Published light installation rates
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Published light installation rates
For the most common unit (per job), the lowest published rates from 4 companies run from S$15 to S$97. Each figure is one company's own advertised rate with its conditions, not a market average or a quote.
See 7 published light installation rates and sources
| Company | Service as listed | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sembawang Lighting House Pte Ltd | LED light installation | From S$8 per light | sembawanglightinghouse.com |
| AVV Engineering Pte Ltd | Labour to Replace / Install Light | S$15 per job | avvelectrical.com |
| Lito Electrical Service | Light Installation | From S$20 per job | litoelectrical.com |
| Mr Electrician Pte Ltd | Installation of Ceiling Light | S$30 | mrelectrician.sg |
| Repair.sg | Light supply and install | From S$55 per job | repair.sg |
| 1st Electrical Services | Install / replace down light (light fitting provided by the owner) | From S$97 | sg-electrician.com |
| Spower Electrician Services | Install hanging or deco light (owner supplies fitting), with existing point | From S$97 per job | spower.com.sg |
Seven companies in the directory publish a line for light installation. 4 companies price it per job, and their lowest published rates run from S$15 to S$97 per job. The two middle rates differ, so there is no single middle rate.
The other three use different units. One prices per light: "LED light installation", from S$8 per light. Two are printed without a unit: "Installation of Ceiling Light" at S$30, and "Install / replace down light (light fitting provided by the owner)" at from S$97.
These lines do not all cover the same work. One is labour to replace or install a light, at S$15 per job. Two say the owner supplies the fitting. One is supply and install, from S$55 per job. Before you compare any lighting installation price, check what the line covers. For other electrical jobs, see electrician costs in Singapore.
Replacing a fitting or adding a new point
A light job is usually one of two kinds. Replacing a fitting means swapping the light on a point you already have. Adding a new point means running wiring to a spot that has no light today, or extending an existing circuit. Say which one you need when you ask for a quote. If you are renovating, read our guide to planning electrical points.
EMA lists the addition, extension or replacement of power points, such as socket-outlets, switches or lighting points, as work to 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 says to verify it before any work starts.
EMA's electrical safety guidance adds that the LEW inspects and certifies the installation as safe before supply is turned on. New wiring, rewiring and extensions also have to be tested by an authorised officer from SP Services Ltd before supply can be turned on. You can check a licence on EMA's ELISE portal or by calling 6835 8075. See also how to check a licensed electrician.
Downlights in false ceilings
Recessed downlights are set into the ceiling, so the job depends on access above the ceiling, the cut-outs and what the ceiling is made of. If you are replacing old downlights, new fittings may not match the existing holes. Ask whether the price covers cutting or resizing holes, and whether making good, such as patching and painting, is included.
One directory line covers this job: "Install / replace down light (light fitting provided by the owner)", from S$97, printed without a unit. Ask whether that figure is per light or per job before you compare it. When you ask about downlight installation cost, give the number of lights and the ceiling type so the quote covers the whole job.
Hanging and decorative lights
Pendants, chandeliers and other decorative lights hang from the ceiling, so weight and fixing matter. The directory has one line for this: "Install hanging or deco light (owner supplies fitting), with existing point", from S$97 per job. It assumes you supply the light and that a point already exists.
Tell the electrician the weight and size of the fitting and the ceiling type. Ask how it will be fixed and whether the ceiling can hold it. If you are also planning a fan, see our guide to ceiling fan installation.
Dimmers and smart switches
No company in the directory publishes a dimmer or smart-switch rate. Compatibility matters: not every light works with every dimmer or smart switch, so ask the electrician to confirm that the switch suits your lights before you buy it.
EMA counts switches as power points and lists their addition, extension or replacement among the work an LEW should carry out or supervise.
What changes the light installation cost
Use these questions when you ask for quotes, so each electrician prices the same job.
| Factor | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Number of lights | Is the rate per light or per job? |
| New point or replacement | Is new wiring needed, and how is it tested? |
| Ceiling type | Is it a false ceiling, and is making good included? |
| Ceiling height | Is a tall ladder or other access equipment needed? |
| Who supplies the fitting | Does the price include the light itself? |
| Disposal | Will old fittings and packaging be taken away? |
NEXT STEP
See electrical companies in the directory with their published prices, the areas they say they cover and their sources.
Compare electriciansWhat a fair quote should list
Ask for these points in writing:
- The number and type of lights, and where each one goes
- Labour, priced per light or per job
- Whether fittings are supplied, and which ones
- Any new points or wiring
- How new wiring will be tested
- Making good and disposal, if included
- The LEW's name and licence number
With these, you can compare electricians line by line.
Questions
Can I replace a light fitting myself?
Changing a bulb is part of everyday use. Replacing a fixed light fitting means disconnecting and reconnecting the wiring at the lighting point, so leave it to an LEW. EMA lists the addition, extension or replacement of lighting points as LEW work. Check the licence card before work starts.
Is it cheaper if I supply my own lights?
It depends on what each company includes. Two directory lines say the owner supplies the fitting, and one supply-and-install line is from S$55 per job, as printed. Ask whether a price is labour only, whether the electrician will fit lights you bought, and who handles a supplied fitting that turns out to be faulty.
Does adding a new light point need a licensed electrician?
Yes. EMA lists the addition or extension of lighting points as work to be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Electrical Worker. New wiring and extensions also have to be tested by an authorised officer from SP Services Ltd before supply can be turned on. Ask the electrician how testing is arranged.
How much does it cost to install a dimmer switch?
The directory has no published dimmer rates yet, so ask for a quote. Tell the electrician which lights the dimmer will control so they can check compatibility, and ask whether the switch is included. Replacing a switch is LEW work, because EMA counts switches as power points.
Do downlights need a false ceiling?
That depends on the fitting and your ceiling, so ask the electrician to look before quoting. Recessed downlights are set into the ceiling, which brings in access, cut-outs and making good. One directory line installs or replaces a down light with the owner's fitting, from S$97, printed without a unit, so check what it covers.
Why do some electricians price per light and others per job?
Each company chooses how to publish its rates. In the directory, 4 of 7 companies price light installation per job, one prices per light (from S$8 per light) and two lines are printed without a unit. Because the units differ, ask each electrician for the full price of your job in writing before you compare.
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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