Electrical work in a kitchen or bathroom is almost always notifiable under Part P, so the day rate is usually followed by a separate certification fee — never skip it, it is what makes the work mortgage- and insurance-safe.
These are day rates. For a full priced estimate, including materials, every trade involved and what you would save doing parts yourself, use the calculator for your job.
On our rates data, an electrician charges around £300 a day in the Midlands, about £390 in London and around £285 in the North. These are ballpark averages, not quotes.
Notifiable work (kitchens, bathrooms, new circuits) needs Part P certification. Moving sockets or spurs takes longer than reconnecting in the same position. Consumer unit upgrades are usually priced separately from room rewiring.
Yes. Get two or three written quotes, check that each covers the same scope, and ask whether VAT, materials and waste removal are included. Check registrations before work starts.
Rates are ballpark averages, not quotes. Always get 2 to 3 written quotes from local trades before booking any work.