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Your local electrician for London — and beyond.

Based in Ruislip, serving London and surrounding counties. Qualified. Fixed-price quotes confirmed before any work starts.

Qualified, insured and local — covering Ruislip, NW London and surrounding areas. Fixed prices, no call-out fee.

No call-out fee unless we proceed Fixed price agreed upfront Card, bank transfer or cash £2M public liability insurance

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Qualifications & credentials
18TH EDITION CERTIFIED · BS 7671:2018 · EAL LEVEL 3 ELECTROTECHNICAL · EICR INSPECTION & TESTING QUALIFIED · £2M PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURED · OFQUAL REGULATED CERTIFICATIONS · PART P BUILDING REGS COMPLIANT ·
Problems we fix today

Got an electrical issue? We've seen it 100 times.

Fire Risk · Call Now

Burning smell or sparking

Stop using the socket immediately. Call now — we answer 24/7 and will give you a realistic ETA on the call.

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Urgent

RCD keeps tripping

Diagnose & fix in 1-2 hours typically. Fixed price agreed before work starts.

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Common

Dead sockets / no power

Lost power in a room or whole circuit? Usually fixed same visit.

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Common

Lights flickering / not working

Faulty switch, loose wiring, or circuit issue. Diagnosed in under an hour.

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Why choose VoltGuard

Not all electricians are the same.

VoltGuard
Typical electrician
Phone line
24/7 staffed
Mon-Fri 9-5 only
Pricing
Fixed before work starts
Hourly + materials surprise
Call-out fee
£0 if you don't proceed
£50-80 non-refundable
Certification
EAL & Ofqual verifiable
"Registered" (unverifiable)
Insurance
£2M public liability
Often unstated
Payment
Card, transfer, cash
Cash-only pressure
Our services

Domestic & commercial — from first fix to second fix, from one socket to full rewires.

24/7 Emergency Call-Outs

Power loss, tripping fuse boards, sparking, burning smells. 24/7 emergency phone line. Realistic ETA given when you call.

From £85 · first hour inc. diagnostic

EICR Reports

Landlord, homebuyer and commercial EICR. Official certified report issued same day where possible.

From £130 · 1-bed flat

EV Charger Installation

OZEV-approved 7kW & 22kW chargers. Tethered or untethered. Free pre-install survey. £500 OZEV grant applied if eligible.

From £850 · 7kW fully installed

Fuse Board Replacement

Modern 18th edition consumer unit. Full RCD/RCBO protection, surge protection optional.

From £495 · supply + fit + cert

Rewiring & Extensions

Partial or full property rewires, kitchen/extension first & second fix. Free survey & detailed quote.

Free survey · quoted per property

Smoke & Heat Alarms

Interlinked mains-powered alarms. Landlord legal compliance, BS 5839-6 Grade D.

From £89 per alarm installed
Transparent pricing

Fair prices. No surprises.

Every job is quoted in writing before we start work. If we find something unexpected, we stop and reconfirm — never just bill you for more.

Standard hourly rate

£85/hour

Our standard rate for any electrical work during normal hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm). No call-out fee. No hidden charges. Materials at trade price + 10%.

Most small jobs (socket installs, light fittings, switch replacements) complete in 1 hour. Larger work always quoted as fixed price before we start.

Standard hours
Mon-Fri · 8am-5pm
£85/h
Evening
Weekdays · 5pm-9pm
£115/h
Weekend / Bank Holiday
Sat, Sun, Bank Hol.
£125/h
Night call-out
9pm-8am
£140/h
Minimum 1 hour charge. Subsequent time billed in 30-min increments.
No call-out fee. You only pay if we actually work on your issue.
Prefer fixed price? See below for set prices on common jobs.

Or choose a fixed price for common jobs below

EICR Reports

Landlord, homebuyer & commercial · Same-day certificate

Studio / 1-bed flat
£130
2 hours typical
Popular
2-bed property
£165
2-3 hours typical
3-bed house
£195
3-4 hours typical
4-bed house
£245
4-5 hours typical

5-bed+ and HMOs quoted individually. Same-day certificate issued where possible. Includes full BS 7671-compliant report.

EV Charger Installation

7kW & 22kW · OZEV-approved · £500 grant available

7kW untethered
£850+
Unit + install ≤10m cable
Most popular
7kW tethered
£925+
Built-in cable, ready to plug in
22kW three-phase
£1,395+
Requires 3-phase supply
£500 OZEV grant available for renters, flat owners and landlords. We're OZEV-approved — grant applied directly on your invoice.

Fuse Board / Consumer Unit

18th edition · Full RCD/RCBO · Part P certified

1-bed flat
£495+
Dual RCD, 6-8 circuits
2-bed property
£595+
Dual RCD, 10-12 circuits
3-bed house
£695+
Dual RCD, 12-15 circuits
Full RCBO upgrade
+£195
Per-circuit protection

Includes new metal 18th edition board, supply, fit, full testing, Electrical Installation Certificate and Part P building control notification.

Sockets, Switches & Lights

Replacements, new installs, dimmers, downlights

Double socket replacement
£75+
New socket (existing wall)
£95+
Outdoor / garden socket
£135+
Light fitting replacement
£65+
Downlight set (5-6 spots)
£275+
Dimmer switch install
£75+

Landlord Compliance

Smoke, heat & CO alarms · Landlord package available

Smoke alarm (per unit)
£89+
Interlinked, mains+battery
Heat alarm (kitchen)
£99+
BS 5839-6 Grade D
CO alarm
£69+
Carbon monoxide detector
Landlord package
Save 15%
EICR + alarms + PAT

Fault Finding & Diagnostics

Targeted diagnostic visits & full property inspections

Diagnostic visit (1h)
£85
Within working hours
Additional hours
£55/hr
After first hour
Full property inspection
£175+
All circuits, written report
No call-out fee

If you don't proceed after the initial assessment, you owe nothing.

Fixed price upfront

Confirmed in writing before work starts. We don't bill surprises.

All prices include VAT. Materials priced at trade rate plus 10% standard markup. Custom jobs, commercial work and HMOs quoted individually.

Instant estimate

Get a price in 10 seconds.

No forms, no waiting. Pick what you need below and see the price right now.

Step 1 · What do you need?
Step 2 · Property size
Step 3 · When?
Estimated price
£130 fixed price

EICR for 1-bed flat. Same-day certificate where possible.

⚡ Final price confirmed in writing before any work starts · Includes VAT · Certified EICR report included where applicable

UK first · AI-powered

Snap a photo. Know in 10 seconds.

Upload a picture of your fuse board, sparking socket, or whatever's worrying you. Our AI gives an instant safety read and rough cost — before you commit to anything.

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or drop an image here · JPG, PNG, HEIC up to 10MB
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What kind of problem? (optional)

Your photo is analysed only — never stored, never shared. AI guidance is informational and never replaces a qualified electrician's in-person inspection.

Upload a photo on the left to see an instant safety read, likely cause, and estimated cost.
What people ask us
"Is this fuse board safe to keep using?"
"Why is this socket discoloured?"
"How urgent is this burn mark?"
The hidden cost of "I'll deal with it later"

What does waiting actually cost?

Pick what you're dealing with. We'll show you what the London Fire Brigade and ABI insurance data say about the real risk — not scare tactics, just numbers.

What's the issue you've been putting off?
Bottom line
Fixing it now: £85–£185

Ignoring it can cost 4–20× more, plus voided insurance.

Sources: London Fire Brigade fire-cause statistics 2023, Electrical Safety First, Association of British Insurers. Figures are typical ranges, not guarantees.

Where we work

Based in Ruislip — working across London and beyond.

From our Ruislip base we cover the whole of London plus surrounding counties — Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Middlesex.

24/7
Phone line
Service zones
From HA4 8BT, Ruislip
Greater London All zones

Central, north, east, south and west London — E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W and WC postcodes. Honest ETAs given when you call.

Surrounding counties On request

Hertfordshire (Watford, Rickmansworth, Bushey) · Buckinghamshire (Beaconsfield, Gerrards Cross, Amersham) · Berkshire (Slough, Maidenhead) · Middlesex

Not sure if we cover you? Call 07508 711874 — we'll be straight with you.
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Knowledge base

Electrical advice straight from our engineers.

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RCD diagnosis
Troubleshooting · 6 min read

Why does my RCD keep tripping? 7 causes & how to fix it

An RCD that trips repeatedly is your home telling you something is wrong. Here are the 7 specific faults a qualified electrician looks for, in order of likelihood — and what you can safely check yourself before calling.

Read full guide
Landlord guide
EICR · 9 min read

EICR Pass vs Fail: Complete UK landlord guide for 2026

C1, C2, C3, FI codes explained without jargon. What automatically fails an EICR, what's a warning, and how much remedial work typically costs. Critical reading for any London landlord.

Read full guide
EV charging
EV install · 5 min read

How long does an EV charger installation take in London?

A typical install takes 3–5 hours, but the full timeline from booking to a charged car can be 2 weeks. Here's exactly what happens at each stage — and what can speed it up or slow it down.

Read full guide

Quick answer: power's out at night — what now?

  1. 1 Check the street: if neighbours are dark too, it's a power cut — call 105 (free national number).
  2. 2 Open the fuse board: look for a switch in the OFF or middle position — that circuit tripped.
  3. 3 Reset once only: unplug recent appliances on that circuit, switch fully OFF then ON.
  4. 4 Smell burning, repeated tripping, or sparking? Do NOT reset. Call us on 07508 711874.
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How much does an emergency electrician cost in London?

Our standard hourly rate is £85 during normal working hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). Evening calls (5pm-9pm) are £115/hour, weekends £125/hour, and night call-outs (9pm-8am) £140/hour. Minimum charge is 1 hour, then billed in 30-min increments. There's no call-out fee — you only pay if we work on your issue. For common jobs like EICRs and fuse boards, see our fixed prices in the Pricing section.

How quickly can you respond to an emergency?

Our phone line is staffed 24/7 — including weekends and bank holidays. When you call, we'll give you a realistic ETA based on your location, the time of day and our current workload. We never promise a fake number we can't deliver. Arrival times are fastest in NW London where we're based (HA, UB, NW, W postcodes); further afield in central, north, east or south London — or in surrounding counties — we'll be honest about how long it will take.

Are you genuinely qualified and insured?

Yes. Our lead electrician Daniel Ifrim holds three Ofqual-regulated EAL Level 3 qualifications: Electrotechnical Experienced Worker, 18th Edition BS 7671:2018, and Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification & Reporting. All certificate numbers are verifiable on the EAL/Ofqual register. We carry public liability insurance and all work is Part P compliant.

How much does an EICR report cost?

Our fixed EICR prices include the official certified EICR report: £130 for a 1-bed flat, £165 for a 2-bed property, £195 for a 3-bed house, £245 for a 4-bed house. 5-bed properties and HMOs are quoted individually. Issued by qualified Inspector & Tester. Certificate same day where possible — important for landlord deadlines.

How long does an EV charger installation take?

A standard home EV charger install takes 3–5 hours. We carry out a free pre-installation survey by phone or video first, install on the agreed day, and commission the unit ready for use before we leave. All units come with a 3-year hardware warranty.

Why does my RCD keep tripping?

The most common causes are: a faulty appliance leaking current to earth (washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge), water ingress in an outdoor socket, damaged cable insulation, or an overloaded circuit. Our diagnostic process isolates the cause in under an hour in 90% of cases.

Which areas of London do you cover?

We cover all of London and surrounding areas. We're based in Ruislip (HA4), so response times are fastest in NW London — Ruislip, Pinner, Northwood, Eastcote, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Harrow, Wembley, Greenford, Northolt, Ealing and surrounding HA, UB, NW and W postcodes. We also serve central, north, east, south and west London (E, EC, N, SE, SW, WC) plus neighbouring areas — Watford WD, Rickmansworth WD3, Bushey and beyond. Use the postcode checker above to confirm response times for your area.

New & building our reputation

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We're a new local electrician earning trust the honest way — one job at a time. Here's exactly what every customer gets, and how you can help us grow.

Fixed price, confirmed first

You get the price in writing before any work starts. No surprises, no "while I was here" extras. What we quote is what you pay.

Qualified & insured

Every job is done to current 18th-edition standards, fully insured, and properly certified where required — EICRs, EV chargers, fuse boards.

No call-out fee

If you don't go ahead after the assessment, you owe nothing. We'd rather earn your trust than charge for a visit.

★★★★★

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