A curated guide to Inverness's 5 highest-rated electricians — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
Word of mouth still travels faster than any advert when it comes to electricians in Inverness. Inverness runs from the stone-built Victorian villas and terraces of the Crown conservation area and the city centre out to a ring of fast-growing modern estates — Inshes, Slackbuie, Smithton, Milton of Leys. The River Ness and a wet, wind-driven Highland climate shape a lot of the work, and the city is the trade hub for a huge rural catchment stretching deep into the Highlands.
A small pool of Inverness electricians serves the whole Highlands, so booking ahead matters more here than in the central belt where you can ring round a dozen firms.
We've pulled together the 5 best-reviewed electricians in Inverness, plus the prices, checks and questions worth knowing before you book.
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Approved electrician with over 20 years experience. All Electrical services including EICR testing domestic and commercial.
"Couldn’t have been more helpful! Very knowledgeable, responsive and carries out works when agreed. Thanks again, and will definitely use you again in the future!" — recent customer review
Peponi, Inverarnie, Inverness IV2 6XA
ICM ELECTRICAL is a electrician operating in Inverness. They hold a 4.9★ Google rating from 40 reviews, securing them a place in our top 5 for Inverness.
"Excellent,professional service.Highly recommended" — recent customer review
49 Ardbreck Pl, Inverness IV2 4QQ
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"Excellent service from Ness Side PAT Testing. The entire process was straightforward and hassle-free. All of the staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful throughout. I’ll definitely be using them again in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for PAT testing services." — recent customer review
Electrical Services - Inverness & Highlands I am an 18th edition qualified electrician. I have been an electrician for more than 20 years. I am always quick to respond to calls and texts and I make time to get jobs done as fast as possible. I provide a professional and reliable service and I tidy up after myself. F…
"I contacted Darren after a fault with my electric shower. He answered when I called and was quick to respond to emails. He gave good clear advice and with his help I was able to resolve the issue. Definelty seems like an honest trader and I would call upon his expertise again." — recent customer review
Renewable Innovation Centre, 12-14, Seafield Rd, Inverness IV1 1SG
RI Cruden are an established Mechanical, Electrical and Renewable business who uphold an exceptional reputation for high quality installations. Founded as a family business in 2005, our core value of exceptional client satisfaction has remained fundamental throughout our development as a mechanical, electrical and r…
"I cannot praise RI Cruden highly enough! From the installation of my heat pump system to it's maintenance, from office staff to front line engineers, the responsiveness and customer service is first class!" — 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 Inverness angle. Inverness-specific realities: tradespeople here cover long distances out to outlying glens and villages, so a city-based firm is quickest for an urgent job; west-facing elevations take the brunt of wind-driven rain; and the specialist-trade pool is small, so the good ones book out well ahead.
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 Inverness 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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We score every published business on a combination of average customer rating and total review count, filtered through a 4.5★ minimum. The composite favours businesses with both high ratings AND a meaningful number of reviews — so a 5-star electrician with 3 reviews won't outrank a 4.9-star one with 200. No paid placements, no sponsorship.
Every quarter. If a business drops below 4.5★ or shuts down, they're removed and the next-best Inverness electrician moves up. Badges already earned remain valid — winning a 2026 Top 5 award doesn't get retroactively revoked.
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