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 |
|---|---|---|
| LED downlight | $69–$140each | Standard light, installation and materials. Small single-job minimum charges may apply. |
| Safety switch on a circuit | $200–$400 | A suitable existing board and standard installation; a board replacement is a separate job. |
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Tell us about the work, your location and the equipment involved.
A worked example
Replacing hallway lights
Count the fittings and record whether they are ordinary lights or part of the emergency-lighting system. The standard downlight range can inform an ordinary fitting comparison, but it does not price an emergency-lighting upgrade. Ask for access equipment, resident notices, controls and testing to be included in the building’s total.
What changes the cost?
Common property or private lot
Who authorises the work depends on the affected installation and the scheme. Confirm the responsible contact before arranging access.
Whole-building access
Shared meter rooms, ceiling spaces, resident notices and staged shutdowns affect labour and timing. Several isolated visits can cost more than coordinated access.
Before you arrange the work
Committee-ready scopes
Separate urgent repairs from planned improvements. A useful quote identifies quantities, access assumptions, exclusions and any follow-up investigations.
Lighting and maintenance
Record the existing fitting types and locations. Common-area replacements may need emergency-lighting compatibility, controls and access equipment considered alongside the fittings.
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 strata electrical.
Common questions
Can a strata quote use the residential switchboard range?
It can help illustrate a small installation only. Shared distribution, multiple meters and common services need assessment and a separate total.
Should the committee approve repairs first?
Follow the scheme’s authorisation process and give the electrician the approved scope and contact. An urgent hazard may need immediate isolation before the permanent repair is agreed.
Can a per-light range price a common-area lighting project?
Only for ordinary fittings. Emergency lighting, controls, high-level access, resident coordination and testing are assessed for the actual building.
