Sockets, switches & fittings
Adding, replacing or relocating sockets, switches, fused spurs and other accessories where the circuit and installation method are suitable.
Electrician Solihull
Find an electrician in Solihull
Need sockets moved, new lighting, fault diagnosis, a consumer-unit upgrade or a larger rewire? Post the electrical job once and suitable electricians covering your Solihull postcode can get in touch. Compare competence, scope, testing and price before deciding who to hire.
- Post your electrical job once
- Compare up to 3 quotes
- No obligation to hire
Identity-verified partner profiles
Compare up to 3 local quotes
You choose who to hire
Looking for an electrician near you in Solihull?
Enter the property postcode and describe exactly what is happening or what you want installed. Solihull includes older houses, post-war suburbs, newer estates and apartments, so existing wiring routes, consumer-unit locations and access can vary significantly between properties.
Domestic electrical work
What can a Solihull electrician help with?
Electrical jobs range from replacing accessories to inspection work and full rewires. The right electrician should understand both the installation itself and the testing, certification or notification that may apply.
Lighting & controls
New light fittings, replacement fixtures, dimmers, switches, outdoor lighting and fault diagnosis where lights flicker, trip or stop working.
Consumer units & upgrades
Assessment and replacement of consumer units, protective devices and related upgrades where the existing installation needs modernising or faults have been identified.
Fault finding & repairs
Investigating tripping circuits, dead sockets, intermittent faults and damaged accessories before recommending the appropriate repair.
Rewires & new circuits
Partial or full rewiring and new circuits for kitchens, extensions or equipment, with proper design, routing, testing and documentation.
Inspection & testing
Electrical inspection, testing and reports where a homeowner, landlord or managing agent needs a clearer picture of the condition and safety of the installation.
How much does an electrician cost in Solihull?
Electrical prices depend on the type of work, testing required, access, materials and whether the job is planned or urgent. Current Solihull data gives these useful local benchmarks:
~£473/jobcurrent Solihull electrician average
£335–£680typical Solihull service range
Indicative guidance checked August 2026. Checkatrade currently shows electrician jobs in Solihull at about £473 on average, with a typical range around £335–£680. It also lists standard hourly rates around £45–£60 locally, while emergency and specialist work can cost more.
Give enough detail for a meaningful quote
Separate the symptom from the solution
If something has stopped working, describe the fault rather than guessing what needs replacing. For planned work, list fittings, rooms and any existing electrical information so each electrician is pricing the same job.
- For faults, say what trips, stops working or behaves intermittently and when the problem started.
- For installations, list the number and type of sockets, lights, switches or circuits you want added or changed.
- Mention the property type, access to the consumer unit and whether walls, ceilings or floors are already open for renovation work.
- Ask what testing, certification and making-good are included rather than comparing only the labour figure.
Across Solihull
Search for electricians by Solihull postcode
The property postcode helps match the job with electricians who cover the relevant part of Solihull, from Shirley and Olton to Knowle, Dorridge, Monkspath, Elmdon and the town centre.
ShirleyOltonKnowleDorridgeMonkspathElmdonSilhillSt Alphege
The existing installation matters
A new socket in a modern apartment and fault-finding in an older house can involve very different wiring routes, access and testing. Give the electrician enough context about the property and affected circuits before the visit.
Safety comes before speed. If there is burning, smoke, visible damage or another immediate electrical danger, isolate the supply if it is safe to do so and seek appropriate emergency help rather than continuing to use the affected circuit.
How it works
Post the Solihull electrical job once. Then compare suitable electricians.
Explain the fault or planned installation clearly and let electricians who cover the postcode decide whether the work fits their skills and schedule.
Post the electrical job
Enter the Solihull postcode, describe the fault or installation and include useful details about circuits, fittings or access.
Hear from suitable electricians
Your requirements can be matched through our partner network, and up to 3 local tradespeople can contact you about the work.
Compare and choose
Compare relevant qualifications, experience, proposed scope, testing, timing and price before deciding who to hire.
Choose with confidence
What should you check before hiring an electrician?
Electrical work can affect safety and future certification, so check competence for the specific job and ask what will be tested, documented and left ready when the work is complete.
Competence for the actual work
A light fitting, consumer-unit replacement, inspection and full rewire are different jobs. Check that the electrician regularly carries out the type of work you need.
Testing and paperwork
Ask what inspection, testing and certification are included and whether any notification or documentation applies to the particular work at your property.
A clear written scope
Make sure the quote explains labour, materials, access assumptions, making good, testing and exclusions so you can compare electricians on the same basis.
Electrical work within a bigger project
Connect the electrician with the other Solihull trades when needed
Electrical work often sits inside bathroom, extension, flooring or decorating projects. Coordinating the sequence can reduce duplicated work and avoid finished surfaces being opened again later.
Useful answers
Electrician Solihull FAQs
Quick answers before posting an electrical job in Solihull.
How do I find an electrician near me in Solihull?
Enter the property postcode and describe the work clearly. Your request can then be matched with suitable electricians who cover that part of Solihull, allowing you to compare up to 3 responses before deciding who to hire.
How much does an electrician cost in Solihull?
Current Checkatrade Solihull guidance shows electrician jobs around £473 on average, with a broad range of roughly £335–£680. The final quote depends on materials, testing, access, fault-finding time and the exact type of work.
What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report records the condition of an electrical installation after inspection and testing. It is commonly used for rental compliance and when an owner wants a structured assessment of the installation.
Should an electrician provide certification?
Some electrical work requires formal certification or notification and other work may still be tested and documented. Ask the electrician what paperwork applies to your specific job before work starts.
Can an electrician work in a rented Solihull property?
Yes, but the landlord is normally responsible for safety-critical electrical work and rental compliance. Tenants should report faults to the landlord or managing agent and get permission before arranging alterations themselves.
Are the electricians verified?
Tradespeople using our partner service are verified with official identification, email and phone details, and qualification evidence is required for electrical roles through the partner network. You should still review qualifications, feedback, insurance and the quote before deciding who to hire.
Do I have to accept an electrician quote?
No. Posting the job does not oblige you to hire anyone. Compare competence, testing, scope, timing and price and choose only if you are comfortable with the electrician and proposed work.
Need an electrician in Solihull?
Post the electrical job once, let suitable local electricians come to you and compare your options before deciding who to hire.