Cost guide · 2026
An electrician typically charges £40–£70 per hour, or a £50–£100 call-out for small jobs. Fixed-price work is common: a new consumer unit (fuse board) is often £350–£700, and a full rewire £3,000–£6,000+. Rates vary by region and how much access and certification a job needs.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Standard hourly rate | £40–£70 per hour |
| Call-out (small jobs) | £50–£100 |
| Install a socket or light fitting | £80–£200 |
| Fault finding & repair | £80–£250 |
| Consumer unit / fuse board replacement | £350–£700 |
| EICR electrical safety inspection | £120–£300 |
| EV charger installation | £800–£1,200 |
| Full house rewiredepends on property size | £3,000–£6,000 |
Indicative typical UK ranges for guidance only — actual prices vary by location, complexity and professional. Other regions differ. The accurate way to know your price is to post the job and compare real quotes.
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UK electricians typically charge around £40–£70 per hour, plus a call-out for small jobs. Emergency work costs more. Bigger jobs like a rewire or consumer-unit change are usually quoted as a fixed price.
Replacing a consumer unit (fuse board) usually costs around £350–£700 including certification, depending on the number of circuits and the state of the existing wiring.
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