HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A generator installation in Ireland costs €800–€5,000 per install, typically around €2,000. 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 — fuel Supply Setup — for generators that require fuel, the installation will include setting up a safe and compliant fuel supply system.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — electrical Connection — the installation includes connecting the generator to the home’s electrical system.
A good answer: The extra square metres are where most of the cost sits. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Complicated work is priced with room for the unexpected. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The quote moves with this more than with anything else listed. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Assessment and Planning — A thorough site assessment is conducted to determine the best location for the generator installation — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a generator installer 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 — fuel Supply Setup — this involves installing the necessary fuel supply system for generators, whether it be natural gas, propane, or diesel.
The figures are for the job, per install, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Portable generator installation and Standby generator installation each carry their own band. Generator Installation price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
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 is influenced by several factors, including the type and size of the generator, the complexity of the installation, and any additional electrical work required. Local regulations and site conditions can also affect the final price.
The duration of a generator installation can vary, but most jobs take between 4 to 8 hours. This timeframe can extend if additional electrical work or site preparation is needed.
Same-day installation may be possible, but it depends on the availability of the installer and the specific generator model. It is advisable to check with local services to confirm their availability for urgent requests.
Yes, booking multiple jobs such as generator installation along with electrical upgrades or maintenance can often lead to cost savings. Many service providers offer discounts for bundled services.
Out of scope items can include extensive site preparation, landscaping adjustments, or structural modifications to accommodate the generator. It's important to clarify these details with the installer before starting the project.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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