Electricians in Southampton
Looking for an electrician in Southampton? The electricians below are listed with their real Google rating where they have one. We list 343 in total, and the 40 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 Southampton at a glance
The 40 electricians shown in Southampton are based across 11 postcode districts (SO14, SO40, SO30, SO31, SO16, SO15, SO19, SO18 and more), so there is usually one close by whichever side of Southampton you are on.
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 Southampton 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 Southampton?
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.
Prices and availability are confirmed by each business. No payment is taken online, you pay the tradesperson directly.