Electrician Service Rates in Budapest and its Surrounding
The prices listed below cover labor costs only and do not include material costs.
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Electrical Fault Repair Prices, Emergency Electrical Repair (SOS)
| Fault detection and repair – weekdays, during the first hour |
22,000 HUF |
| Fault detection and repair – weekdays, from the second hour: |
10,000 HUF |
| Emergency electrician service, fault repair (within 4 hours), first hour |
30,000 HUF |
| Emergency electrician service, fault repair (within 4 hours), from the second hour: |
12,000 HUF |
| Fault detection and repair – weekends, public holidays, after 5:00 PM, first hour |
30,000 HUF |
| Fault detection and repair – weekends, public holidays, after 5:00 PM, from the second hour |
14,000 HUF |
Kitchen – Electric Stove and Hob Installation Prices (with Warranty Validation)
| Electric stove and oven installation together price |
26,500 HUF |
| Combo electric stove installation price |
22,500 HUF |
| Induction hob installation price |
22,500 HUF |
| Ceramic hob installation price |
22,500 HUF |
| Electric hob installation price |
22,500 HUF |
| Standalone or built-in electric stove installation price |
22,500 HUF |
The electric hob installation always includes warranty validation with an official stamp. Prices cover fitting into an already prepared cutout in the furniture and establishing the electrical connection.
Lighting and Light Sources – Lamp Installation Prices
| Ceiling lamp installation price |
6,000 HUF/piece |
| Recessed spot lamp installation price |
2,500 HUF/piece |
| Wall-mounted lamp installation price |
5,500 HUF/piece |
| Bedroom lamp installation price |
6,000 HUF/piece |
| Chandelier installation (hanging fixtures) price |
from 8,500 HUF/piece |
| Lamp replacement (removing old, installing new) price |
from 6,000 HUF/piece |
| LED kitchen counter lighting installation (with circuit build) price |
from 35,000 HUF |
| LED kitchen counter lighting installation (without circuit build) price |
from 28,000 HUF |
| LED ambient lighting installation price |
from 54,000 HUF |
The above prices refer to standard lamps, at an average height of 2.5 meters. Installing large or complex design lamps or chandeliers will fall into a different price category. Similarly, for a ceiling lamp at a height of 3.5-4.2 meters, different prices will apply.
Switches and Sockets – Installation Prices
| Switch installation price |
2000 HUF/piece |
| Switch replacement price |
2500 HUF/piece |
| Socket (outlet) installation price |
2000 HUF/piece |
| Socket (outlet) replacement price |
2500 HUF/piece |
The switch installation cost is uniform, regardless of whether it’s a simple switch, alternate switch, or chandelier switch. Costs may vary if incorrect wiring is present or identification of wires is required.
Socket installation cost is per unit. For example, a frame with five sockets counts as five installations (5 x 1,500 HUF = 7,500 HUF total). Socket replacement price includes removal of the old unit and professional installation of the new one.
Safety – Equipotential Bonding (EPH) Declaration Prices
| EPH installation for gas boiler price |
from 35,000 HUF |
| EPH certificate issuance for gas boiler price |
25,000 HUF |
Electric Mobility Setup Prices
| Wall charger installation and commissioning for electric cars price |
from 32,000 HUF |
| Fuse box installation for electric car charger price |
from 65,000 HUF |
Prices for installing an electric car charger depend on site conditions, available amperage, and system compatibility.
Installation Prices for Household Appliances and Other Electrical Devices
| Extractor fan installation price |
10,000 HUF/piece |
| Range hood installation price (to a prepared location) |
15,000 HUF |
| Electric fan installation price |
12,000 HUF/piece |
| Water heater (electric boiler) installation price |
20,000 HUF/piece |
| Bathroom fan installation price |
from 9,000 HUF/piece |
| Toilet, WC fan installation price |
from 9,000 HUF/piece |
| Sauna installation price |
from 25,000 HUF |
| Doorbell installation with wiring price |
from 28,000 HUF |
| Motion sensor installation price |
from 7,000 HUF |
Other electrical installation fees
| Call-out fee (excluding survey, hob/oven connection, fault repair) |
10,000 HUF/call-out |
| Electrical installation expert advice |
from 15,000 HUF/hour |
Apartment Electrical Installation Prices, Apartment Renovation Prices in Budapest
Prices for home, house, or apartment electrical renovations heavily depend on wall material and layout.
| Family house electrical installation price |
from 850,000 HUF |
| Panel apartment electrical installation with recessed wiring price |
from 970,000 HUF |
| Panel apartment wiring replacement with cable ducts price |
from 580,000 HUF |
| Old house wiring renovation price |
from 720,000 HUF |
| Electrical network renovation price |
from 527,000 HUF |
| Electrical installation in plasterboard walls |
from 40,000 HUF |
Full electrical renovation prices are indicative and based on quality work. A detailed quotation can only be given based on a well-defined technical description.
In the case of a full renovation, electricians provide a different level of warranty and responsibility compared to other works, hence–here especially–only premium materials are used to ensure long-lasting durability.
Factors Influencing Electrical Work Rates
- Nature and complexity of work: The cost of a simple socket replacement or reinstallation varies significantly depending on the complexity. Simply screwing in a new socket is far less expensive than a job requiring the removal and replacement of the entire junction box, including any necessary re-plastering. Furthermore, the wall material—be it brick, drywall, concrete, or plasterboard—also influences the cost, as each presents its own unique challenges and advantages.
- Urgency: The price of an electrician for a convenient, easily planned job is lower than for emergency troubleshooting. For example, dealing with a complete power outage in a dark apartment, finding and repairing the electrical fault with a spotlight, naturally incurs a higher cost.
- Special working conditions: Such as electrical installation work at height, in difficult-to-access places, or with difficult or inconvenient mounting, ducting, and assembly support structures.
- Extent and duration of warranty.
- Quality and quantity of built-in materials.
Electrical Work Prices – Value for Money and Final Thoughts
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The daydream of an electrical installation price calculator: we can 'buy potatoes per kilo' or 'paint per square meter.' Anyone providing a price for electrician work without a thorough on-site assessment should be regarded with significant caution. Without considering the technical details and applying common sense, it's highly unlikely that a future-proof and practical electrical system suitable for everyday use will be achieved (and it's also very doubtful it would pass an electrical safety inspection). Therefore, any market player offering an electrical installation price calculator or a price per square meter should be avoided.
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While a higher price doesn't automatically guarantee better quality, a significantly lower electrical installation price almost certainly indicates compromises. To put it mildly, these compromises will at best be displeasing to a quality-conscious electrician and at worst conceal serious safety hazards. These often include, but are not limited to, the use of poor-quality materials, undersized wiring, non-standard construction, and unreasonable simplifications that prevent cost-efficient future expansions.
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During numerous electrical jobs, particularly when installing new electric hobs, I consistently encounter issues stemming from the initial construction and commissioning of the fuse panel. Often, no space is left for future expansion, or the overcurrent protection is inadequately sized, necessitating the replacement of the entire fuse panel. Based on my experience, this is unfortunately the 'better' scenario. Frequently, we discover, along with the homeowner, fundamental wiring errors, such as an imbalance between the number of phase and neutral conductors, which should always be equal. We also encounter instances of non-compliance with relevant standards and, in more severe cases, specifically fire and life-threatening installations.
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Ultimately, the electrical work offering the best value is always that which serves the owner reliably for the longest duration.
Electrical Installation Quote Request Process
- A discussion to broadly define the requirements. This can be done by phone or email. We also welcome the provision of floor plans or electrical construction plans, if available.
- On-site inspection and professional advice: This step involves clarifying requirements directly at the location.
- Quote and Schedule: Depending on the scope of the work, we will send either a detailed, itemized quote or a detailed, itemized quote along with a project schedule and technical specifications.
- Agreement and Scheduling: Final agreement and clarification of the work commencement date.
What does an electrical installation quote include?
- Technical content: This outlines the estimated duration of the work, the specific modifications to be made, and any potential risks (for example, in the case of partial renovations where unforeseen issues during demolition might lead to additional work).
- Schedule and duration: The proposed timeline for the electrical installation.
- Itemized material list and prices: A detailed breakdown of the electrical materials to be used and their corresponding costs.
- General terms and conditions of cooperation.
- Disclaimer: Please note that the electrical installation prices provided above are for informational purposes only.
We reserve the right to adjust prices based on the specifics of each individual situation. Any such changes will, of course, be communicated to you in advance, not afterwards. The prices in the page apply to private individuals only.
The above fees do not include the price of the mandatory electrical safety inspection.
If you have any questions regarding the electrician rates provided above, please do not hesitate to contact us!