Outdoor electricians near me

You will need to hire an outdoors electrician if you want to add sockets or lights to your home's exterior. Let us help you to find reputable, high quality electricians in your area.

How to find outdoor electricians near you

For the safety of yourself and your home, all electrical work should be left to the professionals. Finding a qualified electrician near you is easy when you use Checkatrade.

All of our members have passed 12 checks and work to our high standards. You will only find qualified and reputable tradespeople in our directory.

For your added peace of mind, we also guarantee the work of our members up to £1000 - eligibility and T&Cs apply.

We take all of the hard work out of finding high quality outdoor electricians in your area. Simply enter your postcode below to search through vetted and approved tradespeople near you.

No time to search? No problem. Use our Post a Job tool to request a quote and our local electricians will contact you directly.

How do I choose a local electrician?

We recommend hiring a qualified electrician if are installing outdoor lighting, an exterior socket or any other electrical circuits outside. Poorly installed electrics can lead to property damage and serious injury. It is important that you hire an experienced professional for the job.

Here are our expert tips to help you choose a trustworthy local outdoor electrician. Stay safe by making sure you hire a tradesperson with the skills and qualifications needed to get the job done.

Ask for recommendations

Do you know someone who's garden lighting looks like it has come straight from the Love Island villa? Have you spotted an exterior socket on your neighbour's house? If so, ask for the details of the electricians they used.

Take the time to check the Checkatrade directory for your recommended electricians. All tradespeople approved by us meet our high quality standards.

Read reviews

Customer reviews are the perfect place to learn about a tradesperson's work quality, prices and local reputation.

We make sure all of our reviews have been written by real people. There is no need to worry about fake feedback here!

We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards.

Shop around

Find the best price for your job by shopping around. We recommend asking at least three outdoor electricians for quotes before making a final decision.

Make sure to ask for a full cost breakdown, including labour fees, supply costs and VAT. You will avoid surprise costs later on by asking for a complete quote upfront.

Ask questions

Reputable electricians will gladly answer any questions you have. It is usually a red flag if a tradesperson refuses to offer you the information you have asked for.

We recommend asking the following questions before hiring an outdoor electrician:

• What qualification do you have?

• Do you have any professional accreditations or memberships?

• Do you have experience working on similar jobs?

• What insurance do you have?

• Do you offer any guarantees?

• What is the time frame for this job?

• Are building regulations needed? Are you responsible for making sure the work is compliant?

Check qualifications

Electricians must be qualified in order to safely work with electrical circuits.

Examples of accredited electrician associations include:

• ECA – Electrical Contractors Association

• NAPIT – National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers

• ELECSA / NICEIC – National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting

Search online

Checkatrade is the UK's leading online trade directory and we take the hard work out of finding local tradespeople.

We check, test and approve all of our members. You will only find high quality electricians in our directory. Only tradespeople who meet our high standards receive the Checkatrade stamp of approval.

Enter your postcode into the search box to begin browsing reputable electricians near you.

Answering your outdoors electrician questions

Do electricians install outdoor lights?

A qualified electrician can install outdoor lighting. Even low voltage lights must be installed by a professional.

Working with a live electrical current is dangerous and it is best to avoid a DIY lighting installation. We recommend checking that an electrician has experience working outside before hiring them to install your exterior lights.

How can I check if an electrician is qualified?

There are several steps you can take to check if an electrician is qualified:

• Search for them on the Registered Competent Person website

• Ask to see their NICEIC registration certificate and/or ID card

• Check the company website for accreditations/ trade membership/ qualification details

What certification should an electrician have?

Qualified electricians in the UK typically have the following certifications:

• Electrical Installation NVQ - Level 3

• Part P certificate

• Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) card

• City and Guilds qualifications

• BS 7671 Wiring Regulations - building regulations certificate

Electricians can also be members of several professional associations, including the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting.

Outdoor electrician costs

The following factors determine the cost of outdoor electrical work:

• The number of sockets being installed

• The type of installation - lights, sockets, appliances

• Supply costs

• Your location - electricians charge varying rates across the UK

It costs an average of £400 for an outdoor electrician to installexterior lighting. For a single external socket installation, the average price range is £130 - £200+.

Electricianscharge between £100–£250 per hour. We recommend contacting a local electrician to receive an accurate quote for your job.

Ready to find an outdoor electrician near you? Enter your postcode below and start browsing checked and approved tradespeople in your area.