Electrical installation

Electrical installation in Pakistan: wiring rates and the electrician licence

Updated 4 November 2026

For a standard new build in Lahore, electrical work runs about Rs 240 to Rs 320 per square foot of covered area, and maintenance is quoted per point, about Rs 400 per point in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. For a current price on your job, describe it on BlaBlaPrice: sellers reply in the chat with their offers, and the AI looks through local price lists.

Licences and rules to check

The national electricity regulator's guidance says an electrician must hold a valid permit or licence, a certificate of qualification, from the Regional Electric Inspector's office or the provincial Office of Inspection. For a non-domestic installation above 45 kVA a licence is needed, so ask the installer which category applies to your building.

Season and heat

Pakistan has very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March, so November is a good time for work inside the house. Heavy air-conditioner loads in summer make the wiring for new AC circuits more important, so plan the points before the hot months.

How electrical work is quoted

New builds are quoted per square foot of covered area, changes per point, and items such as a UPS as a labour figure. Plot and house sizes are often given in kanal and marla, so convert them to square feet and say which unit you used. Ask whether cable, conduit and switches are included, and whether the price is labour only.

What to write in your request

List the work: new points, replacements, a UPS circuit, the number of rooms and the materials you want. Add the address in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Faisalabad, the experience you need, your deadline and your budget.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in the chat, and the AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. Start from the request field, read how BlaBlaPrice works, or see ventilation and air conditioning if you also need an AC circuit.