Domestic electrician for local homes

Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small property managers.

Hourly or day rate for repairs and small jobs, fixed quotes for larger work such as rewires, plus a fee per landlord safety report.

• Recognised electrical qualifications and experience
• Careful testing and fault finding
• Clear quoting and customer service

• Most domestic work in England must comply with Building Regulations Part P, so check whether you need to join a competent person scheme or notify the local authority; rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Public liability insurance, and check whether your insurer wants professional indemnity cover too
• Test equipment needs regular calibration and records of your work need to be kept
• Check your qualifications are accepted by schemes and insurers before taking on work
• Check whether you need to register as a sole trader with HMRC, and consider VAT once turnover grows

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on your van, tools, test equipment and insurance. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own kit and cover before you set a budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £7,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your rates and your local area. This is an estimate of sales rather than profit, and starts from about 15 hours a week.

Most domestic work in England must comply with Building Regulations Part P, so check whether you need a competent person scheme or to notify the local authority. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Also check your qualifications are accepted by schemes and insurers.