Electrical Pricing Guide 2026
Current electrical work rates across the UK for 2026 — by region, job type, and materials — so you can price confidently, protect your margins, and stop leaving money on the table.
What's included
- Hourly rates by region (London, South East, Midlands, North)
- Common job prices: consumer unit, EICR, sockets, EV chargers
- Materials pricing: how to apply the right margin
- Deposit structure guidance (when and how much to charge)
- Emergency and out-of-hours call-out premium guidance
- How to price competitively without underselling
- Tips for presenting prices confidently to customers
- When to walk away from a low-budget job
Rates preview
London
£60–£80/hr
London rates reflect higher cost of living, congestion costs, and parking. Central London and zones 1–2 typically command the upper end.
South East
£50–£70/hr
Includes Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire. Strong demand from domestic homeowners keeps rates competitive.
Midlands
£40–£60/hr
Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, and surrounding areas. Commercial rates tend to sit at the upper end; domestic at the lower.
North
£35–£55/hr
Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, and Newcastle. Rates vary significantly between city centres and rural areas.
Common jobs
Fixed prices
Consumer unit replacement: £400–£600 | EICR inspection: £150–£300 | Single socket: £75–£150 | EV charger installation: £600–£1,200.
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