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Before you hire an electrician in Riyadh

A breaker that keeps tripping, a dead socket, or a chandelier to hang? Before you call anyone, read this: a few safe checks, what usually causes the problem, and when to call an electrician straight away.

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Electricians in Riyadh

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Sayed Ibrahim Sayed

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  • Electrician specializing in power, lighting, maintenance, and troubleshooting all electrical problems.
  • North Riyadh
  • Arabic
  • Every day, 24 hours ⏰ 24 hours🌙 Nights Emergency call-outs
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Islam Aqlan

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  • Electrical and plumbing services of all types, including door lock opening and installation of electronic locks.
  • Al Malqa, An Narjis, Al Yasmin +68
  • Arabic
  • Every day, 7 am – 9 pm Emergency call-outs
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  • Electrician specializing in electrical wiring and finishing (5 years experience) in villa and apartment wiring and finishing ✅ Magnetic Track 48V installation ✅
  • All of Riyadh
  • Every day, 24 hours ⏰ 24 hours🌙 Nights
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Zubair

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  • Air condition refrigerator washing machine and plumber and electric and geyser key install
  • All of Riyadh
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Areas we cover in Riyadh

The number shows how many people on this list cover each part of Riyadh.

North Riyadh7

Specific districts covered: Al Malqa, An Narjis, Al Yasmin, Hittin, As Sahafa, Al Aqiq, Ar Rabi, Al Qirawan, An Nada, Al Arid, An Nafal, Al Wadi, Al Ghadir, Al Muruj, Al Mursalat, Al Izdihar, At Taawun, Al Masif, Al Wahah, An Nuzhah, Al Falah, King Fahd, Al Mughrizat, Al Muhammadiyah, An Nakheel, Al Khair, Banban, King Khalid Airport

South Riyadh5

Specific districts covered: Manfuhah, Manfuhah Al Jadidah

East Riyadh6

Specific districts covered: King Faisal, Ar Rabwah, Al Jazirah, As Saadah, Al Fayha, Ar Rawdah, Al Quds, Al Hamra, An Nahdah, Ar Rayyan, Al Andalus, Ghirnatah, Qurtubah, Ishbiliyah, Al Munsiyah, Al Yarmuk, Ar Rimal, Al Qadisiyah, Ash Shuhada

West Riyadh6

Specific districts covered: Al Muhammadiyah, Ar Raid, An Nakheel, Irqah, Dhahrat Laban, Laban, Tuwaiq, Hijrat Wadi Laban, Al Mahdiyah, Sultanah

Central Riyadh5

Specific districts covered: King Fahd, King Abdullah, King Abdulaziz, Al Wurud, As Sulimaniyah, Al Olaya, Ash Shumaisi, Ad Dirah, Al Murabba, Al Malaz, Al Wizarat, Al Fakhiriyah, Ad Dubbat, Jarir, Ar Rabwah, Manfuhah, Manfuhah Al Jadidah

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Safe checks before you call anyone

Simple checks only. Don't open sockets, switches, light fittings or the fuse board, and don't replace any part yourself. For anything beyond these checks, call a professional electrician.

Has a breaker tripped?

Look in your fuse box for a switch that has flipped down. Switch it back on once only. If it trips again, leave it off and call an electrician.

The whole house, or one part?

If the whole house is off, check whether the neighbours have power. If the whole street is out, it's usually a power cut, not a problem in your home.

The socket or the appliance?

Plug a phone charger you know works into the same socket, and try the appliance in another socket. That tells you where the problem is.

A burning smell?

Switch off that breaker, don't use the socket or appliance, and call an electrician straight away.

Common electrical problems in Riyadh homes

And what usually causes them. Only an electrician can say for sure, but this helps you understand what they tell you.

Breaker keeps tripping

Usually too much on one circuit (an AC plus a kettle, say) or a short circuit. Never force a breaker to stay on.

Socket not working

Its breaker may have tripped, the socket may be faulty, or a wire may be loose. Check the breaker; the rest is for an electrician.

Hot socket or burning smell

Dangerous. Switch off its breaker straight away and don't use it until an electrician has checked it.

Lights flickering or dimming

Could be the bulb, the driver or a loose connection. If the whole house flickers, it's a bigger problem.

Power cuts out when it rains

Usually water getting into an outdoor socket or roof light. It needs sealing or a weatherproof fitting.

A tingle from an appliance

A sign of current leakage or missing earthing. Don't touch it; call an electrician.

When to call, and how to prepare

Call straight away if…

You see sparks, smell burning, find a hot socket, or get a tingle from an appliance. Switch off the breaker first.

List all the jobs

A socket, a light and a breaker? List them all before the visit. Most electricians give a better price for one visit.

Label your fuse board

Write which room each breaker covers, so you can switch off quickly in an emergency.

Safety at home

Don't plug extension leads into extension leads with heavy appliances (AC, oven, heater). Children at home? Fit covers on unused sockets.

Questions to ask an electrician

Ask before any work starts. A good electrician won't mind.

  1. What's the price, before you start?

    Is it labour only or with parts? Does the inspection fee come off the repair?

  2. Which parts will you use?

    Cheap breakers and cables are a fire risk. Ask which brand, and check the part meets Saudi standards.

  3. Have you done this kind of job before?

    Fuse board work and full rewiring need a qualified electrician, not a general handyman.

  4. What warranty do I get?

    How long is the guarantee on the work? Get it in writing, even just on WhatsApp.

  5. Can I test it before I pay?

    Run the appliances on that circuit and make sure the breaker holds.

  6. Can I see photos of past jobs?

    Look at photos of past work and genuine reviews from earlier customers.

Warning signs of a bad job

One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.

Fits a bigger breaker just to stop the tripping

Without explaining or checking the wiring. Ask why it was tripping, and whether the cables can take it.

Won't give a price upfront

If they won't name a price, or at least a range, before starting, think twice.

Wants full payment before starting

If you pay everything first, you have nothing left to hold back if the job isn't done properly.

Leaves wires showing

Or a socket with no cover, or the fuse board open. Ask them to close everything up before they leave.

Rough guide

Rough prices (a guide only)

Rough prices for labour only, in homes. Parts (sockets, breakers, lights) are usually extra. Use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices.

ServiceRough price
Call-out and fault findingSAR 100 – 200
Replacing a socket or switchSAR 50 – 200
Fitting or replacing a breakerSAR 100 – 400
Fixing a short circuitSAR 150 – 600
Hanging a chandelierSAR 100 – 600 by size
SpotlightsSAR 30 – 100 per light
Fuse board (panel) servicingSAR 200 – 600

💡 Got several small jobs? List them all before the visit: a socket, a light, a breaker. Most electricians give a better price for one visit.

🛒 Buying the parts yourself? Ask the electrician which type and rating you need before you buy.

A rough guide from 3 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), all prices published by companies and service apps. We couldn't find enough real customer jobs for electrics, so treat these as very rough. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.

Common questions

Why does the breaker trip when I turn on the AC?

Usually the circuit has too much on it, or the breaker is too small for the AC. An electrician can measure the load and say if it needs its own circuit.

Can I change a socket myself?

No. Changing a socket means working on live wiring, which is a job for an electrician. Call one; it's usually a small job.

Does Laqeeni take commission?

No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the electrician directly. You agree and pay between you.

Last updated: October 2026

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