A breaker that keeps tripping, a dead socket, or a chandelier to hang? Here are rough prices, what usually causes the problem, and when to call an electrician straight away.
Rough prices for labour only, in homes. Parts (sockets, breakers, lights) are usually extra.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Call-out and fault finding | SAR 100 – 200 |
| Replacing a socket or switch | SAR 50 – 200 |
| Fitting or replacing a breaker | SAR 100 – 400 |
| Fixing a short circuit | SAR 150 – 600 |
| Hanging a chandelier | SAR 100 – 600 by size |
| Spotlights | SAR 30 – 100 per light |
| Fuse board (panel) servicing | SAR 200 – 600 |
💡 Got several small jobs? List them all before the visit: a socket, a light, a breaker. Most electricians give a better price for one visit.
🛒 Buying the parts yourself? Ask the electrician which type and rating you need before you buy.
A rough guide from 3 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), all prices published by companies and service apps. We couldn't find enough real customer jobs for electrics, so treat these as very rough. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Usually too much on one circuit (an AC plus a kettle, say) or a short circuit. Never force a breaker to stay on.
Its breaker may have tripped, the socket may be faulty, or a wire may be loose. Check the breaker first.
Dangerous. Switch off its breaker straight away and don't use it until an electrician has checked it.
Could be the bulb, the driver or a loose connection. If the whole house flickers, it's a bigger problem.
Usually water getting into an outdoor socket or roof light. It needs sealing or a weatherproof fitting.
A sign of current leakage or missing earthing. Don't touch it; call an electrician.
Ask: is it labour only or with parts? Does the inspection fee come off the repair?
Cheap breakers and cables are a fire risk. Ask which brand, and check the part meets Saudi standards.
Fuse board work and full rewiring need a qualified electrician, not a general handyman.
How long is the guarantee on the work? Get it in writing, even just on WhatsApp.
Run the appliances on that circuit and make sure the breaker holds.
Look at photos of past work and genuine reviews from earlier customers.
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Extension leads plugged into extension leads, with heavy appliances (AC, oven, heater), are a common cause of fires.
Write which room each breaker covers, so you can switch off quickly in an emergency.
Fit covers on unused sockets, especially low ones.
Any burning smell or crackling from a socket or the board: switch off the breaker and call an electrician.
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Join freeUsually the circuit has too much on it, or the breaker is too small for the AC. An electrician can measure the load and say if it needs its own circuit.
If you have no experience, it's better not to. If you do, switch off the breaker first and check there's no power.
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Last updated: October 2026