Quick answer
In short
Bathroom electrics usually cost €75 to €175 per item: a splash-proof socket €90 to €175, a lighting point €75 to €150 and connecting a mirror demister €75 to €150. Complete electrics for a bathroom renovation range from €750 to €2,000, depending on the size. Everything is fitted in the right safety zone and behind a 30 mA RCD.
Price guide
Fixed price upfront| Bathroom socket (splash-proof) | € 90 to € 175 |
| Lighting point or spotlight (splash-proof) | € 75 to € 150 |
| Connect mirror demister | € 75 to € 150 |
| Electric underfloor heating (per m²) | € 50 to € 100 |
| Complete electrics for a renovation | € 750 to € 2.000 |
| Call-out charge (Noord-Brabant) | € 39 |
Indicative prices incl. VAT. You will always receive a tailored quote.
Prices by situation
Prices at a glance
Price per item
These are the individual items we fit most often in a bathroom. In the bathroom every point must be splash-proof and in the right safety zone, so reckon on a little more material than in a dry room. Guide prices including fitting and connection to the NEN 1010 standard.
| Item | What it is | Price incl. fitting |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | Splash-proof, in the right zone | € 90 to € 175 each |
| Lighting point or spotlight | splash-proof, moisture and splash resistant | € 75 to € 150 per point |
| Connect mirror demister | Behind the mirror, no more condensation | € 75 to € 150 |
| Electric underfloor heating | Heating mat plus connection | € 50 to € 100 per m² |
| Underfloor heating thermostat | Splash-proof, outside the wet zone | € 100 to € 250 |
| Extractor fan or ventilation | Connected to a switch or run-on timer | € 90 to € 180 |
Guide prices incl. VAT and fitting. You always get a fixed price upfront based on your own bathroom and the layout of the zones.
Complete bathroom electrics and extra work
For a renovation or a new bathroom we fit the electrics properly in one go: every point in the right zone, splash-proof and behind a 30 mA RCD. These are guide prices per situation, plus the extra work sometimes needed in the meter cabinet.
| Situation | What is included | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Small bathroom or toilet | Lighting, ventilation, 1 socket | € 750 to € 1.100 |
| Average bathroom | Lighting, mirror, ventilation, 2 sockets | € 1.100 to € 1.500 |
| Large bathroom, complete | Several points, underfloor heating, mirror demister | € 1.500 to € 2.000 |
| Dedicated circuit to the bathroom | Separate circuit incl. cabling to the bathroom | € 120 to € 200 |
| Fit RCD (30 mA) | Required for the wet room | € 90 to € 150 |
Is your meter cabinet due for an extra circuit or RCD? See the costs on the fuse box replacement page. We always discuss extra work first.
Price breakdown
What determines the price of bathroom electrics?
No two bathrooms are the same. Together these points determine what your electrics cost. That way you understand where your price comes from.
Safety zones (0, 1, 2)
The bathroom is divided into zones around the bath and shower. What is allowed where is laid down in NEN 1010. An awkward layout requires more thought and better materials.
Number of points
Every socket, every light point and every connection adds up. A toilet with one light is quickly done, while a complete bathroom with a mirror, spotlights and underfloor heating requires more work.
IP rating of the materials
In a wet room materials must be splash-proof, with the right IP rating for each zone. That solid material costs more than an ordinary socket from a dry room.
Underfloor and mirror heating
Electric underfloor heating and mirror demisters require extra wiring, sometimes a dedicated circuit and a thermostat. Comfortable, but it also determines what you pay.
New build or existing bathroom
In a bare, stripped-out bathroom we run cables easily. If chasing and cutting has to be done in an existing, tiled room, extra work comes up.
Condition of the meter cabinet
By standard the bathroom belongs behind a 30 mA RCD. If there is not one, or an extra circuit is needed, that counts in the price.
Worked examples
Worked examples from practice
To give a feel for the price, here are three situations of the kind we often come across in Brabant. You always get your price upfront, fixed and tailored.
A few extra connections
An existing bathroom where the residents want an extra socket by the basin (for a toothbrush and shaver) and a second light point above the shower.
- Splash-proof socket by the basin€ 130
- Extra lighting point above the shower (splash-proof)€ 120
- Call-out charge€ 39
Both points in the right zone and made splash-proof. Neatly finished and tested in half a day.
Mirror demister plus lighting
A family is bothered by a fogged-up mirror and wants better light by the basin. They opt for a mirror demister and two spotlights above it.
- Connect mirror demister€ 120
- Two splash-proof spotlights above the basin€ 220
- Call-out charge€ 39
The mirror now stays clear after showering. Everything connected behind the existing 30 mA RCD.
Complete bathroom renovation
An old bathroom is being completely gutted. The room is stripped out, so we fit the electrics properly right away: lighting, mirror, ventilation, sockets, underfloor heating and a dedicated circuit in the meter cabinet.
- Lighting, ventilation and 2 sockets€ 850
- Connect mirror demister€ 130
- Electric underfloor heating (5 m² plus thermostat)€ 550
- Extra circuit and 30 mA RCD€ 250
- Call-out charge€ 39
Everything in the right zone, splash-proof and handed over and tested to the NEN 1010 standard. Ready for years of comfort.
Good to know
What exactly are you paying for?
Electrics in a bathroom are not an ordinary little job. It is a wet room, and that is exactly where safety counts most. This is what lies behind the price.
The safety zones (0, 1 and 2)
Under NEN 1010 a bathroom is divided into zones, measured from the bath and shower. Zone 0 is the wettest (in the bath or shower tray itself), with zone 1 and zone 2 around it. The closer to the water, the stricter the requirement on the materials.
What is allowed where is fixed. In the wettest zones only low voltage or special splash-proof materials are allowed, and ordinary sockets belong at a safe distance from the bath and shower. We determine the zones before we connect anything at all, so that every point is in the right place and with the right protection.
Earthing and a 30 mA RCD
In a wet room good earthing is not a luxury but a necessity. Water and electricity do not belong together, and a fault must never become life-threatening. That is why the bathroom belongs behind a 30 mA RCD: it cuts out in a flash as soon as there is a leakage current.
If that RCD is missing, or your meter cabinet is not set up for it, we put that right first. That is not an extra, it is the basics. Without that protection we do not hand over a bathroom.
Underfloor heating and mirror demisters
Electric underfloor heating consists of a heating mat that goes under the tiles, with its own connection and a thermostat. The thermostat sits splash-proof and outside the wet zone. Reckon on €50 to €100 per square metre, plus €100 to €250 for the thermostat.
A mirror demister is a thin mat behind the mirror that prevents condensation, so the mirror stays clear after showering. Connecting it costs €75 to €150. Both sometimes require a dedicated circuit in the meter cabinet; we discuss that upfront, so you know exactly where you stand.
VAT and what is in the price
All prices on this page are including 21% VAT and including fitting. For electrical work in an existing home the normal VAT rate of 21% applies.
Our quote always states a fixed price: materials, labour, the call-out charge and the final test together. No after-the-fact billing, no surprises. If something unexpected turns up during the work, for example a meter cabinet without an RCD or outdated wiring, we discuss it with you first before we continue.
Smart savings
Smart ways to save on your bathroom electrics
Without compromising on safety, there are a few sensible ways to manage the costs.
Do it during the renovation
Have the electrics fitted while the bathroom is open anyway. In a bare room we run cables easily, without chasing and cutting into fresh tiles. That saves a fair amount.
Decide upfront what you need
Think ahead about where you want sockets, lighting and the mirror. Fitting everything in one go is better value than coming back later for an extra point.
Combine with work in the meter cabinet
If you need an extra circuit or RCD anyway, combine that with other work in the meter cabinet. One journey and one job saves costs.
Related
Handy to look at as well
These pages tie in with electrics in your bathroom.
Bathroom electrics service
Everything about the service itself: safety zones, approach and guarantee.
More infoSocket installation costs
What does an extra socket cost, including outside the bathroom?
More infoFuse box replacement costs
Meter cabinet due for an extra circuit or RCD? See the costs.
More infoElectrician costs
Hourly rate, call-out charge and rates of a certified electrician.
More infoWhy Brabant Elektra
Certified, insured and guaranteed
All our engineers are qualified and work to the NEN 1010 standard. We give a 2-year guarantee on all our work. Reliable work you can count on.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the price
Service area
Bathroom electrics in Noord-Brabant
We fit bathroom electrics across the whole of Noord-Brabant, from Eindhoven to Breda and from Den Bosch to Tilburg. The call-out charge within the region is a fixed amount, so you never face a travel-surcharge surprise.
Whether it is a single socket or a complete bathroom renovation, we work to the NEN 1010 standard and hand everything over tested. We can often come round quickly to look at the zones and give you a fixed price.
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