Electrician cost in Chennai
How much will an electrician cost in Chennai?
Pick what needs doing — one small job or the whole list — and get an itemised range for Chennai before anyone calls you. Exact quotes come from up to three ID-verified electricians once you create your free account.
- Visit & inspection
- from ₹330
- Ceiling fan installation
- ₹500 per fan
- New 6A power point
- ₹880 per point
- MCB keeps tripping
- ₹880 per job
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Pick everything that applies — one visit can cover several jobs, and the visit charge is paid once.
Electrician rate card for Chennai (November 2026)
89 jobs priced for your city tier: typical labour per unit, before the one-time visit charge of about ₹390. Parts and material are extra unless noted.
Repairs & faultsSomething stopped working
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fan or light not working | ₹330 per point | Diagnose + fix; parts extra |
| Switch or socket dead | ₹290 per point | Replace switch/socket; part ₹60–250 |
| MCB keeps tripping | ₹1,040 per job | Fault tracing; MCB ₹200–600 if replaced |
| Sparking or burning smell | ₹1,300 per job | Trace and isolate; same-day advised |
| No power in part of the house | ₹910 per job | Neutral/phase fault tracing |
| Low voltage or flickering | ₹780 per job | Load and connection check |
| Fault after rain or water leak | ₹1,560 per job | Dry-out, insulation test, rewire damaged run |
| Night or emergency visit | ₹650 per visit | Surcharge on top of the job |
FansCeiling, wall, exhaust
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling fan installation | ₹590 per fan | Existing point; new point priced under wiring points |
| Replace an old ceiling fan | ₹650 per fan | Remove old + fit new |
| Ceiling fan repair (capacitor, noise, speed) | ₹390 per fan | Capacitor ₹60–150 extra |
| Wall or pedestal fan mounting | ₹460 per fan | |
| Exhaust fan (kitchen or bathroom) | ₹650 per fan | Wall cut-out extra if new |
| Fan regulator replacement | ₹200 per unit | Regulator ₹150–400 extra |
| BLDC fan with remote | ₹720 per fan | Includes remote pairing |
LightsTubes, panels, chandeliers, outdoor
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tube light or LED batten | ₹330 per light | |
| LED panel or downlight | ₹390 per light | False-ceiling cut-out extra |
| Wall, mirror or picture light | ₹460 per light | |
| Chandelier or heavy pendant | ₹1,820 per unit | Includes ceiling hook/support |
| LED strip or cove lighting | ₹160 per metre | Driver and strip extra |
| Balcony, gate or outdoor light | ₹590 per light | Weatherproof fitting advised |
| Light repair (driver, choke, holder) | ₹330 per light | Parts extra |
| Motion-sensor light | ₹650 per light |
Switches & socketsReplace, add, modular boards
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a switch or socket | ₹290 per point | Part ₹60–250 |
| New modular switchboard (up to 8 modules) | ₹1,170 per board | Plate and modules extra |
| Upgrade old board to modular | ₹910 per board | |
| Add a socket on an existing board | ₹460 per point | |
| 16A socket (geyser, AC, microwave) | ₹780 per point | On existing 16A line |
| Dimmer or modular fan regulator | ₹330 per unit | |
| Smart switch or Wi-Fi module | ₹390 per switch | Customer supplies device |
| USB charging socket | ₹390 per unit | |
| Bell push or doorbell switch | ₹260 per unit |
New wiring pointsExtra lights, sockets, AC and data points
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New light point | ₹720 per point | Concealed; surface ×0.75 |
| New 6A power point | ₹1,040 per point | |
| New 16A power point | ₹1,430 per point | |
| AC point, dedicated 5-pin line | ₹1,820 per point | Own MCB from the board |
| TV, LAN or data point | ₹650 per point | |
| Telephone or intercom point | ₹520 per point | |
| Two-way switch (stairs, bedroom) | ₹780 per point | |
| Point on balcony, terrace or garden | ₹1,170 per point | Weatherproof box |
MCB, board & earthingTripping boards, RCCB, earthing
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Replace an MCB | ₹460 per unit | MCB ₹200–600 |
| RCCB / ELCB installation | ₹1,560 per unit | Shock protection; device ₹1,500–3,500 |
| Distribution board, 8-way | ₹4,940 per unit | Includes MCBs |
| Distribution board, 16-way | ₹9,750 per unit | Includes MCBs |
| Main switch or changeover | ₹1,950 per unit | |
| Meter-to-board cable upgrade | ₹4,550 per job | For AC/geyser loads; cable extra |
| New earthing | ₹6,500 per job | Pit + strip + testing |
| Earthing test or repair | ₹1,560 per job | |
| Lightning arrester (independent house) | ₹7,800 per job | |
| Mains voltage stabiliser | ₹1,040 per unit | Stabiliser extra |
Kitchen & appliancesGeyser, chimney, induction, washing machine
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Geyser installation (electrical) | ₹1,110 per unit | Point + MCB; plumbing separate |
| Geyser repair (element, thermostat) | ₹650 per unit | Parts extra |
| Chimney (electrical side) | ₹850 per unit | |
| Microwave or OTG point | ₹910 per point | |
| Induction or hob point (16A) | ₹910 per point | |
| Washing machine point with earthing | ₹910 per point | |
| Fridge stabiliser | ₹460 per unit | |
| Water purifier point | ₹520 per point | |
| Dishwasher point | ₹910 per point |
AC & coolingElectrical side of AC and coolers
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AC installation, electrical side | ₹1,560 per unit | Point, MCB, stabiliser wiring; AC fitting by AC tech |
| AC stabiliser install | ₹520 per unit | |
| AC MCB and wiring upgrade | ₹1,170 per unit | |
| Air cooler point | ₹650 per point |
Inverter, UPS & solarInstall, extend or repair
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inverter install (up to 1.5 kVA) | ₹1,430 per job | Wiring to selected points |
| Inverter 2–3 kVA / whole house | ₹2,860 per job | |
| Extend inverter to another room | ₹590 per room | |
| Battery replacement (labour) | ₹520 per unit | |
| Inverter / UPS repair visit | ₹780 per job | Battery/board parts extra |
| Generator changeover / ATS | ₹4,550 per job | |
| Rooftop solar electrical connection | ₹5,850 per job | DB connection, earthing, meter side |
Security & networkingCCTV, doorbell, TV mount, Wi-Fi
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wired doorbell | ₹520 per unit | |
| Video doorbell or intercom | ₹1,300 per unit | Cabling + power; device extra |
| CCTV camera wiring | ₹1,040 per camera | Cable and camera extra |
| DVR / NVR setup | ₹1,950 per job | |
| Wi-Fi router or mesh point (power + LAN) | ₹650 per point | |
| TV wall mount with concealed cable | ₹910 per unit | Bracket extra |
| Smart home hub setup | ₹1,560 per job |
Pumps, gate & outdoorMotor, garden lights, EV charger
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water motor / pump wiring | ₹1,170 per job | |
| Pump starter or auto-switch | ₹1,040 per unit | |
| Tank / sump float switch | ₹910 per unit | |
| Garden or pathway light point | ₹780 per point | |
| Electric gate motor wiring | ₹3,250 per job | |
| EV charger point (7 kW) | ₹4,550 per point | Dedicated line + RCCB; charger extra |
Whole house & projectsRewiring, new flat, audits
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full rewiring, labour | ₹52 per sq ft | Concealed; material ₹60–110/sq ft extra |
| New flat electrical fit-out (points, boards) | ₹39 per sq ft | Builder wiring in place |
| Shift or relocate the distribution board | ₹3,900 per job | |
| Safety audit & written report | ₹1,170 per visit | For new flat / rental handover |
| Rental handover check | ₹910 per visit | |
| Maintenance visit (all rooms) | ₹1,040 per visit |
Typical market rates as of November 2026; quantities over four are stepped down, surface wiring is cheaper than concealed, same-day work carries a premium. Your exact price is the electrician's quote.
What affects an electrician's price in Chennai
- Visit charge. Most electricians charge for the first visit and waive it when they do the job. Same-day visits cost about a fifth more.
- Parts and material. Labour rates assume you supply the material. If the electrician brings it, ask for the brand and a bill; the estimator shows that as a separate range.
- Concealed vs surface. Concealed work means cutting and re-plastering walls; running it on the surface is about a quarter cheaper and faster.
- Size and condition. Per-square-foot jobs are priced on your home's built-up area; badly worn surfaces, high ceilings and heavy furniture add time.
- Quantity. The visit is paid once, so the second item is cheaper than the first; quantities over four are stepped down.
Market rates for Chennai's tier as of November 2026. Your exact price is the electrician's quote, which you see before anyone starts.