HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
An outbuilding power supply in Ireland costs €400–€1,600 per job, typically around €800. 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 — electrical Installation — this includes the installation of power points, lighting, and circuit boards specifically designed for outbuildings.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — outdoor Lighting Installation — setting up electrical connections for outdoor lighting fixtures in outbuildings.
A good answer: A cheaper material often means more work to make it look right. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: No two bespoke jobs take the same time, so quotes run higher. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the detail most people forget to mention when asking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Workshop Power Supply — installing a dedicated power supply for a workshop, including multiple outlets and heavy-duty circuits — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a outbuilding power supply 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 — shed Electricity Connection — connecting power to a garden shed for lighting and equipment use.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Garage power installation and Shed electricity connection each carry their own band. Outbuilding Power Supply 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 distance from the main supply, the complexity of the installation, and any additional features like lighting or outlets. Materials and compliance with local regulations also play a significant role in determining the final price.
Installation time can vary widely, typically ranging from a few hours to a full day. Factors influencing duration include the complexity of the job, the distance to the power source, and any necessary permits.
Some electricians may offer emergency or same-day services, but availability can vary. It is advisable to check with local professionals and book in advance when possible.
Yes, many electricians can handle multiple jobs, such as installing lighting and additional power points simultaneously. Booking several tasks can sometimes lead to cost savings.
Out of scope services may include major renovations, structural work, or installations requiring extensive excavation. Always discuss your specific needs with the electrician to clarify what is included.
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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