East Midlands regional pricing
How Much Does an Electrician Cost in Nottingham?
Updated prices for . Nottingham prices are typically 18% below the national average.
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Price summary
Nottingham Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Rewire (3-Bed) | £2,865 | £4,500 | £6,545 |
| Consumer Unit Replacement | £370 | £530 | £980 |
| Add a Double Socket | £65 | £125 | £205 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East Midlands regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Electrician Prices in Nottingham
Every price adjusted for Nottingham using a 0.818x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full House Rewire (3-Bed) | £2,865 | £4,500 | £6,545 | 5-10 days |
| Consumer Unit Replacement | £370 | £530 | £980 | 4-6 hours |
| Add a Double Socket | £65 | £125 | £205 | 1-2 hours |
| Install a New Light Fitting | £40 | £80 | £165 | 30-60 minutes |
| Install LED Downlights (Per Room) | £165 | £325 | £575 | 3-5 hours |
| EV Charger Installation | £655 | £900 | £1,225 | 3-5 hours |
| EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) | £100 | £165 | £245 | 2-4 hours |
| Electric Shower Installation | £205 | £370 | £575 | 2-4 hours |
| Outdoor and Garden Lighting | £165 | £410 | £820 | Half day |
| Smoke and CO Alarm Installation | £50 | £125 | £245 | 1-2 hours |
| Move a Light Switch or Socket | £65 | £105 | £165 | 1-2 hours |
| Install an Extractor Fan | £80 | £165 | £285 | 2-3 hours |
| PAT Testing (Up to 50 Appliances) | £50 | £80 | £125 | 1-3 hours |
| Install an Electric Cooker Circuit | £125 | £205 | £325 | 2-3 hours |
Full House Rewire (3-Bed)
Low
£2,865
Average
£4,500
High
£6,545
5-10 days
Consumer Unit Replacement
Low
£370
Average
£530
High
£980
4-6 hours
Add a Double Socket
Low
£65
Average
£125
High
£205
1-2 hours
Install a New Light Fitting
Low
£40
Average
£80
High
£165
30-60 minutes
Install LED Downlights (Per Room)
Low
£165
Average
£325
High
£575
3-5 hours
EV Charger Installation
Low
£655
Average
£900
High
£1,225
3-5 hours
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
Low
£100
Average
£165
High
£245
2-4 hours
Electric Shower Installation
Low
£205
Average
£370
High
£575
2-4 hours
Outdoor and Garden Lighting
Low
£165
Average
£410
High
£820
Half day
Smoke and CO Alarm Installation
Low
£50
Average
£125
High
£245
1-2 hours
Move a Light Switch or Socket
Low
£65
Average
£105
High
£165
1-2 hours
Install an Extractor Fan
Low
£80
Average
£165
High
£285
2-3 hours
PAT Testing (Up to 50 Appliances)
Low
£50
Average
£80
High
£125
1-3 hours
Install an Electric Cooker Circuit
Low
£125
Average
£205
High
£325
2-3 hours
Regional comparison
How Nottingham Compares
Average cost of full house rewire (3-bed) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Electrician Costs in Nottingham?
The Midlands has a wide range of housing types, from Victorian terraces and back-to-backs to post-war council estates and modern developments. Nottingham and surrounding areas like Solihull and Coventry have a large number of properties of varying ages and conditions. Older properties generally cost more for electrician work due to the extra preparation and access challenges they present.
The East Midlands sits slightly below the national average for trade costs, making it one of the more affordable areas for electrician work. Labour rates in Nottingham are around 18% below the UK average. There's a good supply of qualified professionals across the Midlands, but prices still vary by 30-50% between tradespeople for the same job. Always get multiple quotes.
What you pay for electrician work in Nottingham depends on the job complexity, materials chosen, and the condition of your property. Older properties with solid walls or limited access can make work more disruptive and expensive. For larger projects, expect to pay £2,865 to £6,545 for full house rewire (3-bed) in Nottingham. Material choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Nottingham, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work rather than quoting over the phone. A good electrician will check the existing conditions, identify potential complications, and give you a detailed breakdown of costs. Be wary of significantly cheaper quotes — they may cut corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews.
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