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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 City of Edinburgh

Spot light installation

£300

Newhaven, City of Edinburgh

16th Apr 2026

Installation of 12 down lights

Electric recliner sofa wont go down

£75

Bonaly, City of Edinburgh

13th Apr 2026

Electric recliner stuck in the recline position. There appears to be no power in the swich. I would be happy just to have the recliner in the upright position. Does not need to recline in the future.

Replace small pcb on Dimplex Danville DNV20CH electric fire

£75

Willowbrae, City of Edinburgh

1st Apr 2026

The Dimplex Danville DNV20CH fire stopped working. I have bought 4 new lamps, a new transducer and a new fan and none of these purchases have got the fire to work again. I have now purchased a new PCB , which I believe was the issue in the first place, but I need assistance from someone with the skills to remove the existing pcb and replace it with the new one. The disconnecting and reconnecting the wires is the difficult task and remembering where they all go back to.

Electrical won't start after lifting thank to for new shock

£100

Broomhouse, City of Edinburgh

23rd Mar 2026

Disconnected battery lifted tank to fit new shock. Put battery back in tank lowered(was never disconnected) now not starting. Fuel pump working etc. straggly once before when turned on ignition did not light up about two weeks ago

ELECTRIC RECLINER CHAIR REPAIR

£200

Meadowbank, City of Edinburgh

20th Mar 2026

RECLINER IS LOPSIDED , TILTS TO ONE SIDE

Electrical recliner repair; electrics don't work anymore.

£150

Merchiston, City of Edinburgh

9th Feb 2026

Despite charging, no movement of backrest or leg-rest.

Change two electrical sockets

£60

The Gyle, City of Edinburgh

2nd Feb 2026

I am looking for a direct replacement of these two electrical sockets which are only connected by a screw on one side of the front.

Need an electrician

£30

West Pilton, City of Edinburgh

21st Jan 2026

I have some issue with the electricity at home and one of the tenant mentioned there is no electricity. I need someone to go and check and see if it back on or if there is any fuse issue and also check if the building has electricity.

Electrical recliner armchair not working anymore

£150

Merchiston, City of Edinburgh

8th Dec 2025

Electrical Recliner armchair does not work anymore.

Repair a Portable Electric Clothes Dryer machine

£10

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1

10th Nov 2025

It turns on and off constantly, like something is broken inside

Electrical test

£200

Bilston, Midlothian

3rd Oct 2025

my headlight adjusters are not moving and the garage said i need an auto electrician to do a test

Repair recliner electric

£120

Queensferry, City of Edinburgh

21st Sep 2025

My two seater electric recliner has stopped working on one side. We believe our young daughter allowed our pet rabbit under the sofa early this morning while we were still asleep, and now it’s not working. As such we believe a cable needs to be replaced. The other side works fine.

Motorhome electrics replacement

£1,500

Gilmerton, City of Edinburgh

2nd Sep 2025

Electric system on my motorhome is unfixable and needs replacing. Basically looking for a quote to remove existing and fit new to power the below and also charge the LB. 3 way Fridge/freezer Boiler for water heater (gas) Power for water Pump Interior lights Garage light Outdoor light Thetford toilet flush Extractor fan with light Piezo ignition and light for hob and oven Diesel heater 12v socket. Also has 240 EHU Would also like to add solar too.

Light installations

£300

Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh

30th Jul 2025

3 Light fixture installations in separate rooms, Edinburgh A-listed flat, high ceilings, special ladder required for safety (not provided). All lights are dimmer switches (switches also not provided). Bulbs safety and final testing expected as part of delivery.

Wire an electricity cooker up

£60

Newington, City of Edinburgh

8th Jun 2025

I have an electric cooker. It needs installing as in the wires hooked up. Thats all.

Cooker hood installation Extractor

£150

Wester Hailes, City of Edinburgh

31st May 2025

Weneed the installation, although we aren't sure if its possible since we dont know if there's a power suply for the extractor and what's inside the wooden panels.

Diagnose and repair electrical issue with indicators on a 2012 CBR600f

£150

Balerno, City of Edinburgh

11th May 2025

An issue has developed with the indicators on my 012 Honda CBR600f, they now don't work at all and I have spent ages fault finding and haven't found any obvious reasons for why, especially since they stopped working randomly. It's not the indicators themselves that are broken or the fuse, relay or switch so I honestly have no clue why it's not working.

A few minor electrical tasks.

£50

South Leith, City of Edinburgh

4th Apr 2025

-I have bought a light fitting that needs wired in to the ceiling. - I have festoon lighting that needs hung on my balcony.

Great service and really helpful

Electric recliner fix

£150

Baberton, City of Edinburgh

17th Mar 2025

I have a 3 seater electric recliner sofa (left and right seats both recline independently). Both recliners have stopped working simultaneously. Power appears to be getting to the sofa as the power light is on and the inbuilt speakers are working.

Range cooker up 3 flights of stairs

£150

South Leith, City of Edinburgh

6th Mar 2025

We would like to have a range cooker (60x90cm and approx 120 kilos) lifted up 3 flights of stairs and the existing range cooker (same size) removed. Thank you!