Electrician Price Guide
Electrician Hourly Rates
The hourly rate for an electrician is on average between £35 – £45
The average electrician cost per day is £320
Most simple electrical jobs can be finished in less than a day, so it is very common for electricians to charge an hourly rate. You should always check whether your electrician additionally charges a call out fee or has a minimum charge.
Common electrical issues
Electricians can help you with a wide range of issues within the home so if you are unsure if your job is right for them it is always worth a quick phone call to find out. Below are some of the most common electrical issues
Installing new wiring: Electricians can assist with small jobs such as adding a new power socket to your home or with large projects such as completely wiring up a new extension.
Rewiring: When an electrical item stops working, or is damaged, you can contact an electrician instead of simply throwing it away. Quite often they may be able to rewire the item saving you the cost of buying a replacement.
Emergencies: It is common knowledge that electricity can be extremely dangerous and it is essential that any damaged, dangerous electronics are repaired urgently.
Industrial businesses: Electricians not only work within the home, they are also able to assist with large scale industrial jobs.
Safety: Instead of waiting for something to go wrong it is a wise decision to regularly check the electrics in your home are safe and up to code. Electricians are able to perform safety checks and issue you with a certificate confirming your home is compliant with regulations.
Source: https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/electrician-hourly-rate/
Factors affecting electrician costs
Estimating an electrician’s hourly rate for your job is difficult due to the number of factors that have an influence on the overall total. The following list covers some of the most common factors affecting electrician costs:
- Type of job:
Every job requires different materials, levels of difficulty and labour times which will affect the cost. E.g. adding a new plug socket will be cheaper than wiring an entire extension. More specialist work will also require electricians with higher hourly rates. - Age and condition:
Often older electronics require parts that are difficult to source and will be more expensive than newer items. Also, if your home electrics are in poor condition this can make the job more complex, increasing the cost.
- Time:
More difficult or intensive jobs mean greater labour times, leading to higher costs. - Accessibility:
If your electrician is required to access hard to reach areas this will also increase the cost of the job.
- Type of job:
Every job requires different materials, levels of difficulty and labour times which will affect the cost. E.g. adding a new plug socket will be cheaper than wiring an entire extension. More specialist work will also require electricians with higher hourly rates. - Location:
You should also consider your location when budgeting for an electrician. Areas such as London will have higher electrician costs per hour.
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