Costs · 31 July 2026
How much does an electrician cost on the Gold Coast?
From a $99 call-out to a full switchboard upgrade, here is how Gold Coast electricians charge, our starting prices for common jobs and what moves a quote up or down.
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Ask five electricians what a job costs and you can get five very different numbers. Some quote an hourly rate, some a fixed price, and some leave out parts of the job that turn up later on the invoice. This guide explains how pricing usually works, gives our starting prices for common Gold Coast jobs and shows you how to compare quotes fairly.
How electricians charge
There are two common models. Hourly pricing charges a call-out fee plus time and materials. It is simple, but you do not know the total until the job is done. Fixed pricing quotes the whole job up front. It takes a little more work before the visit, but you know exactly what you will pay.
We use fixed prices. For faults and small repairs, our $99 call-out covers travel anywhere on the Gold Coast, diagnosis and the first 30 minutes of work. Plenty of small jobs, like a faulty power point or a tripping safety switch, are finished inside that time. For planned work, you get a written quote listing the scope, the parts and the total including GST, and nothing starts until you approve it.
Starting prices for common jobs
These are our current starting prices, including GST, standard materials, testing and a Certificate of Testing and Safety.
Call-out and first 30 minutes
Travel, fault finding and small repairs
from
$99
LED downlight replacement
Supplied and installed, per light
from
$69
Interconnected smoke alarm
Photoelectric, supplied and installed, per alarm
from
$149
Whole-of-home surge protection
Surge diverter fitted at the switchboard
from
$390
RCD safety switch retrofit
Add safety switches to an existing modern board
from
$450
EV charger supply and install
7 kW wall charger, standard cable run
from
$1,290
Switchboard upgrade
Single-phase, up to 8 circuits with RCDs
from
$1,490
Switchboard and meter box
New enclosure, meter panel and Energex booking
from
$2,400
Three-phase upgrade
For EV chargers, ducted air and workshops
from
$3,500
Double-storey access, high ceilings or long cable runs can add to the price. We tell you before we start.
After-hours and emergency rates
Emergencies do not keep business hours, and after-hours work costs more because an electrician is on call through the night, on weekends and on public holidays. We quote the rate on the phone before we leave. Our 24/7 emergency electrician page explains what counts as an emergency.
When
Call-out from
What it includes
Weekdays, 7am to 6pm
$99
Travel, diagnosis and the first 30 minutes on site.
Weekdays, 6pm to 7am
$189
The first 30 minutes. Extra time from $95 per 30 minutes.
Saturday and Sunday
$189
The first 30 minutes. Extra time from $95 per 30 minutes.
Queensland public holidays
$249
The first 30 minutes. Extra time from $95 per 30 minutes.
After-hours rates apply to genuine emergencies only. Anything that can safely wait is booked at standard rates.
What affects the price of a job
Two jobs with the same name can take very different amounts of time. These are the factors we check on site before we give you a number:
How to keep your quote down
Send clear photos of the switchboard and the work area. Group small jobs into one visit so you only pay one call-out. Clear access to the roof space and the switchboard before we arrive. And book planned work during business hours, before it turns into an emergency.
How to compare quotes fairly
The cheapest quote is not always the cheapest job. Before you choose, check that each quote includes:
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When to call a licensed electrician
Call a licensed electrician for any work on fixed wiring, power points, lights or the switchboard. In Queensland it is illegal for anyone else to do it, and unlicensed work can cause problems with an insurance claim. Call straight away if you smell burning, see sparks or get a shock from anything in the house.
Pricing FAQ
Do you charge for quotes?
Quotes for planned work are free. For faults and repairs, the $99 call-out covers travel, diagnosis and the first 30 minutes. If you go ahead with quoted work on the same visit, the call-out is included in the quote.
Are your prices fixed or hourly?
Fixed. Once we have seen the job, or clear photos of it, we give you a written price for the whole scope. If something hidden turns up, we stop and quote the change before we continue.
Do your prices include GST?
Yes. Every price in this guide and every written quote includes GST, standard materials, testing and a Certificate of Testing and Safety.
How do I pay?
Card, bank transfer or Apple Pay on completion. Larger projects such as rewires and three-phase upgrades are invoiced in stages, agreed in the quote.
Why do some electricians quote lower?
Some quotes leave out safety switches, testing, certification or the Energex booking, then add them later. Compare the line items as well as the total.
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