Telephone Engineer in Greater London (3)

Crackly line? Dodgy socket? Moving your home office or upgrading your broadband?

Whether it’s a quick fix or a full rewiring job, you’ll find a checked telephone engineer in London who knows what they’re doing, and turns up when they say they will.

Need a telephone engineer in London? Let’s get it sorted.

On Checkatrade, you can compare checked telephone engineers covering your local area of London, including independent telephone engineers, residential contractors, and broadband engineers. Every tradesperson listed passes up to 12 checks, and is backed by reviews from real customers in your area. So when you book, you can do it with confidence.

What to expect from hiring a telephone engineer in London

Here’s what you need to know before booking.

Common jobs

• Repairing or replacing faulty phone sockets
• Fixing crackly or dead landlines
• Relocating sockets for home offices
• Internal wiring for broadband routers
• Installing or extending phone/data points
• Setting up telecom systems in residential properties

Average costs for telephone engineers in London

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Exact costs will depend on the type of service required, the complexity of the job itself, and call-out fee policies. Some engineers charge a call-out fee, while others include it in the quote. It’s a good idea to ask upfront before booking.

What’s included in a typical quote

• Labour (usually hourly or fixed rate)
• Basic parts (sockets, cable, connectors)
• Travel (may be included or itemised)

How long does a job take?

• Quick repairs: 30 minutes to 1 hour
• New installations or upgrades: 2 - 4 hours on average

Exact timelines depend on the service required. For example, fixing extensive wiring damage can take up to a day. You can read more about what to expect in our guide to finding a telephone engineer near me.

What to check before hiring

1. Are they listed and reviewed on Checkatrade?
2. Do they have Public Liability Insurance?
3. Are they experienced with residential telecoms?
4. Can they show reviews or photos of similar jobs?

Telephone engineer in London: Homeowners vs renters

For homeowners

• You’re usually responsible for all wiring and sockets inside your property.
• External lines (up to the master socket) are usually Openreach’s responsibility.
• You won’t need permission to hire a telephone engineer, but you should make sure the work won’t affect your broadband provider’s service.

For renters

• Most internal telecom work needs landlord approval.
• If it’s a fault with the line or master socket, report it to your landlord or letting agent.
• Some landlords may prefer using approved or contracted telecoms engineers, so check before you book.

Emergency telephone engineer in London

Some issues can’t wait. If you need an emergency telephone engineer in London, it’s usually due to:

• Landline outage impacting vulnerable residents
• Damaged wiring after DIY or weather
• Loss of phone service for security systems or alarms

Many engineers on Checkatrade offer emergency call-outs.

For urgent repair in London, find checked telephone engineers in London or use our request a quote tool for a quick callback.

Find a telephone engineer for the job you need in London

You can find and compare trades for:

• Phone line repairs
• Broadband issues
• Internal wiring upgrades
• Office telecom installs
• Phone socket relocation
• Internet cabling for smart home systems

Ready to get started? Use Checkatrade's directory to find checked telephone engineers in London.