Electrician in Leicester (27)

Need an electrician for an electrical task in Leicester? Whether you’re rewiring your home, fitting a new socket, or handling an urgent repair, we can help you search for an electrician working near you.

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From small jobs to full-scale projects, you can search for domestic and commercial electricians in Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area when you need them.

What to expect from hiring an electrician in Leicester

Common jobs electricians in Leicester carry out include:

• Replacing consumer units (fuse boxes)
• Installing new sockets or switches
• Full or partial house rewires
• Electrical safety inspections (EICRs)
• Fitting lighting, electric cookers or EV chargers

Electrician prices in Leicester

In Leicester, you can expect to pay the following:

• Electrician: Costs range from £360 to £698 per job, costing around £495 on average.

• Emergency electrician: Costs range from £95 to £178, costing around £128 on average.

• Electric sockets installation: Costs range from £181 to £317, costing around £236 on average.

• Electric vehicle charger installation: Costs range from £651 to £1014, costing around £805 on average.

• House rewiring: Costs range from £2638 to £4828, costing around £3550 on average.

• Fuseboard / Consumer unit installation: Costs range from £495 to £721, costing around £592 on average.

• Exterior fans installation: Costs range from £241 to £426, costing around £318 on average.

• Hot tub wiring: Costs range from £322 to £554, costing around £419 on average.

Check if the quote includes materials, VAT, certification, and follow-up visits. For larger projects like rewiring in Leicester, prices depend on property size and complexity.

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Quotes usually include:

• Labour and basic materials
• Certification (e.g. Part P)
• VAT (always double-check)

Qualifications to check for

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3
• AM2 certificate
• NICEIC or ELECSA registration
• Public Liability Insurance

Some jobs take less than an hour, others may span a day or more. A good Leicester electrician will always explain timings and costs clearly.

Electricians in Leicester: Renters vs homeowners

Homeowners are responsible for arranging and funding electrical work, including upgrades, inspections, and installations. If the work is notifiable, it must be certified.

Renters should report any electrical concerns to their landlord or letting agent. Landlords are legally responsible for keeping electrics safe and must provide an EICR at least every five years.

Emergency electricians in Leicester

Need an emergency electrician for an urgent issue in Leicester? If you’re facing a fault that can’t wait, here are some reasons to call one today:

• Power outages or sudden loss of supply
• Sparking sockets or buzzing fuse boxes
• Burning smells from outlets or wiring
• Electric shocks from appliances

Search for an emergency electrician in Leicester to seek out the help you need fast.

Find electricians for the job you need in Leicester

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