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Electricians near you

7,199 electricians are listed on GotAPal across the UK. Pick your town or search by postcode, then contact an electrician directly. Or post your electrical job free and we'll pass it to listed electricians near you.

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Electricians listed on GotAPal

7,199 electricians listed · best match first · Featured means paid placement

Electricians by town

239 towns, A to Z.

Electricians that manage their own profile

35 businesses have claimed their GotAPal listing, so the details come from them rather than public records. GotAPal still doesn't vet them.

What kind of electrical job is it?

Small electrical jobs

New sockets, light fittings, switches, an outside light or a circuit that keeps tripping. Many electricians take small jobs; ask about a minimum charge when you call.

Fuse boxes, rewires and work near a bath or shower

GOV.UK says building regulations approval may be needed to "replace fuse boxes and connected electrics" or "change electrics near a bath or shower", and that "You do not need to get approval yourself if you use someone registered with a competent person scheme." Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.

EV chargers and solar panels

Installing a car charger or solar panels is often done by specialist installers. GotAPal lists both.

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How to check an electrician yourself

GotAPal lists businesses from public records and does not check or vet them. Before you hire, do these checks yourself. They take a few minutes.

  • Search the Registered Competent Person Electrical register (England and Wales), or the scheme the electrician names, on that scheme's own website.
  • Ask which certificate you will get at the end and who tells building control.
  • If the electrician trades as a limited company, look it up on Companies House: check it is active and the name and address match.
  • Ask for their public liability insurance certificate and check the dates on it.
  • If they say they belong to a trade body, check it on that body's own website, not on the business's.
  • Get a written quote that lists the work, materials, price and when payment is due.
  • Never pay a large sum up front. Pay in stages tied to work done.

Rules and guidance quoted on this page were checked on 27 September 2026.

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Are you an electrician?

Claim your free GotAPal listing: no lead fees and no commission. If you have no website for it to point at, 3 Wee Pages, from the same company, builds a three-page website for electricians on your own .co.uk.

Electricians: common questions

How do I find an electrician near me?

Pick your town from the list on this page, or search by postcode, to see electricians listed near you. Open a profile to see how to contact them, and contact them directly. Or post your job free and we'll pass it to listed electricians near you.

Will an electrician do a small job?

Many do. Some have a minimum charge, so ask when you call and get the price in writing.

Does my electrical work need approval?

It depends on the work and where you live. GOV.UK says approval may be needed to replace fuse boxes and connected electrics, or to change electrics near a bath or shower, and that you do not need to get approval yourself if you use someone registered with a competent person scheme. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.

How do I check an electrician is registered?

Search the Registered Competent Person Electrical register for England and Wales, or check the scheme they name on that scheme's own website.

Is GotAPal free to use?

Yes. Searching, contacting electricians and posting a job are free for you, and electricians pay no lead fees or commission. The only paid option is Top Pal featured placement, which is always labelled Featured.

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