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Electrician Price Singapore 2025 Cost Guide: Singapore Prices 2025 – for most HDB and condo homes, you can expect to pay $40–$60 for simple light/switch jobs, $60–$120 for power points and fan/heater points, and from $80–$150+ for troubleshooting and emergency call‑outs, depending on complexity and timing.

This Homejourney guide breaks down typical electrician price, what affects electrical service cost, and when to call a licensed professional so Singapore homeowners, landlords, and tenants can budget safely and avoid overpaying in 2025.

How this electrician price guide fits into your wider home journey

Electrical costs are one part of overall home setup and maintenance, together with renovation, aircon servicing, and cleaning.

For a full view of ownership costs – from renovation to ongoing maintenance – refer to Homejourney’s main home services and ownership pillar guide Projects Directory and our detailed rate breakdown in Electrician Price Singapore 2025: All Rates Listed | Homejourney Electrician Price Singapore 2025: All Rates Listed | Homejourney .

This cluster article focuses specifically on how much electrician services cost in 2025 and how to use Homejourney to book safe, fairly priced electrical work for HDB, condo, and landed homes.

Typical electrician price ranges in Singapore (2025)

Based on 2025 residential price lists from multiple Singapore electricians, most basic jobs fall into similar bands, with variation depending on wiring method (exposed vs concealed), property type, and distance travelled.

From my own experience renovating a 4‑room HDB in Tampines and helping relatives in Punggol and Queenstown, these ranges match what you will commonly be quoted if you call 2–3 licensed electricians before deciding.

Quick reference: common electrical service cost 2025

Use these as ballpark estimates for standard residential jobs (HDB/condo), assuming work is done during normal hours and access is straightforward:

Light installation / repair: about $40–$55 per light point for simple ceiling/hanging lights, often more for decorative or high ceiling works.[2]
Switch / socket installation: around $40–$75 per point for standard switches and single power points; double points or water‑resistant units can go to $75–$85.[2][5]
Power trip / fault troubleshooting: typically from $50–$90+ per visit, excluding parts; complex faults or DB issues can exceed $150.[1][4][6]
Water heater point / repair: around $60–$100+ per point for wiring/point work, higher if the heater unit itself must be replaced.[2][3]
Ceiling fan installation: commonly $60–$100+ per fan in HDBs and condos, higher for heavy fans or if new points/concealed wiring are required.[1][2][3]
Doorbell installation: roughly $90+, depending on whether it’s wired or wireless and if new cabling is needed (wired usually costs more).
DB box / ELCB / breaker work: replacing or upgrading a DB in an HDB is generally $380–$700+ depending on flat size and amperage.[2][3]

Some electricians quote hourly rates – typically around $60/hour for general work and $80/hour+ for specialised work like complex fault‑finding or commercial jobs.[7]

Detailed electrician price breakdown by service (2025)

1. Light installation and repair

Lighting work is one of the most common jobs when you first get keys to a BTO or resale flat, or when you refresh an older condo.

From 2025 residential price lists, a basic lighting point can cost around $40 for exposed wiring and $80 for concealed wiring per point.[2] Other providers quote from about $70–$150 per lighting installation when supply and fittings are more complex.[1][3]

Simple ceiling or hanging light (light provided by owner): about $40–$80 per point for exposed, up to $80–$120 for concealed.[1][2]
Downlights / spotlights: typically $50–$100+ per point, depending on cut‑outs and ceiling type.[1][4]
LED strip installation in cove ceilings: roughly $50–$80 for 5m including installation, with extra cost per additional metre.[2]

Insider tip: In older HDBs (think 1980s blocks in Toa Payoh or Hougang), concrete ceilings often mean more drilling and patching – budget at the upper end of the range and ask the electrician to include touch‑up work in the quote.

2. Switches and power sockets

Extra sockets are essential in modern homes – especially around the TV console and home office areas in estates like Punggol and Tengah where WFH is common.

Residential 2025 price lists show standard rates around $65–$75 for a single 13A power point and $70–$95 for a double 13A power point, with higher prices for concealed wiring.[2][5] For specialist points (like water‑resistant outdoor sockets), expect a slight premium.[5]

Single 13A power point: about $65–$75 (exposed) and up to about $90 (concealed).[2][5]
Double 13A power point: around $70–$95, depending on finishing and wiring method.[2][5]
Light switches / 2‑way points: commonly $30–$40+ per gang inside an HDB flat.[2][5][8]

HDB note: Adding new points or moving existing ones is allowed, but all work must comply with HDB’s electrical safety guidelines and the Electrical Installation Rules. In practice, this means using an EMA‑licensed electrician and not overloading any circuit.

3. Power trip repair and electrical fault‑finding

Power trips in Singapore flats often happen during heavy use – e.g. turning on aircon, kettle, and washing machine simultaneously on a Friday night.

Most electricians charge a service call‑out fee from around $50–$90, which covers basic troubleshooting.[1][4][6] If the fault is traced to a damaged circuit, faulty appliance, or DB component, parts and extra labour are added on.

Minor trip / reset only: sometimes resolved within the call‑out fee if no replacement parts are needed.
Faulty MCB / ELCB: budget another $50–$150+ depending on brand and amperage.[1][2][3]
Extensive rewiring or burnt cable repair: can climb into the hundreds, especially if concealed wiring inside walls needs to be accessed.

Safety tip: Repeated power trips (e.g. every time you run the heater in an older Bukit Merah HDB) are a red flag. Do not keep resetting the DB – call a licensed electrician to inspect the circuit properly.

4. Water heater, aircon, and heavy appliance points

For instant heaters, storage heaters, and heavier appliances like ovens and cooker hobs, you will typically see 15A–20A points specified.

2025 residential price lists show heater and 15A aircon points from about $90–$130, depending on whether the wiring is exposed or concealed.[2][3]

Water heater point: about $100–$130 (exposed vs concealed).[2]
15A aircon / washing machine point: typically $100–$150+ per point.[2][3]
20A cooker hob / oven point: around $90–$130 per point for non‑concealed wiring.[2][3]

HDB & condo rules: For bathrooms, follow HDB regulations on heater placement and ensure that isolators and switches are outside the wet area. Some condos (for example, in Bishan or East Coast) require MCST approval before adding high‑load points on balconies or yard areas.