Normal first hour
£100Travel, attendance and the first 60 minutes on site.
Additional time
£65/hrAfter the included time, in 30-minute blocks of £32.50.
Broader work
Written quoteFor larger, multi-part work or work needing certification.
Electrical jobs • pricing and booking
Pricing and booking for electrical and smart-home work
See starting prices, what can change the cost and whether your job suits the normal first hour or needs a written quote.
Prices at a glance
| Emergency call-out | £110–£150 |
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| Additional routine time | £65 hourly |
| Small jobs | From £100 |
| Small-room projects | From £350 |
How to read these prices: every figure is a starting price. We confirm the scope, price basis and unavoidable extras before booking.
No VAT is added to the prices shown
Normal first hour — £100
For an accepted job in our stated service area, £100 covers travel, attendance and up to the first 60 minutes on site for assessment, testing or agreed work. Further labour is £65 an hour, charged in 30-minute blocks of £32.50. Assessment and testing time is chargeable even when a fault cannot be repaired during the same visit. The charge covers attendance, professional time and the safe work carried out; it is not a guaranteed repair. A confirmed job-type price replaces this basis; it is not added to it.
£50 very-local exception
The £50 exception is only for one simple, low-risk job in the very core of the Willesden Green area when the exact address and job details make the work clear before booking. It replaces the normal £100 first-hour price and covers attendance and the first 30 minutes on site. Further labour is £65 an hour in 30-minute blocks. If the job is different from the agreed details, we stop and confirm the revised price before continuing.
Emergency attendance
Emergency call-outs are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. Call first so we can check whether we can attend.
If attendance is available, the call-out fee is from £110 during standard hours, Monday to Saturday 08:00–18:00, or from £150 out of hours. This covers urgent dispatch, travel and attendance only. On-site assessment and work are then charged at £65 an hour in 30-minute blocks of £32.50.
The first 30 minutes on site therefore starts from £142.50 during standard hours or £182.50 out of hours. A full on-site hour starts from £175 or £215 respectively.
We confirm availability, an estimated arrival window, the safest next step and the price before agreeing a visit.
Small materials included
Routine low-cost van-stock consumables needed for the agreed work are included. For work priced at £100 or more, one basic white socket or switch is also included when it is already carried, suitable for the existing point and listed in the confirmed scope. A socket or switch is not included in the £50 exception.
Parts charged separately
Higher-cost, specialist, decorative or smart parts, and anything requiring a dedicated supplier visit or online order, are charged at their actual purchase and delivery cost. We do not add a material markup or charge for sourcing and collection time.
We confirm the cost before buying or ordering anything. If the part requires another visit, the confirmation itemises the part, delivery and return labour. Return labour is fixed where the scope is clear; otherwise it is charged at £65 an hour in 30-minute blocks. A return needed solely to fit the agreed ordered part is not automatically treated as another £100 first hour.
Supply-and-fit and written quotations override the general parts rule by explicitly listing what they include.
Price anchors
Starting prices by job type
If a listed job-type price is confirmed, it replaces the normal basis; it is not added to it. We confirm which basis applies before booking.
Labour or attendance starting point
Electrical repairs
From £100
Contained repairs on existing wiring when the likely issue is clear.
Diagnostic first-hour anchor
Fault finding
From £100 first diagnostic hour, then £65/hr
Recurring trips, dead points or unclear faults that need testing before repair.
Labour starting point
Sockets and switches
From £100
Like-for-like or current-circuit accessory swaps and tidy upgrades.
Labour or small-project anchor
Indoor lighting
From £100; small-room projects from £350
Fittings or dimmer work with straightforward wiring and access.
Labour or attendance starting point
Outdoor lighting
From £150
Outside lights or sensors on a suitable existing feed.
Emergency call-out fee
Emergency electrician
From £110 standard-hours call-out; £150 out-of-hours call-out
Urgent attendance for heat, burning smells, damage or sudden power loss; on-site labour is additional.
Labour starting point
Smart thermostat / easier heating
From £150
Supported thermostat swaps, easier heating control setup and practical walkthroughs.
Labour-only or agreed supply-and-fit anchor
Video doorbell
From £150 labour-only; supply and fit from £275
Supported doorbell, chime or power work with clear entrance conditions.
Labour-only or agreed supply-and-fit anchor
CCTV
From £300 labour-only; supply and fit from £600
Small domestic camera setups with clear positions, power and network fit.
Attendance starting point plus parts
Entry / intercom repair
From £125 plus parts
Handset, monitor, release-side or shared-access checks where parts are identifiable.
Written quote anchor
Door entry / intercom upgrade
From £450
Single-entry or small upgrades once entrance, release and user needs are clear.
Starter-work anchor
Automation / easier-living starter
From £200
One or two supported routines or clearer everyday controls.
Inspection/report anchor
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
From £200
Inspection and report pricing based on property, circuits, access and purpose.
Written quote anchor
Consumer unit replacement
From £750 by quote
Quoted after the existing board, circuits and compliance scope are understood.
What helps us give a useful first answer.
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Postcode
Checks coverage and travel.
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Short description
What is happening, where and what changed.
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Optional safe photos
The affected point and wider area, safely.
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Product details
Links or model numbers, if chosen.
Before booking
The first enquiry creates no booking.
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Send the basics
Share your postcode and a short description.
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We confirm the price basis and next step
We explain the applicable starting point, included scope and any unavoidable charges.
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You decide whether to book
You can agree, ask a question or leave it there.
Before you book essentials
Common job examples
Which example is closest to your job?
These are scope examples, not fixed-price packages.
Lighting Hallway and bathroom lighting changes One area can suit a visit; linked areas may need a quote.
One clear fitting or control change may suit a visit. Linked areas, new cables, bathroom work or making-good need a quote. Send useful area photos. See lighting ideas .
Kitchen renovation Kitchen rewire Layout, circuits and trade timing usually need a written quote.
An initial check can clarify existing wiring. Layout, appliances, circuits, board capacity and trade timing need a quote. Send the layout, appliance list and useful photos. See kitchen rewire guidance .
Heating Smart heating setup + walkthrough A supported thermostat swap can stay small.
One supported thermostat or receiver may suit a visit. Several zones, faults or unsupported kit need a quote. Send control photos and model names. See heating-control guidance .
Entry Doorbell + chime + tidy power setup Straightforward power and one supported setup can suit a visit.
One supported doorbell with clear power may suit a visit. Long cables, awkward fabric or wider camera work need a quote. Send entrance, chime and power details. See doorbell guidance .
Easier living Simpler everyday control One clear improvement can suit a visit.
One everyday task or routine may suit a visit. Multiple devices, network work or unsupported systems need a quote. Send who uses it, what feels awkward and current controls. See easier-living guidance .
What changes cost
Existing wiring and condition
Damage, older alterations or a fault needing diagnosis can change the work involved.
Available power
A suitable supply in the right place can keep doorbell, lighting and smart-control work simpler.
Product and compatibility
The chosen fitting or device must suit the current electrical and control setup.
Number of points or rooms
Several linked areas take more planning and work than one contained point.
Access, wall type and cable runs
Solid walls and long cables can add time. Fully furnished rooms can take longer when large bookshelves, solid-oak beds or other heavy furniture restrict safe access. We confirm any effect on time or price before booking.
Apps and wider scope
Account setup, signal checks or wider electrical work can add time and responsibility.
What the confirmed price will state
The confirmed price states its basis, included time, work, parts or devices, unavoidable charges and anything outside scope.
Travel for accepted jobs throughout our stated service area is included. Unavoidable parking, permit or congestion charges are passed on at actual cost only and confirmed before booking.
If the scope changes, we explain the revised price before extra work is agreed.
Responsibility and paperwork
For work that needs electrical inspection, testing, certification or notification, we arrange the appropriate registered professional and confirm responsibilities before work starts.
Consumer-unit changes, condition reports, rewires and major alterations usually need a written quote.
References: IET Part P FAQ , GOV.UK Approved Document P and Planning Portal Part P .
Aftercare
Tell us what is happening so we can check whether the next step is a setting, pairing check, adjustment or revisit.
Ready to check likely cost and the first step?
Send your postcode and a short description. Add access notes, model numbers or safe photos only if useful. We’ll confirm the sensible next step and price basis before anything is booked.