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Please see our pricing guide below for an idea of what our most common electrical jobs typically cost. All prices are a starting point and exclude VAT – for an exact figure for your job, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to quote.
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| Billing Type | Rate (ex. VAT) | Coverage & Terms |
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| Standard Hourly Rate | £70 + VAT per hour / per electrician | Billed for minor alterations, diagnostics, and smaller domestic repairs. |
| Full Day Rate | £450 + VAT per day / per electrician | Standard 8-hour shift for larger rewires, multi-room fit-outs, or board upgrades. |
| Call-Out Fee (7am – 7pm) | £0 (Zero Fee) | No attendance charge during standard hours; billed strictly by time on site and materials. |
| All rates above are exclusive of VAT. | ||
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| Service Category | Typical Scope Included | Guide Price (ex. VAT) | Pricing Structure & Notes |
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| Socket & Switch Replacement | Like-for-like swap of existing faceplates (up to 2–3 points). | From £75 + VAT | Equivalent to 1 hr labour + basic standard white accessories. |
| New Socket Spur Installation | New single/double surface or chased socket spurred off ring main. | From £150 + VAT | Includes minor cabling, backbox, standard faceplate, and testing. |
| Light Fitting Replacement | Swapping an existing ceiling pendant, wall light, or fixture. | From £70 + VAT | Covers standard height ceilings (1 hr labour slot). |
| New Light Point & Switch | Running a new lighting feed and switch to an unlit area. | From £140 + VAT | Cabling, switch plate, and ceiling rose/fitting connection. |
| Recessed Downlights / Spotlights | Fire-rated LED spotlights cut into standard plaster ceiling. | From £55 + VAT per point | Minimum run of 4–6 downlights. Includes fittings and wiring. |
| TV Wall Mounting & Power | Heavy-duty bracket mount, recessed double socket behind TV. | From £200 + VAT | Assumes standard stud or brick wall; bracket/power box included. |
| EV Charger Installation | 7.4 kW home charging unit installation (up to 5m run, PEN fault protection). | From £420 + VAT (Install Only) From £900 + VAT (Supply & Fit) |
Requires spare capacity on existing board. Final price set by cable route and existing circuit protection. |
| Consumer Unit (Fuse Board) Upgrade | Metalclad 18th Edition dual RCD or RCBO board + SPD surge protection. | From £475 + VAT | Includes full circuit testing and certification. |
| Landlord EICR Safety Inspection | Full BS 7671 inspection & digital certification (1–3 bedroom property). | From £200 + VAT | Detailed digital report issued within 24–48 hours. 4+ beds quoted on request. |
| Outdoor Weatherproof Socket | IP66 double external socket drilled through brick/stone masonry. | From £125 + VAT | Includes external RCD-protected socket, core drilling, and internal spur. |
| All prices above are strictly exclusive of VAT and cover typical domestic installations under normal working conditions. | |||
As a 5 star rated business on Google, you can trust in our services. Having been operating since 2007, 90% of our work comes from our client recommendations – a stat that we take pride in. To read all our reviews or to leave a review of your own, please see our Darrington Electrical Services Google Reviews page.
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During our time serving the Bath area, Darrington Electrical has built a firm reputation as being a reliable and trustworthy company who complete the job on time and within budget.
When you get in touch, you will be dealt with quickly and professionally with all efforts made to meet your exacting requirements at a time to suit you. Let us take care of your electrical project, let us know how we can help you.
