How much does a electrician cost in Glasgow?
A registered electrician in the UK typically charges £40–£90 per hour, or £250–£400 for a full day, with emergency call-outs from £80–£150. In Glasgow (Scotland), a electrician typically charges £40–£90 per hour — that is 0% versus the UK average of £40–£90.
Glasgow electrician rate: £40–£90 per hour. Scotland runs at index 100.4 (UK = 100), so local prices are adjusted 0% from the national band.
Electrician prices in Glasgow
| Job | UK typical | Glasgow | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard hourly rateNICEIC/NAPIT registered | £40–£90 | £40–£90 | per hour |
| Day rateBest value for multi-point work | £250–£400 | £250–£400 | per day |
| Emergency call-outPlus hourly; out-of-hours more | £80–£150 | £80–£150 | call-out fee |
| Replace a fuse board / consumer unitIncludes certification | £450–£700 | £450–£700 | per job |
| Full house rewire (3-bed)Several days; varies by size | £3,500–£6,000 | £3,500–£6,000 | per project |
| EICR safety certificate (3-bed)Landlord legal requirement | £150–£300 | £150–£300 | per inspection |
| Install extra socket / light pointCheaper when batched | £80–£180 | £80–£180 | per point |
| Install an EV chargerBefore any grant; varies by run | £800–£1,200 | £800–£1,200 | per install |
City prices are the UK bands scaled by the Scotland regional price level. Source: ONS — Relative regional consumer price levels of goods and services, UK: 2016 (all-items relative price level, UK=100) (2016). ONS release.
What changes a electrician's price
- Registration: A registered electrician (NICEIC, NAPIT) can self-certify notifiable work under Part P; that competence and the certification are part of the rate.
- Certification: Jobs like fuse-board swaps and EICRs include test certificates you are legally required to keep — a key reason they cost more than a like-for-like swap.
- Region: London and the South East run 20–40% above the national average.
- Access and age of wiring: Old cloth-or-rubber wiring, no loft access, or solid walls that need chasing all add labour time.
- Batching: Adding several sockets or lights in one visit is far cheaper per point than booking each separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician cost per hour in Glasgow?
UK electricians typically charge £40–£90 per hour, or £250–£400 for a full day. London and the South East are at the higher end. For multiple jobs, a day rate almost always beats paying by the hour.
How much does a full house rewire cost?
A full rewire of a 3-bedroom UK home typically costs £3,500–£6,000 and takes several days. The price depends on the property size, how much old wiring has to come out, and whether walls need chasing and making good afterwards.
How much is an EICR electrical safety certificate?
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) for a 3-bed home typically costs £150–£300. Landlords in England are legally required to have a valid EICR at least every five years, so this is a common recurring cost.
Do I need a registered electrician?
For most fixed electrical work in a home, yes. Notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations must be certified — a registered electrician (NICEIC or NAPIT) can self-certify, which saves you a separate building-control fee.
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