A curated guide to Aberdeen's 5 highest-rated electricians — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
The Aberdeen electrician who's booked solid and the one free tomorrow are rarely free for the same reasons. Aberdeen is dominated by granite — both literally, in the iconic grey stone of the older West End, Rosemount and Ferryhill streets, and architecturally, in the oil-boom era new-builds across the Bridge of Don and Westhill. Granite walls make external repair work harder, and the city's North Sea climate hits exposed roofing and brickwork harder than further south.
Aberdeen's mix of granite tenements and oil-boom modern builds means electricians here juggle very different installation realities in a typical week.
Below are the 5 electricians in Aberdeen that customers rate most highly, with what a job typically costs and when it's worth calling a pro.
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43 Park Rd, Aberdeen AB24 5PA
We are a family run business with premises in Aberdeen and Newburgh, fully insured with 'Select' Approved status and have a small, well qualified, team of Electricians.
"Great service all round. Emailed back quickly, ordered extractor fans quickly. Keith came and installed them. He was professional and friendly and was really tidy. Will highly recommend them and will be using them in future!" — recent customer review
14 Richard Synge Wy, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9ZE
I am a fully qualified electrician that can work domestically and commercially. I am fully insured and can provide electrical certification. I will always turn up with my ID and qualifications should you wish to see them. Give me a call or an email and I can help you with any of your electrical requirements :)
"Craig is an outstanding electrical heating expert. His calm yet incisive approach to diagnostics and problem solving is rare to find these days. Great guy ……. Highly Recommended." — recent customer review
68 Garthdee Rd, Aberdeen AB10 7AR
Family run business that makes you feel part of the family over 30years of putting the customers needs 1st to deliver quality time you switched to us …⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
"Always fast, reliable and reasonably priced" — recent customer review
495 George St, Aberdeen AB25 3YB
We are Electrician Aberdeen doing all electrical works. We are NAPIT member,NICEIC approved Electrical contractor Aberdeen We are expert in this trade Electric Vehicle charger installation Periodic inspection / EICR Appliance test/ PAT Test Wiring/Rewiring Electric Heating All kind of first fix and second (2nd) Hous…
"Safest Electrical were professional, reliable, and truly lived up to their name. The work was done safely, quickly, and to a high standard. I’d happily recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy electrical help." — recent customer review
5 Carden Ter, Aberdeen AB10 1US
Reedie Electrical in Aberdeen is a company that specialises in renewable energy solutions. We focus on solar energy installations, helping both residential and commercial clients harness solar power efficiently. We also provide battery storage solutions to store excess energy and increase energy independence. On top…
"Installed 3kW EV charger. Excellent work and good price. Very Friendly." — recent customer review
An electrician handles the electrical wiring, sockets, switches, lighting circuits, consumer units (fuse boards) and earthing in a property. They diagnose faults, fit new circuits, certify safety, and install EV chargers and solar PV systems.
Common jobs: Adding sockets or moving them; Replacing a consumer unit / fuse board; Diagnosing why something keeps tripping; Wiring a new room or extension; EV charger install; Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR); Rewiring an older property.
The Aberdeen angle. Aberdeen-specific challenges: salt-laden air corrodes external fittings faster, harsh winter winds test roofing and pointing more than inland cities, and the oil-industry housing boom (and bust) left a wide range of building qualities to navigate.
Changing a light bulb or replacing a like-for-like ceiling fitting in a dry area is fine. Wiring, new circuits, or anything in a bathroom needs a registered electrician — both for safety and for legal certificate purposes.
If you're not sure where the line is, the hiring guide walks through what to ask, how to vet quotes, and when to walk away.
UK averages for Q1 2026. Sourced from Checkatrade and industry-body data. Scottish prices typically run close to UK average — BCIS reports Scottish construction input costs +5% YoY in 2026. Actual prices vary by job complexity, materials and local supply/demand. Always get a written quote.
Standard callout: £45–£60 minimum hour for standard work; emergency call-outs higher.
Day rate for bigger jobs: £300–£500 (avg c. £50/hr).
Typical job costs:
| Job | Typical Scottish range |
|---|---|
| Single socket fitted | £100–£200 |
| Consumer unit upgrade | £520–£785 |
| Full rewire (3-bed) | £4,450–£8,000 |
| EICR safety inspection | £100–£250 |
Registrations to look for: SELECT (Scottish electrical body — annual subscription c. £373); NICEIC (UK-wide — annual c. £720 inc VAT); NAPIT.
We assess every electrician operating in Aberdeen against a 4.5★+ minimum customer rating, then sort by a composite of average rating and review volume. Top 5 only — no paid placements, no sponsorship. Refreshed every quarter.
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