Christchurch Electrician Pricing

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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.

  • $99/hr + GST Standard Rate
  • Free, No-Obligation Quotes
  • Fixed Pricing On Common Jobs
  • Licensed & Registered Electricians
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WeDo Electrical

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General & Emergency

Standard Rates & Call-Outs

Our baseline hourly rate for general electrical work, plus what to expect for after-hours and emergency call-outs.

Emergency Call-Out Fee

$150–$300

Fixed call-out fee for urgent same-day and after-hours callouts across Christchurch & Canterbury.

24/7 Emergency Service →

Emergency Hourly Rate

$150–$250/hr

After-hours and weekend emergency work is charged at 2–3× the standard rate, higher on public holidays.

Rewiring & New Builds

House Rewiring & New Build Wiring

Full rewires and new build electrical, priced by house size — see the linked pages for a full cost breakdown.

Small House Rewire (2–3 Bed)

$8,000–$12,000

Full rewire for an 80–100m² home, including switchboard upgrade.

House Rewiring →

Large House Rewire (4–5 Bed)

$18,000–$25,000+

Full rewire for a larger 180m²+ home. Difficult access can add 30–50%.

House Rewiring →

New Build Wiring (3 Bed)

$8,000–$12,000

Complete electrical fit-out for a standard three-bedroom new build.

New Builds →

Switchboard Upgrade

$2,000–$3,500

Full switchboard replacement with modern board and RCD protection.

Renovation & Repair →
Repairs & Maintenance

Common Repairs

Typical pricing for the electrical repairs and small jobs we're called out for most often.

Outlet Or Switch Replacement

$120–$180

Replacing a faulty power point or light switch.

Repair & Maintenance →

Fault Finding

$120–$180/hr

Diagnosing tripping circuits, intermittent faults, and wiring issues.

Repair & Maintenance →

Circuit Breaker Replacement

$150–$250

Replacing a faulty or worn circuit breaker in your switchboard.

Kitchen Electrical Upgrade

$2,000–$3,500

Basic kitchen electrical upgrade — more for a complete renovation.

Kitchen Electrical →
Heat Pump & HVAC

Heat Pump Installation, Repair & Service

Pricing for heat pump installs, repairs, and ongoing servicing across Christchurch.

Heat Pump Installation

$600–$1,200

Installation labour for a single room unit — unit cost is separate.

Heat Pump Installation →

Heat Pump Repairs

$150–$1,500

From simple fixes to major component repairs, depending on the fault.

Heat Pump Services →

Full Service & Clean

$180–$250

Annual service and deep clean to keep your heat pump running efficiently.

HVAC Maintenance →
EV Chargers & Solar

EV Charger & Solar Installation

Hardwired EV charger installs and solar electrical work, priced from real jobs.

EV Charger Hardwired Install

$1,000

Standard hardwired installation, any brand — dedicated circuit, breaker & compliance certificate included.

EV Charger Installation →

Solar Standard Installation

$1,500–$2,500

Standard residential solar electrical installation.

Solar Electrical →

Battery Additions

$1,500–$3,000

Adding battery storage to an existing or new solar system.

Solar Electrical →
Safety, Compliance & Testing

Inspections, Alarms & Testing

Safety inspections, smoke alarms, RCDs and test & tag services to keep your property compliant.

Electrical Safety Inspection

$300–$450

Basic residential safety inspection — more for pre-purchase or commercial.

Safety Inspections →

Smoke Alarm Installation

$180–$280

Single hardwired interconnected smoke alarm — from $800 for a full 3-bedroom system.

Smoke Detectors →

RCD Installation

$250–$400

Single RCD added to an existing switchboard.

RCD Installation →

Test & Tag (Small Office)

$100–$150

Portable appliance testing and tagging for a small office.

Testing & Tagging →
Smart Home & Security

Automation, Alarms & CCTV

Smart home wiring, alarm systems, and CCTV installation pricing.

Smart Home — Basic Automation

$500–$1,500

Entry-level smart lighting, switches and plugs.

Smart Home Automation →

Security Alarm System

$800–$1,500

Basic alarm system installation — full systems from $1,500–$2,500.

Security, Alarm & CCTV →

CCTV System (4 Cameras)

$1,500–$2,500

4-camera CCTV system installed — 8-camera systems from $2,500–$4,000.

Security, Alarm & CCTV →
Fans, Lighting & Outdoor

Fans, Outdoor & Motion Lighting

Ceiling fans, bathroom extraction, and outdoor lighting pricing.

Ceiling Fan Installation

$150–$600

Simple replacement from $150 — new installation or difficult access up to $600.

Ceiling Fan Installation →

Bathroom Exhaust Fan

$200–$600

Basic replacement from $200 — new installation with ducting up to $600.

Exhaust Fan Wiring →

Outdoor & Motion Lighting

$150–$500

Basic path or security lighting per light — landscape packages from $3,000.

Outdoor Lighting →
Commercial & Multi-Unit

Commercial Fit-Outs

Larger commercial and multi-unit jobs are priced on a per-project basis — typical ranges below.

Small Office Fit-Out

$8,000–$15,000

Basic electrical fit-out for a small office space.

Office Electrical →

Small Retail Fit-Out

$8,000–$15,000

Electrical installation for a small shop or retail space.

Retail Space Electrical →

Small Cafe Or Takeaway

$15,000–$25,000

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.