[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":39},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-article-en-electrician-cost-spain":3},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"excerpt":7,"coverUrl":8,"coverSources":9,"category":24,"readingTimeMinutes":28,"publishedAt":29,"featured":30,"body":31,"updatedAt":32,"seo":33,"alternateSlugs":35},"idjhw97kfvl8wm8dh8vcte4c","electrician-cost-spain","How much does an electrician cost in Spain in 2026? €30–40\u002Fh and prices per job","An electrician in Spain charges €30–40\u002Fh in 2026. Socket: €30–60. Light point: €18–70. Consumer unit: €300–600. Electrical certificate: €70–300.","https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fcuanto_cuesta_un_electricista_13a5e0cb4c.jpg",[10,13,16,19,22],{"url":11,"width":12},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fthumbnail_cuanto_cuesta_un_electricista_13a5e0cb4c.jpg",88,{"url":14,"width":15},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fsmall_cuanto_cuesta_un_electricista_13a5e0cb4c.jpg",281,{"url":17,"width":18},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Fmedium_cuanto_cuesta_un_electricista_13a5e0cb4c.jpg",422,{"url":20,"width":21},"https:\u002F\u002Ffreeday-cms-media.s3.eu-west-3.amazonaws.com\u002Flarge_cuanto_cuesta_un_electricista_13a5e0cb4c.jpg",563,{"url":8,"width":23},1200,{"id":25,"name":26,"slug":27},"d1nmydkdb8q7tpg1ywsqhrxp","Prices","prices",8,"2026-09-24T21:59:12.155Z",false,"\u003Cp>An electrician costs \u003Cstrong>between €30 and €40 per hour\u003C\u002Fstrong> on average in Spain in 2026, within a broader range of €20 to €70\u002Fh. Add the call-out on top (€10–50) and, if you call in an emergency, a rate that can double.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Electrician prices in Spain in 2026 (summary)\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>This is the quick snapshot of what is paid in Spain today, according to the price guides from Cronoshare and Habitissimo, built from real quotes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"table-scroll\">\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Job\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Price range\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Typical figure\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Hourly labour\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€20–70\u002Fh\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€30–40\u002Fh\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Call-out \u002F travel\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€10–50\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€20–30\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Fitting a light point\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€18–70 per point\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€40–50\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Fitting or replacing a socket\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€30–60 per point\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€40–50\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Replacing the consumer unit\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€300–600\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~€450\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Electrical certificate (CIE)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€70–300\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€100–150\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Full rewire\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€750–9,000\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€2,700–5,000\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Emergency during working hours\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€50–100\u002Fh\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>~€75\u002Fh\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>Emergency at night or on a holiday\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>€100–200 (call-out + first hour)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>double rate\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Careful: these are indicative prices. They vary with the province, the type of property and how complex the job is. In big cities the bill rises by around 10–15% over the national average; in Madrid, for example, an hour of an electrician's time runs between €30 and €50.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Electrician hourly rates in 2026\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Most electricians charge \u003Cstrong>between €20 and €70 an hour\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and the usual figure lands at €30–40\u002Fh. Habitissimo widens the range to €15–75\u002Fh depending on area and specialisation, but the bulk of real quotes falls in that middle band.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the job fills a whole day, many tradespeople offer a full-day price: \u003Cstrong>between €160 and €560 a day\u003C\u002Fstrong>, according to Cronoshare. For longer work (several light points, a general inspection, small renovations) it usually works out better than paying by the hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One detail people forget when asking for a price: the call-out or travel charge. The usual figure is €10–50 (Habitissimo narrows it to €15–30), and some tradespeople deduct it if you accept the quote. Always ask before anyone comes out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Price per job: light points, consumer units and certificates\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>An hourly rate is fine for a rough idea, but most electrical work is quoted per unit or per project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How much does it cost to replace a socket?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Fitting or replacing a socket costs \u003Cstrong>between €30 and €60 per point\u003C\u002Fstrong>, €40–50 on average, if there is a supply line nearby. Fixing a broken socket usually falls within that price, and small one-off jobs tend to land at €30–50; if cable has to be run from the consumer unit, it goes up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How much does it cost to fit a light point?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Fitting a light point costs \u003Cstrong>between €18 and €70 per point\u003C\u002Fstrong>, excluding the light fitting itself, depending on the source: Cronoshare's light-point guide puts it at €18–50, and its general electrician guide at €50–70. The usual figure is €40–50 per point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How much does it cost to replace the consumer unit?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Replacing an old consumer unit costs \u003Cstrong>between €300 and €600\u003C\u002Fstrong>, with an average around €450. It is one of the highest-return investments in an older property: a modern unit with proper protection devices prevents serious trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How much does the electrical certificate (CIE) cost?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cem>boletín\u003C\u002Fem> or Electrical Installation Certificate costs \u003Cstrong>between €70 and €300\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and the usual figure is €100–150. According to Cronoshare's guide, the CIE needed to connect the power supply in a new build comes to €130–220, and a renewal €100–170. If it follows a renovation with a technical report, it can reach €380. Two things worth knowing: the CIE has no regulated price (each authorised installer sets their own) and it is valid for 20 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How much does a full rewire cost?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Rewiring an entire home costs \u003Cstrong>between €750 and €9,000\u003C\u002Fstrong> depending on size and specification, according to Cronoshare's electrical installation guide. For reference: an 80 m² flat is around €2,500, a 90 m² one around €3,000, and a 100 m² one runs between €2,500 and €4,800. It is work that is almost always done alongside a bigger renovation; if you are at that stage, have a look at our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fbathroom-renovation-cost-spain\">how much a bathroom renovation costs\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>🛟 Need an electrician available today?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\nOn Freeday you can see professionals available near you and talk to them directly. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappfreeday.es\u002Fen\u002Fdescargar\">Download it free\u003C\u002Fa> — \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fapp\u002Ffreeday\u002Fid6642706194\">App Store\u003C\u002Fa> · \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.freeday.android.app\">Google Play\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2>How much does a 24h emergency electrician cost?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>This is where the bill takes off. During working hours, an emergency is charged at \u003Cstrong>€50–100\u002Fh\u003C\u002Fstrong> (around €75\u002Fh on average). At night or on a public holiday, the usual figure is \u003Cstrong>€100–200 for the call-out plus the first hour\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and Habitissimo records night rates of up to €40–300\u002Fh. Its guide puts it plainly: an electrician's hourly price can double if it is an emergency outside working hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.pexels.com\u002Fphotos\u002F5691588\u002Fpexels-photo-5691588.jpeg?w=1200\" alt=\"Electrician fitting sockets and switches on a grey wall\" \u002F>\n\u003Cem>Photo: Ksenia Chernaya · Pexels\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before paying an emergency rate, two quick checks:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Call your home insurer.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Many policies cover electrical emergencies and save you the whole call-out, as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ocu.org\u002Forganizacion\u002Fprensa\u002Fnotas-de-prensa\u002F2025\u002Fcerrajeroscat120325\">OCU\u003C\u002Fa> points out.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Weigh up whether it can wait until tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fstrong> If the problem is isolated by switching off the breaker for the affected circuit, an electrician during normal hours will cost you half. There is more guidance in our piece on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhome-emergencies-who-to-call-and-prices\">home emergencies: who to call and what prices are normal\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2>What drives an electrician's price\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The area.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Big cities like Madrid or Barcelona pay around 10–15% above the national average.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The type of work.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Replacing a socket is not the same as certifying an installation: the qualification required and the paperwork both weigh on the price.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The hours.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Outside the working day, the hourly rate tends to double.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The travel.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Between €10 and €50. Be wary of a "free call-out" with an open-ended final price: it usually gets charged somewhere else.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The materials.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Fittings, cabling and protection devices are extra unless the quote says otherwise. Always ask for a written quote up front with materials included or itemised.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>And one piece of advice worth more than any table: choose carefully who you call. Our guide to \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-find-a-trusted-tradesperson-near-you\">finding a tradesperson you can trust\u003C\u002Fa> sets out the signals that separate a good electrician from a nasty invoice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>How much does an electrician charge per hour in Spain?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Between €20 and €70 per hour, with an average of €30–40\u002Fh in 2026. In big cities like Madrid the usual range rises to €30–50\u002Fh. Outside working hours, the rate can double.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How much does it cost to fit a light point?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Between €18 and €70 per point depending on the source, and the usual figure is €40–50. If you fit several points at once, the per-unit price drops and booking a full day may work out better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How much does the electrical certificate (CIE) cost?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Between €70 and €300, although the usual figure is €100–150. Connecting the supply in a new build is around €130–220 and a renewal €100–170. It has no regulated price: each authorised installer sets their own. It is valid for 20 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How much does it cost to replace the consumer unit?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Between €300 and €600, with an average around €450. It is one of the most worthwhile upgrades in a property with an older installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How much does a 24-hour emergency electrician charge?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>During working hours, between €50 and €100\u002Fh. At night or on a public holiday, the usual figure is €100–200 for the call-out plus the first hour, and the hourly rate can double compared with the normal one. Before calling, check whether your home insurance covers the emergency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do electricians charge for travel?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the usual figure is €10–50 (€20–30 on average), and some deduct it if you accept the quote. Always ask before the visit what it costs and whether it is charged even if you turn the work down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>🛟 Been let down by an electrician, or can't find a slot?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\nOn Freeday you can see electricians available today near you and talk to them directly. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappfreeday.es\u002Fen\u002Fdescargar\">Download it free\u003C\u002Fa> — \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fapp\u002Ffreeday\u002Fid6642706194\">App Store\u003C\u002Fa> · \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.freeday.android.app\">Google Play\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2>Keep reading\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fen\u002Fblog\u002Fplumber-cost-spain\">How much does a plumber cost? 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