Electricians · Portugal
Find a trusted electrician in Portugal
From a single-room rewire to a full panel upgrade, electrical work in Portugal must meet RTIEBT standard and is done by contractors holding the right alvará. remodel.pt matches you with a verified electrician and checks the quote against regional project data before you see it.
Tell Us About Your ProjectWhat an electrician covers
The scope of the trade
Full and partial rewiring
Replacing circuits to RTIEBT standard, with kitchen, bathroom, and general circuits correctly separated.
Panel upgrades
Sizing and replacing the consumer unit, essential in older buildings still running a 6.9 kVA supply that cannot handle modern appliance loads.
Lighting design and installation
Fixture points, switches, and dimming planned to the room, not just replaced one-for-one on the existing layout.
EV charger installation
Dedicated circuit and charger install for electric vehicles, sized correctly against the property’s supply.
Safety inspections
Checking existing wiring for compliance and fire risk before a purchase or renovation.
Typical costs
What electrical work costs in Portugal
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Day rate | €150–€250 |
| Panel upgrade | €800–€1,500 |
| Single room rewire | €600–€1,200 |
| EV charger installation | €700–€1,800 |
| Full house rewire | from €5,000 |
Common mistakes
What goes wrong when hiring an electrician
Hiring unlicensed for panel work
Panel and circuit work is fire-risk territory. An electrician without subcategoria 4 on their alvará is operating outside the law, and the owner carries the liability.
Underestimating kVA needs
A kitchen with induction hob, oven, and dishwasher running together needs more supply than most older Portuguese apartments have. Confirm the kVA before finalising appliance choices.
No lighting plan before wiring
Deciding fixture positions after the walls are closed means expensive rework. Plan the lighting layout before the first cable is run.
Skipping the RTIEBT compliance check
Work that doesn’t meet RTIEBT standard can fail inspection and complicate resale or insurance claims.
No written scope before starting
Circuit count, panel spec, and fixture list should be agreed in writing, not decided room by room as the work progresses.
How we vet
Every electrician meets the same standard
Alvará de construção, valid construction licence, subcategoria 4, checked against the IMPIC registry before any contractor joins the network.
RTIEBT compliance, wiring work performed to the Portuguese technical regulations for low-voltage electrical installations.
Civil liability insurance, active policy confirmed, with coverage limits noted on file.
Working English, confirmed before joining, enough to discuss scope, materials, and changes without confusion.
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