How much does it cost to rewire a lamp?

Vintage standard lamp with fraying old flex. Would an electrician even bother with a job this small?

Asked by Sharon on 11th Aug 2026
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"Yes but they would want a call out charge. If charge £50"
Answered on 11th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Hi Sharon if local would be happy to do this for £40"
Answered on 11th Aug 2026 - Member since Aug 2024 - report
"A handyman would also be able to do this. You'd be looking at a minimum call out charge of £30 excluding materials anywhere really"
Answered on 11th Aug 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 - report
"Hi.not at all !It can be fiddly to reroute new flex and a the bulb holder might need changing."
Answered on 11th Aug 2026 - Member since Feb 2025 - report
"Yes , this can be repaired , would bepend upon what flex is used etc . But it is repaireable"
Answered on 11th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Dear customer

Very minimal is probable if the lamp is not obscure enough to be an artist's masterpiece for example then price may increase.

Regards

RTS"
Answered on 20th Sep 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 - report
"Hi there ,
It is no problem to rewire Vintage standard lamp it will take a time.
The cost to rewire vintage lamp will cost you £120"
Answered on 13th Aug 2026 - Member since Feb 2024 - report
"Yes, it can be done, unless there are broken components such as brackets that in some cases can make it unsafe to use."
Answered on 1st Sep 2026 - Member since Aug 2026 - report
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