Licence required by law

Safe Electric

Ireland's statutory register of electrical contractors. Restricted electrical work in Irish homes must by law be done by a Safe Electric registered contractor, who can issue the required completion certificate.

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3,004tradespeople with a Safe Electric record in the public data we track
1records appear expired or past their recorded expiry date

Based on public register and directory records collected up to 5 Jul 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Safe Electric status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where Safe Electric holders are

  • IE2,764 on record
  • Dublin223 on record
  • Dublin 153 on record
  • Dublin 123 on record
  • Dublin 242 on record
  • Dublin 222 on record
  • Dublin 132 on record
  • Dublin 6W2 on record
  • Dublin 181 on record
  • Dublin 171 on record

Trades that hold it

Electrician · 2,613Electrician · 220Renewable Energy Installer · 161Gas Engineer · 6

Safe Electric holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current Safe Electric record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Safe Electric?

Ireland's statutory register of electrical contractors. Restricted electrical work in Irish homes must by law be done by a Safe Electric registered contractor, who can issue the required completion certificate. (Licence required by law.)

How many tradespeople hold Safe Electric?

We track 3,004 tradespeople with a Safe Electric record, based on register and listing data collected up to 5 Jul 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

Can a Safe Electric record be out of date?

Yes. 1 of the records we track appear expired or past their recorded expiry date, based on register and listing data collected up to 5 Jul 2026. Always confirm current status on the official register before hiring.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds Safe Electric?

Check the official register at https://safeelectric.ie/find-an-electrical-contractor/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.