TradesHero — Co. Wicklow
Electrician in Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Arklow's mix of town-centre homes and rural properties out towards Avoca creates varied electrical demands — from partial rewires in older terraces to complete installations in new-build homes. TradesHero lists RECI-registered, Safe Electric–certified electricians covering Arklow, Avoca, and Rathdrum, all insurance-verified and reviewed.
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What Arklow homeowners hire electricians for
- Fuse board / consumer unit upgrade
- Full or partial rewire
- EV charger installation (SEAI grant eligible)
- Additional sockets & lighting circuits
- RCD protection & safety upgrades
- Outdoor & garden electrics
What to check before hiring a electrician in Arklow
RECI-registered registrationIn Ireland, every electrician should be RECI-registered and Safe Electric certified. Always ask for their registration number before work starts.
Public liability insuranceMinimum €2.6m PLI is standard. TradesHero verifies this before any trade can quote.
Written quoteAlways get a written, itemised quote — verbal estimates are not binding.
- Get at least 3 quotes before committing — prices vary significantly in Arklow
- Check online reviews on TradesHero and Google before inviting anyone to quote
- Never pay more than a 20–30% deposit upfront for larger jobs
- Ask if they've done similar work locally in Avoca or Rathdrum
- Confirm scaffold and skip costs are included in your written quote
Electrician costs in Arklow — 2026 price guide
Wicklow rates are broadly in line with the national average. SEAI home charger grants of up to €600 are available for qualifying EV charger installations.
Call-out charge€60 – €80
Hourly rate€60 – €85
Fuse board upgrade€600 – €1,200
Full rewire (3-bed semi)€5,000 – €12,000
EV charger installation€450 – €900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician cost in Arklow?+
In Arklow and nearby areas like Avoca and Rathdrum, a electrician typically charges €60 – €80 as a call-out and €60 – €85 per hour for labour. Wicklow rates are broadly in line with the national average. SEAI home charger grants of up to €600 are available for qualifying EV charger installations. Posting a free job on TradesHero gives you multiple quotes to compare side-by-side with no obligation.
Are the electricians on TradesHero in Arklow verified and insured?+
Yes. Every electrician listed on TradesHero in Arklow is independently verified for public liability insurance and is Safe Electric certified before they can appear on the platform or receive any job leads. You can see their verification badge, customer reviews, and experience level on their profile before you invite them to quote — no blind trust required.
How quickly can I get a quote from a electrician in Arklow?+
Most jobs posted on TradesHero in Arklow receive their first response within a few hours, with 2–3 quotes typically arriving within 24 hours. If your job is urgent — a no-power situation, a burst pipe, or storm damage — mark it as urgent and available electricians covering Arklow and Avoca are notified immediately. Posting is free and takes under two minutes.