Electrician Rates in Karachi (2026)

Job	PKR range	Arrival time	Guarantee
Visit / fault finding30 min	PKR 500 - 1,000	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Ceiling fan install or repair30-60 min	PKR 600 - 1,500	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Switch / socket / dimmer replace15-30 min	PKR 300 - 800	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Breaker or MCB replace30 min	PKR 800 - 2,000	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Water motor repair1-2 h	PKR 1,500 - 4,000	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
UPS install (excl. unit)1-2 h	PKR 2,000 - 4,000	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Wiring per point (concealed)	PKR 700 - 1,200	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Wiring per point (open)	PKR 400 - 700	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Full DB / distribution boardhalf day	PKR 6,000 - 15,000	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework
Generator changeover switch2 h	PKR 2,500 - 6,000	In the slot you choose	48-hour rework

Typical range, kaarigars send their own price. Typical range in Karachi. Your kaarigar sends the final price before anyone travels.

Karachi is one of the three base cities for our 2026 ranges (with Lahore and Islamabad).

How to get a fixed quote in Karachi

Post the job on Mechanics4U with a photo and the day and hours you want. Registered electricians in Karachi reply with a price for exactly that job; ask each one to split parts and labour. Accept one and that number is final: nothing is added at the end, and if the same fault comes back within 48 hours the electrician returns, labour free.

Common electrician problems in Karachi: typical fix, cost and time

Problem

Typical fix

Typical cost and time

Breaker keeps trippingBreaker baar baar trip ho raha hai

Find overload / short, replace MCB

PKR 800 - 2,00030-60 min

No power in one roomEk kamre mein bijli nahi

Trace open wire / loose joint

PKR 500 - 1,50030-60 min

Water motor not startingMotor start nahi ho rahi

Capacitor / winding / auto switch

PKR 1,500 - 4,0001-2 h

UPS not chargingUPS charge nahi ho raha

Battery test, charger board

PKR 1,000 - 3,0001 h

Lights flickeringLight jhilmila rahi hai

Loose neutral / dimmer

PKR 500 - 1,20030 min

Burning smell from switchboardSwitch board se jalne ki boo

Replace burnt socket / wiring

PKR 800 - 2,5001 h

Typical Karachi ranges for 2026, labour estimates. The electrician you choose confirms the cause and sends the final price.

Electrician jobs people book in Karachi

House Wiringnew wiring, rewiring old houses, concealed and open wiring Electric Wiring Repairburnt wires, loose joints, tripping circuits Fan Installationceiling, exhaust, bracket and pedestal fan fitting Ceiling Fan Repairslow fan, noisy bearing, capacitor and winding Switch Board & Socket Repairburnt sockets, sparking switches, new board points MCB & Breaker Repairtripping breakers, DB box, main switch and earthing Short Circuit Repairtracing shorts, burning smell, sparking and tripping Light Fitting InstallationLED panels, chandeliers, spot lights and outdoor lights UPS Installation & RepairUPS wiring, battery change, charging faults Generator Repair & Installationpetrol and gas generators, ATS wiring, servicing Electric Meter Wiringmeter to DB wiring, load shifting, three-phase connection Water Pump & Motor Repairwater motor faults, capacitor, winding and auto switch Motor & Fan Windingrewinding burnt fan and pump motors Electric Geyser Repairelement, thermostat and wiring faults Inverter Repairhome inverter faults, board and battery issues Commercial Electricianshop, office, plaza and factory electrical work

How it works in Karachi

Tell us what is wrong

Urdu, English, whatever comes. Photo optional. Choose this evening, tomorrow morning or next Sunday.

Let Karachi electricians quote

Real, registered people send a price for exactly that slot.

Choose one

You look, you decide, numbers are exchanged. Covered by the 48-hour re-work guarantee.

What affects the price in Karachi

We do not invent a rate. Electricians in Karachi quote what the job is worth to them, so prices vary with:

Concealed versus open wiring
Single call-out fault-finding versus a full-day job
Urgency, especially night or holiday calls
Number of points for wiring jobs

Tip: count the points or rooms involved.

Common questions

How much does an electrician cost in Karachi?

Typical electrician rates in Karachi in 2026 are PKR 300 - 2,000 per job, for example visit / fault finding PKR 500 - 1,000 and ceiling fan install or repair PKR 600 - 1,500. These are estimates, labour only unless the row says otherwise; each electrician sends their own price for your exact job, and the price agreed before the visit is the final price.

Are these fixed electrician prices in Karachi?

No. They are typical Karachi ranges for 2026, labour only unless the row says otherwise. On Mechanics4U each electrician sends their own price for your job and the number you accept is the number you pay.

Does the price include parts?

Rows marked "incl." include the part; the rest are labour. Ask each electrician to split parts and labour in the quote so Karachi quotes are easy to compare.

How do I get a fixed quote for electrician work in Karachi?

Post the job on Mechanics4U with a photo and the day and hours you want. Registered electricians in Karachi reply with a price for exactly that job; accept one and it is final. Same fault within 48 hours and the electrician returns, labour free.