Honest prices, agreed upfront — no surprises. Realistic price ranges and practical examples for the most common electrical jobs in Belgium.
Market-rate Belgian example prices excl. VAT. Exact price after on-site assessment or telephone estimate.
| Type of work | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate + call-out fee | € 65–95 | €65–95/hr excl. VAT. Call-out fee: €25–40. Min. 1 hr. |
| Emergency — daytime (Mon–Fri, 7am–6pm) | € 95–130 | Per hour, min. 1 hour. |
| Emergency — evening/weekend/public holiday | € 130–180 | After 6pm, weekends and public holidays. Per hour, min. 1 hr. |
| Compliance work for inspection — minor violations | € 150–400 | Earthing, RCD, sockets. Depends on the number of violations. |
| Compliance work — major violations/partial rewire | € 500–1800 | Depends on scope. Custom quote after reviewing the inspection report. |
| Fuse box replacement — family home | € 600–1200 | Incl. circuit breakers, RCDs and labelling. Excl. any rewiring work. |
| Adding a socket or lighting point | € 80–200 | Depending on distance to circuit and finish. |
| EV charging point installation | € 250–600 | Excl. the charger unit. Incl. connection and fuse box adaptation if needed. |
All prices excl. VAT (21%). For renovation work on properties ≥ 10 years old, 6% VAT typically applies.
Client needed a quick sale but had a report with 6 violations: no per-circuit RCD protection, poor earthing, outdated sockets in the bathroom. We installed a new RCD group, laid an earth loop and replaced the affected sockets. Result: re-inspection passed within 3 weeks.
€ 520 – 680
Old cartridge fuse board with no room for additional circuits. Complete new panel with 8 circuit breakers and 2 RCDs, including labelling and circuit diagram. Ready for inspection and EV charger preparation.
€ 750 – 950
RCD kept tripping after every reset. Cause: damaged appliance cable of the dishwasher causing leakage current. Faulty cable replaced; installation checked. Job completed within the hour.
€ 180 – 240
A certified electrician in Belgium typically charges €65–€95 per hour (excl. VAT), plus a call-out fee of €25–€40. For emergency interventions outside office hours the rate rises to €130–€180/hr. The exact price depends on the nature of the work and any material costs. We always discuss the total cost upfront — even by phone.
For minor violations (earthing, RCD, sockets), expect to pay €150–€400 for the compliance work. Major violations or partial rewiring can cost €500–€1,800 or more depending on scope. The inspection itself (Vinçotte, BTV, AIB-Vinçotte) costs an additional €150–€300. We go through the inspection report point by point and give you a clear quote.
A complete fuse box replacement for a standard family home typically costs €600–€1,200 (excl. VAT), including circuit breakers, RCDs and labelling. Larger properties will be higher. Exact price after an on-site assessment — we visit free of charge for an estimate.
All listed prices are exclusive of VAT (21%). For renovation work on properties more than 10 years old, a reduced rate of 6% often applies — we clarify this in the quote. You always receive an invoice with the correctly applied VAT rate.
Yes, always. For simple interventions we give a price estimate by phone; for larger work we visit on-site free of charge for an assessment and tailored quote. You then decide without obligation.