A licensed electrician will typically charge by the hour for their service, so the total cost of your job will depend on how long they need to work.
Some of the main benefits of using a licensed professional are that they'll install everything according to code and ensure it meets all safety requirements. They can also offer discounts on certain household items like light fixtures or outlet covers, as well as electric appliances like washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.
An electrician's hourly rate is typically around $63 with some charging as little as $50/hr while others may charge as much as $100/hr or more. Electrical installation costs vary by state, city or county and type of project you are looking to have completed plus what kind of contractor you are using to do the work.
The average cost for electrical services is subject to change and the average cost depends on the electrical work type and complexity. You can pay a flat service fee when hiring an electrician in some cases.
Apart from all the costs, labour costs are additional when you hire electricians for your electrical needs. Electricians must follow strict guidelines to keep themselves and those around them safe at all times, outlined by Safe Work Australia.Licensed electricians typically install and perform the below type of electrical work.
Air conditioning and heating units
Light fixtures
Electrical outlet
Power outlets for major appliances like stoves, microwaves, ovens, and dishwashers
Ceiling fans
They also run wiring for the electrical work like the below.
Major appliances
Electric meters and circuits
Electrical panel and electrical wiring for electrical panel
Electrical wiring setup from scratch
Pool wiring
Satellite dishes
In order to estimate how much an electrical job will cost, the contractor must be provided with all the necessary information like:
Number of rooms and outlets needed.
How many light fixtures will need to be installed.
Type of wiring that is being required.
The cost of the complete electrical installation for a new house varies widely depending on how many lights and power points are required. You should budget anywhere between $5,000 and $15,000 for an average three-bedroom home with numerous lights and power points. This includes all the lights, power points, switches and services required for a new house. Electricians can charge between $60 to $130 as average hourly rates, as well as an additional call out fee which can range from $50 to $90.
The cost of installing appliances varies from state to state. It also depends on how many appliances are being installed, the type of appliance and which professional you are using. Some examples would be:
Washer and dryer
Stove
Oven
Refrigerator
Air conditioner (split system)
Ceiling fan
Electricians cost $81 per hour on an average for these jobs. Labour costs, electrical components and material costs are separate. The first hour can be slightly more.
The cost of installing an outlet can vary depending on the amount of work required to get it done. In most cases, it is between $80 and $120 to install a single outlet for standard household usage. However, if the work involves digging and additional wiring then this would cause the price to increase. The work involves running wiring from the main breaker box in your home all the way to where you want to install the outlet.
Installing an owner-supplied ceiling fan can cost between $80 and 300, depending on the ceiling fan type. An electrician an charge $150 to install an RCD switch.The cost of installing electricity to a property also varies depending on where the property is located and how far it is from the main line. The average rate for this can range between $3,000 and $20,000 The costs will also depend on how many services are required and the size of the property. You may need a backhoe or an excavator for the work to be done.
Application fee: $497 (approx.)
Standard design charges: $1,320
Complex design charges: $6600