Electrician profile on Websta: guide for Belgium

What belongs on your electrician profile

Your profile page is a straightforward online presence. Include your trade name or business name, town or towns where you work, and a brief description of what you do. Customers in Belgium search for electricians by service and location, so clarity about both matters.

Add a list of the main services you offer: domestic wiring, fault-finding, rewiring, installation of lighting, power outlets, circuit breakers, earthing systems, or whatever applies to your work. Be specific rather than general. If you specialise in certain types of work - such as new construction, renovation, or emergency callouts - mention that too.

Photos help customers decide. Include images of completed work if you have them: an installation you've finished, a neatly wired panel, a room after renovation. Customers want to see the quality of your work. Even a few clear photos of typical jobs make a difference.

Quote requests and booking

On Websta, customers can request a quote through a contact form on your profile, or you can set up online booking if you prefer fixed-price services. Many electricians in Belgium use quote requests because job costs vary: a simple outlet installation costs differently from a full house rewire, and you need to assess the work before you give a price.

If you take bookings, set your availability honestly. If you work Monday to Friday and take emergency calls on Saturday, say so. Customers respect clear boundaries and you avoid misunderstandings.

Languages on your profile

Belgium has three official languages: Dutch (Flemish) in the north, French in the south and Brussels, and German in the far east. Choose the language or languages for your profile based on where you work. If you work across the country or in a bilingual area like Brussels, you can publish in more than one language. If you work in one region, one language is enough, though many customers appreciate at least English as a second option.

How customers in Belgium find electricians

On Websta's marketplace, people search by service type and location. They type 'electrician' or a specific service like 'rewiring' or 'power outlet installation' together with their town or postcode. The marketplace shows providers nearby who offer that service. Customers can also post a task describing their job, and providers make offers on it.

Being in the right location matters. If you work in Antwerp, a customer in Ghent won't find you by default. Make sure your profile clearly states the towns or areas you cover. If you travel across regions, list them all.

What to sort out as an independent electrician in Belgium

Before you take on work, check that your qualifications and registration meet Belgian standards. Electricians in Belgium generally need to be registered with the relevant body in their region. In Flanders, that is VDAB or a recognized training body. In Wallonia and Brussels, requirements are set regionally too. If you trained abroad, ask your local authority about recognition of your qualifications.

If you work as a sole trader, you need a business registration number (entreprise number in French, ondernemingsnummer in Dutch). Register with your local tax office and social security body. Belgium requires self-employed people to contribute to social insurance and file annual tax returns. The exact amounts and deadlines depend on your region and income, so contact your regional social security office or a tax advisor for current details.

You will need a bank account registered to your business name to receive payments from Websta customers. Websta uses Stripe to process card payments, which are paid out to your own bank account. Check with your bank about opening a business account if you don't have one.

What to write in your first hour

Start with the basics. Write your name or business name, the towns where you work, and three or four sentences about what you do. For example: 'I install and repair domestic electrical systems, troubleshoot faults, and handle rewiring projects in Amsterdam and surroundings. I work on new builds and renovations.' That takes five minutes.

List your main services in bullet points or short lines. Don't overthink it. Ten services is enough to start: domestic installation, fault-finding, power outlets, lighting, circuit breakers, earthing, emergency repairs, and so on.

Add a photo if you have one. Even a simple image of a completed job or your workspace works. If you have no photos ready yet, you can add them later.

Set your contact method: quote requests or booking, depending on your preference. Write a short message telling customers how you work - for example, 'Contact me for a quote. I can usually visit within two working days.' Then save and publish. You're live.

After you set up your profile

Check your profile on a mobile phone as well as a desktop. Most customers search on their phones. Make sure the text is readable and photos show clearly.

Respond to enquiries quickly. Customers who get a reply within a few hours are more likely to book you than providers who reply the next day. Set up notifications so you see requests as soon as they come in.