Written by Mark Reid,
Trades Editor ·Verified 4 October 2026
Gateshead's housing stock covers a lot of ground, from the Victorian terraces around Bensham and Saltwell to the newer builds out towards Wardley and Springfield. That mix throws up different electrical jobs. Older properties often still have outdated fuse boards or wiring that's never been touched since the house was built, while newer estates tend to need EV charger installs or smart home additions. A decent electrician working in NE8 and the surrounding postcodes will have seen most of it, and many split their week between domestic rewires, landlord safety checks for the area's large rental market, and small fault-finding jobs like tripping circuits or dodgy sockets.
The businesses listed here are pulled from public business listings and ranked using review rating and review count, with a modest boost for those showing a working website and phone number. We check each firm's homepage to confirm electrical work is genuinely their main trade, which stops general handymen or unrelated tradespeople sneaking onto the page. Listings flagged as permanently closed get removed automatically. Where a business carries a Trust Verified badge, it's gone through our fuller check covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information (our How We Verify page has the complete list). For businesses without that badge, those checks are down to you before you book anyone.
Before hiring, ask to see proof of electrical accreditation and a recent copy of their public liability insurance. For anything involving a consumer unit swap, rewiring or an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), you should get a proper certificate at the end, not just a verbal assurance the work's fine. It's worth getting two or three quotes for bigger jobs since prices for the same rewire can vary by hundreds of pounds between firms. And ask how long they've been trading locally; an electrician who knows Gateshead's older housing stock will usually spot problems a newcomer might miss.
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A 5.0 Google rating from 125 reviews marks Tyneside Electrical Services Ltd as a consistently well-regarded electrical contractor in Gateshead. The company covers domestic and commercial electrical work across the town and the wider Tyneside area, from fault finding and rewiring to fuse board upgrades and installations. Its NE8 base keeps it close to customers in central Gateshead and neighbouring districts.
A perfect 5-star average across 61 reviews sets Adamson Electrical Services apart among Gateshead electricians. The firm handles domestic wiring and electrical repairs, with feedback consistently pointing to reliability and clear communication. That volume of consistent reviews offers a useful gauge for anyone weighing up local options.
Families across Gateshead call on ElectroMpower for household electrical work, from rewiring to fault finding and fitting new consumer units. The firm works on domestic properties throughout the area, fitting jobs around occupied homes rather than treating each visit as a standalone task. Enquiries are handled through its website.
Rated 5.0 on Google, M E Electrical (North East) Ltd operates out of Gateshead, serving domestic and commercial clients across the region. The NE11 postcode base places the company well for covering both Tyneside and the wider North East. Its consistently high customer rating points to reliable workmanship and straightforward service delivery.
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Small jobs like fixing a socket or fitting a light start around £60 to £120 including call-out. A full consumer unit upgrade typically runs £250 to £450, and a full house rewire on a three-bed terrace can be anywhere from £2,500 to £4,500 depending on access and whether plastering's needed afterwards. Getting two or three quotes is standard practice and helps you spot anyone pricing well outside the norm.
Do I need an EICR before renting out a property in Gateshead?
Yes, landlords are legally required to have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report for rented properties, renewed every five years or at change of tenancy in some cases. Expect to pay £100 to £200 for a standard house depending on size and number of circuits. Keep the certificate on file as you'll need to show it to tenants and, if asked, the local council.
How long does a rewire take and can I stay in the house?
A full rewire on an average three-bed house usually takes five to ten days depending on how much chasing into walls is needed. Some rooms will be without power at points during the work, and it's messy with plaster dust, so many people choose to stay elsewhere for a few nights or do it room by room while living there. Ask your electrician to walk you through the schedule before work starts.
What's the difference between a minor job and one needing Building Regulations notification?
Simple jobs like replacing a socket or light fitting don't need notifying. But work like a new consumer unit, rewiring a whole property, or adding circuits in a kitchen or bathroom falls under Part P of the Building Regulations and needs to be certified, either by a self-certifying electrician registered with a competent person scheme or via building control. Always ask which route they'll use and get the paperwork afterwards.
Why do my lights keep flickering or my circuit keeps tripping?
Flickering lights are often a loose connection or an overloaded circuit, while a tripping consumer unit usually points to a fault somewhere in the wiring or an appliance drawing too much current. Don't ignore it, especially in an older Gateshead terrace where wiring might be decades old. An electrician can usually diagnose it with a call-out visit costing £60 to £100, though tracing an intermittent fault can take longer.
How do I choose between electricians in Gateshead?
Check they're registered with a recognised electrical competent person scheme and ask to see the certificate rather than just taking their word for it. Look at recent reviews, not just the overall star rating, since patterns of complaints about missed appointments or poor tidiness tell you more than a single bad review. Ask for a written quote covering materials and labour, confirm what certification you'll receive at the end, and check they carry public liability insurance. For bigger jobs, get at least two quotes and ask each electrician for a couple of references from recent local work.
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