The problem with small electrical jobs

You’ve probably been here. One damaged socket in the kitchen. A light fitting you bought months ago that’s still in its box. A switch that only works when you press it just so. Individually, none of them feel worth the bother of finding an electrician, waiting for a quote and hoping they turn up.

Many traditional contractors, quite reasonably, prioritise larger work. A rewire or a new kitchen keeps a team busy for days. A single socket doesn’t, so it slips down the list or gets a polite no.

Built deliberately around small work

Hour Electric exists for those jobs. There’s no quoting process for tiny work. You book a one-hour visit online, at a price you see before you book, and your electrician arrives in the arrival window you chose.

Because you’re booking time rather than a specific job, you can add as much as you like to the list. Common examples in York homes:

  • replacing a damaged or discoloured socket
  • fitting a new pendant or ceiling light
  • changing a faulty light switch or dimmer
  • adding an extra socket in a sensible spot
  • replacing a noisy bathroom extractor fan
  • investigating a socket that has stopped working
  • fitting an outdoor light by the back door

Give us the whole list

Put everything on one booking, in the order that matters most to you. Your electrician will work through the list during your booked time. If the list is longer than an hour, they’ll tell you and you can add time on the day where available, or book another visit.

Your booking covers the electrician’s time rather than a guaranteed number of completed jobs, so we don’t promise a set count. We do promise to work efficiently and to be straight with you about what’s left.

Ready to clear the list? Book an electrician in York.

Related work

Looking for something specific? See our pages on sockets, lighting, repairs and fault finding in York.

Questions about small electrical jobs

Will an electrician come out for one small job?

Yes. Hour Electric is designed specifically for small domestic electrical jobs, from a single damaged socket to a light fitting you’ve been meaning to get changed.

Can I give the electrician several jobs?

Yes. Add everything you’d like looked at when you book. Your electrician will work through the list in the order you set during your booked time.

What can be completed in an hour?

It depends on the complexity of each job, access, the condition of the existing installation and whether materials are to hand. Straightforward jobs like replacing a socket or fitting a light often take well under an hour. We can’t guarantee a set number of jobs, but we will work efficiently through your list and tell you if more time is needed.

Are materials included?

No. Materials are charged separately where required. Your electrician will confirm any additional cost with you before fitting parts.