Electrician Costs, Rates and Fees
We recommend that you contact an electrician and request their hourly rate; however, the table below will indicate the typical electrician rates that apply.
Rate Description | Rate Amount |
|---|---|
Average electrician hourly rate | R 650 |
Minimum Electrician rate per hour - Junior electrician or technician | R 350 |
Maximum Electrician rate per hour | R 950 |
Average electrician rate per day | R 5,200 |
Electrical contractor rates per hour | R 350 |
Commercial electrician hourly rate | R 700 |
Master electrician hourly rate | R 900 |
Electrician service call rates - First hour | R 850 |
Electrician service call rates - After first hour | R 650 |
Electrical Certificate of Compliance cost - First hour | R 850 |
Industrial electrician hourly rate | R 900 |
Low cost electrician rate | R350 |
Residential electrician hourly rate | R 650 |
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Common electrician jobs and their costs
In the following sections, we give examples of the typical tasks and jobs that electricians perform and their associated costs. This will give you an accurate idea of how much electricians cost as you need to include the electrician's hourly rate and the cost of the job you have asked the electrician to perform.
Electrical wiring cost for new house
Price per point electrical installation
Electricians will typically charge R250 to R600 per power point or outlet. The total cost depends on the number of points installed and materials used. Other factors that play a role are whether the points are installed at a commercial or residential property, as the size of the property will also determine how much material is used per plug or light point. For example, more cabling would be required to reach a plug point in a large commercial building.
Electrical installation cost
A completely new electrical installation can range from R40 000 to 250 000 for homes and from R6,000 to R350 000 for small to medium offices. Commercial installations can vary from R 90,000 to R 600,000, depending on the electrical applications.
The cost of the electrical installation is made up of the following main items:
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How much does it cost to install an electrical outlet?
Electricians typically charge R450 to R1,000 to install or add an electrical outlet. The total cost depends on the distance of the electrical outlet to the nearest electrical cable or fuse box as this will determine the number of electrical outlets installed and materials used. Other factors that play a role are whether the electrical outlets are installed at a commercial or residential property, as the size of the property will also determine how much material is used per plug (electrical outlet). For example, more cabling would be required to reach a plug point in a large commercial building.
How much does it cost to move an electrical outlet
Electricians will typically charge R450 to R1,000 to move an electrical outlet. The total cost depends on the distance of the electrical outlet to the nearest electrical cable or fuse box. Other factors that play a role are whether the electrical outlets are installed at a commercial or residential property, as the size of the property will also determine how much material is used. For example, less cabling would be required to reach a plug point in a residential home compared to a large commercial building.
How much does it cost to repair an electrical outlet
An electrical outlet can cost about R450 if only the outlet needs to be replaced. If the outlet electrical cabling is damaged, and new cabling must be laid from the fuse box, it can cost approximately R1000 to repair.
How much does it cost to replace an electrical panel?
An electrical panel can cost about R6,000 to 10,000. This panel is the heart of your electrical system and requires an experienced electrician who will need to ensure all your electrical cabling is wired to the correct type of Tripp switches. They also need to ensure that power from the grid is correctly connected to the panel. The electrical panel must also be labelled adequately and have the correct warning signs.
How much do electricians charge to install lights?
Electricians will typically charge between R600 to R6,500 to install lights. The total cost depends on the type of light fitting used and the distance of the light fitting to the nearest electrical cable or fuse box (electrical panel). Other factors that play a role are whether the lights are installed at a commercial or residential property, as the size of the property will also determine how much material is used per light fitting. For example, more cabling would be required to reach a light fitting in a large commercial building compared to a residential home.
How much does an electrician cost to fix a breaker
Electricians will typically charge between R500 to R1000 to fix a breaker switch. The total cost depends on the type of breaker switch required. For example, some breaker switches have a higher Amp rating and are more expensive when compared to breaker switches with lower Amp ratings. The standard for most home circuits is rated 15 or 20 amps, typically costing about R100.
How much does an electrical compliance certificate cost?
The cost of an electrical certificate of compliance (electrical coc) depends upon the work required to fix your electrical installation and the travel distance to your home or office. If the electrician finds no faults, the cost of the electrical certificate can range from R850 to R1,500. If faults are found, the cost could range from R1,000 to R6,000. If major issues are found, costs could range between R6000 to R15,000 or more. Read more about the cost of an electrical compliance certificate.