For homeowners · Electrical advice
Questions to ask an electrician
By the Find A Trade Local teamPublished 9 August 2026 · Last reviewed 9 August 20263 min read
Electrical quotes are easier to compare once you know exactly what is being certified and who is making good afterwards.
Registration and paperwork
- Which competent-person scheme are you registered with, and what is your number?
- Is any of this work notifiable, and who notifies building control?
- Which certificate will I receive, and when?
- Will you test the existing installation before adding to it?
Scope and price
- Does the price include chasing walls, lifting floors and making good?
- Are accessories such as sockets, switches and light fittings included, and at what specification?
- Will the power be off, and for how long?
- Is there a risk of finding older wiring that changes the scope, and what happens if you do?
Aftercare
- What guarantee applies to your workmanship?
- Who do I contact if a breaker trips after the work?
- Will you leave a schedule of the circuits and what they cover?
Post your electrical job and get answers before you commit.
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This guide is general information for UK readers and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Where a decision depends on your circumstances, speak to a suitably qualified professional.