Finding a reliable electrician is one of those jobs that's easy to get wrong — and expensive when you do. Here's what to look for, what to ask, and which red flags to avoid when hiring an electrician in India.
1. Check verification before you check price
The single biggest mistake people make is hiring on price alone. An electrician who's ₹200 cheaper but isn't phone-verified or has no reviews can cost you 10x that in bad wiring down the line. On Solve24, every profile has a verification level — phone, identity, and address — displayed on the card. Start there.
2. Ask for the licence / certification
Most Indian states require electricians handling high-voltage work to have a Wireman's Licence issued by the state electrical inspectorate. For small home jobs this is rarely checked, but for anything involving the mains panel, meter, or new circuits — ask.
3. Get the scope in writing
- What exactly will be done (every item)
- What materials are included (brand, quantity)
- Labour rate and total
- Warranty on workmanship (7-30 days is standard)
Red flags to walk away from
- Quote keeps changing after the work starts — this usually means "scope creep" to justify a higher final bill.
- No written scope or unwillingness to show an ID.
- Suggests unsafe shortcuts ("we don't need an MCB here", "this wire is fine").
- Demands full payment upfront. A 20–30% advance for materials is normal; 100% upfront is not.
- Aggressive upselling — "your entire wiring is bad, needs replacement" — without walking you through what specifically is wrong.
Typical electrician rates in India (2026)
| Job | Typical range (₹) |
|---|---|
| Switchboard replacement (6-point) | 400 – 1,000 + materials |
| Fan installation | 200 – 500 |
| New point wiring (per point) | 500 – 1,200 |
| MCB tripping diagnosis | 300 – 800 |
| Inverter + battery setup | 1,000 – 2,500 + hardware |
| AC point wiring (5A / 15A) | 800 – 2,000 per point |
How Solve24 helps
Every electrician on Solve24 has a full profile with verification, skills, pricing, past reviews and availability. You contact them directly — there's no sales team that decides which electrician gets assigned to your job. Browse verified electricians in your city, read the reviews, and call the one that fits your job.