What an Electrician Costs in Johannesburg and Pretoria

Electrical quotes are hard to compare when one price is a call-out and another is a repaired fault with a certificate. This page separates the common Gauteng jobs so you can ask each electrician for the same lines.

Guide ranges for 2026

Job	Typical guide range
Call-out or first hour	R450 – R900
Further labour, per hour	R400 – R750
Extra plug point on an existing circuit	R650 – R1 500
New circuit from the board	R1 800 – R4 500
Distribution board upgrade	R4 500 – R12 000
Compliance certificate inspection	R2 500 – R6 500

Why two quotes for the same trip can differ

A plug point on the same wall as an existing circuit is a small job. A plug point that needs a new cable back to the board, a chase in a face-brick wall, or work in a roof space is not. Say which one you want. If you do not know, ask for both prices in the offer.

A distribution board quote should name the number of ways, whether surge protection is included, and whether the electrician will issue paperwork after the work. If you are selling or transferring a property, read the scheduled guide on compliance certificates before you accept an inspection-only price.

What to put in the request

• The suburb, and whether the property is a house, townhouse or flat.
• The symptom: tripping breaker, dead plug, burning smell, or a certificate for a sale.
• Photos of the board with the cover on. Do not remove the cover yourself.
• Any deadline, such as an occupation date or a tenant moving in.

Local pages to start from

Pretoria homeowners can begin on electrician quotes in Pretoria or, in the east, electricians in Menlyn. Johannesburg jobs start at electrician quotes in Johannesburg. Both paths land on Request a Quote if you would rather describe the job in one form.

Questions homeowners ask

How much is an electrician call-out in Gauteng?

A typical call-out or first hour in Johannesburg and Pretoria is often quoted between R450 and R900. The fault itself, parts and any certificate are extra.

What does an electrical compliance certificate cost?

The inspection is often quoted between R2 500 and R6 500 for a house, before repairs. If the board or wiring fails the inspection, the repair quote is a separate decision. Read the compliance guide for what the certificate does and does not cover.

How do I get electrician quotes for Pretoria or Johannesburg?

Use the Pretoria or Johannesburg electrician quote pages, or Request a Quote and name the suburb. For Menlyn specifically, start from the Menlyn electricians page.