Electrician Cost Calculator
See what UK electrical work should cost in 2026. Pick the type of job, number of points, region and certification needs to estimate labour, materials and Part P fees.
Project details
What drives UK electrician costs
Electrical work in the UK is priced by complexity, certification and access. A single socket install on an existing ring is at the cheap end; a full rewire on a 4-bed Victorian terrace with chased cables and replastering sits at the expensive end. Notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations must be done by a registered electrician (NICEIC, NAPIT, Stroma) or signed off separately by Building Control.
Day rates and hourly rates
Independent electricians charge £45–£75 per hour or £280–£450 per day in most of the UK, with London at £400–£600. A consumer unit upgrade is typically £550–£950 fitted; an EV charger install £900–£1,500; a full 3-bed rewire £4,500–£8,500 depending on age and access.
Certifications and hidden costs
Every notifiable job should include an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and Building Control notification — together usually £80–£200. EICRs (5-year periodic inspections) are £150–£300 for a typical home. Chased cabling almost always triggers replastering, redecoration and sometimes carpet lifting — get these included in the quote.
FAQs
- How long is a full rewire?
- Typically 5–10 working days for a 3-bed home with the family in residence, or 3–5 days when empty. Plastering and redecoration adds 1–2 weeks.
- Do I need an EICR before selling?
- Not legally for a sale, but if you let the property you must have a valid EICR every 5 years. Buyers' surveyors increasingly request a copy.
- Is an EV charger eligible for a grant?
- The OZEV EV chargepoint grant covers up to £350 for flat owners, renters and landlords. Homeowners in houses no longer qualify.