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Need an electrician for a fault, a new socket or an EICR? Trusted Services lists local electricians by area. You call the electrician directly, or request a call back and they get in touch with you. There’s no bidding, and using Trusted Services is free. The electrician sets their own prices and agrees the job with you.

Jobs a local electrician can help with

Most electricians take on both small repairs and larger projects. For example:

Faults and repairs

Finding and fixing electrical faults
A consumer unit (fuse box) that keeps tripping
Loss of power to part or all of the property
Sockets, switches or fittings that spark, buzz or smell of burning
Flickering lights

Fuse boxes and wiring

Consumer unit upgrades with RCD protection
Full and partial rewires
New circuits
Earthing and bonding checks

Sockets, lighting and appliances

New sockets, including USB and outdoor sockets
LED downlights, smart lighting and security lights
Electric showers, cookers and hobs on their own circuits
Extractor fans and smoke alarms

Inspections, certificates and EV chargers

EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports)
Certificates for new work
Electrical checks before buying or selling a home
Home and workplace EV charge points

Not sure if your job is covered? Ask when you call.

Electrical emergency? What to do first

Some faults are dangerous. So if you smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or someone gets a shock, act straight away:

Switch off the power at the consumer unit, but only if it’s safe to reach.
Stay away from the affected socket, switch or appliance.
Call 999 if there’s a fire or someone is hurt.
Call 105 for a power cut or damaged equipment outside, such as a fallen cable. It’s the free power cut number for your local network operator.
Then call an electrician to find and fix the fault.

Don’t open up wiring or try to repair a fault yourself. Electrical faults can cause fires, serious injury and death.

Electrical work and the law

In England, some electrical work is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. This includes new circuits, a consumer unit replacement and most new work in bathrooms. Therefore, the electrician should be registered with a competent person scheme, such as NICEIC or NAPIT. Otherwise, the work must be notified to Building Control.

You can check a registration on the Electrical Competent Person Register. When the work is finished, you should also get a certificate. Keep it, because you’ll need it when you sell and it may matter for insurance.

Like-for-like jobs, such as replacing a light fitting or a socket faceplate, aren’t notifiable. However, they still have to be done safely. A handyman can often do these.

EICRs for landlords and homeowners

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) checks the condition and safety of the wiring. It lists any damage, wear or defects, as well as anything that could cause a shock or fire.

Landlords in England must have the installation inspected at least every 5 years. They must also give tenants a copy of the report. If it finds problems, the landlord must fix them within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. The GOV.UK guidance sets out the full rules.
Homeowners often get an EICR before buying or selling, or when moving into an older property.
Businesses use regular inspections to meet their health and safety duties.

Fuse box upgrades

Older fuse boxes with rewirable fuses don’t have RCD protection. An RCD cuts the power quickly if it detects a fault, which reduces the risk of a fatal shock. As a result, many electricians recommend an upgrade when they find an old board.

A new consumer unit is notifiable work. So use a registered electrician, and ask for the certificate when the job is done. In addition, ask whether the quote includes any earthing or bonding work the new board may need.

EV charger installation

A home charge point usually needs off-street parking and its own circuit from the consumer unit. Before quoting, the electrician will check that your supply can take the extra load. If you’re applying for a government grant, the installer must be OZEV-authorised, so check this before booking.

Choosing an electrician: what to check

Registration with a competent person scheme for notifiable work.
Public liability insurance.
A written quote before work starts, including materials and making good.
Which certificate you’ll get when the job is finished.
Whether the work comes with a guarantee.

How pricing works

The local electrician sets their own prices, not Trusted Services. Using Trusted Services is free. The price usually depends on the size of the job, the number of circuits, access and how urgent it is. For a rewire or a fuse box upgrade, expect the electrician to look at the property before giving a quote.

Areas with a local electrician

Electrician in Haringey: Wood Green, Tottenham, Hornsey, Crouch End and Muswell Hill (N4, N8, N10, N15, N17, N22).

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