Rewiring and fitting new ceiling adaptor

Question

Hello ive bought one if those e27 ceiling fans that has a light aswell however i qm wondering how much it would cost for an electtician to wire up to ceiling screw light fitting which would be already supplied, meaning i will have bought the ceiling fitting but just need to know how nuch it would cost to get an electrician to wire it to the bedroom ceiling?

Liam · Accepted Answer

Hi there,

For something like this I would usually just charge the call out fee of £45.

Many thanks,

Liam @ Selcraig electrical

Juri · Answer

If only swap old fitting to new one not involved fault finding and rewiring about 50£

Michael · Answer

This would depend if assembly was required for the fan ,Extra support possibly to the ceiling to avoid oscillation. costs between £80 and £120.

Danny · Answer

Between £80 to£200 depending on location and if the light needs moving to fix to the joist.

Brian · Answer

Hello,

If your wiring system is suitable for adaptation and there is suitable means for providing fixings suitable for the weight of the fan, typicaly a joist or nogging between joists. Then I suggest that the installation -test -minor works certificate would be approximatley 2 hours possible parking fees  and obviously depend on your geographic location.

Martin · Answer

If you are in colchester area £70 they take a while and need good fixings

Sam · Answer

It would cost £150.00
To wire and fix the light van to the ceiling

Richard · Answer

This a straight forward job my be 30 mins for a DIY person

Alex · Answer

For what you’re describing—wiring and fitting a new E27 ceiling fan light onto an existing ceiling light point—this is a straightforward job for a qualified electrician, assuming the wiring is already there.

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💷 Typical cost (UK)

For a job like yours (using existing ceiling wiring and just fitting your supplied unit), you can expect:
	•	£50 – £100 → simple like-for-like fitting
	•	£80 – £150 (typical in London)
	•	Up to £200 if slightly more complex (e.g. heavy fan, bracket fitting, or wiring adjustments)

👉 Most standard light fittings fall in this range, especially when replacing an existing ceiling rose  ￼

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🔧 What affects the price

Your exact cost depends on a few things:

✅ Cheaper / straightforward (£50–£100)
	•	Existing ceiling light already in place
	•	Wiring is modern and in good condition
	•	Fan/light is lightweight and simple to connect

⚠️ Slightly higher cost (£100–£200)
	•	Ceiling fan is heavy and needs proper support bracket
	•	Wiring needs adapting (e.g. separate fan/light controls)
	•	Old or confusing wiring (common in older UK homes)

❗ More expensive (£150–£300+)
	•	No existing ceiling wiring
	•	New switch or wiring needed
	•	Ceiling reinforcement required

Installing new wiring rather than replacing can push costs up to £150–£300+  ￼

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⏱️ How long it takes
	•	Usually 30 minutes to 1.5 hours for a standard install
	•	Slightly longer for ceiling fans due to mounting and balancing

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⚠️ Important note about ceiling fans

Ceiling fan lights are heavier than normal lights, so:
	•	The electrician may need to secure it to a joist or install a support bracket
	•	This is normal and worth doing properly for safety

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✅ Professional recommendation
	•	Yes, this is a routine job for any electrician
	•	Expect to pay around £80–£120 in most cases
	•	Always confirm:
	•	“Existing wiring in place”
	•	“Fan-rated support if needed”

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✔️ Bottom line

If you already have a ceiling light point, this is a quick, low-cost job—and definitely worth getting done professionally for safety and proper mounting.

Iulian Andrei · Answer

The price for your job is between £80 and £160 depending on the light and fan . Without a photo we cannot give you the price exactly

Rewiring and fitting new ceiling adaptor

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