Pricing
Every job gets a written estimate before I pick up a screwdriver, based on a proper site visit. This page sets out the fixed rates, the per-circuit maths, and what actually drives the price of the bigger jobs. For anything with "scoped on site" below, I'll give you a written estimate once I've seen the job. If you want the rates on their own, I keep a plain summary of what electrical work costs in York, with VAT shown both ways.
Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm. All prices exclude VAT.
Per person, per hour. Excludes materials.
Applies to all jobs, regardless of duration.
All prices are plus VAT at the applicable rate. Materials are charged separately.
Priced by circuit count, not bedrooms, not property size. More circuits means more testing time, so that's what drives the price.
Covers most standard flats and smaller homes.
Per circuit. No upper limit.
Outside York. The prices above cover York itself. Further out I add a distance charge on top, so you can work your own figure out before you ring me.
Added once to the EICR price above.
Added once to the EICR price above. It replaces the 6 mile charge rather than adding to it.
Not sure how many circuits you have? Count the switches in your consumer unit that actually feed something, not the number of spaces in it. The main switch is not a circuit, and neither is an RCD sitting at the head of a group in an older split-load board. The EICR is £180 plus VAT to six circuits, then £15 plus VAT per additional circuit, plus the distance charge above if you are outside York. Full EICR details →
Priced once I've seen the board, on a visit or from a photo. More circuits means more RCBOs, more labour and more testing time, so there is no fixed figure here.
Price in writing before any work starts.
What's included: Hager consumer unit with integrated Type 2 surge protection · Individual RCBO on every circuit · Full testing · Electrical Installation Certificate · NICEIC Part P Building Control notification · Circuit labelling
Priced by bedroom count as a guide. The survey confirms the exact scope and figure before any work starts.
Includes new consumer unit, all cabling, sockets, switches, and full certification.
Guideline figures only. A free survey confirms everything before you commit. Full rewiring details →
Every EV charger installation is different. The charger unit, the cable route, and whether your consumer unit needs work all affect the price. A free site survey lets me price it properly and give you a written estimate before any work starts. Full Northern Powergrid DNO application included.
Every installation includes a free on-site survey and a written estimate before any work starts. The charger unit, trunking, and any additional materials are separate.
OZEV-approved installer. City & Guilds 2919 qualified. A site survey lets me price it properly. Full EV charger details →
Available after 8pm for genuine emergencies, no power, safety concerns, or dangerous situations that can't wait until morning. I don't book routine work into the evening.
Plus materials as required.
Or part thereof. Plus materials.
Every job is assessed on site before a written estimate is given. The figures below are realistic starting points based on typical installations in York.
Like-for-like swap on a sound existing circuit is cheaper than a fresh installation on a new circuit. Price depends on shower kW rating and cable route. Scoped on site. Details →
Charged at the standard hourly rate, £60 plus VAT an hour. Most faults are identified within 1–2 hours, and two hours is my cap: at that point I stop, tell you what I have found, and you decide whether to carry on. Repair is priced separately once the fault is found. Details →
Priced by appliance count and site visit time. Get in touch with a rough appliance count and I'll come back with a figure. Details →
Battery/wireless interlinked alarms are quicker than mains-wired Grade D. Grade D pricing depends on alarm count and cable routes. Scoped on site. Details →
A simple garden socket close to the house is a short job. A new circuit with an underground armoured cable run is priced on the length of the run. Scoped on site. Details →
Dedicated circuit, 30mA RCD, IP65 isolation switch, bonding and armoured cable. Priced on the cable run length. Scoped on site. Details →
Fire-rated downlights and LED-compatible dimmers, supplied and installed. Price depends on fitting count and whether the existing wiring can be reused. Scoped on site. Details →
Priced by circuit count on the same basis as residential EICRs. Three-phase installations and sub-distribution boards assessed on site. Details →
All prices exclude VAT. Materials are charged separately. A written estimate is provided before any work starts.
A cheap connector overloading and burning out. This is why I don't cut corners on materials, and why you shouldn't choose an electrician based on price alone.
Just because a product is sold at a major retailer doesn't mean it's good quality. It means it meets the minimum British Standard. Think of it like the difference between a car that scrapes through its MOT and one that's been properly serviced.
I choose materials I'd be happy to install in my own home. Buy cheap, buy twice. More on this in why a good electrician costs what they do.
You're paying for my time, so anything you can do to help me work efficiently saves you money.
If I need loft access, make sure it's clear of stored items. Time spent moving boxes is time on the clock.
I often need access to sockets, switches and cable routes behind furniture. Pull things away before I arrive.
Floorboards sometimes need to come up for cable routing. Lifting carpets in advance saves time.
Changes mid-job are fine but charged separately. A clear brief upfront means a more accurate estimate.
A quick photo of your consumer unit or the area I'll be working in helps me prepare. Easiest way: WhatsApp me.
The small print, kept clear and honest so you know exactly where you stand.
All costs are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated. Estimates are based on standard working hours (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm). Work outside these hours, including weekends, must be specifically agreed. Any additional work requested during a project is charged at the standard hourly rate, plus materials. Time collecting materials is also chargeable. The minimum charge of £95 plus VAT applies to all works.
Estimates don't include patching of plasterwork, redecoration, or work related to metering equipment or changes to your incoming electrical supply, unless specifically stated. For smaller jobs, estimates assume work will be completed in a single visit.
The estimate assumes your existing electrical installation is in satisfactory condition. If I find anything unsafe or non-compliant, affected circuits will be left de-energised until remedial work is completed. I'll leave things clean and tidy.
My estimates don't include any work involving asbestos. If asbestos is discovered during a job, work will stop immediately and it's the client's responsibility to have it removed by a licensed contractor.
Payment is due within 7 days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing. Certification is issued upon receipt of full payment.
All work is covered by a 12-month warranty, provided the consumer unit hasn't been tampered with, accessories have been used correctly, and no amendments have been made to the circuits covered by the certificate.
If something isn't quite right, I genuinely want to know. I can't fix what I don't know about. Just give me a call or drop me a message and I'll get it sorted.
Every job is different. Get in touch and I'll give you a clear, honest estimate, no obligation, no hard sell.
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