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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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Hendrick is a good service provider, he did electrical wiring, installed lights and issued a COC for me. The quality of his work is excellent, I was highly impressed and his quote was reasonable. He cleaned afterwards, he is trustworthy because I never missed anything in my house as he was working without supervision. I can recommend him to anyone.
His work is outstanding. His someone that doesn't need any supervision, his very quick. I have no complains regarding his work and I have recommended him to my friends and they can't fault him.
Justin always does an amazing job for me. I am forever pleased with his services. He is so professional and trustworthy. I recommend his services.
He's very good. He does an excellent job. I am very happy with his work. I would definitely recommend him.
Shepherd is a qualified and well-experienced electrician. I have been using him on several projects to do electrical wiring for me and I have always been satisfied with the quality of his work. He is good at what he does, very professional, reliable, understanding and his prices are negotiable. The quality of his work is second to none and I have nothing to complain about. I will continue to make use of his services in the future and will not hesitate to recommend him to other people.
I used Reference to do electrical installations at my house. He is hardworking, reliable, and good at what he does. His work is up to standard, there were no complaints, and he delivers according to specifications. His work is neat, and I recommend him to others.
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.
Johan is a good electrician. I remember the first time we used him. We called him at 23:00, and he managed to come at that time. We have used him a couple of times, and he has turned out to be reliable, trustworthy, and very professional. We have never had any issues with him.
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.
He is good at what he does, able to work with no supervision and he is very much hard working. I have worked with him in different sites and ever since I have never heard our clients complaining about the work that he did. Great guy, highly recommended.
Job has done some work on some properties, he has built fireplaces, kitchen refurbishment, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, repairs and installations. He is responsive, quick and efficient. He is reliable, thinks out of the box and he is professional. His work is amazing, the finishing is excellent and his charges are reasonable. He cleaned afterwards and I can recommend him highly.
Petronella is a good service provider, she is hardworking and she is pleasant to work with. She did new installations, maintenance, cabling, streets lights and house wiring. She is responsive, she works with minimum supervision when necessary and quite responsive. She is trustworthy because she has never disappointed and I can recommend her highly.
Rambiana fixed and installed my stove, oven and hob, did a really clean great job, I can recommend him for any electrical job.
I can confidently vouch for Brain because he worked at our company for a long time we never had any problems with him. He was very hardworking and we appreciated his level of proficiency. He had to knowledge and capacity to handle very high voltage machinery. He was also very reliable, we never had any problems such as absenteeism or late coming with him. He was always willing to work outside the normal working hour whenever there was need. I would definitely recommend his service to anyone.
He was quick, efficient, and he did his work well with no drama. He said he would be there at 8:00 in the morning and he arrived ten minutes earlier. He was also trustworthy because I just told him what I needed and left him on-site when I came back, the job was well done, nothing was missing, and the place he worked was in order. As an added bonus to me, he was affordable, I would use him again.
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.
Petronella did reconnecting of DBs, tubing, wiring, cable trays, installation of lights and plugs. The quality of her work is excellent, she knows her work and experienced. She is quick, efficient and her prices are reasonable. She is trustworthy because on all the projects, she would deliver on time. I can recommend her to anyone.
I hired him to install a geyser at my house. There is a time my DB box was tripping and I hired him to rewire the whole thing and I was happy with the service. He did an excellent job on both occassions and he is knowledgeable about his work. He works with a team of hardworkers and they are efficient. He is affordable as well and I highly recommend him
I used Samuel to install lights, plugs, wiring, and DB box. He is hardworking, reliable, and delivers quality work. He has the right skills, does the work promptly, and works well with his team. His work is neat, quality, and he cleans up afterward. I have never had any complaints about his work, and I recommend him to others.
Spencers is my to go, guy, whenever I need help in my house he is always available. He fixed my stove, swimming pool pumps and electric fence. I love his work and he is very affordable. I like that he is reliable and he is someone I can depend on.
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The Old Geysers takes Johannesburg homes solar, offering system design and consultation, professional solar installations, and ongoing repairs and maintenance.
Tamuka Holdings guides Johannesburg homeowners into solar power, from system design and consultation through to professional installation.
Inos installs LPG and natural gas appliances and gas plumbing systems for homes in Cape Town and Johannesburg, with safety and precision at the centre of every job.
Kmp Home Maintenance brings solar installations to Johannesburg and Pretoria homes, with Phumla Mduli delivering clean, professional workmanship from quote to switch-on.
Akamzi Trading pairs everyday electrical work — repairs, wiring and COCs — with inverter and battery installations, helping Johannesburg and Pretoria households stay powered through load shedding.
Ubs Projects covers the full electrical spectrum for Johannesburg and Pretoria homes — design and wiring, fixture installations, stove and oven repairs, and single and three phase COCs.
From fault finding and electrical repairs to design, wiring and fixture installations, Nteri Properties and Projects keeps homes across Johannesburg and Pretoria safe and powered.
Bix Hobyane of Probino Projects installs stoves, ovens, TVs, washing machines and dishwashers, and repairs small appliances for Johannesburg homes with neat, dependable workmanship.
Webton Projects specialises in garage and gate motor installations across Johannesburg and Pretoria, with Itai Muzara delivering smooth, secure automation for your home.
Thusophu Trading installs garage and gate motors throughout Johannesburg and Pretoria, with Rudzani Mugudamani focused on secure, hassle-free access for every property.
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