A curated guide to Dundee's 5 highest-rated electricians — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
Finding a reliable electrician in Dundee isn't always straightforward. Dundee's jute-era tenements dominate the older neighbourhoods — Hilltown, Lochee, Stobswell — while the waterfront regeneration around the V&A has brought a wave of modern flats. The mix means trades here work across centuries of construction technique in a typical month.
Dundee's mix of older tenements and waterfront new-builds means electricians here handle very different consumer-unit standards in a typical week.
We've curated the 5 highest-rated electricians in the city based on real customer reviews, plus what to expect from a Scottish electrician in 2026.
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Unit 7 Alexander St, Dundee DD3 7DA
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Ballumbie Rise Gdns, Dundee DD4 0FP
Electricians in Dundee, St Andrews, Perth and surrounding areas. Electric Vehicle Chargers, domestic & commercial. Electrical testing, installations and call-out's.
32 Durham St, Monifieth, Dundee DD5 4PG
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7a Coldside Rd, Dundee DD3 8DF
it Group Electrical Services is a electrician operating in Dundee. They hold a 5.0★ Google rating from 83 reviews, securing them a place in our top 5 for Dundee.
A team of experienced electricians in Dundee providing high-quality repairs, installations, rewiring, and electrical testing with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
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 Dundee angle. Dundee-specific touchpoints: the older tenement stock has the usual shared-services complexity, the waterfront and Broughty Ferry stock faces coastal weather exposure, and the smaller-city trade pool means relationships with specific tradespeople build up quickly through word of mouth.
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 Dundee 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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