How Much Does Electrical Work Cost in the UK? Get Instant Quotes

Electrical work costs in the UK vary enormously depending on the scope of work, property size, location, and whether you are in a domestic or commercial property. This guide gives you realistic price ranges for the most common electrical jobs in 2026, along with the factors that affect the final cost.

These are indicative ranges based on typical market rates. The only way to get an accurate price for your specific job is to get quotes from qualified electricians who know what they are dealing with - which is exactly what SpecConnect is designed to do.

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

An EICR is a formal inspection and test of a property's electrical installation. It is required by law for rental properties every five years, and strongly recommended for any property over 25 years old or following significant work.

• 1-bedroom flat: £120 - £180
• 2-3 bedroom house: £150 - £250
• 4-5 bedroom house: £200 - £350
• Small commercial property: £250 - £500+
• Large commercial or HMO: priced on survey

Factors affecting EICR cost: number of circuits, ease of access to the consumer unit, age and condition of the installation, and whether the property is domestic or commercial.

Consumer unit replacement (fusebox upgrade)

Replacing an old fusebox with a modern 18th Edition compliant consumer unit is one of the most common electrical jobs. Modern units include RCD protection and RCBO protection, which significantly improves safety.

• Standard domestic consumer unit replacement: £500 - £900
• Consumer unit with full RCBO protection: £700 - £1,200
• Commercial distribution board replacement: £1,000 - £3,000+

The job typically takes one day and requires a Part P notification. Most NICEIC approved electricians include the certificate in the quoted price - always confirm this.

The only way to get an accurate price is to get quotes from electricians who know what they are working with. SpecConnect identifies your equipment first, so tradespeople can quote without a site visit.

New circuit installation

Adding a new circuit is needed for electric showers, EV chargers, outbuildings, dedicated office circuits and more. Costs vary significantly based on cable run length and access difficulty.

• New socket circuit (short run): £150 - £300
• Electric shower circuit: £200 - £400
• Outbuilding / garden office circuit: £400 - £900
• 3-phase supply upgrade: £1,500 - £5,000+

EV charger installation

Home EV charger installation costs have come down significantly since 2022. A standard 7kW smart charger is now the most popular option for home installation.

• 7kW tethered home charger (supply + install): £800 - £1,200
• 7kW untethered charger: £700 - £1,100
• 22kW three-phase charger: £1,500 - £2,500
• Commercial charge point installation: from £2,000 per unit

All EV charger installers on SpecConnect are OZEV (Office for Zero Emission Vehicles) approved, which is required for eligible grant claims.

Solar PV and battery storage

• 4kWp domestic solar system (supply + install): £5,000 - £8,000
• 10kWh battery storage added to existing system: £4,000 - £7,000
• Solar + battery combined system: £9,000 - £15,000
• Commercial rooftop solar (per kWp): £800 - £1,400

MCS accreditation is required for any installer quoting for Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding or Smart Export Guarantee tariffs. All solar installers on SpecConnect are MCS accredited.

How to get accurate quotes for your electrical job

Price ranges are useful for budgeting, but the only accurate quote is one where the electrician knows exactly what they are working with. Most cost variations come down to what is already installed, how accessible the consumer unit is, and how long cable runs are.

SpecConnect solves this by letting you photograph your equipment before requesting quotes. Electricians receive the make, model and specification of your consumer unit (or other equipment) upfront. This means quotes are based on real information, not assumptions - and you are far less likely to face unexpected costs on the day.