4-room HDB electrical works: what it costs.

In short: from our recent quotes, electrical works in a 4-room HDB flat (points, lighting, distribution board and appliance circuits) typically come to $4,000 to $5,000. A smaller job, such as fixing or adding a few points, typically runs $250 to $2,000. Your written quote fixes the final figure.

What moves the price

• Surface or concealed wiring. Surface wiring runs in trunking on the wall and costs less because no hacking is needed. Concealed wiring is usually only practical during a full renovation, before wall finishes go on.
• The number of points. Rewiring starts from $48 per point, and power points from $75 each.
• The distribution board. A new board starts from $600, and the size and protection devices change the price.
• Appliance circuits. Aircon isolators, water heater and oven circuits each add work.
• Lighting. Light points start from $16 each. The fittings themselves are not included.

What is not in the number

Our prices cover installation only. You supply the light fittings, bulbs and fixtures. Prices are in SGD, and a written quote stays valid for 30 days.

How to get an accurate figure

1. 1

   Send photos

   The distribution board, each room and any appliances.

2. 2

   Say what you want done

   Points to add or move, lights, aircon isolators.

3. 3

   Compare line by line

   Use how to read an electrical quotation to check what each line covers.

You can also try the cost calculator for a rough range.