Our standard hourly rate is $99/hr + GST for general electrical work, with fixed job pricing for most common installs and repairs below. Every quote is free and no-obligation — exact pricing depends on your property and job specifics.
Upfront, fair pricing for Christchurch & Canterbury
Our baseline hourly rate for general electrical work, plus what to expect for after-hours and emergency call-outs.
Our standard hourly rate for general electrical work — repairs, small installs, and troubleshooting.
Fixed call-out fee for urgent same-day and after-hours callouts across Christchurch & Canterbury.
24/7 Emergency Service →After-hours and weekend emergency work is charged at 2–3× the standard rate, higher on public holidays.
Full rewires and new build electrical, priced by house size — see the linked pages for a full cost breakdown.
Full rewire for an 80–100m² home, including switchboard upgrade.
House Rewiring →Full rewire for a larger 180m²+ home. Difficult access can add 30–50%.
House Rewiring →Complete electrical fit-out for a standard three-bedroom new build.
New Builds →Full switchboard replacement with modern board and RCD protection.
Renovation & Repair →Typical pricing for the electrical repairs and small jobs we're called out for most often.
Replacing a faulty power point or light switch.
Repair & Maintenance →Diagnosing tripping circuits, intermittent faults, and wiring issues.
Repair & Maintenance →Replacing a faulty or worn circuit breaker in your switchboard.
Basic kitchen electrical upgrade — more for a complete renovation.
Kitchen Electrical →Pricing for heat pump installs, repairs, and ongoing servicing across Christchurch.
Installation labour for a single room unit — unit cost is separate.
Heat Pump Installation →From simple fixes to major component repairs, depending on the fault.
Heat Pump Services →Annual service and deep clean to keep your heat pump running efficiently.
HVAC Maintenance →Hardwired EV charger installs and solar electrical work, priced from real jobs.
Standard hardwired installation, any brand — dedicated circuit, breaker & compliance certificate included.
EV Charger Installation →Standard residential solar electrical installation.
Solar Electrical →Adding battery storage to an existing or new solar system.
Solar Electrical →Safety inspections, smoke alarms, RCDs and test & tag services to keep your property compliant.
Basic residential safety inspection — more for pre-purchase or commercial.
Safety Inspections →Single hardwired interconnected smoke alarm — from $800 for a full 3-bedroom system.
Smoke Detectors →Portable appliance testing and tagging for a small office.
Testing & Tagging →Smart home wiring, alarm systems, and CCTV installation pricing.
Entry-level smart lighting, switches and plugs.
Smart Home Automation →Basic alarm system installation — full systems from $1,500–$2,500.
Security, Alarm & CCTV →4-camera CCTV system installed — 8-camera systems from $2,500–$4,000.
Security, Alarm & CCTV →Ceiling fans, bathroom extraction, and outdoor lighting pricing.
Simple replacement from $150 — new installation or difficult access up to $600.
Ceiling Fan Installation →Basic replacement from $200 — new installation with ducting up to $600.
Exhaust Fan Wiring →Basic path or security lighting per light — landscape packages from $3,000.
Outdoor Lighting →Larger commercial and multi-unit jobs are priced on a per-project basis — typical ranges below.
Basic electrical fit-out for a small office space.
Office Electrical →Electrical installation for a small shop or retail space.
Retail Space Electrical →Full electrical fit-out for a small food service business.
Restaurant Electrical →All prices are estimates only and exclude GST unless stated. Final pricing depends on your property, access, and job specifics — get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.