What is a point, what does it include, and how much should you charge? Per-point rates by region, supply-and-fix vs labour only, and when this pricing method works best.
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Written and reviewed by Andrew Moore, founder of Elec-Mate, against BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, IET Guidance Note 3 and the IET On-Site Guide.
Typical UK per-point rates in 2026 range from £80 to £150, depending on region, property type (new build vs existing), and whether materials are included. A "point" is one accessory position — a socket, light, switch, FCU, or data point — and a double socket counts as one point. Labour-only rates, common on new builds, run 40–50% lower than supply-and-fix.
Per-point pricing is fast for domestic work but breaks down on commercial jobs, complex routing, or specialist installs where labour per point varies.
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Per-point pricing is the most widely used method for estimating domestic electrical work in the UK. Instead of calculating every metre of cable, every clip, and every hour of labour separately, you assign a fixed price to each electrical "point" — and multiply by the number of points on the job.
It is fast, simple, and accurate enough for standard domestic work. Walk the property, count the points, multiply by your rate, add the consumer unit and any extras, and you have a quote. Most experienced electricians can price a full rewire in 20 to 30 minutes using per-point pricing.
The rate per point varies by region, property type, and whether you are supplying materials or providing labour only. This guide breaks down all of those variables so you can set a rate that is competitive in your area and profitable for your business.
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Per-point rates vary significantly across the UK. The figures below are for supply-and-fix (you provide all materials and labour) on standard domestic work. These are market averages — your rate should reflect your experience, overheads, and local competition.
Existing property rates are higher because the work involves lifting floorboards, chasing walls, working around existing finishes, and dealing with unknown conditions. New build first fix is faster — open walls, easy access, no existing services to work around.
You provide all materials and labour. The per-point rate includes standard cable (typically 2.5mm twin and earth for power, 1.0mm or 1.5mm for lighting), back boxes, front plates, clips, and fixings. You control the material quality and carry full responsibility for the installation. This is the standard for domestic work.
Typical rate: £80 to £150 per point (varies by region)
The main contractor or customer provides all materials. You provide labour, tools, and testing equipment only. Common on new-build sites where the developer buys materials in bulk. You have less control over material quality — inspect everything before installing and refuse to install non-compliant materials.
Typical rate: £40 to £75 per point (40% to 50% of supply-and-fix)
Reg 411.3.4 makes it a mandatory requirement that all AC final circuits supplying luminaires in domestic premises are protected by an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA. A plain MCB on a domestic lighting circuit does not meet this requirement. On a rewire your per-point rate for lighting should include an RCBO per circuit, or the board should be configured with dual RCD protection covering all lighting circuits. This applies on supply-and-fix and labour-only jobs alike — you still carry responsibility for the installation.
Important: If working labour-only, ensure your quote states clearly that you are not responsible for the suitability of customer-supplied materials. You still carry responsibility for the quality of the installation itself, but not for a substandard consumer unit or cable that the customer sourced.
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Your base per-point rate is a starting point — adjust it for specific job conditions.
BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 Reg 421.1.7 makes AFDDs mandatory on AC socket-outlet final circuits (≤32 A) in Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs), Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), purpose-built student accommodation, and care homes. For all other premises, AFDDs are strongly recommended. When pricing CU-inclusive rewires on any of those property types, AFDD-equipped RCBOs are not optional — price the uplift as a separate line item. AFDD-RCBOs typically cost £40 to £80 more per way than a standard RCBO. Make the cost transparent on your quote so the customer understands both the regulatory obligation and the protection they are receiving.
Per-point pricing is one tool in the box — some jobs price better by fixed quote, day rate, or a hybrid. We have a fair-margin pricing guide for every common job type, each with realistic UK price bands, time-on-site assumptions, and the mistakes that erode margin:
Your per-point rate should be reviewed at least twice a year. Material costs change, your overheads change, and the market moves. Track your actual costs on completed jobs and adjust your rate accordingly.
How much to charge per point for electrical work in the UK (2026): typical rates for sockets, lights and rewires, plus how to price a full job.
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