Finding a licensed electrician in Singapore

In Singapore, electrical installation work in homes must be carried out by electrical workers licensed by the Energy Market Authority (EMA). Before booking, ask the company who the licensed electrical worker for your job is, and check the details using EMA's official guidance. This page explains what to ask and where to check, and links to the official sources rather than restating the rules.

Why licensing matters

Electrical faults can cause fires and electric shocks, and many problems are hidden inside walls and ceilings. Licensing is how Singapore makes sure the people doing electrical installation work have the required qualifications. EMA's guidance on engaging licensed workers is the official starting point and explains how to engage a licensed electrical worker.

Hiring an unlicensed person to do electrical work can put your home at risk, and it can cause problems later with insurance claims, renovation approvals or selling the home. If a company is vague about who will do the electrical part of a job, treat that as a warning sign.

Which jobs need a licensed electrical worker?

Many jobs that seem small involve the home's electrical installation: adding or moving sockets, installing lights or ceiling fans, connecting a water heater, replacing a distribution board, rewiring and fixing power trips. Plugging in an appliance or changing a bulb in an existing fitting is different from changing the wiring or fittings themselves.

The exact rules and categories of licence are set by EMA, so check the official page for the current position rather than relying on a company's description. If you are unsure whether your job counts as electrical work, ask EMA's guidance first, then ask the company to confirm in writing who will carry it out.

How to check an electrician

Start with EMA's official guidance on engaging licensed workers. It explains how to engage a licensed electrical worker and what to look out for. Ask the company for the name of the licensed worker responsible for your job and their licence details, then check them against the official information EMA provides.

A company and the licensed worker are not always the same thing. A handyman or renovation company may coordinate several trades and bring in a licensed electrical worker for the electrical part. That is common, but the company should be able to tell you who that person is.

• Ask for the licensed electrical worker's name and licence details.
• Check them against EMA's official guidance.
• Confirm who will test the work and whether any documentation will be provided.
• Keep the invoice and any test or completion records.

HDB and condo considerations

In HDB flats, electrical works also need to follow HDB's renovation guidelines. The HDB guidance on electrical works explains the requirements. Condos may have their own management rules for contractors and work hours.

If you are renovating, the electrical work is usually part of the overall renovation contract. Ask your contractor which licensed electrical worker is responsible, and make sure the electrical plan is agreed before walls are closed up. The HDB electrical work guide explains how to plan electrical work in a flat.

Safety while you wait

If you have an electrical fault, keep yourself safe until a licensed worker arrives. Do not open the distribution board, remove socket covers or touch exposed wires. EMA's electrical safety guidance explains basic safety precautions at home.

If there is smoke, sparks or a burning smell, switch off the power at the distribution board if it is safe to do so and keep away. For a fire or immediate danger, call emergency services. The power trip guide explains what to do when a switch trips.

Comparing electricians on HomezyPro

HomezyPro lists electrical companies with their sourced services, published prices and reviews. A listing on HomezyPro is not a licence check. Use the electrician directory to compare companies, then ask each one who the licensed worker for your job is and check them using EMA's guidance.

Ask for a written quote that names the work, the materials and the person responsible for the electrical part. The electrical services guide explains how to compare quotes and what to share about the job.

What to keep after the job

Keep the invoice, the name of the licensed worker and any test results or completion documents together with your home records. These are useful if a fault appears later, if you renovate again or if you sell the home. Ask the company what documentation it provides before the work starts, so you know what to expect at the end.

Licensed electrician questions

Does every electrical job need a licensed electrician?

Electrical installation work in homes generally needs a licensed electrical worker, but the exact rules are set by EMA. Check EMA's official guidance for your job, and ask the company to confirm who will carry it out.

How do I check if an electrician is licensed in Singapore?

Ask the company for the licensed worker's name and licence details, then check them against the official information on EMA's website. EMA's guidance on engaging licensed workers is the place to start.

Can a handyman do electrical work?

A handyman company may arrange electrical work through a licensed electrical worker. Ask who will actually carry out the electrical part and check their licence. Do not assume a general handyman is licensed for electrical work.

Does HomezyPro check electricians' licences?

No. A HomezyPro listing shows sourced company information and is not a licence check. Always confirm the licensed worker for your job using EMA's official guidance.