Pricing transparency — 13 guides live
What does itactually cost?.
Real medians, ranges, and the factors that drive cost — pulled from completed jobs across Melbourne's east, not advertised RRPs.
Each guide lists the low-to-high range we actually see on completed jobs and explains what moves a quote inside that range — access, the condition of the existing wiring, switchboard capacity, and the finish level you choose. Numbers are updated as jobs complete, and every guide states its assumptions up front so you can compare like with like.
02Pricing index
Every job, with the numbers.
Every guide here draws on prices from jobs we've actually completed — not advertised RRPs, not what the supplier wholesale list says, not what a competitor's pricing page implies. We track median, low and high, and break down what pushes a job towards each end of the range. Use the guides to size your budget before getting a quote, to sanity-check a number another sparky has given you, or to understand what's driving the spread on something like a switchboard upgrade or EV charger install.
Power Points & Circuits
Single power point pricing depends on whether you can branch off an existing circuit, the wall material, and whether the fitting is standard or USB-combo. Below are typical ranges for residential additions.
Fault Finding & Repairs
Most fault-finding visits are short, half an hour to two hours, and the price reflects time on-site rather than the complexity of the symptoms. Tracing intermittent faults takes longer.
Emergency Electrician
Emergency callout pricing is the call-out fee plus the first hour, with parts and additional time billed on top. Most after-hours fault calls fall in the $300–$700 band; deeper rectification work is quoted on the spot before we proceed.
Induction Cooktop Installation
Induction cooktop pricing depends on whether you're replacing an existing induction unit or converting from gas, and on the existing switchboard's spare capacity. Below are typical ranges across Melbourne's east, with the factors that move the price.
Data & Structured Cabling
Data cabling cost depends on number of points, cable category (Cat6 vs Cat6a vs fibre), and patch-panel termination. Below are typical ranges for residential single-run jobs through to small-office structured cabling.
Switchboard Upgrades
Switchboard upgrade pricing varies a lot. Single-phase vs three-phase, mains condition, and number of circuits all move the price. Below is what to expect across Melbourne's east, with the factors that matter most.
EV Charger Installation
Installing a Mode 3 AC (7–22kW) home EV charger varies based on cable run, phase, and switchboard capacity. Below is what to expect across Melbourne's east, with the factors that move the price.
CCTV & Security Cameras
CCTV pricing is mostly driven by camera count, recorder type (NVR vs cloud), and cable runs. Below is the typical range across small-residential to small-business installs in Melbourne's east.
Security Alarm Installation
Security alarm pricing depends on number of sensors, communication method (monitored vs self-monitored), and whether you're integrating with cameras or smart home. Below are typical ranges for residential and small-business installs.
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