A curated guide to Ayr's 5 highest-rated electricians — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
Ask ten people in Ayr for a good electrician and you'll get ten different answers.
We've curated the 5 highest-rated electricians in the city on real customer reviews, plus what to expect from a Scottish electrician in 2026.
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Suite 6, 19 Miller Rd, Ayr KA7 2AX
Test My Electrics Your local electrician. Covering Ayrshire and the West of Scotland. We specialise in domestic and commercial electrical works including testing and inspection, installation and maintenance. For us no job is too small from changing a socket switch or light to full and partial rewires. We install Aic…
55 Green St, Ayr KA8 8BQ
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At Elite Electrical we provide expert electrical services across Scotland. Specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial installations, we handle everything from complete rewiring and fuse box upgrades to EV charging station installations and emergency callouts. With extensive experience in high-profile pr…
5 Crofthead Rd, Ayr KA7 3NB
E Hughes Electrical are local Electricians based in Ayr. We do all types of electrical work, from changing a light fitting to full rewires. As electricians who specialise in the domestic sector we are also well experienced commercial and industrial projects. If you need help with anything electrical please phone E…
8 Shaw Rd, Prestwick KA9 2LN
A Domestic Electrician who concentrates on the small jobs that matter. When larger companies don't have time to do what matters to you, I will be more than happy to help and assist. If it matters to you then it matters to me.
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.
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 Ayr 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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