A curated guide to Glasgow's 5 highest-rated electricians — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
Finding a reliable electrician in Glasgow isn't always straightforward. Glasgow has more pre-war tenements than any UK city, plus a heavy stock of post-war estates in Castlemilk, Easterhouse and Drumchapel, then a rebuilding wave through the West End and Merchant City. The tenement stock means tradespeople here are unusually fluent in shared services, common closes, and factor-managed properties.
Post-war Glasgow estate housing in Castlemilk, Easterhouse and Drumchapel has its own rewiring patterns — the city's electricians know the standard layouts cold.
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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112b Ayr Rd, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6EG
Home Rewire is a NICEIC-approved rewiring service based in Glasgow. Featured on STV, we have rewired over 8,000 homes across Glasgow and Central Scotland over the past 25 years. Our experienced rewire electricians rewire your home in only 1-2 days with minimal disruption for you and your family. With over 700 five-s…
48 W George St, Glasgow G2 1BP
PWS are a 5 star electrical company based in Glasgow as you will see in our fantastic Google reviews. We take great pride in our work and customer service and are SELECT registered, insured & 18th edition regulations trained. Our passion is working with renewable technologies including EV charging, solar PV and bat…
35 Southloch Gardens, Glasgow G21 4AR
We offer a comprehensive PAT Testing service throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas. As a business we pride ourselves on delivering an Affordable, Quality and Reliable service to our clients which is reflected by our reviews and feedback which can be seen on our Google and other social media profiles. Our staf…
27 Guildford St, Glasgow G33 5EX
Inspire electrics are a modern and innovative family-run business based in Glasgow, supplying fully qualified electricians to the domestic and commercial sectors across central Scotland. Our head electrician jason has over 12 years of experience in the electrical industry, working across a range of projects during t…
48 W George St, Glasgow G2 1BP
Bains Electrical is a electrician operating in Glasgow. They hold a 5.0★ Google rating from 137 reviews, securing them a place in our top 5 for Glasgow.
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 Glasgow angle. Glasgow-specific quirks: water supply from Loch Katrine is relatively soft (less limescale, faster boiler degradation in different ways), high-rise plumbing and electrical jobs are common, and the post-war estate housing has its own renovation realities that the city's trade pool is well-versed in.
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 Glasgow 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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