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Electricians in Singapore: 9 electricians · troubleshooting / power trip diagnosis typically S$30–S$100 per visit

Updated October 2026How we rank
Electrical work in Singapore homes, including new wiring, adding or replacing power points and replacing circuit breakers, must be done by an EMA Licensed Electrical Worker. For an HDB flat you need a licensed electrician. Simple jobs like a socket replacement typically cost $50–$90, and full 4-room rewiring starts around $1,500.

All 9 electricians in Singapore

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Longest-running electricians

By ACRA registration date. Track record is one of the few things you can verify before you hire.

How much do electricians charge in Singapore?

Typical published rates including labour and transport. Prices rise for after-hours call-outs, concealed wiring and premium fittings.

  • Troubleshooting / power trip diagnosis

    S$30–S$100 per visit

    Repair parts extra

  • Install or replace power socket

    S$50–S$90 per point

    Additional points usually cheaper

  • Install light point

    S$45–S$80 per point

    Chandeliers cost more

  • Install ceiling fan

    S$80–S$200 per fan

  • Dedicated power point (aircon, heater, washer)

    S$120–S$150 per point

  • Replace circuit breaker

    S$100–S$120 per job

  • Install distribution board (DB)

    S$400–S$700 per job

    Depends on property size

  • Full rewiring, 4-room HDB

    S$1,500–S$1,800 from

    Starting prices; depends on number of points

Sources: Home & Decor: HDB electricians with prices (4 Mar 2025); MoneySmart: Electrician services and rates in Singapore. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should an electrician have?

  • Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW): electrician, technician or engineer

    Energy Market Authority (EMA) · Required by law

    Required for installing, repairing or modifying wiring, adding or replacing power points (sockets, switches, lighting points) and repairing or replacing consumer control units or circuit breakers. An HDB flat needs a licensed electrician; larger installations need a technician or engineer. It is an offence to knowingly engage an unlicensed person for electrical work.

    Check the official register

How to choose an electrician

  • Verify the electrician on EMA's ELISE portal under 'Search for Licensed Workers' and ask to see their licence card, which shows their photo, name and licence number.
  • For frequent tripping, ask the electrician to find the faulty circuit or appliance rather than just resetting or replacing the breaker.
  • Get a written quote for rewiring that lists the number of light, power and fan points, cable type and whether DB replacement is included.
  • For older HDB flats built before 1985 without an RCCB or ELCB, ask an LEW to install one; EMA does not install them for you.
  • Ask for a workmanship warranty and an invoice that names the licensed worker who did the job.

Red flags

  • Handymen offering to add sockets or run new wiring without an EMA licence.
  • Refusal to show a licence card before starting work.
  • Recommending a full rewire for a single faulty appliance without testing.
  • Bypassing a tripping RCCB instead of finding the fault.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Are you an EMA Licensed Electrical Worker, and what is your licence number?
  • What is causing the trip, and how did you test it?
  • Is the quoted price inclusive of parts, transport and GST?
  • What warranty do you provide on the work?

Questions about electricians in Singapore

Do I need a licensed electrician in Singapore?

Yes, for most electrical work. EMA requires a Licensed Electrical Worker to install, repair or modify wiring, add or replace sockets, switches or lighting points, and repair or replace circuit breakers. It is an offence to carry out such work without a licence or to knowingly engage someone unlicensed. Electrical work in an HDB flat needs a licensed electrician.

How do I check if an electrician is licensed by EMA?

Go to EMA's e-Licence Information Services (ELISE) portal, choose 'Search for Licensed Workers', then 'Electrical worker who offers services to consumers'. Licensed workers also carry a card with their photo, name, identity number and licence number; ask to see it and check it against ELISE before work starts.

Why does my power keep tripping?

Common causes are a faulty appliance, water in a socket or outdoor unit, overloaded circuits or deteriorating wiring. The residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) trips to prevent electric shock, so do not bypass it. A licensed electrician can isolate the faulty circuit; diagnostic visits typically cost about $30–$100.

How much does rewiring an HDB flat cost?

Published starting prices for full rewiring of a 4-room HDB flat are around $1,500–$1,800 in 2025, with smaller rewiring packages for 3-room flats available. Final cost depends on the number of light, power and fan points, concealed versus surface trunking, and whether the distribution board is replaced. Rewiring is common in older resale flats.

How many electricians are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 9 electricians in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Bedok (2). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.