Electrician in Newcastle Upon Tyne (12)

Power cut, faulty socket, or a fuse that just won’t behave? When something electrical goes wrong, you need help fast. At Checkatrade, we can help you find and compare Newcastle electricians for all kinds of job.

From rewiring a terraced house to installing a cooker or carrying out a safety check, you can browse reviews, check qualifications, and book electricians for a range of tasks. Every tradesperson on Checkatrade has passed up to 12 checks, and if you pay through us you could be covered by the Checkatrade Guarantee for up to £1,000 (T&Cs apply).

Whether you’re a homeowner arranging an EICR, a renter dealing with a dodgy socket, or a landlord making sure your property is safe, you’ll find the right electrician in Newcastle upon Tyne and across Tyne and Wear here.

What to expect from hiring an electrician in Newcastle upon Tyne

Here’s what you can expect when booking a Newcastle electrician.

Common jobs: Newcastle electricians can handle tasks such as rewiring, fuse box replacement, adding sockets, lighting installation, cooker wiring, outdoor electrics, and EICRs.

Average costs:

• Call-out: £45
• Emergency call-out: £90 per hour
• Hourly rate: £45–£60
• Day rate: £400
• Adding a socket: £125–£200
• Rewiring a 3-bed house: £6,225+

For more info, visit our electrician cost guide.

What’s in a quote: Labour, parts, testing, certification, and VAT. Be sure to confirm this upfront.

Extra costs: Be prepared to pay more if you need emergency or out-of-hours visits, tasks in hard-to-reach areas, or new circuits.

Qualifications: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 Diploma, AM2, 18th Edition Wiring Regs, Part P Certification, NICEIC membership.

Timings: Small jobs like sockets can take under two hours. Full rewires may take 3–7 days depending on the size of the home.

Electricians in Newcastle upon Tyne: Renters vs homeowners

Responsibility differs depending on your situation.

Homeowners: You’re responsible for arranging and paying for electrical work. Larger jobs (like fuse box replacements or rewiring) must comply with Building Regulations and come with the right certification.

Renters: Landlords must keep electrical systems safe. Report issues to them or your letting agent - they should arrange a qualified electrician.

Landlords: By law, you must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years in rental properties. Only a qualified electrician can carry this out.

Emergency electricians in Newcastle upon Tyne

If you notice burning smells, sparking sockets, tripping fuses, or exposed wires, don’t wait. Call an emergency electrician in Newcastle. Common urgent issues include:

• Power outages
• Overheating fuse boxes
• Exposed or damaged wiring
• Shocks from appliances
• Flickering lights or burning smells

Search for emergency electricians in Newcastle upon Tyne to get rapid help.

Find electricians for the job you need in Newcastle upon Tyne

With Checkatrade, you can search for tradesperson for almost any job:

• Find house rewiring in Newcastle
• Find fuse box replacement in Newcastle
• Find electric socket services in Newcastle
• Find LED lighting installation in Newcastle
• Find electric cooker installation in Newcastle
• Find EICR reports in Newcastle
• Find electric shower installation in Newcastle

Find electricians in your area of Newcastle and Tyne and Wear

Wherever you live in the city or surrounding region, you can search for electricians working nearby:

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