Published electrician call-out rates
Only 4 companies in the directory publish a call-out rate, so the sample is small. All four price it per visit, before any repair. Their published rates run from S$32.70 to S$300 per visit, with S$40 in the middle.
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Published call-out rates
For the most common unit (per visit), the lowest published call-out rates from 4 companies run from S$32.70 to S$300 per visit (middle rate S$40), per visit, before any repair. The middle figure is a real published rate, not an average. Each figure is one company's own advertised rate with its conditions, not a quote.
See 4 published call-out rates and sources
| Company | Service as listed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeobuild HomeRepair | Call-Out Charges | S$32.70 per visit | yeobuild.com.sg |
| Fix My Heater | Transport & inspection fee (waived when repair proceeds) | S$40 per visit | fixmyheater.sg |
| Sin & Goh Electrical Engineering | Basic attendance / call-out fee | S$40 to S$80 per visit | wireman.com.sg |
| Mirza M&E Engineering Pte.Ltd. | Call-out | S$300 per visit | mirzaengineering.com.sg |
As printed, the four lines read:
- "Call-Out Charges": S$32.70 per visit.
- "Transport & inspection fee (waived when repair proceeds)": S$40 per visit.
- "Basic attendance / call-out fee": S$40 to S$80 per visit.
- "Call-out": S$300 per visit.
The middle figure, S$40, is one company's real published rate, not an average or a typical price. The S$300 line also comes from a single company, so do not read it as typical. For repair prices beyond the visit itself, see electrician costs in Singapore.
Transport and inspection charges
One printed line is a transport and inspection fee, one is a basic attendance or call-out fee, and two use the plain word call-out. Between them, they describe attendance, transport and inspection: getting an electrician to your home and looking at the problem before any repair is priced.
An electrician inspection fee is not the same as a repair price, and the labels leave a lot unsaid. Ask before you book:
- Does the fee cover transport, attendance, inspection or all three?
- How much time on site does the fee include?
- Is diagnosis included, or charged separately if the fault takes longer to find?
- If a small fix can be done during the visit, is it covered or priced separately?
Fees offset against the repair
Only one of the four published lines says the fee is waived when the repair goes ahead: "Transport & inspection fee (waived when repair proceeds)", at S$40 per visit. The other three lines do not mention a waiver or an offset. That does not mean those companies never offer one, only that their published line does not say so.
If an offset matters to you, ask two questions before the visit. If you go ahead with the repair, is the call-out fee waived or deducted from the repair price? If you decide not to go ahead, do you still pay it? Get both answers in writing, on the quote or in a message.
After-hours visits
None of the four published call-out lines prints an after-hours rate, so the directory cannot tell you what a night, weekend or public holiday visit costs. Before you book one, ask whether the call-out fee is the same outside normal hours, which hours the company counts as after-hours, and whether any offset terms still apply. For urgent jobs, see 24-hour electricians.
Checking the electrician before the visit
EMA says electrical work at home, such as repairing wiring, replacing power points or replacing circuit breakers, should be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW). EMA says electrical work in an HDB flat needs a Licensed Electrician, the class of LEW approved for loads of up to 45kVA. Every LEW carries a licence card with a photograph, name, identity card number and licence number, and EMA advises verifying the card before any electrical work starts.
Ask for the LEW's name and licence number when you book, then search EMA's ELISE portal or call 6835 8075, both listed on EMA's electrical safety page. Our guide on how to check a licensed electrician has more detail.
What changes the electrician price
The call-out fee is only one part of the electrician cost Singapore homeowners and tenants plan for. These points can change what you pay, so ask about each one:
- Time of day. No published call-out line gives an after-hours rate, so ask whether a night, weekend or public holiday visit is priced differently.
- Distance. One printed line includes transport in the fee. Ask whether the fee depends on where you live.
- Diagnosis time. If the cause is not obvious, for example a trip that keeps happening, the electrician may need time to trace it. Ask whether that time is part of the call-out fee. See power trip repair for this kind of job.
- Parts. Ask whether parts, such as a replacement switch or socket, are priced separately from the labour.
- Whether the repair goes ahead. One published line waives the fee when the repair proceeds. Ask what you pay if you decline.
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Compare electriciansWhat a fair quote should list
Once the electrician has inspected the problem, ask for a written quote before any repair starts. A written quote also makes it easier to set one company against another; our guide on how to compare quotes explains how. Check that it lists:
| Item | What to check |
|---|---|
| Call-out fee | The amount and its unit, for example per visit |
| Offset | Whether the fee is waived or deducted if the repair goes ahead |
| Diagnosis | Whether fault-finding is included or charged separately |
| Repair price | The price for the repair once the fault is known |
| Parts | Which parts are included and which are extra |
| LEW details | The Licensed Electrical Worker's name and licence number |
| Payment | When payment is due and which methods are accepted |
If something is missing, ask for it to be added before you agree to the work.
Questions
Is the call-out fee deducted from the repair price?
It depends on the company. Of the 4 companies that publish a call-out rate, only one line says the fee is waived when the repair proceeds. The other three do not mention a waiver or a deduction. Ask whether your electrician offsets the fee, and get the answer in writing.
Do electricians charge more at night?
Some companies may have different after-hours terms, but none of the published call-out lines states one, so there is no after-hours rate to compare. Ask before booking a night, weekend or public holiday visit whether the call-out fee or the repair price changes.
What does an inspection fee cover?
The published labels point to attendance, transport and inspection: getting an electrician to your home and looking at the problem. They do not say how long the visit lasts or whether diagnosis or a small fix is included. Ask the company what its fee covers before you book.
Can an electrician quote over the phone?
You can ask. Describe the fault clearly, for example which points have no power or when the power trips. If the company needs to inspect first, ask for the call-out fee, what it covers and whether it is offset, so you know what the visit costs.
Do I pay the call-out fee if I decide not to go ahead?
The published lines do not answer this directly. The one line that mentions a waiver ties it to the repair going ahead, and the other three do not mention a waiver. Ask the company before the visit whether you pay if you decline the repair.
How do I check the electrician is licensed before the visit?
Ask for the electrician's name and licence number when you book, then check them on EMA's ELISE portal or by calling 6835 8075, both listed on EMA's electrical safety page. When the electrician arrives, ask to see the licence card before any work starts, as EMA advises.
Prices come only from the sourced company rates in the HomezyPro directory, shown with each company and its source.
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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