House Wire Johannesburg

Looking for house wire in Johannesburg? ElectricalCable.co.za puts homeowners, electricians, builders and businesses in Johannesburg in touch with a cable supplier who works in Johannesburg and the rest of Gauteng. Describe what you need and you will receive a quote directly. The service is free and there is no obligation.

House Wire for Johannesburg homes and businesses

Electricians, builders and homeowners in Johannesburg use house wire for conduit wiring in new homes, extensions and rewires. Independent electrical suppliers serving Gauteng can quote for 100 m rolls of 1.5 mm² to 16 mm² house wire in every colour, together with conduit, boxes and DB board components for the job.

Want to know more first? Our house wire 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.

Rolls of red, black, brown, blue and green-yellow single-core house wire on a shelf

Typical house wire requests in the area come from:

Homeowners: homeowners and electricians pull house wire through conduit for lights, plugs and geysers
Offices: offices run house wire in trunking and conduit for small power and lighting
Complexes and body corporates: complexes rewire older units with fresh house wire in the existing conduit
Shops and retail: shop fit-outs pull house wire through trunking for lighting and plug circuits
Solar and backup power: installers wire essential-load circuits and changeover boards with house wire
Data and network installs: server rooms use house wire for dedicated plug circuits and lighting in conduit

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

Sizes and number of rolls of each colour
Whether the job is a new build, extension or rewire
Any conduit, boxes or DB components to include
Brand preference, if any
Delivery address and when you need it

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 house wire 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.

House Wire in Johannesburg