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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical labour | $92–$170per hour | Labour rate, not a complete job price. Materials and any attendance fee are additional. |
| New power point | $150–$290 | One standard point, labour and standard materials; no board upgrade or difficult cable route. |
| LED downlight | $69–$140each | Standard light, installation and materials. Small single-job minimum charges may apply. |
| Hardwired smoke alarm | $165–$275per alarm | Standard alarm and wiring installation; interconnection and access affect the final scope. |
| Home switchboard upgrade | $1,500–$3,000 | Typical residential upgrade. This is not a ceiling: extra circuits, defects, asbestos or supply work can take a job outside this range. |
| Three-bedroom home rewire | $9,200–$23,000 | Whole-home wiring scope, labour and materials. Occupancy, wall access and restoration must be agreed. |
| After-hours attendance and initial labour | $250–$575 | Call-out plus the first period of after-hours labour. The included time varies; we confirm it, and the price of any further repair or parts, before work goes ahead. |
Get a price for your property.
Tell us about the work, your location and the equipment involved.
A worked example
A few small jobs in one visit
List the outlets, lights and reported faults together. Compare the standard job ranges with each quoted item, but ask for one complete total that makes any shared attendance charge clear. Do not add an hourly labour allowance on top of a supplied-and-installed job unless the quote explains what extra work it covers.
What changes the cost?
Compare the complete price
Check whether attendance, expected labour, materials, equipment and GST are included. An hourly rate is one part of a bill; a complete job quote needs the scope and any exclusions written beside the total.
Access and existing condition
Finished walls, crowded switchboards and concealed faults can change the work. Describe the building and symptoms before booking, then agree how any additional work will be authorised.
Before you arrange the work
Where electrical work starts
The switchboard distributes power through circuits to lights, outlets and fixed equipment. Circuit protection and cable capacity limit what can safely be added; another socket does not create more capacity.
Plan useful improvements
Address safety defects first, then plan changes around how you use the rooms. Lighting, useful power points and suitable appliance circuits can improve daily use, but no electrical upgrade guarantees a particular resale return.
Fixed quotes and diagnosis
A defined installation can often be quoted as a complete job. Fault finding may need an agreed investigation allowance first. Ask when a repair quote will be provided and what happens if further investigation is needed.
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 our electrical services.
Common questions
Is my quote the same as these prices?
Not always. These are typical Sydney prices for standard jobs. Your written quote is for your property, equipment and agreed scope, and we confirm it before work starts.
Can I combine several small jobs?
List them together when you enquire. Shared access and one organised visit can help, but each item and any exclusions should remain clear in the quote.
Why can a quote fall outside these ranges?
The listed scopes are limited examples. Different equipment, concealed faults, difficult access or work outside standard hours can change the total. Ask the quote to identify what makes the job different.
