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How Much Do Electrical Work Cost in Edinburgh?

Real prices from completed projects in Edinburgh and the surrounding area. Costs vary by size, specification and access โ€” use these as a starting guide, then get 3 free quotes for your specific project.

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Full house rewire
Full house rewire
£ 3,200 โ€“ £7,400

Complete home rewire, inc. testing & certification โ€” ยฃ3,500-ยฃ8,000

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Consumer unit replacement
Fuseboard replacement
£ 425 โ€“ £825

Modern RCD / RCBO consumer unit inc. certification โ€” ยฃ450-ยฃ900

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Home EV charger install
Home EV charger install
£ 725 โ€“ £1,650

7kW smart charger, cabling and commissioning โ€” ยฃ800-ยฃ1,800

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Edinburgh pricing note: South Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh area) prices are broadly in line with or slightly below the English national average. Edinburgh's tight city centre can attract access surcharges; suburban projects are competitively priced. Prices shown are indicative ranges for Edinburgh and South Scotland. Always get at least 3 written quotes before committing to any builder.

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Home renovation activity in Edinburgh continues to grow year on year. The area's varied housing stock, from older stone-built properties to new-build estates, means there is always strong demand for skilled, experienced local builders.

Before any builder appears on our Edinburgh platform, we carry out a full vetting check covering public liability insurance, trade qualifications, company registration and verified customer feedback. Only builders who pass every stage are listed.

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โœ“ Minimum ยฃ2m public liability insurance โ€” verified before listing
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โœ“ Actively monitored โ€” removed for sustained negative feedback

What Edinburgh Homeowners Say About Our Electrical Work Specialists

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EV charger circuit prep at our Edinburgh 3-bed semi. New 32A circuit on a Type-A RCBO for the new appliance. Test certificates emailed straight to our solicitor for the sale. Total ยฃ3280 over 7 days.

Xander F.
Edinburgh
Electrical Work
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Found three vetted electricians for our Edinburgh job through BestBuilders. Final pick had a 90-day workmanship guarantee in writing. Builder did the EICR first, all C2 issues remediated as part of the same job. Final invoice ยฃ3380 all-in. Insurance copy of the EIC sent to our broker without me asking.

Yara R.
Edinburgh
Electrical Work
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Two years post-handover, EICR pass on inspection without any C-codes. Electrician we found via BestBuilders in Edinburgh recommended AFDDs on bedroom circuits unprompted. Total ยฃ3790. Insurance happy with the EIC and labelling.

Beth J.
Edinburgh
Electrical Work

Electrical Work in Edinburgh โ€” FAQs

Builder day rates in Edinburgh typically range from ยฃ150 to ยฃ320 per day depending on the trade and project type. A single-storey extension typically costs ยฃ23,000 to ยฃ46,000 in Edinburgh. Get 3 free quotes to compare accurate prices for your specific project.
Many home extensions in Edinburgh fall under Permitted Development rights, meaning planning permission is not required. However, you will need to apply to the local planning authority if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if the extension exceeds permitted development size limits. Our builders can advise during your free quote.
Through BestBuilders, you will typically receive your first quotes within 24 to 48 hours. Most Edinburgh builders in our network can begin projects within 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the time of year and project size. Summer is the busiest season so booking earlier is advisable.
Yes. Every builder in our Edinburgh network is vetted before joining. We verify public liability insurance (minimum ยฃ2m cover), trade qualifications, company registration and a minimum of 5 verified customer reviews. Builders with a sustained pattern of negative feedback are removed from the platform.
Autumn and winter are generally the best times to hire builders in Edinburgh as demand is lower and you may have more flexibility on price and start dates. Spring and summer are peak season with longer waiting times. That said, quality builders in Edinburgh stay busy year-round.

Plan Your electrical work Project in Edinburgh

Whether you're researching costs, checking planning rules, or comparing approaches before you commit, our editorial team has produced these guides to help Edinburgh homeowners make informed decisions about their electrical work project.

Electrical Work Cost Guide

Detailed UK price ranges, regional adjustments and worked examples for electrical work projects.

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Planning Your Electrical Work in Edinburgh

Before you compare quotes, it's worth understanding the full UK price picture for electrical work and how Edinburgh sits within it. The guides below cover average costs, what affects your quote, and how to choose a builder you can trust.

UK Electrical Work Cost Guide

Full price ranges, worked examples and the factors that move your quote โ€” drawn from real project data across 519 UK towns.

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Electrical Work Across the UK

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Planning Permission for Electrical Work in Edinburgh

Find out whether your electrical work needs planning permission in Edinburgh, what Permitted Development limits apply, and how rules differ in conservation areas, Article 4 zones, and listed-building settings.

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