put some lights in as well

Electric switch spotlights

£20

Balham, Greater London

1st Nov 2024

240v spotlights in kitchen, half work. looks like wiring in the switches

Tiler, painter and decorator plus electrician

£4,000

Balham, Greater London

16th Oct 2024

I want to tile my living room and kitchen, repaint the living room and kitchen plus installs feature light

Replace electric sockets ; replace light; wire TV on mantle shelf

£250

Balham, Greater London

8th Sep 2024

*Living room: 1. Replace single socket with double and 2. Tidy wires to TV on mantle shelf (using extension lead) *Bedroom: replace hanging light with flush *Kitchen; replace dimmer switch with non-dimmer switch

Change light switches

£50

Balham, Greater London

16th Jun 2024

Need 3 light switches changed to dimmers.

Handyman and electrical odd jobs

£30

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

7th May 2024

Few handyman and electrical odd jobs need doing, including: - Hang TV bracket - Hang few pieces of art work/mirror - Fix wall socket and ceiling light not working

Decent handyman, needed a bit of guidance

A few small electrical jobs

£200

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

1st Mar 2024

I have a few electrical tasks that it would be great if someone could help out with ! > Removing and terminating 3x plug sockets (one single, two double sockets) > Installation of 1x new double plug socket (will require some channelling for cabling) > Channelling and concealing a TV power cable into a brick wall (or drilling a wide long hole, or open to other creative suggestions!) Thank you !

Incredibly professional chaps who did an excellent job - I’ll be using again and highly recommend to others

Handyman and minor electrics

£50

Balham, Greater London

6th Feb 2024

2x door handles require fixing. 1x 2 gang Light switch needs replacing - Due date: Before Friday, 16 February 2024

Great communicator. Fast and professional service!

Instal a new cooker hood. Hang a 100cm roller blind

£150

Balham, Greater London

5th Dec 2023

Replace an existing cooker hood with a new one. (COOKE & LEWIS CLVHS60A VISOR HOOD 600MM STAINLESS STEEL) Instal a 100cm IKEA rollerblind - Due date: Before Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Fitted a kitchen oven fan and fixes a Venetian blind. Great job and would recommend.

Cooker hood installation

£200

Balham, Greater London

1st Dec 2023

We need our cooker hood replacing, we have a new one but would require dismantling old cooker hood and installing new one. - Due date: Before Friday, 15 December 2023

Move electrical socket and repair wall

£50

Balham, Greater London, SW12

18th Sep 2023

We have one electrical socket that neds moving so we can move radiator. Probably an hours job. - Due date: Before Saturday, 30 September 2023