Electrical work in India: what it costs and how to get offers
Electrical work in India costs about ₹350 to ₹1,200 an hour for an electrician in Mumbai, and wiring is priced per point or per square foot. For prices that match your job today, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and the AI will look through local sellers' price lists.
Approximate prices in India, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Work | Price range |
|---|
| Electrician, per hour (Mumbai) | ₹350–₹1,200 |
| Wiring, per electrical point | ₹150–₹2,500 or more |
| Full house wiring, per sq ft (residential) | ₹20–₹50 |
Licences and what to check
Electrical licences are issued by each state, so fees and rules change with the city. In Maharashtra the electrical contractor licence costs ₹2,500 and is valid for three years. In Tamil Nadu a wireman licence fee is ₹500, and government fees for a Class A contractor licence can reach ₹15,000. Ask the electrician for the licence number and class before work starts, and check that the class covers the job.
Season and the climate
India's climate is tropical: it is hot all year, with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. Heat keeps fan, air-conditioner and inverter points in demand in every month, so there is no slow season. Wet weather makes wall work harder to dry out and finish, so plan chasing and rewiring for the dry part of the year. A request sent now, in November 2026, gives sellers time to plan before the next wet season.
How the work is priced
Quotes come per hour for repairs, per electrical point for new sockets, switches and lights, and per square foot for full-house wiring. Cable is also priced per metre, with listings quoting ₹100 to ₹400 per metre. The hourly range is for Mumbai; name your city and area so sellers in Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi or Bengaluru can quote for your address. Use square feet and metres when you describe the job, because the listings use those units.
What to put in your request
Say what kind of work it is: new points, a repair, a fault or full rewiring. Give the property type, the floor area in sq ft, the wall material and the site condition, because these change the price. Add your city and area, the deadline and your budget. A photo of the fuse box or the wall helps sellers estimate the job without guessing.
On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. It is free for buyers. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered local sellers reply in the chat with their own price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them, and you can send the request link to electricians you already know. Start with a request on the home page, or see household services.
Questions and answers
How much does an electrician charge per hour in India?
In Mumbai it is about ₹350 to ₹1,200 an hour, approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Wiring is also quoted per electrical point, from ₹150 to ₹2,500 or more, depending on the work.
Do electricians need a licence?
Electrical contractors and wiremen need a state licence. In Tamil Nadu a wireman licence fee is ₹500, and in Maharashtra an electrical contractor licence costs ₹2,500 and is valid for three years.
How much is full house wiring per square foot?
For residential work, listings show about ₹20 to ₹50 per sq ft, approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Ask whether the quote includes materials.
Is there a good time of year for electrical work?
India's climate has wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. Plan work that opens walls for the dry part of the year, and send your request now to get offers in time.
