What does an electrical COC cost in South Africa?
Last reviewed: 15 October 2026 · We review and update this guide regularly to keep prices current.
An electrical Certificate of Compliance (COC) for an average house is published at roughly R900 to R1,900 in 2026, with bigger properties costing more. Any repairs needed before the certificate can be issued are charged on top.
Published prices
Figures below come from Procompare's electrical COC prices, Local Pros' 2026 COC pricesand Wesslink's Gauteng COC price guide.
| What you pay for | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| COC, average house | R900 – R1,900 (avg R1,400) | Procompare 2026 price list |
| COC, depending on DB boards and property size | R935 – R2,750 | Local Pros 2026 price list |
| Inspection call-out | R550 | Local Pros 2026 price list |
| Residential inspection + certificate (Gauteng) | R900 – R1,900 | Wesslink (Aug 2026) |
Prices are indicative and usually include VAT — always get a written quote for your property.
What pushes the price up
- Property size. More circuits, DB boards and outbuildings mean more testing time.
- Condition. If the installation isn't compliant, the electrician must fix it first — repairs are billed separately.
- Access. Locked rooms, tenants and high ceilings can lengthen the visit.
- Scope. Electric fences, gas and solar installations need their own separate certificates.
Before you say yes
- You need an electrical COC when you sell a property, and after any new electrical installation or alteration.
- Only a registered electrician may issue a COC — ask for their registration.
- Ask whether the quote is for inspection only, or includes repairs.
- Ask for the full test report, not just the one-page certificate.
- Get the COC done early in a sale so repairs don't delay transfer.
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