Electricians in Smethwick
Looking for an electrician in Smethwick? The electricians below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. We list 46 in total, and the 34 below are the ones rated and detailed enough to choose between. Send a job request from any listing, saying what needs doing and when suits, and the business comes back to you with a price and a time. No payment is taken online.
Electricians in Smethwick at a glance
The 34 electricians shown in Smethwick are based across 2 postcode districts (B67, B66), so there is usually one close by whichever side of Smethwick you are on.
11 of them carry Google reviews, 229 between them, averaging 4.3 out of 5. Worth reading before you pick on price alone, because the cheapest quote is a false economy if the work needs doing twice.
The highest rated is am carpentry at 5.0 from 19 reviews.
Of the 14 where we hold working hours, 12 work on a Saturday and 7 on a Sunday. Weekend slots go first, so asking a few days ahead usually gets you a better choice than ringing round on the day.
Good to know in Smethwick
- Water: most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water. Hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard).
- Drains and sewers: Severn Trent looks after the public sewers here, including most shared drains that serve more than one property. A blocked drain inside your own boundary is usually yours to clear.
- Gas: Cadent runs the gas network across the West Midlands. If you smell gas, call the free national gas emergency line on 0800 111 999 straight away, before you call a gas engineer.
- Planning and building regulations: Sandwell Council handles planning applications and building control for Smethwick. Larger jobs such as extensions, new windows and rewiring need building regulations sign off, which your tradesperson can often self certify through a scheme such as Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT or FENSA.
Water figures: Severn Trent and South Staffs Water supply zone data, 2025 to 2026, via TapWaterData (read 3 Nov 2026). Check your own postcode with your water company, as hardness varies by street.
What an electrician does
An electrician covers sockets, lighting, consumer units, rewires, electric showers, outdoor power and fault finding when something keeps tripping. In England and Wales most work in a kitchen or bathroom, and any new circuit, is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so it matters that the person working in Smethwick is registered with a scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT and can certify the work.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Part P and why does it matter?
Part P is the part of the Building Regulations in England and Wales that covers electrical safety in homes. Notifiable work must be certified, either by a registered electrician who self-certifies or through building control. Without the certificate you may struggle to sell the house or claim on insurance.
Do I need an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a periodic inspection of the wiring. It is required for rented homes in England and worth having when you buy an older house or the consumer unit has no RCD protection. Ask for the written report, not just a verbal all clear.
Why does my electricity keep tripping?
A trip that resets and holds is often one faulty appliance. A trip that will not reset, or goes again straight away, points to a wiring or damp fault and needs an electrician rather than repeated resetting.
How do I get a quote from electricians in Smethwick?
Pick a listing on this page and send a quote request saying what needs doing and when suits you. The business comes back to you with a price and a time. It is free to ask, and no payment is taken online.
Are the electricians on this page vetted?
Not yet. Listings marked Claimed have been claimed by the business and are kept up to date by them; the rest come from public records such as Companies House and Google and are marked as not yet claimed. Every listing shows its real Google rating and review count where one exists. We do not check registers or insurance yet, so ask for a Gas Safe or NICEIC/NAPIT number and check it yourself.
What should I check before I hire an electrician?
Ask for a written quote and what it includes, who will do the work, whether they are insured, and any registration the trade needs, such as Gas Safe for gas work or a Part P scheme for electrics. Never pay the full amount up front.
Is the water hard in Smethwick?
Most homes in the B66 postcode district are supplied by South Staffs Water, and hardness in the main supply zone is 146 mg/l (slightly hard), from 2025 to 2026 supply zone data. It varies by street, so check your postcode with your water company.
Who do I call if I smell gas in Smethwick?
Call the national gas emergency number, 0800 111 999, free at any time. Cadent runs the gas network in the West Midlands and will send an engineer to make it safe. Then book a Gas Safe registered engineer for any repair.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.