Electricians in the United Kingdom

8,414 electricians across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring electricians in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • In England and Wales, notifiable electrical work (new circuits, a consumer unit, anything in a bathroom or kitchen) must by law be signed off under Part P of the Building Regulations. Confirm they will handle that.
  • Prefer an electrician registered with a government-approved competent-person scheme (NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA) so they can self-certify the work meets the wiring regulations.
  • Insist on the Electrical Installation Certificate (or Minor Works Certificate) when the job is done. It is your proof the work is safe and compliant, and you will need it if you ever sell.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.

Which credentials should an electrician have? See the guide →

How to judge an electrician

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check they're registered on electricalcompetentperson.co.uk: this confirms they can legally sign off their own work without a separate building-control inspection.
  • Ask to see their ECS Gold card, which proves a qualified level of training: you can verify it instantly at ecscard.org.uk.
  • Confirm they carry public liability insurance and will give you a signed installation certificate on completion.
  • For landlord work or a property purchase, check they're listed as an EICR-qualified inspector on electricalcompetentperson.co.uk: not all scheme members are.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • No scheme membership and no verifiable reviews: this is the highest-risk combination for an unqualified trader.
  • Tells you your consumer unit 'needs replacing urgently' on a first visit without showing you a written report with fault codes.
  • Asks for cash only with no paperwork or certificate promised: an uncertified installation can block a future house sale.
  • Quote has no breakdown of parts and labour, just a single number: a sign of hidden costs or a post-job price hike.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you registered with NICEIC, NAPIT, or another Government-authorised scheme: and can I look you up on electricalcompetentperson.co.uk?
  • Will you provide a signed installation certificate, and which scheme will it be issued under?
  • Is this work notifiable under Part P, and will you handle the self-certification or do I need to tell the council?
  • What happens if there's a fault with the work after you've finished: is there a guarantee, and who backs it?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy electrician?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. An electrician backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend electricians for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Electricians are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring an electrician?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the electrician, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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