18 July 2026

What does an electrician cost in 2026?

Hourly rate, call-out costs and guide prices per job — plus the 6 factors that determine what your electrical job will cost.

An electrician in 2026 costs on average € 50 to € 85 per hour, plus € 25 to € 50 in call-out costs. Guide prices apply to most jobs: tracing and fixing a fault € 100-300, adding a socket € 85-175 per point, installing lighting € 65-150 per light point, adding three-phase power € 200-600 and replacing a fuse box € 850-1,500.

Six factors drive the bill: the scope (the number of points or circuits weighs heaviest), flush- or surface-mounted (concealing cables means chasing and milling work), the condition of the existing installation (old wiring or a full meter cupboard makes the job bigger), the choice of materials, the timing (an emergency surcharge applies outside office hours) and the region — Randstad rates run 10-20% higher.

Small jobs are relatively expensive on their own: the call-out costs and the first hour always count. So save up loose jobs for a single visit, or join up with neighbours — several addresses on one day cuts the cost per house. With an hourly rate, always ask for a duration estimate; a fixed job price gives certainty upfront.

For planned jobs, request multiple quotes and set them against the price index before you agree. With a fault and no power the order is different: have the fault fixed safely first, then compare at your leisure for the bigger repair work.