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Recent Electricians reviews in Islington

On time, very knowledgeable, and finished job to high standard. Thanks James.

Replace electrical sockets & light switches

£150

Quick work thanks a bunch guys

Remove old phone line outlet and intercom box.

£30

Tony is polite, professional and knowledgeable. I would use him again.

Replace valve on electric hot water tank .

£150

Very good service. 10/10

Electric cooker installation

£50

Ranvir was great. Highly recommended!

Electrician to rewire light fixture

£30

Friendly guy, did the task no problem, clearly knows his stuff, would highly recommend & would use his services again without hesitation. Very pleased with the quality of work done!

Electrician - change 2 plug sockets and light switch

£50

What's the average cost of an electrician in Islington

£58 - £122

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£58

median

£87

high

£122

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Why use Airtasker electricians in Islington?

Having the power go out while you’re inside your London flat can be a hassle. Waiting for an electrician to install your appliance can take ages. But trying to fix electrical wires yourself can be dangerous, from electrical shocks to potentially starting a fire. 

Instead of risking a shoddy DIY job or calling up electricians who’ll make you wait, why not book an Islington-based electrician on Airtasker instead? 

If you’re from Finsbury, Highgate, or any of the other areas in this borough, you can use our platform to request and book an electrician near you.

You can hire an electrician to help you set up the lights in your Duncan Terrace house, repair your air conditioner, or even ensure your Upper Street restaurant is up to code. 

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Electrical problems aren’t the only things that Taskers can solve. You can also book handymen to repair your doors and find plumbers who can fix your clogged toilet. Whatever the chore at hand, you can find an Islington-based Tasker who’ll get it done in a jiffy.

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Recent Electricians tasks in Islington

Replace battery for DETA smoke alarm

£35

St Luke's, Greater London

31st Oct 2026

I need someone to replace the battery in a Deta smoke alarm in my flat in Central London. Please supply the correct replacement battery, bring any tools or small ladder required, fit the battery and test the alarm to ensure it is working properly. This should be a quick job. Please quote an all-inclusive price covering travel, battery and labour.

Very responsive, came same day and able to replace smoke alarm battery (plus helped me replace heat alarm battery in the kitchen too)

New cooker connection/replacement

£50

Lower Holloway, Greater London, N7

16th Oct 2026

Looking someone to disconnect an old cooker and connect a new one. Gas and electric. Also to dispose of the old cooker.

Electrician needed - flickering lights (fault finding)

£100

St Luke's, Greater London

14th Oct 2026

Electrician needed – flickering lights (fault finding) Some of the lights in my flat flicker on and off. Others are fine. It affects mainly the hallway and one light in the study area, and these lights aren’t on a dimmer switch. The flickering is intermittent and has been going on for a few months. My fridge also stopped working recently. It's probably unrelated, but I'd appreciate a quick check of that socket while you're here. I'm looking for a qualified, registered electrician to diagnose the cause and advise on or quote for the fix. Please let me know if parts or travel cost extra. Flat in EC1M 5PN.

Juan is very professional

Electrician

£50

Islington, Greater London, N1

6th Oct 2026

After a power cut yesterday, the power in most of the kitchen has not returned. I have tried removing alll appliances from the plugs, however the RCD fuse remains down. Boiler not working either.

Electric Bathroom Radiator Fix

£70

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

5th Oct 2026

The bathroom radiator keeps tripping other electrics in the flat. I need someone to investigate and repair this and get the radiator working please.

Dean was fantastic and clearly very knowledgeable. He ran a number of diagnostics to find and trace the issue. Very helpful and fair and would not hesitate to recommend!

Convert the outdoor light to a socket

£10

Islington, Greater London, N1

7th Sep 2026

There is a light outside on the terrace. Convert into electrical socket for low power lights

Electrical supply/wiring issue with the immersion heaters

£120

Angel, Greater London, N1

5th Sep 2026

Gas engineer checked. There seems to be an electrical wiring/connection issue in the boiler room affecting the immersion heaters. The lower immersion isn’t receiving power, and there are signs of overheating/discolouration at the fuse/connection. The upper immersion works, but its isolator gets very hot when in use.

Rewire 2 EU plugs to UK

£30

Islington, Greater London, N1

25th Aug 2026

I need two lamps with EU plugs to be rewired. One to a standard 3 pin plug and one to a different 3 pin (see photo)

Very easy to communicate with. Job was done quickly

Electric switches changed to dimmers

£75

Islington, Greater London, N1

21st Aug 2026

I have two four way switches, that I would like replaced with dimmers. I have bought front plates that match the size of the current switches.

Replace ac smoke alarm

£40

St Luke's, Greater London

20th Aug 2026

Replace existing ac mains smoke alarm

Installation of electric hob and removal of old one - Cancelled

£285

Islington, Greater London, N1

10th Aug 2026

electric hob need replacing

Cooker installation

£65

King's Cross, Greater London, N1

9th Aug 2026

Dual fuel cooker connect to gas and electric

Pendant light installation

£50

Angel, Greater London, N1

3rd Aug 2026

Replace old pendant light with a new one which we have already bought

Dan did a great job at replacing our pendant light and I would definitely recommend !

Electrician needed to change fuse in fusebox in flat

£75

Pentonville, Greater London

1st Aug 2026

Loss of electricity to lights after lighting fuse switch effected by work in loft. Power OK to other sockets etc. Need to repair internal fuse box so lights return.

Dean did an excellent job in problem solving and fixing my electrical problems. Recommend.

I need a flexible air duct replaced.

£150

Barnsbury, Greater London, N1

1st Aug 2026

I have a flexible air duct that as broken. I need it replaced. It’s 20 feet up on the outside of a warehouse building.

Tv electrician needed, Is this a fixable t-con/loose cable issue ?

£60

St Luke's, Greater London

25th Jul 2026

65" Sony Bravia KD65XE8596BU 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV randomly developed this line and glitch of pixels at the bottom of the tv have tried all the software solutions. Is this a fixable t-con/loose cable issue or is it a bigger hardware damage that can't be fixed easily?

Electrical work

£200

Islington, Greater London, N1

21st Jul 2026

14 new plug sockets fitted, 2 wall lights changed, 2 wall lights removed, 4 ceiling lights removed.

Dean is great. Punctual, great comms, great job.

Need an electrician to check out my fuse box. My electricity is out

£30

Islington, Greater London, N1

13th Jul 2026

I need an electrician to look at my fuse box. The electricity is out

Ceiling Repair & Electrical Check

£3,000

St Luke's, Greater London

13th Jul 2026

We are looking for a qualified electrician to repair our ceiling and check the electrical installation in our commercial premises. The job includes: * Repair and make good the damaged ceiling. * Repaint the repaired areas to a professional finish. * Check all ceiling lights and electrical fittings to ensure everything is safe and working correctly. Please provide your quotation and availability. paint for a smooth finish. * Check all ceiling lights and electrical fittings to make sure everything is working correctly. Please send your quotation and availability.

Install air con unit

£300

Islington, Greater London, N1

7th Jul 2026

Install Daikin Emura 2.5kw air con unit in a top floor loft bedroom.