The cost can sometimes be difficult to quote up front as it depends what's found, how long it takes to repair and what equipment is needed.
Which? conducted a survey in 2012 and came up with the following useful table.
NB: All of these prices include labour and materials but exclude VAT.
| Job | Details | Typical price quoted | Price range | Typical time to complete job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey conducted in July 2012 | ||||
| Replace light fitting | Remove standard rose and replace with new light fitting supplied by customer. | £37 | £30-£50 | 0.5-1 hour |
| Perform an electrical inspection report | Safety check on electrical wiring in standard three-bed semi detached house. | £150 | £120-£180 | 4–8 hours |
| Replace consumer unit | Supply and fit a new consumer unit for standard three-bed semi-detached house. | £350 | £300-£433 | 0.5-1 day |
| Install electric shower | Supply and fit an 8.5kw electric shower. | £300 | £240-£380 | 0.5-1 day |
| Install a light in loft | Supply and fit light in loft with switch outside loft hatch. Assuming no light already exists. | £95 | £70-£140 | 2–3 hours |
| Replace old strip lighting in kitchen with LED downlighters | n/a | £330 | £250-£400 | 5–8 hours |
| Install an outdoor power socket | Fit a double socket on an external wall. | £100 | £79-£125 | 1-3 hours |
| Install two extra double sockets in lounge | Supply and fit two double sockets (white). | £120 | £100-£160 | 2–4 hours |
| Replace standard light switch with a dimmer switch | n/a | £50 | £35-£60 | 0.5-1 hour |
| Fit an electric cooker | Fit a single fan electric oven. Assuming all power is already in place. Customer supplying oven. | £45 | £35-£60 | 1 hour |
| Repair a damaged power cable on vacuum cleaner or other similar appliance | n/a | £40 | £30-£50 | 0.5-1 hour |
| Install an external security light | Supply and fit an external security light – movement sensitive. | £100 | £79-£130 | 1–3 hours (dependent on how close light is to electrical supply and length of cable required) |
| Completely rewire average two-bed terraced house | Remove old wires and fittings, install new wiring and fittings – six rooms including kitchen and bathroom. | £2,500 | £2,183-£3,000 | 5–8 days |
| Completely rewire average three-bed semi-detached house | Remove old wires and fittings, install new wiring and fittings - eight rooms including kitchen and bathroom. | £3,200 | £2,838-£4,000 | 6–10 days |
| Completely rewire average four-bed detached house | Remove old wires and fittings, install new wiring and fittings - 10 rooms including kitchen and two bathrooms. | £4,000 | £3,400-£5,000 | 10–15 days |
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