Price guide · Electricians
How Much Does it Cost To Install Downlights?
Quotes in Johannesburg, East Rand, West Rand, Durban North and 9 more areas
- Prices checked November 2026
Price guide
What it costs
Fault finding
R710 an hour
From Adie's Electrical Solutions' published prices in Cape Town, checked November 2026.
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Light fitting installation
R250 to R650 per unit
From JMT Handyman Services' published prices in Johannesburg, checked November 2026.
What these prices include: The fitting price is per light; the lights themselves and any new wiring are extra.
What changes the price: Call-out time, hours on site, materials, and whether the job needs a COC.
Recent work by these electricians
Tell us the job and an electrician that covers your area calls you with a written quote.
All Pro Electricians · February 2025 
JHP Nel Electrical · October 2024 
All Pro Electricians · February 2025 
JHP Nel Electrical · October 2024
What you can ask for
- Electrical repairsFaulty plugs, lights and wiring fixed.
- New electrical workPlugs, lights, DB boards and wiring for new rooms.
- Emergency electricianPower out, trips and faults, fixed on call.
- Electrical CoC for a houseThe certificate of compliance for selling or insurance.
- Electrical CoC for a businessCompliance certificates for offices and shops.
Choosing the downlight holder
The holder and the lamp decide how the light looks, where it may go and whether it dims.
- Lamp type
- Holders take GU10 or MR-16 lamps, or come as integrated LED fittings with the light built in.
- Fixed or tilt
- Fixed holders point straight down for general room light; tilt holders can be aimed at a worktop, artwork or a reading chair.
- Cut-out size
- There is no single cut-out size, so check the hole the holder needs; one common recessed holder needs a 55mm hole and is 80mm across.
- Wet areas
- Bathrooms, covered patios and damp spots need a suitable IP rating; an indoor IP20 fitting is not for wet, damp or outdoor positions.
- Fire and clearance
- Check the fire-safety guidance and the clearance instructions; fire-rated fittings may be needed where the ceiling construction calls for them.
- Dimming
- The lamp, the dimmer and the holder have to work as one system; a dimmable lamp alone does not guarantee a working dimmer.
Future Light (South African LED lighting shop), choosing downlight holders, futurelight.co.za, checked 12 Nov 2026.
Electricians near you
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Who gives you the price
Your request goes to one that covers your area, not all nine, so you get one call, not a string of them.
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On Local Pros since 2024
- 3 years in business (since 2023)
- 61 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 2 to 3
- After-hours call-outs
- Qualified and licensed
Johannes H. says, “Really quick, great and very friendly team.” Google
In their words: JHP Nel Electrical offers electrical CoC, electrician services in the Vaal Triangle (Vanderbijlpark – Vereeniging) area.
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Seven Lights
Covers Witbank and Witbank Surrounds
4.9 / 13 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 10 years in business (since 2016)
- Team of 7 to 10
- Qualified and licensed
- Gives a warranty
Phindile M. says, “A job very well done!” Local Pros
In their words: Seven Lights is an electrical and security company offering services such as electricians, CCTV, electric fences, gate motors, handyman services, and electrical Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) in Witbank. Choose Seven Lights for their expertise and reliable service.
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All Pro Electricians
Covers Johannesburg and West Rand
4.9 / 10 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 9 years in business (since 2017)
- 299 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Qualified and licensed
- Gives a warranty
Thalukanyo M. says, “I received great service from Enoch and I will definitely call again when I need his services.” Local Pros
In their words: Pro Electrician offers electrical, gas, and plumbing services across Johannesburg, West Rand, Pretoria, Centurion, and East Rand. We specialise in COC certificates, installations, repairs, and emergency call-outs.
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Moon Electrical and Consulting Services
Covers East Rand
5.0 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2026
- 21 years in business (since 2005)
- 257 requests passed to them since March 2026
- Team of 7 to 10
Raymond says, “The guys are efficient, cost-effective, reliable and professional.” Local Pros
In their words: Moon Electrical, established in 2005, offers a wide range of electrical and security services across Johannesburg, East Rand, Durban, and surrounding areas. Our services include CCTV, electrical CoC, garage doors, electric fencing, gate motors, generators, and general fencing.
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Wild Stallion Advance Solutions
Covers East Rand and Joburg South / Alberton
5.0 / 2 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 8 years in business (since 2018)
- Team of 4 to 6
- Owner managed
Tasha says, “Service was excellent, very professional and am happy with the work done.” Local Pros
In their words: Wild Stallion Advance Solutions offers solar PV, electrical services, and solar geyser installations in the East Rand, Johannesburg, and West Rand areas. We have a highly qualified and experienced team committed to honesty, respect, and integrity, with client satisfaction as our top priority.
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Startech Electrical
Covers Durban and Durban North
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Thina Eectrical
Covers Johannesburg, Centurion and Pretoria
On Local Pros since 2024
- 10 years in business (since 2016)
- Team of 4 to 6
- After-hours call-outs
- Qualified and licensed
In their words: Thina Electrical offers electrical and plumbing services in Pretoria, Centurion, and Johannesburg areas. We provide emergency call-outs, quotes for new installations and repairs, geyser replacements, solar panel installations, and more.
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Dicodex Precision Maintenance and Projects
Covers Witbank and Witbank Surrounds
On Local Pros since 2025
- 6 years in business (since 2020)
- 63 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 2 to 3
In their words: Dicodex Precision Maintenance and Projects offers plumbing, electrical, and water system services in Witbank and surrounding areas. We handle everything from emergency call-outs to new installations and repairs for residential and commercial properties.
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Lukisa Construction and Roofing
Covers Bloemfontein and Bloemfontein Surrounds
- 355 requests passed to them since July 2025
What customers say about price and quotes
4.9
Average from 109 reviews of the 5 electricians above on Google and Local Pros, checked November 2026.
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Martin P.
3 weeks ago
Johan Nel is an excellent Master Electrician who has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of Electrical work. He has a friendly demeanor,good communication skills and is on time and excellently priced. I would not call any other person for any electrical or solar work. Dr. Martin Du Preez.
Review of JHP Nel Electrical left on Google
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Raymond
7 months ago
The guys are efficient, cost-effective, reliable and professional. Highly recommended. I'll be using them from now on.
Review of Moon Electrical and Consulting Services left on Local Pros
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Enny
a year ago
Very fast response and I'm Very happy with your work and their price is reasonable to suit ones budget. And when you have a problem with their products they are just a phone call away. Believe me they do look after their customers, Speaking from experience. You can trust them to service you.
Review of Seven Lights left on Local Pros
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Cousin
2 years ago
This guy made a wonderful job, thank You and his prizes are very reasonable Compared to athers.
Review of All Pro Electricians left on Local Pros
More checked prices
How Much Do Electricians Charge in 2026?
- Emergency call-out (24/7): R850 to R1,500, plus labour per hour
- Fault finding: R550 to R850 per hour; most home faults take one to two hours
Prices checked 9 November 2026 ›
How Much Does It Cost To Rewire A House?
- Residential full rewire; property size unspecified (Pretoria): Full rewiring From R15,000
- Residential distribution board upgrade (Pretoria): DB board upgrade From R3,500
Prices checked 12 November 2026 ›
Questions about these prices
Where do these prices come from?
From JMT Handyman Services and Adie's Electrical Solutions: businesses that publish their own prices. We copied the figures as published and checked them on 12 November 2026. They are not quotes; every pro sets their own price.
How are these electricians rated?
4.9 out of 5 on average, from 109 reviews of 5 electricians.
Do I have to hire the pro who quotes?
No. You decide once you have the written quote.
The full guide
General advice, written April 2024.
Are you considering installing downlights?
Downlights can help include more light or can enhance the mood of an room.
To install downlights, holes must be drilled in your ceiling for the fixtures, and the wire must be passed through and connected to a wall switch. Even while you can replace lightbulbs and buy downlights on your own, installing them will still require hiring an electrician.
With energy savings and longevity as the apparent benefits, replacing or retrofitting halogen downlights with LED downlights is a choice that is becoming more and more popular. Read this manual to learn more about:
- Why it is beneficial to install LED lighting?
- How much cost to change to LED Downlights?
- How much does it cost to install Downlights?
- Hiring an electrician
Why is it beneficial to install LED Downlights?
LED lighting have become very popular for a Number of reasons:
- They are exceptionally energy efficient (as much as 90% cheaper to run than an incandescent bulb).
- They produce very little heat (compared to halogen bulbs), so they are safer to use in ceiling cavities.
- They have a long lifespan and need changing out less.
- There light spectrum can be ajusted to suit your needs.
How much does it cost to change to LED Downlights? :
The first step is to identify wheather you have 240v(GU10) fittings or 12(MR16)fittings as this will detemine the type of LED bulb that you will need.
How much does it cost to install downlights?
When electricians estimate their installation fee, they will normally base their quote on the number of downlights and the difficulty of the installation.
Electricians will usually charge a flat rate for the call out and the first 30min of service, and there after charge per hour spent on the job, plus the cost of any materials needed.
What previous infrastructure there is for passing cables etc. These estimates do not include the materials and are only for the labour.
If you are planning on only changing out your Halogen Downlights for LED Downlights the price might be significantly lower depending on the following factors.
- Whether it involves simply changing the bulb or if the whole light fixture needs to be replaced?
- How many fittings need to be replaced?
- Access to your ceiling cavity is simple.
- The condition of your electrical system and wiring.
- Will you need to install a LED driver.
Expect LED lights to come with a 5-year service warranty and last approximately 50,000 hours.
Hiring an electrical contractor
Unlicensed electrical work is not just illegal in South Africa, it can also be very dangerous and pose a big risk to your house. When it comes time to work with a electrician, you should ensure that they are qualified and licenced to do the job.
- Are you qualified and licenced to complete this task?
- Do you guarantee your installation?
- Can you supply a detailed quotation?
- Do you have any references from any previous work?
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