What this tool does

This calculator estimates what it costs to set yourself up as an electrician, pulling together the tools, van, test equipment, certification, insurance and registration into a single startup figure.

It gives a realistic range to help you plan, not a fixed price.

When to use it

Use it when you are thinking about going self-employed or starting your own electrical firm, when you are working out how much money you need behind you to begin, or when you want to see where you can start lean and what can wait.

How it works

You answer a few questions about whether it is just you or a team, your van, your tools and your qualifications and scheme registration. It then itemises the likely startup costs and gives you a low to high total. Nothing you enter is saved, and you do not need to give your name or email to use it. Costs vary by supplier, area and scheme, so use this as a planning guide and get real quotes before you commit.