Expert Electrician in Leith, Edinburgh
From Victorian tenements on Great Junction Street to modern dockside apartments at Ocean Terminal — Spotlight Electrical Services delivers certified, high-quality electrical work throughout Leith. Free quotes, no hidden charges.
Your Local Leith Electrician — Reliable, Certified & Fairly Priced
Are you looking for a reliable electrician in Leith? Spotlight Electrical Services has been serving homes and businesses throughout Leith for over 15 years. Whether you're in a Victorian tenement on Leith Walk, a converted warehouse apartment near The Shore, or a modern new-build at Newhaven — we know Leith's property types inside out.
We offer a full range of electrical services in Leith: from EICR testing and consumer unit upgrades (essential in Leith's many older tenements) to EV charger installation, smart home systems, and 24/7 emergency call-outs. Every job is completed to BS 7671 standards with a certificate of completion.
Many Leith tenements have outdated electrical systems that need upgrading. We carry out rewires and consumer unit replacements with minimal disruption to residents.
We regularly work in the converted dock buildings and new-builds around The Shore, Ocean Terminal and Newhaven — understanding the unique requirements of these properties.
Leith has a large rental and HMO market. We provide EICR certificates and landlord safety reports to keep your properties legally compliant.
Electrical Services in Leith
We cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work across Leith and surrounding areas.
EICR Testing Leith
Mandatory for Leith landlords every 5 years. We carry out thorough Electrical Installation Condition Reports and issue certificates on completion.
Consumer Unit Upgrades
Many Leith tenements have outdated fuse boards. We upgrade to modern, safe consumer units with RCD protection — a common and essential job in older Leith properties.
Emergency Electrician Leith
Available 24/7 for urgent electrical faults, power failures and tripped circuits throughout Leith. Fast response times — call 07940 071963 now.
Rewiring Leith
Full and partial rewires carried out in Leith homes and commercial premises. We work carefully in occupied properties to minimise disruption.
EV Charger Installation
Home EV charging points installed throughout Leith. We handle the full installation and all required certifications.
Landlord Safety Certs
Keep your Leith rental properties legally compliant with up-to-date EICR certificates and landlord electrical safety reports.
Thinking of Rewiring Your Leith Home?
Full and partial rewires are one of our most requested services in Leith. Whether your property has outdated rubber cabling, an old fuse board, or you are renovating — we provide clear quotes, clean work and full certification.
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We assess your job and give a clear, no-obligation price.
Work Booked
We agree a convenient date that works for you.
Job Done Right
Clean, certified work completed to BS 7671 standards.
What Our Customers
Say About Us
“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”
“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”
“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”
“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”
“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”
“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”
“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”
“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”
“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”
“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”
“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”
“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”
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Electrician Near Me — Leith
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Common Electrical Issues in Leith
Based on our experience working in Leith, these are the electrical problems we see most often — and how we fix them.
Old Fuse Boards in Victorian Tenements
Leith Walk and surrounding tenements frequently still have original or 1960s-era fuse boards with rewirable fuses. We upgrade these to modern consumer units with RCD protection — essential for safety and mortgage compliance.
HMO Electrical Compliance
Leith has a significant HMO market. We provide the full electrical compliance package for HMO landlords: EICR, interlinked smoke and heat alarms, consumer unit upgrades and all required certificates.
Inadequate Earthing on Older Properties
Pre-1960s Leith properties often have inadequate or missing earthing. Identified during EICR and remedied as part of a consumer unit upgrade — critical for safety and insurance purposes.
EV Charger Requests in Tenement Blocks
EV charger installation in Leith tenements requires careful assessment of parking arrangements and supply capacity. We advise on options and handle all installation and certification.
Shared Stair Lighting Failures
Leith's traditional tenements have shared stair lighting that frequently fails or is on outdated fittings. We replace stair lighting and upgrade controls throughout tenement blocks.
Flood-Damaged Wiring in Basement Flats
Leith's low-lying areas near the Water of Leith and the docks can see flood issues affect basement and ground-floor flats. We assess and repair flood-damaged wiring safely.
Why Leith Residents Choose Spotlight Electrical
We have built our reputation in Leith through consistent, high-quality work and genuine local knowledge.
15+ Years in Leith
We have been serving Leith homeowners, landlords and businesses for over 15 years. We know every street, postcode and property type in EH6 inside out.
Tenement Specialists
Victorian and Edwardian tenements are our bread and butter. We work cleanly and efficiently in occupied flats, respecting tenants and minimising disruption to shared areas.
No VAT, No Hidden Charges
We are not VAT registered. The price we quote is the price you pay. No nasty surprises when the invoice arrives.
Same-Day EICR Certificates
Leith landlords get their EICR certificate on the day of inspection — no waiting, no chasing. Accepted by all Edinburgh letting agents and mortgage lenders.
5-Star Rated on Google
Consistently 5-star reviews from Leith customers. We let our work and customer service speak for themselves.
Commercial Leith Experience
From Shore restaurants to Ocean Terminal retail — we handle commercial electrical work in Leith with the same professionalism as our domestic work.
Recent Electrical Projects in Leith
A selection of the electrical work we have recently completed in and around Leith.
EH6 Tenement Block Consumer Unit Upgrades
Six consumer unit upgrades carried out across a Leith Walk tenement block, all completed over two days with minimal disruption to residents. All certificates issued on completion.
HMO Electrical Compliance Package
Full HMO compliance for 5-bedroom Leith flat: EICR, consumer unit upgrade, full interlinked alarm system and emergency lighting. Landlord registration maintained.
Shore Restaurant Commercial Fit-Out
Commercial electrical installation for a restaurant near The Shore, including commercial kitchen circuits, emergency lighting, fire alarm connection and three-phase supply.
Ocean Terminal Apartment EV Charger
Home EV charger installation for a modern Leith dockside apartment. Dedicated 32A circuit from consumer unit to parking bay.
Victorian Flat Full Rewire
Complete rewire of a 3-bedroom Leith Victorian tenement flat. Original rubber cabling throughout replaced, new consumer unit installed, all work certified.
Landlord EICR Portfolio
Annual EICR testing programme for a local letting agent with 12 Leith rental properties. Staggered over 3 days, all certificates issued for Scottish Government compliance.
Leith has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 20 years, from a declining dockland to one of Edinburgh's most desirable areas. The neighbourhood's mix of historic architecture and modern development creates a wide range of electrical requirements. Older tenements on Leith Walk, Duke Street and Great Junction Street frequently require consumer unit upgrades and rewires as properties change hands and new owners modernise. The modern waterfront developments at The Shore, Ocean Terminal and the Newhaven marina attract EV charger installation requests and smart home system commissions. Leith also has Edinburgh's highest concentration of HMO properties, creating consistent demand for landlord compliance work including EICR testing, smoke alarm installation and consumer unit upgrades. If you are a Leith landlord, homeowner or business owner with electrical work to discuss, call us on 07940 071963 for a free, no-obligation quote.
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