Order electrical work: wiring, DB panel, earthing without overpaying
What an electrician counts when quoting a price
Electrical work is usually priced not “per flat” but by quantity: the number of points (sockets, switches, light fittings), metres of wire, wall chasing, the contents of the distribution board. So the question “how much does wiring cost” without any quantities leads nowhere.
What exactly is being done matters too: full rewiring, adding a few sockets, assembling a distribution board, connecting a hob or a water heater, tracing a fault. Each job needs different time and experience.
What to look at in the work itself
- The wire should be copper and of the right size: commonly 1.5 sq mm for lights, 2.5 sq mm for sockets and a thicker one for an AC or water heater. Confirm this with the electrician.
- The board needs an MCB for each circuit and leakage protection: an RCCB or an RCBO.
- Earthing is an essential part of safe wiring wherever it can be provided.
- When the work is done, a good electrician labels the board diagram and marks the circuits.
What to put in your request
- What to do — full rewiring, new points, a board, connecting appliances, fault finding.
- Quantity — the number of points, or the area and rooms.
- Site — flat, house, office; the wall material.
- Materials — yours or the contractor's.
- Experience — years in the trade, electrical licence or certificate, if it matters.
- Address, timing, budget.
Example: “Woodlands, a 1,000 sq ft house with brick walls. I need new wiring on the first floor: about 18 points, a separate line for the oven and the water heater, a new board with an RCCB. Materials by the electrician, start next week. Budget up to $380.”
How to find an electrician through BlaBlaPrice
You describe the job on the home page, and electricians in your region reply in chat with the price, timeline and terms. They can see where their offer stands, so they can improve it. Reviews are shown next to each offer, and nobody sees your number until you choose an electrician. About the service, see the page How it works.
Urgency and common mistakes
An emergency call (the power is out, a burning smell, the breaker keeps tripping) usually costs more than planned work, but here it is better not to delay. For planned jobs, agree in advance: you will have a choice of dates and time to compare.
The most dangerous mistake is saving on wire and breakers: a wire that is too thin for a heavy load overheats. The second is not planning the sockets before the chasing: they are then “cut in” later and the wall looks worse. The third is not asking for a warranty on the work and not taking the board diagram.
When comparing offers, see what the price includes: chasing, dust removal, fixing in the wall, repainting the chases. If the electrics are part of a bigger project, look at turnkey renovation or finishing work.
