10 Best Electricians in Edinburgh: Local Companies Worth Comparing in 2026

Looking for an Electrician in Edinburgh?

A fuse board that keeps tripping, a socket that has gone dead, or a flat you have just bought with wiring nobody has looked at for decades. Whatever has prompted the search, it helps to know who is out there and what to ask before you book anyone.

Edinburgh has plenty of electricians, but the work here has its own quirks. A lot of homes are flats in tenements. Many buildings are old, with thick stone walls and wiring that has been added to over the years. Some jobs mean getting into a shared stair or coordinating with neighbours. A good electrician will ask about all of that before giving you a price.

To make your search easier, we have put together this guide to 10 electricians listed for Edinburgh worth comparing. We looked at each business's own website where it has one, its Checkatrade profile and, where relevant, Trusted Trader Scotland and the Companies House register.

This is not an official ranking, and we have not tested any of these businesses. It is a starting point. Some entries are well documented and some are not, and we say so where that is the case. Before you hire anyone, check recent reviews, confirm they cover your postcode and ask for a written quote.

Our List of 10 Electricians in Edinburgh

Here is a quick look at the companies covered in this guide.

Now let's look at each one and the sort of job you might contact them about. Every rating below is what the named site displayed when we checked in October 2026.

1. Boyle Energy

A busy Midlothian electrician, but check which company you are hiring

Boyle Energy describes itself as Edinburgh based. Its website lists domestic and commercial electrics, rewiring, consumer unit changes, inspection and testing, commercial fire detection and electric vehicle installations. It says 24 hour call outs are available, and gives its hours as Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

On Checkatrade the business is listed in Dalkeith, Midlothian, as a member since May 2018. When we checked in October 2026 it displayed a score of 9.71 out of 10 from 170 reviews, and the newest review we saw was dated 9 October.

There is one point to sort out before you book. The Checkatrade profile is under the name Boyle Energy Limited. The Companies House register shows a company of that name (SC574517, formerly Boyle Energy Solutions Ltd) as dissolved on 6 October 2026. The company website says it is run by Boyle Services Holding Ltd (SC801683) trading as Boyle Energy, and the register shows that company as active. We cannot say how the two are connected.

The Checkatrade profile also says the business is NICEIC accredited. The company's own website does not name any accreditation. The profile text still uses the older Boyle Energy Solutions name.

None of this means you should avoid the business. It does mean you should ask which legal company will issue your quote and certificate, who holds the insurance, and what registration it currently has. Confirm any scheme membership with the scheme itself.

A good place to start if: You want a Midlothian-based firm with a long review history and are happy to confirm the company details first.

Website: boyle-energy.co.uk

2. GTH Electrical Ltd

For testing, rewires and everyday domestic jobs

GTH Electrical Ltd is a limited company registered in Musselburgh (company number SC523108, incorporated in December 2015, and shown as active at the time we checked). Its website says it covers Edinburgh, Musselburgh and East Lothian.

The services it lists include EICR and PAT testing, consumer unit upgrades, fault finding and repairs, full and partial rewires, smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, and lighting and power installations. It also mentions commercial work, showers, cookers, electric heating, earthing and three phase installations.

The website says the business is a SELECT registered contractor and advertises "25+ years' experience". The Checkatrade profile repeats the SELECT registration and describes a family run business. When we checked in October 2026, it displayed a score of 10 out of 10 and listed 115 reviews. Recent reviews we saw were for jobs across Edinburgh postcodes and further afield, including shower, light fitting and fault jobs.

The Checkatrade profile says a 24 hour call out service is available, but the company's website does not mention emergency work. If you need urgent help, phone first and ask what the call out charge is.

A good place to start if: You want a SELECT registered electrician for testing, a rewire or smaller household jobs in Edinburgh or East Lothian.

Website: gth-electrical.co.uk

3. Unicorn Power

For safety reports and domestic work around South Queensferry and Edinburgh

Unicorn Power is a sole trader based in South Queensferry, on the western edge of the city. We could not find a website for it, so what follows comes from its Checkatrade profile.

When we checked in October 2026, the profile displayed a score of 9.89 out of 10 from 66 reviews. The profile shows Checkatrade membership since December 2025, so most of those reviews are recent. The reviews we read were for jobs in postcodes such as EH3, EH9, EH32, EH52 and some further afield, covering consumer unit installation, lighting, an oven and hob, and fault tracing.

The profile lists NAPIT and TrustMark as accreditations. It describes the business as focused on facilities management, electrical safety reports and fire alarm installation and testing. The skills list also includes domestic jobs such as consumer units, smoke alarms, cookers, showers, electric heating, underfloor heating, EV chargers and garden lighting, along with an emergency electrician category.

Because it is a sole trader, it will not appear on the Companies House register, and we found no other independent record of it. Ask to see its registration and insurance details, and check them with NAPIT or TrustMark directly.

A good place to start if: You are in West Edinburgh or South Queensferry and need an EICR, smoke alarms or a household job, and you are comfortable checking registration yourself.

Trader profile: Unicorn Power on Checkatrade

4. Refined Electrical Solutions

A small Edinburgh contractor for household jobs and EICRs

Refined Electrical Solutions says it is a small electrical contractor working in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. Its Checkatrade profile lists it as a sole trader and a member since April 2023.

The profile says it is a NAPIT approved contractor and an approved AICO smoke alarm installer. Services listed include additional sockets, consumer unit upgrades and repairs, full rewires, extensions and conversions, EICR reports, fault finding, hob and oven installations, and garden lighting and outbuilding installations. The company's own website says its electricians are certified to the 18th Edition of the wiring regulations and that the company is a NAPIT registered approved contractor. It does not list services or give an address, so most detail comes from Checkatrade.

When we checked in October 2026, the Checkatrade profile displayed a score of 9.89 out of 10 from 59 reviews. The recent reviews we saw were for jobs in Edinburgh postcodes, including smoke alarm and extractor fan work.

If you need an EICR, ask what the inspection covers, whether the quote includes the written report, and how any defects it finds would be quoted separately.

A good place to start if: You want a small local business for a mix of household jobs or a landlord EICR.

Website: refinedelectricalsolutions.co.uk

5. Knox Power Electrical Services Ltd

For rewires, EV chargers and solar in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Knox Power Electrical Services Ltd is a limited company (SC785918, incorporated in October 2023, shown as active when we checked) with a registered office in Newtongrange, Midlothian. Its Checkatrade profile places it in Dalkeith and lists a membership starting in January 2025.

The company website lists EV charger installation, solar PV, battery storage, house and commercial rewires, domestic electrical work, PAT testing and lighting. It says it covers Edinburgh, the Lothians and surrounding areas. The website names SELECT and MCS. The Checkatrade profile lists SELECT, TrustMark and BPEC.

The Checkatrade profile also says the company was named Best Electrical Contractor 2024 at the Scottish Home Improvement Awards. That is the company's own statement, and we have not been able to check it with the awards body, so treat it as a claim.

When we checked in October 2026, the Checkatrade profile displayed a score of 9.95 out of 10 from 28 reviews. It marks a 24 hour call out and an emergency category, but the website does not mention emergency work. Ask what is actually offered out of hours and at what cost.

Knox is a good example of a firm that does both general electrical work and renewable installs. If your job is a simple socket or light fitting, ask whether it takes on small jobs.

A good place to start if: You are planning a rewire, an EV charger or a solar and battery project, and want one company that handles the electrics.

Website: knox-power.co.uk

6. Spartan Electrical Scotland Ltd

For rewires, consumer units and EICRs across Edinburgh and the Lothians

Spartan Electrical Scotland Ltd is registered at Stafford Street, Edinburgh (company number SC711154, incorporated in October 2021, shown as active when we checked). Its website says the company was founded in 2021.

The website lists consumer unit upgrades, EV charging, EICR testing, rewires, maintenance, solar PV and battery storage, and LED lighting. It says it covers Edinburgh, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midlothian, Fife and the Borders, and also names Livingston and Glasgow. It describes itself as NAPIT registered, a TrustMark registered trader, an MCS certified solar installer and BPEC certified. It lists weekday office hours and weekends by arrangement. It does not advertise emergency call outs.

The Checkatrade profile displayed a score of 9.79 out of 10 from 50 reviews when we checked in October 2026. On the Checkatrade profile, the business also lists smoke and heat alarm installation and smart heating. The website itself does not name smoke alarms, so ask if that is part of your job. The Trusted Trader Scotland profile, a directory run in association with the City of Edinburgh Council, showed 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews and describes electrical contracting, inspection and testing and EV charging.

A good place to start if: You are planning a rewire, a fuse board upgrade, an EICR or a solar and battery install, and want a company with a documented registration trail.

Website: spartanelectricalscotland.com

7. BE Electrical

A Roslin-based electrician with a large review history

BE Electrical is a sole trader listed on Checkatrade in Roslin, Midlothian, just south of Edinburgh. It says it is a small independent company. The Checkatrade profile shows a membership since August 2021.

When we checked in October 2026, it displayed a score of 9.95 out of 10 from 135 reviews. A review from December 2025 that we read described an inspection of an older house followed by a consumer unit replacement.

The profile says the business is NICEIC approved and says it can certify its work and produce the paperwork. It lists NICEIC as a contractor and domestic installer. It also holds qualifications in domestic, commercial and industrial installations, according to the profile. The services list includes rewiring, consumer units, EICRs, smoke alarms, EV chargers, showers, cookers, lighting and fault finding. It includes an emergency electrician category, but does not mark a 24 hour call out, so confirm availability before relying on it.

We did not find a website for BE Electrical. The web address of the profile uses a different business name from the one displayed, which is common after a rename, but it is worth asking which name appears on your quote and certificate. Because it is a sole trader, there is no Companies House record to check.

A good place to start if: You live south of the city or in Midlothian and want an NICEIC listed electrician for a rewire, fuse board change or EICR.

Trader profile: BE Electrical on Checkatrade

8. BGF Electrical Services

For rewires, fuse boards and EICRs, with evenings and weekends

BGF Electrical Services is a sole trader listed in Edinburgh on Checkatrade. We could not find a website or a separate record of it, so the details below come from its Checkatrade profile alone.

The profile shows membership since February 2021. When we checked in October 2026, it displayed a score of 10 out of 10 from 63 reviews. The reviews we saw were for jobs in Edinburgh postcodes and further west, including socket work and an EICR.

The description is short. It lists full and partial rewires, new fuse boards, extra sockets and lights, showers and cookers, smoke alarms, EICRs and CCTV. It says evenings and weekends are available. The profile marks a 24 hour call out and an emergency electrician category. The profile lists NAPIT as an accreditation.

With a short profile and no website, there is less to go on than for some others in this guide. That is not a mark against it, but ask for the registration number and proof of insurance, and check the registration with NAPIT directly. Ask about call out charges before you rely on the 24 hour option.

A good place to start if: You need a rewire, fuse board change or EICR in Edinburgh and want someone who says evening and weekend appointments are possible.

Trader profile: BGF Electrical Services on Checkatrade

9. Advantage Electrical Services Ltd

A newer Edinburgh company, so ask for more evidence

Advantage Electrical Services Ltd is a limited company (SC810221) registered at an address in Edinburgh and incorporated on 12 May 2024. The register shows it as active, with accounts and a confirmation statement filed. The Checkatrade profile says the company started trading in 2024 and covers Edinburgh, and shows membership since April 2025.

When we checked in October 2026, the profile displayed a score of 10 out of 10, based on nine reviews. That is a small sample, so it tells you less than a score built on a hundred reviews.

The profile lists SELECT as an accreditation and marks a 24 hour call out. Its description is one line, so the services come only from the category list. That includes cooker and hob installation, electric showers, electric heating, underfloor heating, garden lighting, fuse board and consumer unit work, rewiring, smoke alarms and EV charger installation.

We could not find a website for the business. If you are considering a bigger job, ask for a written scope, a site visit and examples of similar work. Check the SELECT registration with SELECT itself, and ask who will actually carry out the work.

A good place to start if: You have a smaller job and want to talk to a newer local company, and you are happy to check its details yourself.

Trader profile: Advantage Electrical Services Ltd on Checkatrade

10. Premier Property Services

Listed in Edinburgh search results, but this looks like a Dundee business

Premier Property Services appears in Checkatrade's Edinburgh electrician results, so it is on the list. But the evidence we found points to a Dundee business. The Checkatrade profile places it in Dundee, Angus. Its website gives a Dundee address and says it covers Dundee, Angus and Fife. The Companies House register shows Premier Property Services (Scotland) Ltd (SC670067) at a Dundee address. We saw no mention of Edinburgh on any of those pages.

Both the website and the profile list electrical work: landlord certificates, periodic inspections, rewiring, fuse boxes, smoke alarms, EV charge points and emergency call outs. The profile says the firm is NICEIC approved, while the website names no scheme. When we checked in October 2026, the Checkatrade profile displayed a score of 10 out of 10 from 35 reviews.

If you live in Edinburgh, call and ask whether it travels to your postcode, and what travel charges would apply. In most cases a company closer to you will be easier to book. If you live in Dundee or Angus, it may be worth comparing.

A good place to start if: You are in Dundee, Angus or Fife. For an Edinburgh job, treat it as a "confirm first" option.

Website: premierpropertyservices.scot

A Few Things to Check Before Hiring an Electrician in Edinburgh

Once you have found a couple of companies that look suitable, take a little time to compare them.

Check their registration, and check it at the source

In Scotland, the three main schemes you will see are SELECT, NICEIC and NAPIT. The Scottish Government's landlord guidance treats membership of a scheme run by one of these as evidence that an electrician is competent to carry out an EICR.

A business saying it is registered is not the same as it being registered. Profiles and websites can go out of date. Ask for the registration number and check it with the scheme.

Check the company behind the name

For a limited company, you can look it up for free on the Companies House register. Check that the name and address match your quote. As the Boyle Energy entry above shows, a trading name and a legal company are not always the same thing. Sole traders are not on the register at all, so ask for insurance details instead.

Read reviews from other customers

Do not just look at the overall score. Read a few recent reviews and look for the same kind of job you need. Remember that a score from nine reviews is much weaker evidence than a score from a hundred. Also remember that review sites show what customers chose to post.

Ask for a written quote

For planned work, try to get two or three quotations and check each covers the same work. A good quote sets out labour, materials, testing, certification and any making good. In an older stone building, ask whether cutting channels or lifting floors is allowed for, and who will repair the finish.

Confirm what paperwork you will receive

Depending on the job, you may need an electrical installation certificate, a minor works certificate or an Electrical Installation Condition Report. Ask which one applies and whether it is included in the price.

Building rules are different in Scotland

England uses Part P of the Building Regulations for electrical work in homes. Scotland does not. Scotland uses the Building Standards system, and the Scottish Government's technical handbook says electrical installations should be designed, installed and tested to BS 7671. Some work may need a building warrant, and an approved certifier of construction can certify that an installation complies. Ask your electrician how your job is covered, and if you are unsure, ask the council's building standards team.

Flats, tenements and shared stairs

If you live in a tenement or a block, tell the electrician when you first call. Ask whether any work involves common areas, shared supplies or the building's own wiring, and who is responsible for that. Work on a shared stair light, for example, is usually a matter for all owners, not just you. Getting this clear early avoids a wasted visit.

Check they cover your area

Edinburgh sits next to Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian, and several of the businesses above are based just outside the city. That is not a problem, but ask whether they cover your postcode, when they can visit and whether evenings, weekends or emergency appointments cost extra.

What Is an EICR, and Do You Need One in Edinburgh?

EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. An electrician inspects and tests the fixed electrical installation in a property and reports on its condition. It can highlight damage, wear, missing protection and anything that does not meet the standard.

It is useful if you are buying an older flat, worried about a home's wiring, or letting a property.

Scotland has its own landlord rules. They are not the same as the English rules, and the English law that applies in London does not apply here. In Scotland, private landlords must meet the Repairing Standard. The Scottish Government's statutory guidance, published in January 2024 and applying from 1 March 2024, says:

- Landlords should arrange an electrical safety inspection before a tenancy starts and then at intervals of no more than five years from the previous inspection. - The inspection should be done by a skilled person. Membership of a scheme run by SELECT, NICEIC or NAPIT is treated as evidence of competence. - A copy of the most recent EICR must be given to a new tenant before the tenancy starts, and the landlord should keep a copy for six years. - The main consumer unit needs a residual current device (RCD). The guidance says a home without one does not comply. - Items marked C1 or C2 on the report must be put right. C3 items are recommended improvements. - Landlord-provided appliances need a separate portable appliance test, with retest intervals that are normally shorter than five years. - Tenants cannot be made to pay for the inspection unless the First-tier Tribunal orders it.

You can read the full Scottish Government Repairing Standard guidance on electrical installations for the details.

If you let a house in multiple occupation in Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh Council's HMO licence page lists a current EICR and an annual portable appliance test certificate among the documents an application must include. Check the council page for the full list and current rules for your property.

If you are arranging an EICR, ask whether the quoted price includes the report, how defects will be coded and explained, and what remedial work would cost. Remedial work usually needs its own quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an electrician cost in Edinburgh?

It depends on the job. Replacing a socket, tracing a fault, carrying out an EICR and rewiring a whole flat all involve different amounts of work.

Time, materials, access to the installation and whether you need an urgent call out also change the price. Older stone buildings and flats with floors that are hard to lift can take longer.

The simplest approach is to describe the job clearly and ask for a written quotation. If you are comparing prices, make sure each electrician is quoting for the same work.

Can I book an emergency electrician in Edinburgh?

Some profiles in this guide mark a 24 hour call out or list an emergency category, including GTH Electrical Ltd, Knox Power Electrical Services Ltd, BE Electrical, BGF Electrical Services and Advantage Electrical Services Ltd. Boyle Energy's website says 24 hour call outs are available. These are advertised services, and we have not tested any of them.

Phone first. Ask whether someone can attend your postcode, how long they expect to take, what the call out fee is and what happens if parts are needed.

If there are sparks, smoke, a burning smell or exposed live wiring, keep clear of the area and do not try to repair it yourself. If there is immediate danger, call the emergency services on 999.

Do landlords in Edinburgh need an EICR?

Private landlords in Scotland need to meet the Repairing Standard. The Scottish Government guidance says the electrical installation should be inspected before a tenancy begins and at intervals of no more than five years after that, by a competent person. Tenants must get a copy of the report. HMO licence applications in Edinburgh also need a current EICR.

Rules change, so check the latest guidance from the Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council for your property and tenancy.

Can an electrician work in a tenement flat?

Many do, but tell them about the building when you first call. Work inside your flat is usually straightforward. Anything that involves the common stair, shared supplies or neighbours' property needs to be agreed with the other owners or the property manager first.

Should I hire a sole trader or a limited company?

Either can be a good choice. A sole trader may suit a smaller job. A limited company has a public record you can check on Companies House, and may have more people to cover holidays or a larger project.

Whichever you choose, ask about registration, insurance, written pricing and recent customer feedback.

What should I ask before booking?

Ask whether they cover your postcode, are registered for the work, can give a written quote and will issue the right certificate afterwards. Also ask about the start date, payment terms, extra charges and any guarantee on the work.

A good electrician should be able to explain the work in a way you understand.

Final Thoughts

Finding an electrician in Edinburgh does not need to be complicated. Start by working out what you need, whether that is an urgent repair, an inspection for a rental flat or a larger project.

Then narrow your options to companies that cover your area and have experience with that kind of job. Read their latest reviews, check the registration at the source and compare written quotations.

If you want a business with a longer public record, Spartan Electrical Scotland Ltd, GTH Electrical Ltd and BE Electrical have the most documented history in this guide. If you are planning solar, battery or EV work, Knox Power Electrical Services Ltd and Spartan list it. Newer or thinner profiles, such as Advantage Electrical Services Ltd, Unicorn Power and BGF Electrical Services, are worth a call, but ask for more evidence. Check the company details for Boyle Energy first, and for Premier Property Services, confirm that it works in Edinburgh at all.

There is no need to choose the first electrician you find. A few simple checks can help you find someone who suits your property, your budget and the work you need done.

At LocalListed, our aim is to help you discover local services and make more informed decisions. We hope this guide gives you a useful starting point for finding an electrician in Edinburgh.

Editorial note: This guide uses publicly available business information, trader profiles and Companies House records reviewed in October 2026. LocalListed has not independently tested these businesses. This is a list of options worth comparing, not an official ranking. Service areas, reviews, registration details and availability can change, so confirm them directly with the company before booking.