Electrical work

Electrical work in Singapore

Updated 4 November 2026

Electrical work in Singapore usually costs from about S$10 for a single bulb change to S$2,000 to S$5,500 for complete electrical work in a 3-room or 4-room HDB flat, depending on scope. Individual points are priced separately: a socket replacement is about S$60 to S$120. To get prices for your job, describe the work in a request on BlaBlaPrice and the offers will come back in the chat.

Licences and what to check

Electricians here work under licences from the Energy Market Authority (EMA). The snippets list an application fee of S$50, which is non-refundable, and a licence fee of S$30 for a Licensed Electrical Worker. Licences come in grades, and the snippets mention grades 7, 8 and 9. Ask to see the licence number and grade before work starts. For an HDB flat, ask whether the work meets HDB requirements, since the snippets link electrical safety to HDB rules.

Season and weather

Singapore is tropical, hot all year, with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. Heat does not change the price, but rain can delay outdoor cable runs and work on exposed wiring. In the wet season, plan outdoor jobs around the forecast and keep indoor jobs such as sockets and fans as the first booking if the weather turns.

How electrical work is priced and bought here

Prices are quoted per point, per light, per fan or per job, so count the points you need before you ask. For HDB flats the search results give ranges by flat type, for example a 3-room flat against a 4-room flat. Concealed wiring costs more than exposed wiring: a lighting or power point is typically S$45 to S$75, and concealed points cost extra. Technicians travel between Singapore, Tampines, Jurong West, Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio, so give your town and block number.

What to write in your request

Name the type of work, the scope (how many points, lights or fans), and the property type and floor area, for example a 4-room HDB flat. Describe the site condition and the wall material, since the wall affects how the wiring is run. Add the area, whether materials should be supplied by the electrician, your deadline and your budget in S$.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the job in your own words in a chat, and can add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for anything missing, looks through electricians' websites and price lists in Singapore, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered electricians receive the request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. For other home jobs, see household services.