People use Connect for switchboards, new circuits, lighting, heat pump wiring, EV chargers and fault finding.
What drives the price
Hourly rate, materials, whether walls need opening, and compliance. Switchboards, new circuits and EV chargers sit at the top end.
Example jobs
Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.
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Questions
How much does electrical cost in NZ?
A typical callout to switchboard upgrade is around $1,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $200 and $5,000. Hourly rate, materials, whether walls need opening, and compliance. Switchboards, new circuits and EV chargers sit at the top end.
Is this a quote?
No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.
Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?
Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.
Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.