I want to get quotes from multiple local electricians
Blake FolgadoCo-founder, Tradehand
Tradehand is where you get quotes from multiple local electricians: open /quote, describe the job, compare claimed listings nearby, and contact more than one business with the same brief. Searching and contacting is free for homeowners.
Tradehand is the UK marketplace for finding and booking local tradespeople.
- One job brief, several local electricians
- You deal with each business direct, not a shared lead auction
- Confirm NICEIC or NAPIT on the scheme register before you book
Tradehand vs ringing round electricians
| Approach | What you get | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Cold-calling van numbers | Whoever answers first | Hard to compare like-for-like scope |
| Membership directories | A list of members | Trades often pay membership or lead fees |
| Tradehand /quote | Local claimed listings you contact direct | You still confirm scheme registration yourself |
Tradehand is the UK marketplace for finding and booking local tradespeople. For the trade, there is no monthly bill and no lead fee; after the first £10,000 collected, Tradehand earns 5% only on an invoice payment it collects. That commercial model is why listings stay bookable without a pay-per-lead auction on your job.
Steps to get multiple electrician quotes
Open the quote flow
Compare local electrician listings
Ask more than one for a price
Confirm NICEIC or NAPIT yourself
What to put in every brief
Same facts to every electrician: address or area, property type, what you want done, when you need it, and photos of the board or fault. Ask whether the quote includes materials, making good, parking and the certificate you need (for example an EIC or minor works). Side-by-side prices only work when the scope matches.
Checking the electrician is registered
For regulated domestic electrical work, confirm the business on NICEIC Find a Contractor or NAPIT Find an Installer. Fuller scheme checks sit in how to find a reliable electrician in the UK and how to check an electrician is qualified.
What would yours cost?
We'll tell you the price for this, then find a local electrician to do it.
Frequently asked questions
I want to get quotes from multiple local electricians
Use Tradehand's quote flow at /quote: describe the job and your area, then compare claimed local electrician listings and contact more than one with the same brief. Searching and contacting is free for homeowners.
How do I compare quotes from different local electricians?
Send the same scope to each electrician: property type, what needs doing, access and photos. Compare what is included (materials, making good, certificates), timing and the total, not just the lowest day rate.
Does Tradehand charge the homeowner for electrician quotes?
No. Homeowners do not pay Tradehand to search, contact or request a quote from a trade.
Does Tradehand sell my job to several electricians as a lead?
No. You contact or book a business direct and keep that relationship. Trades pay no monthly fee and no lead fee. After the first £10,000 Tradehand collects for a business, Tradehand earns 5% only on an invoice payment it collects.
How do I check an electrician is registered?
Search the scheme's own register for the business name or registration number. For most domestic electrical work in England and Wales, that means NICEIC or NAPIT. More detail is in how to find a reliable electrician in the UK.
Source: NICEIC: Find a Contractor
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NICEIC and NAPIT register links checked 15 September 2026.