# Electricians in Singapore

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 9
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 26

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

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |

## Licences
- **Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW): electrician, technician or engineer** (Energy Market Authority (EMA), required): 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: https://elise.ema.gov.sg/

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 9)
- [Hai Khim Engineering](https://lookup.sg/biz/hai-khim-engineering), Bedok · 15 Kaki Bukit Rd 4, #01-55 Bartley Biz Centre · 7 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT · BCA registered · registered 2004
- [Tepg](https://lookup.sg/biz/tepg), Serangoon · 2 Serangoon North Avenue 5 · registered 2002
- [Buildbest Electrical Services](https://lookup.sg/biz/buildbest-electrical-services), Bukit Batok · Wcega Tower, 21 Bukit Batok Cres, #10-71 · 19 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Plumbing & Electrical Works Singapore - Arrow Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/plumbing-and-electrical-works-singapore-arrow-electrical-engineering-p), Bugis · 10 Jln Besar, Sim Lim Tower · 2 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Mega Cool Air Conditioning and Electrical Engineering](https://lookup.sg/biz/mega-cool-air-conditioning-and-electrical-engineering), Tampines · 9010 Tampines Street 93, #02-143 · 8 min walk from Tampines West MRT · BCA registered · registered 2000
- [Perfect Electric and Co](https://lookup.sg/biz/perfect-electric-and-co), Bedok · 259 Kaki Bukit Ave 1, Shun Li Industrial Park · 6 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT · BCA registered · registered 1977
- [Lim Battery and Electrical](https://lookup.sg/biz/lim-battery-and-electrical), Tampines · 3018 Bedok North Street 5 · 12 min walk from Tanah Merah MRT · registered 1974
- [Repair.sg](https://lookup.sg/biz/repair-sg), Geylang · 229 Mountbatten Road, #01-01 Mountbatten Square · 2 min walk from Mountbatten MRT
- [TR Handy Service](https://lookup.sg/biz/tr-handy-service), Serangoon · 8 Burn Rd, #07-15 Trivex · 6 min walk from Serangoon MRT

## By area
- Bedok: 2
- Serangoon: 2
- Tampines: 2
- Bugis: 1
- Bukit Batok: 1
- Geylang: 1
- Rochor: 1

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- EMA: Engaging Licensed Electrical Workers: https://www.ema.gov.sg/consumer-information/electricity/engaging-licensed-workers
- EMA ELISE portal: Search for Licensed Workers: https://elise.ema.gov.sg/
- Home & Decor: HDB electricians with prices (4 Mar 2025): https://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/renovation/hdb-electrician
- MoneySmart: Electrician services and rates in Singapore: https://blog.moneysmart.sg/budgeting/electrician-singapore-electrical-services

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.