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    We are an electrical company based in Slateford, serving Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. We specialise is domestic and commercial work.

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Callum came the day after I told him I had the fixture at the time he suggested and installed it quickly and quietly and at a very reasonable price. I would strongly recommend him."

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    Based in EH14 1PD, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since May 2026
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    Lights on electricians are an Edinburgh based company who cover of course Edinburgh, the Lothians and fife. We cover all aspects of electrical work with 10 years experience and are fully insured.

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Sam is a very good worker."

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    Based in EH6 7PZ, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Apr 2025
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    I have been in the industry for over 30 years gaining a vast amount of knowledge and experience along the way A member of NAPIT I specialise in .... . eicr . pat testing . elec testing . cherry picker avaialble . full rewires . consumer units ....

    Latest Switches, Sockets & Fittings Review

    "Alistair and his son delivered a very professional service in completing this job, on schedule, and with good communications throughout. Everything was done as promised, including the removal of all debris. Satisfactory in every w..."

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    Based in EH3 7RY, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Jan 2026
    Public liability insurance

    Local Edinburgh electrician who can take work all over scotland. Mainly specialise in solar and heat pumps

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Good communication through out with me and what needs done. Punctual with time, tidy and clean up after work."

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    Based in EH16 4UE, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Mar 2026
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    I have 7+ years working as a domestic electrician and 2 years on new build sites. Always want to do my best and leave a clean tidy job.

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Perfect. Turned up exactly on time, did a great job and left the house clean and tidy afterwards. Highly recommended."

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    Based in EH41 3GD, Haddington
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since May 2026
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    A fully qualified 18th edition electrician with many years in the electrical industry. Very conscientious about my work and offer a friendly reliable service. Previously worked for Places for People Scotland (CastleRock), SSE, MitieEngineering, Scot...

    Latest Electrical Inspecting / Testing Review

    "Eddie responded promptly, providing a clear and reasonable quote and was flexible around my availability to complete the job. He fixed the issue quickly and I will be reaching out to him with any future work I need completing. Wo..."

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    Based in EH21 7RP, Musselburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Dec 2025
    Public liability insurance

    We are a hard working electrical company that do our upmost in every department to ensure our customers are satisfied and have done since we began in 2020

    Latest Switches, Sockets & Fittings Review

    "Very quick to come to do the job and the socket was installed perfectly. My solar panels are working with the socket. Happy to recommend."

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    Based in EH12 9HS, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Aug 2020
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    Domestic, commercial and Industrial Electrical contractors. East Lothian Council Trusted Traders. Covering Edinburgh and the Lothians.

    Latest Electric Vehicle Charging Points Review

    "Efficient, Friendly and Professional-what more could you ask for. Arranging to come and assess job, sending quotes, then turning up on time and completing the job within a day and then producing a final invoice. All within a we..."

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    Based in EH32 9FU, East Lothian Council
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Apr 2026
    Public liability insurance

    Home improvements company based in Edinburgh. Can take on all kinds of renovation work, domestic or commercial. Feel free to get in touch today. Website: https://www.saltiremultitrades.co.uk/

    Latest Switches, Sockets & Fittings Review

    "Very prompt and efficient"

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    Based in EH4 8BR, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Sep 2024
    Public liability insurance

    2nd year adult trainee Perfect for anyone needing small minor works jobs Without the huge over priced company charge! •replacing light fittings indoor/outdoor •fitting decorative switches •converting single to double sockets •adding sockets behind...

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Price competitive and job completed as agreed."

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    Based in EH19 2BQ, Bonnyrigg
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Aug 2022
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    We are SELECT member firm, Scottish Building Standard and Edinburgh Trusted Trader approved electrical contractors. Fully qualified, 18th edition SJIB Graded Approved Electricians with over 30 years experience, we only employ electricians who have co...

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Professional, quick, and fair priced! I had an idea of what to budget for costs and had a two week deadline to get it done. MWJ was the first to contact me, quoted me in their initial reach out message so I knew what to expect fro..."

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    Based in EH4 7PA, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Jun 2023
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    I have been running Imrie Electricals for over 2 years now with over a decade in the electrical industry. I have an SVQ in electrical installations, an SVQ in systems engineering, a HNC in electrical engineering and City & Guilds qualifications t...

    Latest Solar Panels Review

    "Very knowledeablle new his stuff very glad to have him superb"

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    Based in EH52 6SQ, Winchburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Mar 2024
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    Electrician carrying out all types electrical work in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Rewires Consumer units/fuse boards Partial Rewires Extensions Kitchens Light fitting replacements Outhouses

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Tradesmen were polite and done a great job with no messing about."

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    Based in EH4 7PA, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Jun 2021
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    17 Electrical is a electrical contracting company which covers work in the areas within central Scotland. Customer satisfaction is the main aim of this company. We can advise you with any questions you may have and can give you a fair price for any...

    Latest Consumer Units Review

    "Excellent arrived when agreed and completed the job professionally and quickly. Came out on the Sunday as was delayed on the Saturday to suit me. Can’t recommend highly enough."

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    Based in EH53 0DB, East Calder
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Oct 2025
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    I have been an electrician sole trader for 1 year, fully Insured and qualified. I take on big and small job from rewires, extensions to changing sockets and lights

    Latest Electrician Review

    "Mac was a pleasure to work with on our new property. He was professional and friendly, and went above and beyond to get the work right and communicate with us every step of the way. Mac carried out a full rewiring of our prope..."

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    Based in EH12 8YE, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Mar 2026
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    JC electrical is a Edinburgh based Electrician company. Our goal is to provide quality service and excellent workmanship to our customers with over 20years experience. If you need help with anything electrical, message us so we can assist you and arr...

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Great communication throughout. Fantastic guy and did the job spot on. Very happy."

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    Based in EH17 8NA, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Sep 2024
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    Electrician looking for small electrical jobs in Edinburgh 18th edition in Electrical qualification. Honest and will turn up on time.

    Latest Electrical Inspecting / Testing Review

    "Lovely person and fixed our lights. Highly recommend."

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    Based in EH14 3BY, Edinburgh
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Dec 2024
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    Qualified electrician covering all aspects of domestic and commercial installations, repairs, fault finding, lighting, sockets, consumer unit upgrades, outdoor power and more. Friendly, reliable service with competitive rates and free quotes. Get in...

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Brilliant service from start to finish. I posted a job to have my cooker installed and he replied almost immediately. He was out within an hour, which was fantastic. He was very friendly, professional and efficient, and completed..."

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    Based in G32 8XF, Glasgow
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Jun 2026
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    Electrician from the West Lothian area but willing to travel within the central belt. I've been fully qualified since August 2024 and after completing that I now specialise in Testing and inspection. Mainly looking to complete EICR's on pro...

    Latest Electrical Inspecting / Testing Review

    "From communications to plan the visit, updates in between, to completing three jobs for me, everything was excellently done. The main job was to diagnose and fix/replace an outside light. Then a pendant fitting, and a tricky bulb..."

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    Based in EH48 4AL, Bathgate
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Jul 2026
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    Gavin Lewis – Qualified Electrician ⚡ Providing reliable, professional electrical services across Glasgow and surrounding areas. I take pride in delivering safe, high-quality workmanship for domestic jobs of all sizes —from small repairs to installa...

    Latest Lighting & Power - Internal Review

    "Gavin provided an excellent service, arrived when he said he would and completed the job within the time scale he gave us. Friendly, aproachable and very professional, and kept us informed throughout the job. I would have no hesit..."

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    Based in G32 9EH, Glasgow
    Electrician covering Edinburgh
    Member since Jun 2026
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    Electricians in Edinburgh cover a wide range of jobs, such as full or partial rewires, appliance installation, repairs and electrical safety certification. With the growth of green and smart technology, many electricians also fit EV chargers, heat pumps and solar panels, in addition to more traditional electrical work.

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    What jobs can an electrician in Edinburgh take on?

    Electricians in Edinburgh offer a variety of services, such as fault finding, installations, rewiring, safety certification and repairs.

    How much does electrical work typically cost?

    The hourly rate for an electrician in Edinburgh is between £45 and £63, while the daily rate is approximately £315-£445.

    Do I need a certified electrician for rewiring?

    Under Scottish Building Regulations, you can either use a registered electrician who can self-certify the work or have the rewiring inspected and approved by the local council if it is carried out by an electrician who is not certified.

    Can electricians deal with emergencies out of hours?

    Yes, many electricians across Edinburgh offer an out-of-hours emergency service to deal with urgent electrical problems.

    How do I choose between quotes?

    To choose between quotes, look at the experience, reviews and reputation of the different contractors, as well as the price and what is included in each quote.

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    Lay laminate flooring living room and hallway

    Job posted in Grangemouth

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    Job posted in Edinburgh

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