Best Electricians in Singapore for Home Repairs: How to Choose
Last updated: November 2026
Short answer: There is no official ranking of “best” electricians in Singapore, so judge them on criteria you can verify. The best choice for a home repair is a Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) whose licence you can confirm on EMA’s ELISE register, who covers your property type, diagnoses before quoting, confirms scope and price before work starts, tests the circuit before handover, and gives an itemised invoice and warranty.
Below is a practical scoring framework, the questions to ask, and one example provider with its published terms, so you can compare any electrician on the same basis.
Why “best” should mean verifiable
Star ratings and ads are easy to find, but they don’t tell you whether the person on site may legally do the job. EMA states that electrical work should be carried out or supervised by an LEW, and that it is an offence to knowingly engage someone unlicensed (see EMA: engaging Licensed Electrical Workers). Licensing is therefore the non-negotiable first filter; everything else is about service quality and price clarity.
The 7-point selection framework
| # | Criterion | What good looks like | How to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valid LEW licence | Named LEW with an active licence | Search ELISE; check the licence card on site |
| 2 | Right licence class | Licensed Electrician for typical homes; technician/engineer for larger loads | EMA’s licence class table |
| 3 | Covers your job and property | HDB, condo or landed; the specific fault or install | Service list on their website |
| 4 | Diagnosis before quote | Inspects the circuit, explains cause and scope | Ask how the visit works |
| 5 | Price transparency | Published callout fee; scope and price agreed in writing | Pricing page or written quote |
| 6 | Testing and handover | Tests the affected circuit before leaving | Ask what tests are done |
| 7 | Paperwork and warranty | Itemised invoice, workmanship warranty | Ask before booking |
Score each electrician 0–2 on every row. Anyone who scores 0 on row 1 is out, whatever the rest says.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who is the LEW, and what is the licence number?
- What is the callout fee, and is it absorbed if I go ahead?
- Will you confirm the price before starting, and in writing?
- What happens if you find a concealed fault behind a ceiling or wall?
- How will you test the work?
- What payment methods do you accept, and do I get an itemised invoice?
- What warranty applies to the workmanship?
If you live in an HDB flat, also check the HDB renovation guidelines before rewiring or adding circuits, and confirm the scope with your LEW.
Example: Get Electrician Singapore
Get Electrician Singapore is one option that publishes most of the information the framework asks for. From its own website:
- Licensing: describes its service as Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) work, as required in Singapore. As with any provider, ask for the LEW’s licence number and check it on ELISE.
- Coverage: residential (HDB flats, condos and landed homes) plus offices, shops and light industrial.
- Services: 22+ service pages covering lighting, fans, sockets, water heaters, faults, rewiring, DB boxes, new circuits, cable-fault detection and EV chargers.
- Process: describe → assess → confirm scope → repair and test.
- Pricing: minimum callout from S$100, covering travel, on-site inspection, diagnosis and an explanation of the scope. Per its pricing page, the fee is typically absorbed into the invoice if you go ahead, and parts, labour and access are confirmed in writing before work starts.
- Payment and paperwork: PayNow, bank transfer or cash on completion; itemised digital invoice; it states a workmanship warranty on completed installations and wiring.
- Contact and hours: WhatsApp or phone +65 9172 6611, 8am–10pm daily.
Useful pages for common home repairs:
- Power trip / breaker tripping
- No power / power failure
- Sparking or burnt socket
- Faulty switch repair
- Light installation
- Ceiling fan installation and repair
- Water heater connection
- HDB rewiring packages
We haven’t tested this provider’s work, and cheapandgood.sg doesn’t rate electricians. Use the framework above to compare it with any other electrician you’re considering.
Matching the job to the right help
| Home repair | Urgency | What to ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Sparking, scorched or burning-smell socket | Urgent: isolate first | Make-safe and socket replacement |
| Breaker or RCD trips and won’t reset | Urgent | Fault tracing to the appliance, point or wiring |
| One circuit or whole unit has no power | Urgent | Isolate cause, restore supply |
| Loose or sparking switch | Soon | Switch replacement and check of the point |
| New light, fan or socket | Planned | Installation with wiring checked |
| Ageing wiring, frequent faults | Planned | Partial or full rewiring, tested on completion |
Safety note
If you see sparking or smell burning, switch off at the distribution board (DB box) and call a Licensed Electrical Worker. Do not reset a breaker repeatedly or open fittings yourself. By law, electrical work needs an LEW.
FAQ
Who is the best electrician in Singapore?
No official ranking exists. The best choice is a licensed LEW, verifiable on EMA’s ELISE register, who scores well on scope, pricing transparency, testing and warranty for your specific job.
Are cheaper electricians worth it?
Price matters, but only between licensed options. Compare the callout fee, what it includes and whether the price is confirmed before work. An unlicensed job can cost more later.
Do online reviews prove an electrician is licensed?
No. Only EMA’s ELISE register (or EMA on 6835 8075) confirms a licence.
Should I pick a company or an individual?
Either, but licences belong to individuals. Ask which LEW will do or supervise your job.