Electrical work • A guide to your quote
What goes into the price of your electrical work?
Electrical work in Brechin, Angus is priced around the job, the property and the access needed. Use this guide to see what can affect your quote and what information to share with James.
Indicative budgeting ranges, not fixed quotes. These are broad estimates for the example jobs shown, not confirmed Brechin Sparks rates. “+” means larger or more complex work can cost more. Scope, materials, any applicable taxes and the final total are confirmed in your quote before work begins.
Guide prices by type of job
Guide price, what the job covers, what affects the price and how the quote is prepared.
- £60–£360+A straightforward small job
Small electrical repairs
Light switch replacement, damaged sockets and other small electrical repairs around your home or business.
- What affects the price?
- Number of items, fault condition, access and replacement parts.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quoted for the agreed tasks. Describe each job and its location. Mention any fittings you already have.
- £80–£500+Initial investigation; repairs extra
Electrical fault finding
Electrical fault diagnosis and testing to investigate tripping circuits, failed sockets and intermittent loss of power.
- What affects the price?
- Time needed to trace the fault, access to the installation and the testing required.
- How your quote is prepared
- Investigation costs agreed first. Tell James what happens, when it started and which rooms or equipment are affected.
- £80–£700+Initial attendance / investigation; scope agreed
Emergency electrician call-outs
Assessment of urgent electrical faults and work to address the immediate electrical safety risk.
- What affects the price?
- Time of attendance, location, investigation required and any subsequent repair.
- How your quote is prepared
- Attendance and initial scope discussed by phone. Phone with your location and symptoms to check the next available visit. Attendance is subject to availability.
- £150–£700+Typical domestic inspection; repairs extra
Electrical safety inspections & EICRs
Inspection and testing of the fixed installation, recorded in an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). Share any previous report and explain the requirements for your rental property.
- What affects the price?
- Size and layout of the installation, circuit access and the agreed inspection scope.
- How your quote is prepared
- Inspection quoted separately from remedial repairs. Provide property details, occupancy information and any previous report.
- £50–£240+Small batch of appliances
PAT testing
Inspection and testing of portable electrical appliances within the agreed scope, for landlords and businesses.
- What affects the price?
- Number and type of appliances, their locations and access arrangements.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quoted for the appliance list. Share an appliance list or estimated quantity and the premises details.
- £550–£1,000+Typical domestic replacement
Consumer unit replacement & fuse box upgrades
Replacement or upgrading of an existing consumer unit. The assessment considers the installation and the protection needed, including RCDs, RCBOs and surge protection where appropriate.
- What affects the price?
- Existing installation condition, earthing and bonding, circuit arrangements, proposed equipment and any associated repairs.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quoted after assessment. Explain why an upgrade is being considered and share any inspection findings.
- £5,500–£8,000+Typical 3-bed full rewire; partial work quoted separately
House rewiring & partial rewiring
Rewiring for an entire property or for agreed rooms and circuits. The extent of the work follows the condition of the installation and your plans.
- What affects the price?
- Extent of rewiring, occupied or vacant property, cable access, fittings and making-good arrangements.
- How your quote is prepared
- Property-specific quote. Share plans and the intended socket, lighting and appliance positions. Discuss who handles decoration.
- £90–£360+Per standard additional socket
Socket installation
Additional sockets or changes to existing outlets, with testing appropriate to the work.
- What affects the price?
- Number and position of sockets, cable routes and suitability of the existing installation.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quoted for the proposed layout. Describe the locations and what you intend to plug in.
- £60–£300+Per straightforward fitting; decorative fitting extra
Indoor lighting installation
New lighting positions, replacement fittings and controls for the rooms you use every day.
- What affects the price?
- Number and type of fittings, ceiling access, wiring changes and controls.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quoted for fittings and installation scope. List the rooms, fitting choices and whether you are supplying the lights.
- £150–£1,000+A small, straightforward lighting installation
Outdoor lighting & security lighting
Outdoor lighting for gardens, paths and entrances, including security lighting. Garden power supplies can also be discussed and quoted separately.
- What affects the price?
- Cable routes, outdoor conditions, access, controls and any groundwork arrangements.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quoted after reviewing the location. Explain which areas need lighting and how you want the lights controlled.
- £800–£1,500+Standard charger supply and installation
EV charger installation
Installation of a charger suitable for the agreed property and vehicle requirements.
- What affects the price?
- Existing supply, charger choice, cable route and any additional installation requirements.
- How your quote is prepared
- Assessment before confirming the price. Provide parking details, the preferred charger and its proposed location.
- £500–£3,000+Small-to-medium kitchen alterations; appliances extra
Cooker installation & kitchen electrical work
Cooker installation, extractor fan installation and agreed changes to kitchen sockets, lighting or wiring.
- What affects the price?
- Appliance requirements, layout, existing circuits and coordination with other trades.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quoted against the agreed kitchen plan. Share the kitchen plan, appliance specifications and proposed schedule.
- £250–£1,500+Small farm electrical jobs; larger installations quoted separately
Agricultural electrical work
Electrical repairs, fault finding and agreed installation work for farm buildings and agricultural premises.
- What affects the price?
- Type of equipment, installation condition, access to farm buildings, cable routes and arrangements to minimise disruption.
- How your quote is prepared
- Quote based on the farm and work required. Describe the buildings or equipment involved, the problem or planned work, and any access or operational restrictions.
Planning fire alarm work too? Discuss smoke alarm installation, heat alarm installation and interlinked fire alarms with James. The layout and installation requirements are assessed for your property and quoted separately.
What should your quote make clear?
Your quote should explain the agreed work, labour, materials and any exclusions. Ask which electrical installation certificates or minor electrical installation works certificates are appropriate to the job. These are different from an EICR or a fault-investigation report. Any further repairs identified through inspection and testing are discussed before proceeding.
Ready to discuss your job?
Send your town or postcode, a description of the work and any relevant plans or reports. You can phone about routine work as well as urgent faults. For an emergency, call to check availability.