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Wondering what an electrician should charge?
Wondering what an electrician should charge?
Most residential electrical work falls between $150 and $18,000+, depending on the size and complexity of the job.
Whether you're installing a power point, upgrading an old switchboard, fitting smoke alarms or rewiring an entire home, this guide gives realistic price ranges based on current Queensland market rates.
Minor work (power point, light) $150-$450 1-2 hrs Licensed electrician.
Ceiling fan / exhaust fan $180-$550 1-3 hrs Licensed electrician. May need a new circuit.
Safety switch (RCD) per circuit $150-$350 1-2 hrs. Mandatory on sale and lease. Required under QLD law.
Switchboard upgrade $1,200-$4,000 Half to full day. Certificate of Testing and Compliance. Replaces old fuses.
Interconnected smoke alarms (whole home) $500-$1,500 Half day. Compliant by 1 Jan 2027 AS 3786 photoelectric.
EV charger (Mode 3) $1,200-$3,000 Half day. Dedicated circuit, distributor notice in Energex or Ergon area.
Full or partial rewire $8,000-$18,000+ 3-10 days. Certificate of Testing and Compliance. Common in older Queenslanders
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