These are our typical Sydney prices for standard jobs, in Australian dollars and including GST. Complex jobs can fall outside them, so your written quote confirms the scope, equipment, labour and exclusions before work starts.
Prices and what they cover
| Work | Typical price (inc. GST) | Inclusions and limits |
|---|---|---|
| New power point | $150–$290 | One standard point, labour and standard materials; no board upgrade or difficult cable route. |
| Safety switch on a circuit | $200–$400 | A suitable existing board and standard installation; a board replacement is a separate job. |
| Electrical labour | $92–$170per hour | Labour rate, not a complete job price. Materials and any attendance fee are additional. |
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A worked example
An extra socket beside a desk
The $150–$290 range is relevant when one standard outlet can be connected to a suitable circuit through an accessible route. Solid masonry, a new circuit or a damaged switchboard changes the job. Send the proposed position and describe the equipment you intend to run there.
What changes the cost?
New position or replacement
A new outlet may need a cable route and circuit assessment. Replacing a damaged accessory at an existing sound connection is a different job.
Finding the cause
A fault can sit in an appliance, a connection or concealed wiring. Agree the diagnostic allowance and the approval process before a repair grows beyond that allowance.
Before you arrange the work
Power points and home appliances
List the equipment you intend to use together. An extra outlet does not increase the capacity of the circuit, and a high-load appliance may need its own circuit.
Testing and compliance paperwork
Ask for testing and the applicable Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work with wiring work. Keep the certificate with property records; it documents the work tested, rather than certifying every untouched part of the property.
How to use these prices
We last checked these prices on 21 October 2026. They include GST and describe typical jobs; they aren’t an upper limit for complex work. When you compare quotes, check that each one covers the same scope, equipment and exclusions.
For the work included in Xcel’s service, see electrical repairs & installations.
Common questions
Why can two power point quotes differ?
Cable access, wall construction, circuit protection and whether the point is new or a replacement change the scope. Compare the written inclusions, not just the per-point figure.
Do tripping breakers always need replacement?
No. Protection can be responding correctly to an overload or fault. Diagnosis should come before replacing parts.
Is an hourly rate enough to estimate fault finding?
Only if the allowed investigation time and any attendance charge are clear. Ask for an initial diagnostic allowance and an approval point if the cause remains concealed.
