Electrician pricing in Regina
What electricians charge in Regina (typically C$75-C$160/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Regina electrician pricing
What electricians should charge in Regina
Regina electricians work under SaskPower Permitting and Inspection (the provincial Crown corporation managing electricity transmission and distribution) with SATCC Red Seal 309A journeyman certification. Saskatchewan Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 + provincial overlay) applies. A SaskPower permit is mandatory for every electrical job. SaskPower electricity (~14-16 cents/kWh, predominantly coal and natural gas with growing renewables) is mid-tier among Canadian utilities. Pre-1940 heritage housing in The Crescents (S4S), Lakeview (S4S), Cathedral (S4T), and Hillsdale (S4S) often has knob-and-tube wiring and 60A panels needing replacement. RCMP Depot Division federal commercial drives security-cleared electrical work.
Hourly rate
C$75-C$160
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$53-C$113
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common electrician jobs in Regina
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in CAD.
Standard call-out (within radius)
What's included
Includes first 30 min diagnostic. Credited against repair on most jobs.
Single outlet install
What's included
Includes outlet, wiring run if accessible, and 45-60 min labour.
Circuit breaker replacement
What's included
Includes breaker and 30-45 min labour. CoC line item separate.
DB board upgrade
What's included
Includes new board, isolators, mounting, CoC, and 4-6 hours labour.
EV charger install (Level 2, 32A)
What's included
Includes charger, dedicated circuit, cable run, CoC, and 4-8 hours labour.
Ceiling light fitting (each)
What's included
Includes wiring connection and 30-60 min labour. Fixture not included.
Electrical safety inspection + report
What's included
Includes 2-3 hour inspection, written report with photos, and remedial recommendations.
Full house rewire
What's included
Depends on house size, fixture count, and whether walls are open. Excludes plastering and decoration.
Emergency call-out (after hours)
What's included
Typical 6pm-7am, weekends, and public holidays. State the multiplier on the quote.
Regina quote factors
What to factor into your Regina electrician quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a electrician in Regina. Continental subarctic. Brutal cold winters (Dec-Mar, -15°C to -30°C, -40°C+ polar vortex, NO Chinook), short hot summers (Jul-Aug, 22-28°C, occasional 35°C+), low precipitation ~390mm/year (Canada's driest capital). Severe summer thunderstorms + hail.
SaskPower permit mandatory + SATCC 309A
Every electrical job in Saskatchewan requires a SaskPower permit (SaskPower is the provincial Crown corporation managing electricity). SATCC Red Seal 309A journeyman certification is required. Print SATCC registration and SaskPower contractor account on every quote and invoice. SaskPower Wiring Inspection inspects all work before energising. Unpermitted work voids inspection sign-off and home insurance coverage.
Saskatchewan Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 + provincial overlay)
Saskatchewan Electrical Code adopts CSA C22.1 with provincial amendments managed by SaskPower. State 'Saskatchewan Electrical Code compliant' on every quote. Unlicensed or non-compliant work voids SaskPower inspection sign-off and exposes the homeowner to insurance claim denial.
GST 5% + Saskatchewan PST 6% on invoices
Show GST 5% (federal) and PST 6% (Saskatchewan Provincial Sales Tax) as two distinct lines on every tax invoice. Combined 11% but never combined on the invoice. Electricians over CAD $30,000 annual turnover register for GST; PST applies to most electrical goods and services.
Pre-1940 knob-and-tube + 60A panel replacement
Pre-1940 The Crescents (S4S), Lakeview (S4S), Cathedral (S4T), Hillsdale (S4S), and Old Lakeview heritage housing often has knob-and-tube wiring or 60A panels. Quote whole-house rewire (CAD $12,500-$32,000 per typical 1,400-1,800 sqft heritage two-storey) and 200A service upgrade (CAD $4,200-$8,800) as separate scopes. Pre-quote on every pre-1940 work; home insurance often requires modernization for coverage. Heritage Property Act SK governs Cathedral HCA and Old Lakeview.
RCMP Depot Division federal + security-cleared work
RCMP Depot Division (Canada's national police cadet training academy in southwest Regina) and federal RCMP facilities drive security-cleared commercial electrical work. Quote security-cleared rates at CAD $145-$235/hour with appropriate clearance. Provincial government commercial (Saskatchewan Legislature, departments, Crown corps SaskPower/SaskTel/SGI/SaskEnergy headquarters) also requires reliability-clearance contractors. Print clearance level on every federal or provincial quote.
The Crescents, Lakeview, Whitmore Park premium tier
The Crescents (S4S, premier heritage near Wascana Centre), Lakeview (S4S, Wascana Lake-adjacent heritage), Whitmore Park (S4S, affluent southwest), Albert Park (S4R, affluent northwest), Hillsdale (S4S), University Park (S4S, UofR-adjacent), and Eastview (S4N, affluent east) customers command CAD $125-$205/hour, 30-45% above standard Regina. Master Electricians CAD $165-$305/hour. Smart-home integration (Lutron, Control4) drives premium projects CAD $5,200-$48,000+.
Sample quote
A real Regina electrician quote you can copy
EV charger install, Level 2, 32A, single garage residential. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Call-out fee (within 20km radius)
32A Type 2 EV charger (Wallbox Pulsar Plus or equivalent, 3-year warranty)
Dedicated 40A circuit breaker, isolator, RCD protection
Cable run (15m, 6mm conductor) from DB board to garage
Electrical labour (5 hours: mount, wire, commission, test)
Certificate of Compliance (electrical)
FAQ
Regina electrician pricing questions, answered
Common questions about electrician pricing in Regina, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
CAD $88-$145/hour for SATCC Red Seal 309A electricians in standard Regina (Glencairn S4N, Walsh Acres S4R, Normanview S4R, Coronation Park S4T, Argyle Park S4R, Marigold S4N, Sunset Heights S4N). CAD $125-$205/hour for premium areas (The Crescents S4S, Lakeview S4S, Whitmore Park S4S, Albert Park S4R, Hillsdale S4S, University Park S4S, Eastview S4N). Master Electricians CAD $165-$305/hour. RCMP Depot Division and provincial government security-cleared work CAD $145-$235/hour. State SATCC Red Seal 309A and SaskPower contractor account on every quote.
Yes. SaskPower is the provincial Crown corporation managing electricity transmission and distribution; a SaskPower permit is mandatory for every electrical job. SaskPower Wiring Inspection inspects all work before energising. Print contractor account on every quote and invoice. Unpermitted work voids insurance and SaskPower inspection sign-off.
CAD $12,500-$32,000 per typical 1,400-1,800 sqft heritage two-storey including new copper NMD90 wiring, 200A panel, breakers, AFCI/GFCI, smoke and CO detectors, SaskPower permit and inspection. Add knob-and-tube remediation if found. The Crescents (S4S), Lakeview (S4S), Cathedral (S4T), Hillsdale (S4S), and Old Lakeview pre-1940 heritage stock is primary market. Heritage Property Act SK governs Cathedral HCA and Old Lakeview.
CAD $4,200-$8,800 including new 200A panel, riser, meter base, breakers, surge protection, SaskPower coordination and permit. Pre-1940 buildings often need full rewire of associated circuits at additional CAD $9,500-$28,000 if knob-and-tube is found. Lead time 4-12 weeks driven by SaskPower scheduling.
Yes, primary commercial market in Regina. RCMP Depot Division (Canada's national police cadet training academy in southwest Regina) drives federal security-cleared electrical work. Provincial government (Saskatchewan Legislature, departments, Crown corps SaskPower/SaskTel/SGI/SaskEnergy headquarters) and University of Regina + Saskatchewan Polytechnic + First Nations University commercial drive reliability-cleared work. Quote security-cleared rates at CAD $145-$235/hour. Print clearance level on every federal or provincial quote.
Standard rates are $75 to $150 per hour in the US, £45-120 in the UK, A$100-200 in Australia, R350-950 in South Africa, and C$75-160 in Canada. Metro areas typically command a 20-30% premium.
Hourly rates reflect overhead (vehicle, tools, insurance, compliance), region, and seniority. A Master Electrician with a wireman's licence charges more than an apprentice. Always check the licence before booking high-value work.
For anything over $500, get 2-3 quotes. Compare scope, brand specifications, and warranty terms, not just the headline price. The cheapest quote often skips parts or uses budget brands that fail in 18 months.
Typically travel time, fuel, the first 15-30 minutes on site, and basic diagnostic work. Most electricians credit the call-out against the repair cost if the customer proceeds with the job.
1.5x to 2x is industry standard for after-hours, weekends, and public holidays. The reason: out-of-hours work pulls the electrician away from their family and disrupts their normal schedule.
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