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Electrician Charges in Sri Lanka (2026)
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Indicative 2026 rates for Colombo and the suburbs, based on Snapwerks quotes and published Sri Lankan market data. Outstation districts usually run 10-20% lower on labour. Expect the top of each range during the Avurudu rush in March and April and at the start of the monsoon. Always get the scope and the price in writing before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does an electrician charge per hour in Sri Lanka?
Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 covers the call-out and first hour in normal working hours, with Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 for each additional hour. A full day is Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,500. Emergency and after-hours call-outs start at Rs 4,500 to Rs 7,000 for the first hour.
2. What does it cost to rewire a house in Sri Lanka?
A full rewire of a three-bedroom house costs roughly Rs 250,000 to Rs 650,000 in 2026, depending on the number of points, whether conduits are surface-run or chased into walls, and the cable brand. Within a new build, electrical and plumbing together run about Rs 800 to Rs 1,500 per square foot of floor area.
3. How much is a new distribution board with an RCD?
Replacing a distribution board with a modern RCD and MCB arrangement costs about Rs 25,000 to Rs 70,000 including parts and labour. The spread depends on the number of ways, the brand of the breakers and whether the incoming cable and earth also need upgrading.
4. Why does my house trip during the monsoon?
Damp is the usual cause. Water reaching an old junction box, an outdoor light, a water pump or a buried cable creates an earth leakage path that an RCD correctly detects. An electrician will isolate circuits one by one to find it; budget Rs 3,000 to Rs 9,000 for the fault-finding visit.
5. How much to add a power point or install a ceiling fan?
A new power or lighting point costs Rs 2,500 to Rs 6,000 per point, more if the wall has to be chased and replastered. Installing a ceiling fan or a light fitting where the wiring already exists costs Rs 1,500 to Rs 4,000 per fitting. Batching several points into one visit is much cheaper than calling the electrician back.
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