Electrical work

Electrical work in Hong Kong: hourly rates and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

An electrician in Hong Kong typically charges about HK$600 to HK$1,200 an hour, and a small socket or wiring job is quoted from about HK$1,200. A larger project is often priced at around HK$6,000 for the whole job. For current quotes for your job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

These are approximate prices, according to sellers' websites and price guides, November 2026. Ask whether the quote is per hour or per job, and whether materials are included.

Registration and what to check

Electrical workers and electrical contractors in Hong Kong register with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. Ask to see the registration certificate and its grade before work starts. The application fee for an electrical worker is HK$475, and the registration is valid for three years. An electrical contractor's application is HK$855 for each new application or renewal, and fees may be revised.

The main code of practice for electrical installations in Hong Kong sets the technical requirements for materials, workmanship and testing. Ask the electrician to confirm that the work will follow it.

Season and when demand rises

Summer in Hong Kong (June to August) is hot, and air conditioners and fans run most of the day, so fault calls and wiring work for new appliances rise then. Booking in November, outside the summer peak, gives you more time to choose a registered electrician.

How the work is priced

Electricians here charge either by the hour, usually HK$600 to HK$1,200, or as a flat rate for a project. Give the property type and the floor area in m², and say what the wall material is, because concrete takes longer than plasterboard for cable runs. Sellers can then estimate the time and the price more closely.

What to write in the request

Write the type of work (repair, new sockets, a switchboard upgrade, lighting or a fault), the scope, the property type, the floor area in m², your area (Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun), the wall material, the deadline and your budget in HK$. Ask the electrician to show the registration grade in the reply.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide who to contact. For related services see Household services.