Electrical Cable Prices Johannesburg

Getting a fair price for electrical cable prices in Johannesburg shouldn't take a day of phone calls to wholesalers and contractors. Send one request and we pass it to a cable supplier who serves Johannesburg and the rest of Gauteng. You receive a quote and deal with them directly, at no cost to you.

Electrical Cable Prices for Johannesburg homes and businesses

Homeowners, builders and businesses in Johannesburg compare electrical cable prices before renovations, solar installs and new builds. Independent suppliers and electrical contractors across Gauteng can quote current prices for cut lengths, rolls and drums, with delivery to site, or a full supply-and-install price including the Certificate of Compliance.

Want to know more first? Our electrical cable prices guide covers the options, what affects the price and what to check before you order.

Cabling conditions in Johannesburg

Johannesburg has a huge stock of older homes in suburbs like Melville, Parkhurst and Kensington, where original rubber- or VIR-insulated wiring, overloaded circuits and missing earth leakage protection make rewiring and COC inspections common jobs. Much of the city is supplied by City Power, while some areas are fed directly by Eskom. Cable theft and vandalism regularly cause outages, so businesses and complexes often ask about protected routes and backup supply. Inner-city building conversions need new risers and distribution boards, and the rocky quartzite ridges can make trenching slow. Highveld lightning is frequent in summer, so surge protection is worth including in most quotes.

Cut ends of copper cables of different sizes laid out on a supplier's counter for comparison

Typical electrical cable prices requests in the area come from:

Homeowners: homeowners compare cable prices before a rewire, renovation or new plug and light circuits
Offices: office fit-outs price power and data cable together for tenant installations
Complexes and body corporates: body corporates get cable prices to budget for replacing supply cables to units
Shops and retail: shop fitters price cable for lighting, sockets and refrigeration in a new fit-out
Solar and backup power: solar installers price DC, battery and AC cable as part of every system quote
Data and network installs: data centres price heavy power feeders and structured cabling for new halls

Why get a quote in Johannesburg first?

Agreeing to the first price you hear can cost more than you expect. By requesting a quote for Johannesburg, you can check the specification, standard and delivery terms, and find a cable supplier you can call again.

What to include in your request

Each cable type, size, number of cores and length
Copper or aluminium, and armoured or not
Supply only, or supply and installation
Delivery address and required date
A bill of quantities or drawing if you have one

The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.

Delivery area: Johannesburg and surrounds

Suppliers on our network deliver in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, including Rosebank, Melville, Soweto, Booysens, Bedfordview, Parktown, Ormonde, or have trade counters where you can collect cut lengths. Many can also put you in touch with an installer.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy electrical cable prices in Johannesburg?

Electrical wholesalers, cable merchants and hardware stores serve Johannesburg. Send one request and a supplier covering Gauteng will quote you on price, stock and delivery.

Can I buy a cut length in Johannesburg, or only full drums?

Most suppliers in Johannesburg sell common sizes cut to length and larger sizes by the drum. Give the exact length you need so the quote matches it.

Do you offer trade or bulk prices?

We don't sell anything ourselves. Suppliers often give better prices on full drums and to electricians and contractors with accounts, so list full quantities in your request.

Electrical Cable Prices in Johannesburg