HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A cooker & hob wiring in Ireland costs €100–€400 per job, typically around €180. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — initial Assessment — A qualified electrician will conduct an initial assessment of your kitchen's electrical system to determine compatibility with your new cooker or hob.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — relocation of Cooking Appliances — rewiring and relocating your cooker or hob to a different area in the kitchen.
A good answer: A design of your own costs more than one off the shelf. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It changes what has to be brought to site. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, cooker and hob wiring services do not include the removal of old appliances or any structural modifications to your kitchen — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a cooker and hob electrician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — wiring Upgrades — upgrading existing wiring to support new, higher-capacity cooking appliances.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. New cooker installation and Hob replacement each carry their own band. Cooker & Hob Wiring price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
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ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost can vary based on the complexity of the installation, the distance from the main electrical supply, and whether any additional wiring or modifications are needed. High-end appliances may also require more extensive work.
Typically, the wiring process takes between 1 to 3 hours, depending on the existing setup and the complexity of the installation. Additional time may be required for any necessary safety checks or modifications.
Yes, it is essential to hire a qualified electrician who is familiar with local regulations regarding electrical installations. If your cooker or hob requires gas connections, a gas-safe registered engineer will also be necessary.
Same-day service may be available depending on the electrician's schedule and the urgency of your installation. It's best to contact local professionals to check their availability.
Yes, many electricians offer discounts for booking multiple jobs at the same time, such as wiring and appliance installation. It’s advisable to discuss this when making your initial inquiry.
Typically, cooker and hob wiring services do not include the removal of old appliances or any structural modifications to your kitchen. It's important to clarify with your electrician what services are covered in your quote.
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