Electrical Pricing in Sussex & the South East | CK Emergency Electricians 247

How Much Do Electrical Services Cost?

The cost of electrical work depends on the type of fault, the condition of the existing installation, the materials required and how long the work takes. A straightforward electrical repair may only require a short visit, while complex fault finding, damaged wiring or consumer unit work can take considerably longer.

Emergency work is charged on a call-out fee of £95, which covers attendance, making the installation safe and the first look at the fault, and then £100 per hour for the work itself. You are told what the charges are before we attend. Once the problem has been identified, we’ll explain what needs repairing and any additional costs before carrying out further work.

Call-out fee

£95

Attendance, making the installation safe and the first look at the fault.

Emergency work

£100per hour

All emergency work is charged at this rate, at any hour and on any day.

Electrical Service Price Guide

Electrical Service	Typical Price Range	What’s Involved
Emergency electrician call-out	£95 call-out fee	Charged once per visit, then £100 per hour for the work
Electrical fault finding	£100 per hour	Locating faults causing tripping, power loss or other electrical problems
RCD tripping fault	£100 per hour	Testing circuits and identifying the source of unwanted RCD tripping
Partial or complete power loss	£100 per hour	Diagnosis and repair depending on the cause
Socket replacement	£80 – £150	Replacement of a damaged or faulty socket
Light switch replacement	£80 – £150	Replacement of a faulty standard switch
Additional socket	£120 – £250+	New socket installation depending on cable route and existing circuit
Lighting fault repair	£100 per hour	Fault finding and repair to lighting circuits
Consumer unit replacement	£700 – £1,300+	Modern consumer unit installation, testing and certification
EICR	£150 – £350+	Inspection and testing of the property’s electrical installation
Electrical emergency repair	£100 per hour	Depends on the fault, materials and time required

Prices are indicative only. The final cost will depend on the property, existing electrical installation, accessibility, materials required and complexity of the work.

What Affects the Cost of Electrical Work?

Factor	How It Can Affect the Price
Time on site	Emergency work is charged by the hour, so a fault that takes longer to trace costs more than a quick repair
Complexity of the fault	Intermittent or concealed faults can require additional investigation
Materials required	Replacement RCDs, RCBOs, breakers, sockets, cable and other components add to the cost
Accessibility	Wiring beneath floors, above ceilings or behind finished surfaces can require additional labour
Age of the installation	Older installations can require additional work to make alterations safely
Number of circuits	Larger properties and installations generally require more testing and fault-finding time
Consumer unit condition	Older fuse boxes may limit repair or alteration options
Additional remedial work	Problems discovered during the job may need to be corrected before the installation can be safely restored

Emergency Electrical Faults

Electrical emergencies aren’t always predictable, which is why the exact cost can depend on what we find once testing begins. Problems such as RCDs that keep tripping, burning smells, damaged sockets, complete power loss, faulty circuits and overheating electrical equipment should be investigated promptly.

Our electrician will identify the likely cause, explain the available repair options and aim to restore power safely wherever possible. Emergency visits carry a £95 call-out fee, and the work itself is charged at £100 per hour.

Consumer Unit & Fuse Box Upgrades

Replacing an older fuse box with a modern consumer unit typically costs £700 to £1,300+, depending on the number of circuits, the equipment selected and the condition of the existing installation.

Modern consumer units can incorporate RCBO protection and surge protection, providing individual protection for circuits and reducing the likelihood of a single circuit fault disconnecting multiple circuits.

Electrical Testing & Certification

Electrical inspection and testing costs vary according to the size of the property and number of circuits. A typical domestic Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) may cost approximately £150 to £350+.

Following inspection, you’ll receive a report detailing the condition of the installation and identifying any electrical safety issues that require attention.

Get a Clear Price Before Work Begins

Where possible, we’ll explain the expected charges before attending. If further work or replacement parts are required after fault finding, we’ll discuss the options and costs with you before proceeding.

This means you can make an informed decision about the repair without unexpected additional work being carried out.

Electrical Pricing