Book an electrician in Durban
Tripping DB boards, fault finding, new plug points, lighting and certificates of compliance in Durban. From R400, with your exact quote shown before you pay.
Launching in Durban. Android app coming soon to Google Play.
Power problems are stressful, and electrical work is not a job for guesswork. Easyfix lets you describe what you need, see the price range and a quote up front, and send a request to an electrician in Durban.
You are charged only when the electrician marks the work complete. Until then the amount is just held on your card.
When to book
- The main switch or a circuit keeps tripping
- Burning smell, warm plug sockets or flickering lights
- You need extra plug points or new lighting installed
- You are selling or transferring a property and need a certificate of compliance
What it costs
Typical price ranges for electricians jobs in the Easyfix app:
| Job | Estimate |
|---|---|
| DB board / tripped switch | R400 – R1 200 |
| New plug points | R300 – R600 |
| Lighting installation | R250 – R500 |
| Fault finding | R500 – R900 |
| Rewiring | R2 000 – R8 000 |
| Certificate of compliance | R800 – R1 500 |
| New installation | R500 – R3 000 |
Estimates only. The app shows your exact quote before you pay, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay.
Electrical work is regulated
In South Africa, fixed electrical installation work should be done by a registered person, and a certificate of compliance is normally required when a property changes hands. Whoever you hire, ask about their registration before work starts.
How booking works
- Choose the job and answer a few questions. The app works out the price.
- Pay by card. The amount is held, not charged.
- A local provider accepts your request. If nobody accepts in time, the hold is released.
- Your card is charged when the provider marks the job complete.
Electricians in Durban: your questions
Can an electrician issue a certificate of compliance?
You can request a certificate of compliance as a job type on Easyfix and see the price range for it before you book. Confirm the electrician's registration with them directly.
How is the price worked out?
You answer a few questions about the job, such as the type of work and how many points or fittings. The app shows a price range, then the quote you pay.
What if no electrician accepts my request?
Standard requests are cancelled if no provider accepts within 2 hours, and the hold on your card is released.