Cost Guide · 2026

Electrician Cost Singapore 2026

Most calls fall into one of five jobs: a tripped MCB, a dead socket, a flickering light, a noisy ceiling fan, or an ageing DB box. Below are the 2026 price bands. Send a photo on WhatsApp first and we lock the number before the visit.

EMA-licensed where requiredFrom $60 inspectionSame-day on weekdays30-day workmanship warranty
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Common electrician jobs and what they cost

Ranges are for a standard HDB or condo. Older flats with concealed conduit, landed property, and brand-name fittings sit at the upper end.

Site inspectionS$60One-hour diagnostic. Waived if you proceed with the repair on the same visit.
Socket replacementS$60 – $12013A double socket, labour plus standard switch. Brand upgrade (Schneider, MK) adds $20–$40.
Light point install / replaceS$80 – $180Per point. Cove lighting, downlights or chandeliers quoted on site.
MCB / breaker replacementS$120 – $180Per breaker. Same-brand swap is at the lower end.
RCCB (ELCB) replacementS$180 – $280Including trip-current testing. Older boxes may need adapter plates.
DB box rewireFrom S$250Full rewire with new MCBs and RCCB. Send a photo of the existing box.
Ceiling fan installS$120 – $180Standard 4–6 blade fan on existing wiring. Smart / remote fans add $40.
Power-trip diagnosisS$60 – $150Tracing the faulty circuit. Rectification quoted separately.
New power point (no hacking)S$120 – $220Surface trunking. Concealed wiring needs hacking, quoted separately.

Indicative ranges. Final number confirmed on site.

What moves the final price

Three factors matter most.

ScopeHow many pointsFive sockets in one visit is far cheaper per point than five separate trips.
Site conditionConcealed vs surfaceHacking a wall to bury conduit doubles labour time. Older HDB blocks add risk.
Brand & specStandard vs premiumSchneider Avataron, Legrand, MK or Clipsal last longer but add up across many points.

FAQ

Is there a call-out fee?

Site inspection starts at S$60. If you proceed with the repair on the same visit, the inspection fee is waived or rolled into the job price.

Do you handle DB box rewiring?

Yes — full DB box rewire including MCB and RCCB replacement starts from S$250. Send a photo of the existing box so we can quote without guessing.

Are FixMove electricians EMA-licensed?

Electrical work that legally requires a Licensed Electrical Worker under Singapore's Electricity Act is arranged through EMA-licensed personnel. The LEW number is provided on request before work starts.

Same-day on weekends?

Weekday same-day slots are usually available. Saturday is bookable subject to load. Sunday and public holidays are limited and may attract a small surcharge.

Do you supply parts or do I?

Either works. We can supply standard sockets, switches, MCBs and fans from stock, or install units you've bought yourself (labour-only rate).

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✅ Licensing & Compliance — Electrical

Electrical works that legally require a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) under the Electricity Act are arranged through EMA-licensed personnel where required.

Verification: Customers may request the assigned worker's LEW number via WhatsApp before work starts. EMA maintains a public registry at ema.gov.sg. See full licence list.

Note: electrician cost Singapore is often searched as electrical renovation cost when included in a HDB / condo / office upgrade scope. FixMove EMA/LEW-licensed electricians quote standalone repairs and renovation-bundle electrical work (DB box, full rewiring, lighting points) under one transparent 2026 price list.