HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A led lighting in Ireland costs €80–€350 per job, typically around €150. 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 — smart LED Systems — installation of smart LED systems that can be controlled via mobile apps or voice commands.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — LED Retrofits — retrofitting involves replacing traditional bulbs with LED alternatives in existing fixtures.
A good answer: Unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: More of them means more to prepare beforehand. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is worth getting a second opinion on before you commit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Installation of LED Fixtures — this includes the setup of LED ceiling lights, wall sconces, and recessed lighting — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a LED lighting 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 — LED Lighting Design Consultation — professional advice on the best LED solutions for your space, considering aesthetics and functionality.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential led lighting installation and Commercial led lighting solutions each carry their own band. LED Lighting 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 can vary based on the complexity of the installation, the number of fixtures, and whether any additional electrical work is needed. Higher costs may also arise from premium fixtures or smart technology integration.
Typically, installations can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a full day, depending on the scale of the project. A simple retrofit may be completed quickly, while a full redesign could require more time.
Many electricians offer emergency services, but availability can vary. It's advisable to check with local providers to see if they can accommodate urgent requests.
Yes, booking several related jobs together can often lead to discounts or lower overall costs, as it saves the electrician time and travel expenses. Discuss this with your provider for potential savings.
Out of scope services may include extensive electrical upgrades, structural changes to accommodate new fixtures, or work involving non-LED lighting systems. Always confirm the specifics with your contractor.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
MORE GUIDES
