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Most jobs start with a call-out fee from around R450, which covers the Pro's travel and time to assess and quote. If you choose not to proceed, that's all you pay. Standard repairs and fault finding typically come in at about R750 including the first hour of labour, with additional time at around R550 per hour, plus materials. Installations are usually flat-priced, from roughly R950 (stove, oven or UPS) up to about R3,950 (inverter and battery systems), while an Electrical CoC generally costs R950 (single phase) or R1,650 (three phase). These are estimates, and your Pro confirms the exact price upfront.
Yes, many pros on Kandua take after-hours and weekend work. As a guide, emergency and after-hours pricing typically runs at about 1.5–2× the standard labour rate. Confirm the after-hours policy and exact pricing with your Pro before they head to your address.
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Robson is a good service provider, he does electrical installations and maintenance on our guest houses. He is reliable, professional and he is responsive even in case of emergency. I haven't had any problems working with him, he is trustworthy because he delivers big jobs for us, and he is good at what he does. He is well spoken, he doesn't leave a client waiting, he doesn't hesitate to rectify any mistakes and I can recommend him to anyone.
Calvin installed plugs, cables, lights, and compressors in my shop. He charged reasonable prices and came to work on time. His work was up to standard and he worked professionally throughout. I could leave him alone in my shop and found everything in place. He did not leave any cables hanging or any residues on the floor. I can recommend him to others.
His work is number 1! He gave me a two near guarantee in the gate. His entire services are good and affordable.
Spencer is very humble and has respect. He is good at his work and loves his job.
Ponthso was efficient, professional and so friendly. What a great experience!
He is awesome!! Very diligent, very neat, very innovative!!
Good knowledge of what he's suppose to do.
I thought of renovating my existing house and Puleng is the one who helped with all the electrical installations I needed to be done. He was not only punctual when doing the work but he managed to finish according to the timelines we had agreed on.
I have been using his services for the past 3-4 years, and l am pleased with his work. Ruwayne does the electrical installations and repairs at my house. His work is excellent, and he delivers the best quality results. He is a trustworthy person because he sticks to his prices, is very punctual in his work, and delivers within the agreed time. Ruwayne is a professional who knows what he does. He charges reasonable prices. His services are satisfactory, and l can recommend him.
Shepherd did the electrical wiring of my house and he did a wonderful job. He also installed a solar and battery backup system that converts the DC power created from solar PV and stored in the batteries to AC power for my house. I am very happy with the system and have never picked any comebacks on the job he did. He is very professional, honest and fairly priced. I can vouch for him. His services are highly recommended.
Petros did some electrical installations at my house in Port Elizabeth and did an excellent job. He is good at what he does, and I was happy with his service. He was hands-on, which, and delivered within the agreed time. His work is neat, and he cleans after himself. I can recommend his services.
I have been using his services whenever I got a building contract. He would help me with wiring and fitting all electrical stuff. I have never had any problem with the way he does his job. I have referred him to several big companies to offer them his services. He shows professionalism when doing his work.
He did excellent work. Everything was done precisely as I had indicated and I got the best results. He knows his way around electricity the best man for the job.
They responded on time and their customer care is great. They did a great job in a couple of hours, we are very happy with the job done. I would recommend her services any-day.
He is a good electrician. He did a very good job, and I was happy with his work. He was quick and efficient. His of good quality, and it does not have any comebacks. He is very reliable and committed to his work. He listens and follows instructions. I have no negative comments about his work, and I will definitely recommend him to anyone.
l bought a new house which was a bit old, and l engaged Youri to do the electrical installations and repairs. He is a professional, and l am satisfied with his services. Youri is a trustworthy person because l never had any problems. He is my go guy whenever l need him to do the electrical maintenance. He is a reliable guy who is always punctual for his duties. His prices are affordable as he allows room for negotiations l recommend his services to others.
Martin did a lot of electrical repairs at our company. He also did plumbing work. He was always on time and the work that he did is still working perfectly. He is hardworking, reliable, and knowledgeable. He was hands-on and had a great team that he was working with. He sticks to his words and is always on time. I can recommend his services.
I hired him to do some electrical work at my house and he did a good job. I was impressed with his work and he knows his story. The quality of his work is excellent and he really gives value for money. His workmanship is professional level, he is timeous and reliable. I recommend him highly.
He is a very nice guy, he prices are relevant , he addresses any issues very quickly even if it had nothing to do with him. His work is quality work, goes the extra mile for you. I highly recommend him.
He good worker. He has done both commercial and domestic electrical alterations and repairs for me. He is very good at his job, and I have no negative comments. His work is of good quality. He is very reliable and hardworking. His working ethics are very good, and I will definitely recommend him to others.
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