Find an electrician

It all depends on where you live - the statutory requirements for electrical work is different in England and Wales from those in Scotland and Northern Ireland. To find out more on what you should be looking for and to ensure you get a registered electrician for your area click on the relevant country.

Beware who you pick.

10 rogue electrician warning signs:

  • Avoids giving references.
  • Only supplies a mobile number and has no address on their letterhead/business card.
  • Will do the job 'cheaper for cash' so as the customer avoids paying the VAT.
  • Says they can start tomorrow - registered electricians are usually booked up in advance.
  • Will not confirm anything in writing.
  • Tells the customer they are approved by an organisation that has never heard of them.
  • Tells the customer not to worry about the details of the job.
  • Confuses the customer with jargon and complicated explanations.
  • Cannot give a specific cost for materials or labour.
  • Provides a surprisingly low quote - if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is!