Electricians in Edinburgh

In need of a local electrician for your home or business Edinburgh? Find an NICEIC-registered electrician in Edinburgh who meets all your needs.
We regularly assess our certified, fully insured electricians to ensure they meet adequate safety practice standards.
NICEIC is one of the largest certification bodies for electricians in the UK. And with over 40,000 businesses certified with us, you’ll be sure to find the local electrician you’re looking for.

Find a trusted NICEIC tradesperson for all your electrical needs

Please see below a list of electricians in and around Edinburgh. Or enter a postcode or company name below to start a new search.

Still unsure if you need a local contractor for your electrics? Read our helpful guide on when to get a tradesperson.

Request a quote for electrical work

Use our new Find a Trusted Tradesperson tool to get a quote in three simple steps:

Step 1: Outline job requirements

Starting page

When you access our tool, select 'Request a quote' and answer the following questions:

  • What kind of property needs electrical work (your home, business or buy-to-let property)?
  • What kind of electrical work needs doing (sockets, fuse boards, rewiring, etc.)
  • When do you need someone by (asap, a few days, etc.)?

Step 2: Fill in your details

User details form

Next, you’ll be presented with a contact form. It’s important you give us as many details as possible, to allow your chosen electrician to get in touch with you.

Select the companies you’d like to get a quote from and click ‘Share work request’. 

Step 3: Sit back and wait!

Confirmation page

The companies you’ve selected will receive an email with all the details of your job request. If they accept, they’ll get in touch for more information and to provide a quote.

Electrician visiting a customer

What makes NICEIC different?

Our Find a Tradesperson platform includes:

Everything, all in one place

Find a comprehensive list of the best NICEIC-registered electricians working in your local area. We’re one of the largest certification bodies for electricians in the UK, so you’ll have plenty to choose from!

70 years of history

Our electricians are backed by NICEIC’s 70 years of experience in electrical certification and safety. You can relax knowing your home or business is in great hands.

Peace of mind

NICEIC-registered electricians are regularly tested against the latest standards and regulations to ensure their work meets the highest levels of safety, quality and compliance.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions with our FAQs.

Have you ever wondered how much it costs to hire an electrician in Edinburgh?

Well, the cost of hiring an electrician in Edinburgh depends on the type of work you need done, making it difficult to give an exact price. Instead, customers should always request a quote from an electrician before approving any electrical work, to compare costs and credentials.

Read more of our handy FAQs below...

To join NICEIC, 'qualified supervisors' - individuals in a business responsible for technical compliance - must have a recognised level 3 vocational qualification, such as the qualification earned at the end of an electrical apprenticeship. Depending on what work your electrician does, they might also be required to hold qualifications in certain technologies, such as EV charging or heat pumps.
To verify that your chosen electrician is registered, ask them to provide details of their business's registration with their certification body (for example, NICEIC). Be wary if the electrician's business isn't listed or their details aren't correct. If you're unsure, you can call the certification body's customer service line to verify your electrician's details with them.
Unless you're changing a light bulb, all electrical work in your home should be done by a qualified, competent electrician. They will have the knowledge and experience required to complete your job safely and in line with BS 7671, the British Standard for electrical installations.

For reassurance, remember to always use an NICEIC-registered electrician:
  • It's safer for you and your home.
  • You get peace of mind.
  • You'll save time and money
Before you hire an electrician, you should ask about:
  • Registration with a recognised certification body like NICEIC - this will mean they have all the right qualifications to complete the work safely
  • Experience with similar projects
  • Proof of any insurance coverage/warranties for their work.
Businesses certified with NICEIC must have public liability insurance of at least £2 million and, if they carry out electrical installation condition reports (EICRs), they'll also need £250k of professional indemnity insurance.

If they employ staff, they should also have employers' liability insurance. These insurance policies provide essential financial protection for both electricians and their customers.

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