Electricians in Atherton & Tyldesley

We don't have any electricians listed for Atherton & Tyldesley yet, but you'll find electricians covering other parts of Wigan on this page. Many also cover nearby parts of Wigan, so it's worth checking the areas next door too.

Pick two or three local electricians who cover Atherton & Tyldesley. Check their scheme registration and reviews, and ask each one for a written quote. Choosing someone local can keep travel costs down and make it easier to get them back if you need them.

Houzie covers all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester, including Manchester City Centre, Salford, Chorlton, Stretford, Sale, Didsbury, Withington, Urmston & Flixton, Eccles, Walkden & Worsley, Altrincham & Hale, Stockport, Cheadle & Gatley, Prestwich, Bury, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Wigan and Leigh. Pick your town or type your postcode at the top of the page to see local electricians near you.

Type your postcode or choose your town at the top of this page. You'll see the electricians who cover your area, with their specialisms, accreditations and reviews. Then call or email the ones you like directly. There's no booking fee.

Ask which competent person scheme they belong to, such as NICEIC or NAPIT, and check their registration on the scheme's website. On Houzie, a Verified badge means we've checked the business's details and the documents they sent us.

We check every listing by hand before it goes live. Businesses with a Verified badge have also sent us documents, such as their scheme registration and insurance, which we've checked. You should still ask to see their certificates and insurance before work starts.

Recent UK cost guides put the average at around £45 an hour, or about £335 for a day, with higher rates for evenings, weekends and emergencies. Prices in Greater Manchester are usually in line with the national average outside London. See the price guide above for common jobs.

You should. New circuits come with an Electrical Installation Certificate, and smaller jobs come with a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate. If the work is notifiable, a registered electrician will also arrange a Building Regulations compliance certificate. Keep these safe, because you'll need them when you sell your home.

Yes. Fitting a new consumer unit (fuse box) is notifiable work in England. The easiest way to comply is to use an electrician registered with a competent person scheme, who will notify building control and give you a compliance certificate.

Yes. A home charge point needs its own new circuit, which is notifiable work, so use a registered electrician or a specialist EV charger installer. Many electricians on Houzie install chargers.

You can do some minor work yourself, such as replacing a light fitting like for like, as long as it's done safely. Notifiable work, such as a new circuit or a new fuse box, must be reported to building control before you start, and then inspected. For most people it's simpler and safer to use a registered electrician.

In England, private landlords must have the electrics inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years. They must give a copy of the report (the EICR) to new tenants before they move in, and to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection.

It isn't a legal requirement for homeowners, but it's a good idea for an older property. The report shows the condition of the wiring and flags anything that needs fixing, which can help you plan or negotiate.

It depends on the size of the house, access and whether you're living there during the work. As a rough guide, a two-bed terrace takes three to four days and a semi-detached house four to five days. Allow longer if the house is occupied or extra problems turn up. Your electrician should give you a timescale with the quote.

Many do, especially for emergencies, evenings and weekends, when rates are higher. Others charge a minimum of an hour, or nothing for a quote visit. Always ask before they come out.

Many local electricians offer emergency call-outs. Look for "Emergency call-outs" in their specialisms, or call and ask. If you smell burning or see sparks, switch off at the consumer unit if it's safe to do so. For a power cut in your street, call 105.

Yes. A basic listing on Houzie is free. Add your business and we'll check your details and publish your listing, usually within one to two working days.