Electrician
Prices and how to book
We’re collecting prices from pros for this service. how we measure
- Takes
- 1–3 h small jobs
- When
- same day to a week
- Done by
- a qualified electrician
What it costs
We’re collecting prices from pros for this service.Until we have them, set the most you’ll pay: only pros whose price fits are asked.
- How easy the wiring is to reach
- Parts and materials
- Age of the installation
- Weekend or urgent visit
- Travel distance
What’s included
- Diagnosis of the fault
- Labour for the agreed job
- Testing that everything works safely
- Tidying up afterwards
- Materials (sockets, cable, breakers)
- Plastering or painting after cable runs
- Certification paperwork for a full rewire
Safety. Electrical work should be done by a qualified electrician. Ask for their qualification; pros can show it on their page.
When you need it
- When
- When something stops working, before building work, or when a breaker trips for no clear reason.
- How long
- One to three hours for a small job; a new circuit can take a day.
- Who
- A qualified electrician.
What to tell the pro
- What isn’t working, and since when
- Photos of the socket, switch or fuse box
- If a breaker trips, when it happens
- How old the installation is, if you know
- Parking and access
What to ask them
- Is the call-out included in the first hour?
- Are materials extra, and at what price?
- Will you test and explain what you found?
- Are you a qualified electrician?
Ask once. Your agent does the asking.
- Say the job, when, and the most you’ll pay. Only your agent sees that number.
- Pros that fit are asked one at a time. You get a price, a counter-offer or a visit first.
- Nothing is booked until you say yes.
We’re onboarding pros now. If none fits yet, your request stays open and we message you when one does.
Ask for an electricianQuestions
How much does an electrician cost?
It depends on the job, access, materials and urgency. With tabhood you set your maximum and only pros whose price fits are asked.
Can I get someone today?
If a pro has a free slot today, yes. Your agent asks those who can come at the time you asked for first.
Do I pay for the visit if they can’t fix it?
It depends on the pro: the call-out and the diagnosis are usually paid. You see their terms before you say yes.
Do I need to buy the parts?
Usually not: the electrician brings the materials and charges them separately. If you would rather buy them yourself, say so in your request.
What if no pro fits my price?
You see the closest public price and decide. Your request can stay open and we message you when a pro fits.