6 Best Electricians in Wellingborough for 2026

Wellingborough's mix of housing keeps its electricians busy in different ways. You've got Victorian terraces around Croyland Road and Castle Fields with old lighting circuits that need updating, newer estates out towards Redwell and Great Doddington where developers fit consumer units to current regs but owners still want extra sockets or EV chargers added, and everything in between. Older properties in the town centre and Finedon Road area often still have rewireable fuses or ageing wiring that needs a full inspection before anything else gets done, so an electrician who knows the local building stock, not just the regs book, saves you time and money.

The businesses featured here are pulled from public business listings and ranked by their review rating and how many reviews they've built up, with a small boost given to those who have a working website and phone number listed. We also read through each business's homepage to check that electrical work is genuinely their main trade, which stops general handymen or unrelated tradespeople slipping onto a page like this. Any listing flagged as permanently closed gets removed automatically. Where you spot a Trust Verified badge, that business has gone through our fuller verification, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information (our How We Verify page sets out exactly what that involves). For businesses without the badge, those same checks haven't been done by us, so it's worth doing them yourself before you book anyone in.

Before committing to any electrician, ask to see their NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA registration and check it covers the type of work you need, whether that's a full rewire, a new consumer unit, or EV charger installation. Any notifiable work under Part P should come with a Building Regulations compliance certificate at the end, and you should get an Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate for the job too, keep hold of these for when you sell the house. It's worth getting two or three quotes for anything beyond a simple socket swap, prices for the same job can vary by a few hundred pounds between firms in and around Wellingborough, and a written quote gives you something to compare properly rather than guessing off a phone call.

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Rankings are driven mainly by review rating and review count from public business listings, with a small lift for businesses that have a working website and phone number. We check each business's homepage to confirm electrical work is genuinely their main trade, which keeps unrelated tradespeople off this page. Listings flagged as permanently closed are removed automatically. Businesses marked Trust Verified have additionally passed our fuller verification, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information, see our How We Verify page for the full list. Other businesses shown here haven't been independently verified by us, and being included isn't an endorsement. Always do your own checks before hiring.

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Quick Comparison: Electricians in Wellingborough

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Phone
1	Rolly, Your Sparky	⭐ 5.0	51	07385 893062	View →
2	Atline Services ltd	⭐ 5.0	35	07754 414110	View →
3	D. N. Electrical Ltd	⭐ 5.0	22	07967 604653	View →
4	A Mitchell Electrical Ltd	⭐ 5.0	13	07951 007102	View →
5	BGEE ELECTRICAL	⭐ 5.0	9	07500 703100	View →
6	MW Electrical Contracting Ltd	⭐ 5.0	3	01933 424492	View →

Our Top Picks

Rolly, Your Sparky

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★★★★★ 5.0 (51 reviews)

Wellingborough 07385 893062

Rolly, Your Sparky works across Wellingborough on older housing stock as well as newer builds, tackling rewiring and fault-finding jobs that period properties often demand. The firm has built a strong local reputation, reflected in a five-star average from 51 reviews. Consumer unit upgrades and general domestic electrical work make up much of its workload.

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Atline Services ltd

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★★★★★ 5.0 (35 reviews)

Wellingborough 07754 414110

Calls to Atline Services ltd tend to start with a tripping fuse board, a rewiring job on an older property, or an extra socket needed for a kitchen refit. The Wellingborough firm works through jobs like these methodically, and its record of 35 reviews averaging five stars suggests customers find the process straightforward from quote to completion.

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D. N. Electrical Ltd

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★★★★★ 5.0 (22 reviews)

Wellingborough 07967 604653

D. N. Electrical Ltd works mainly on older properties around Wellingborough, where rewiring and updating ageing consumer units are common jobs alongside general domestic repairs. The firm holds a 5 rating from 22 reviews, reflecting consistency across smaller, less straightforward jobs that period housing tends to bring.

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A Mitchell Electrical Ltd

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★★★★★ 5.0 (13 reviews)

Wellingborough 07951 007102

Rewires and consumer unit upgrades form much of the workload at A Mitchell Electrical Ltd, alongside fault-finding and testing for domestic properties around Wellingborough. Thirteen reviews on Google have left the firm with a full five-star average, reflecting consistency in work that often goes unseen once walls are made good again.

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BGEE ELECTRICAL

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★★★★★ 5.0 (9 reviews)

Wellingborough 07500 703100

Based in Wellingborough, BGEE Electrical covers a broad range of domestic electrical work, from EV charging point installations and electric shower fitting to landlord certificate testing and emergency callouts. The business holds a five-star Google rating across nine reviews. Smoke alarm installation and extractor fan fitting sit alongside lighting and general electrical installations in its listed services.

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MW Electrical Contracting Ltd

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★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews)

Wellingborough 01933 424492

MW Electrical Contracting Ltd works as an electrical contractor covering Wellingborough and the surrounding area. The firm handles domestic and commercial wiring, fault finding and consumer unit upgrades, working to current wiring regulations. Enquiries can be made through its website for further detail on scheduling and quotes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an electrician cost in Wellingborough?

A simple call-out for something like a faulty socket or light fitting typically runs from £60 to £120 for the first hour, including travel around the NN8/NN9 postcodes. Bigger jobs vary more: a consumer unit upgrade is often £250 to £450, a full house rewire on a three-bed semi can be anywhere from £2,500 to £4,500 depending on access and how much replastering is needed, and EV charger installation usually sits between £700 and £1,200. Prices shift depending on the age of the property and whether extra work like chasing walls is involved, so get two or three quotes before deciding.

Do I need a certificate after electrical work in my home?

For notifiable work, such as a new consumer unit, a rewire, or adding circuits in a kitchen or bathroom, you should receive a Building Regulations compliance certificate once it's finished, plus an Electrical Installation Certificate. Smaller jobs like adding a single socket usually just need a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate. Keep all of these safe, as buyers' solicitors will often ask for them when you come to sell the property.

How long does a rewire take on a typical Wellingborough house?

A full rewire on a standard three-bedroom semi, common in areas like Queensway or Hemmingwell, usually takes three to five days if the house is empty, longer if you're living there while it's done. Terraced Victorian properties with solid walls and boxed-in wiring can take longer because access is trickier. Ask your electrician for a day-by-day plan before work starts so you know when rooms will be out of use.

What's the difference between an emergency callout and a booked appointment?

An emergency callout, for something like a tripped circuit that won't reset or a burning smell from a socket, usually costs more, often £80 to £150 depending on the time of day, because you're paying for someone to drop what they're doing. A booked appointment for non-urgent work gives the electrician time to plan materials and usually works out cheaper per hour. If it's not a safety issue, booking ahead is nearly always the better value option.

Can an electrician in Wellingborough fit an EV charger at my house?

Most local electricians who do domestic work can fit a home EV charger, but check they're specifically certified for EV charge point installation, as it's a separate qualification from general electrical work. You'll also need off-street parking and a consumer unit that can take the extra load, so ask for a quick assessment before you commit to a particular charger brand. Costs typically range from £700 to £1,200 depending on cable runs and whether your consumer unit needs upgrading too.

How do I choose between electricians in Wellingborough?

Start by asking to see their NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA registration and check it's current, don't just take their word for it, most registration bodies let you search online. Ask for proof of public liability insurance and check reviews beyond the star rating, look at what customers say about tidiness, communication and whether quoted prices held up. Get a written quote from at least two or three electricians for anything beyond a small repair, and ask previous customers or check reviews for jobs similar in size to yours. If a business carries our Trust Verified badge, that means we've already checked their qualifications, insurance, trading history and company details, but for anyone without it, doing these checks yourself before booking is worth the extra half hour.

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