How much does minor electrical work cost?

Electrical fixes start from £45. Single fittings such as a socket, switch or ceiling light are typically a short job; larger lighting changes or several fittings in one visit are quoted as a fixed price.

What electrical work can a handyperson legally do?

Replacing existing accessories — sockets, switches, light fittings, fans and alarms — is standard minor work. Notifiable work such as a consumer-unit change, new circuits or work in special locations is carried out by a certified electrician, and we'll refer it for you.

Are you insured for electrical work?

Yes, we're insured for the work we carry out, and every job is isolated, installed correctly and tested before we leave. We'll provide our insurance details on request.

Can you fit lights or sockets I've bought myself?

Happily. Tell us the fittings and the rooms when you book so we know what's involved, and check that what you've bought suits the space — if it doesn't, we'll say so before starting rather than after.

Can you fit smart switches, dimmers and outdoor lighting?

Yes, including dimmers, smart switches, outdoor lighting and additional sockets, provided the existing wiring supports them. Some smart fittings need a neutral at the switch — we'll check that before the visit so the job isn't held up.

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from £45

Service

Electrical Fixes

Socket and switch replacement, light fitting and minor electrical repairs by a competent handyperson. All work is tested and safe; for notifiable or consumer-unit work we refer to a certified electrician.

Who it's for

Homeowners and landlords needing safe, minor electrical fixes and fittings.

What's included

Socket & switch replacement
Light fitting & ceiling fixtures
Fuse & bulb replacement
Smoke alarm fitting
Minor wiring repairs

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Duration

1–2 hours

Frequency

One-off

Best for

Safe, minor electrical fixes and fittings

Job breakdown by area

Sockets & Switches

Socket replacement
Switch replacement
Dimmer fitting
Faceplate upgrades

Lighting

Light fitting
Ceiling fixture install
Bulb replacement
Outdoor lighting

Safety

Smoke alarm fitting
CO alarm fitting
Fuse replacement
Tripping checks

Minor Repairs

Loose wiring fixes
Connection checks
Testing
Advice

How it works

Describe the job

Tell us what's needed — we quote upfront.

Safe isolation

Power isolated before any work starts.

Fitting

Sockets, switches or fittings installed and tested.

Test & confirm

We test and confirm everything works safely.

Equipment & products

Voltage tester
Insulated tools
Drill & driver
Wire strippers
Test meter

Add-on job options

Additional sockets
Smart light install
Outdoor lighting
Full electrician referral

In depth

Minor electrical fixes, done safely

Sockets and switches that have seen better days, a light fitting to swap, a dimmer that buzzes, a fuse that keeps blowing or a smoke alarm to fit — these are the electrical jobs that don't need a full electrician's call-out, but they do need doing properly. We take on minor electrical work as a competent handyperson, safely isolated, correctly wired and tested before we leave.

Every job starts with isolation at the consumer unit and ends with a test: the switch operates, the light works, the alarm sounds, the fitting is earthed correctly and there's no heat or movement to worry about. If what we find suggests something bigger — a circuit fault, damaged cable or an older consumer unit — we'll explain it and refer the notifiable work to a certified electrician rather than leaving it half done.

We work for homeowners, tenants, landlords and letting agents across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, and our electrical fixes are often booked at the same time as alarm installation, extractor fan fitting or a general repairs list.

Why customers choose Gleamo for this

Minor electrical work carried out by a competent handyperson, tested before we leave.
Power isolated at the consumer unit before anything is touched — every visit.
Correct fixings and fittings, with quality sockets, switches and light fittings available.
Smoke and CO alarms fitted and tested, positioned to current guidance.
Consumer-unit, rewiring and other notifiable work referred to a certified electrician.
Often combined with alarm, extractor or general repair work in a single visit.

What affects the price

Number of fittings — one socket swap is a short job; a floor of downlights takes considerably longer.
Access — high ceilings, loft spaces and fittings behind units all add time and equipment.
Wall and ceiling type — solid masonry, plasterboard and lath-and-plaster need different approaches.
Whether wiring needs altering — extending a circuit to reach a new socket adds work.
The fittings themselves — standard white accessories are inexpensive; designer fittings and smart switches cost more.
Condition of the existing wiring, which sometimes needs making good before a fitting can be installed safely.

Optional extras

Additional sockets
Smart light install
Outdoor lighting
Full electrical referral

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