What electrical work actually costs
Real ranges with the conditions attached, updated for 2026. No "contact us for pricing".
Every guide
Solar battery rebate NSW
What's actually available now the state rebate is paused.
Ceiling fan installation cost
$150–$300 to replace, $350–$600 for a new position.
EV charger installation cost
$900–$1,500 beside the board, $1,400–$2,200 typical.
Dishwasher installation cost
$150–$280 on an existing outlet, more with a new circuit.
Rangehood installation cost
$200–$450 replacement, $400–$900 ducted.
Switchboard upgrade cost NSW
$1,500–$3,500 single phase, plus asbestos considerations.
Hot water system cost
Elements, circuits and heat pump changeovers.
Oven & cooktop installation cost
Why induction needs its own 32A circuit.
Three phase power cost
$3,500–$6,500 board, $3,000–$8,000 supply upgrade.
NSW smoke alarm requirements
Placement, the ten-year rule and landlord obligations.
House rewiring cost Sydney
$12,000–$22,000 typical, and how to tell if you need one.
LED downlight installation cost
$60–$110 per light, $700–$1,000 whole home.
Why North Shore homes lose power in storms
Ausgrid's overhead lines, heavy tree canopy, and what helps.
Switchboard: who pays, you or strata?
Your sub-board is yours, the metering area is strata's.
Can strata stop an EV charger?
Aesthetic refusals have been banned since July 2025.
Private power pole replacement cost
$3,000–$5,000 steel, $7,500–$14,500 large timber.
Cost to put power lines underground
$80–$180/m indicative, $3,000–$12,000+ full jobs.