Ceiling fan installation cost: what changes the price
A printed fan rate covers a defined job, so read what it includes. The first question is whether a fan point is already in place. Lito Electrical says its rate is for a fan at an existing suitable fan point. If there is no point where you want the fan, or the old point is not suitable, you are asking for more than a straight fan fitting.
Ceiling height is the next thing to check. NexFix quotes high ceiling installation on site, and says all its prices are subject to site inspection. In practice, the printed figure is a starting point until someone has seen your ceiling.
The fan itself can also change the price. Handyman Unique says fans with lights or remotes may cost slightly more, and that high ceilings may cost extra. A false ceiling, an old fan to take down first or more than one fan on the same visit are also worth raising, so ask how each one is priced.
Published rates for one standard fan
Four companies publish a rate for fitting one ceiling fan. The rates below are shown as printed, with each source.
PRINTED BY THE COMPANIES
Printed rates for installing one ceiling fan
From lowest to highest, the printed ceiling fan installation rates below run from S$50 to S$90.16. The middle printed rate is S$60, a rate the companies print themselves, not an average. Each line covers a slightly different job, and no figure is a quote.
| Company | What the price covers, as printed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lito Electrical | One fan at an existing suitable fan point, per fan; plus a S$60 transport and service charge per trip | S$50 | litoelectrical.com |
| NexFix | New Ceiling Fan Installation, printed without a unit | From S$60 | nexfixsg.com |
| Handyman Unique | Standard installation, per fan | From S$60 to S$90 | handymanunique.com |
| StringsSG | Install ceiling fan, fixed price | S$90.16 | stringssg.com |
The lines do not all describe the same job. Lito Electrical adds its S$60 transport and service charge per trip to the S$50 per fan rate. Others may handle visit charges differently, so ask before you book, and see the electrician call-out fee guide.
Taking one rate per company gives four printed rates: Lito Electrical S$50 per fan, NexFix from S$60 for a new installation, Handyman Unique from S$60 per fan at the lower end of its range and StringsSG S$90.16. The NexFix and StringsSG lines are printed without a unit. The two middle rates are both S$60, so the middle figure is S$60.
Replacing an old fan
Swapping an old fan for a new one adds a step, because the old unit has to come down first. NexFix prints a ceiling fan replacement price from S$50 (printed without a unit), and its replacement includes removing the old unit and checking the wiring. StringsSG describes the same order of work: when you replace a fan, the electrician takes down the old one first.
When you ask for a quote, check whether the price covers taking the old fan away or only taking it down. If you are replacing a fan because it shakes, read the ceiling fan wobbling guide first, so you know what to ask the electrician to check. For what to check before the job, see ceiling fan installation: what to check.
New fan point or wiring
A new fan point is a bigger job than a swap, because the point has to be added before any fan goes up. Ask for it as a separate line in the quote. If you plan to install a fan in an HDB flat, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) explains which class of Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) the work needs. EMA says electrical work in an HDB flat needs a Licensed Electrician, the class of LEW approved for loads of up to 45kVA.
With a new point, also ask where the switch will sit and whether the ceiling can carry the fan. For which jobs need a licensed worker, see electrical work and licensed workers.
What to check before booking
A clear description gets you a clearer quote. Before you contact anyone, note down:
- Ceiling type: concrete or a false ceiling.
- Ceiling height, roughly measured.
- Whether the fan has a light or a remote.
- Whether there is already a working fan point.
- Who is supplying the fan.
On the StringsSG list, the customer buys the fan and the price covers installation, so have the fan or its model ready. Ask too whether the quote includes any trip charge, taking away an old fan and testing once it is fitted. The electrical quote checklist has more questions worth asking.
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Compare electriciansKeeping the fan running well
A little care keeps a new fan quiet and steady. Wipe the blades now and then with a slightly damp cloth, with the fan switched off and the blades fully at rest. Fans near a kitchen may need cleaning more often. If the fan starts to shake, hum or click, switch it off and ask the electrician who fitted it to take a look. For a fuller method, see how to clean a ceiling fan.
Questions
Is there a call-out fee?
With some companies, yes. Lito Electrical adds a S$60 transport and service charge per trip to its S$50 per fan rate for an existing suitable fan point. Other companies may set out visit charges differently, so ask whether your quote includes a trip charge before you book. The call-out fee guide above has more on these charges.
Does the price include the fan?
No. StringsSG says the customer buys the fan and the price covers installation. Ask any other company you contact the same question, and tell them the fan model you plan to use, so they know what they will be fitting and whether it has a light or a remote.
What is the middle printed rate?
S$60. Four rates are printed for one standard fan: Lito Electrical S$50 per fan, NexFix from S$60 for a new installation, Handyman Unique from S$60 per fan at the lower end and StringsSG S$90.16, with the NexFix and StringsSG lines printed without a unit. The two middle rates are both S$60, so the middle figure is S$60.
Can I install a ceiling fan myself?
In an HDB flat, no: connecting a fan is electrical work. EMA says electrical work in an HDB flat needs a Licensed Electrician, the class of LEW approved for loads of up to 45kVA. In a condo or landed home, ask a Licensed Electrician which licence the job needs, and leave the wiring to them.
Does a fan with a light cost more?
It may. Handyman Unique says fans with lights or remotes may cost slightly more than its standard installation, which starts from S$60 to S$90 per fan. Mention any light kit or remote when you ask for a quote, so the price you are given matches the fan you actually have.
What about a high ceiling?
It may cost extra, and NexFix quotes high ceiling installation on site rather than printing a rate. NexFix also says all its prices are subject to site inspection. Handyman Unique says high ceilings may cost extra. Measure the height roughly and mention it when you first ask, so the electrician knows what to expect.
Practical guidance for planning a home job in Singapore. Company prices come from the HomezyPro directory, each linked to its source; rules and safety points link to the agency or manufacturer that sets them. This is not a site inspection, a quote or professional advice for your home.
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