Electrical costs in Australia
Ranges below come from named public cost guides, captured with dates and reviewed 2026-08-14. They are a starting point, not a quote: access, parts and urgency move every number, so Mendy collects real quotes instead of guessing. In Australia this is licensed work beyond the basics.
EV charger install$900 to $2,500
Fan / appliance wiring$150 to $450
Fault finding$150 to $400
Light fitting / downlights$120 to $350
Powerpoint / switch install$150 to $350
Switchboard upgrade$800 to $2,000
Sources for these ranges: The Quote Yard tradie rates (Mar 2026); ServiceSeeking 2026 price guides; Quote Yard emergency electrician NSW 2026. Captured 2026-07-12, reviewed 2026-08-14. How these guides are built
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By Alexander Lemos, founder of Mendy
Mendy is a Sydney-built app that scans a household problem, finds the safe fix, or calls local tradies for real quotes. ABN 15 974 187 541.