Electrical Installation Guide
Everything you need to know about electrical work for your Singapore home — from power points to lighting to smart home wiring. Written by BSH's Licensed Electrical Workers.
Get a QuotePower Points & Switches
Choose between three quality tiers for your sockets and switches. All tiers are electrically identical and safe — the difference is in design, finish, and durability.
Basic
Opple, NVC, China PVC
Standard
Legrand, Panasonic, ABB
Premium
Schneider Zencelo, Clipsal Iconic, Jung
BSH recommendation: Use Standard (Legrand/Panasonic) for most rooms. Consider Premium (Schneider Zencelo) for your living room and master bedroom where aesthetics matter most. Use Basic for utility areas, store rooms, and rental units.
Lighting Fixtures
Your lighting choice affects both the look and feel of your home. We provide the wiring points — you can buy fixtures from any shop, or let us supply and install as a package.
Basic
Opple, NVC, basic LED panels
Standard
Philips, Osram, Ikea
Premium
iGuzzini, ERCO, Zumtobel, Flos
Pro tip: The biggest lighting regret is not having enough layers. A well-lit room has ambient light (general ceiling), task light (reading, cooking), and accent light (cove, feature wall). Plan for all three.
Every Electrical Item Explained
Not sure what you need? Here's a plain-English guide to every electrical item in a typical Singapore home renovation.
Double power socket (13A)
2-plug wall socket — the standard power point in Singapore homes. Fits all normal plugs (phone chargers, lamps, appliances).
Typical quantity
4-6 per living room, 5-8 per kitchen, 3-4 per bedroom
BSH Pro Tip
The #1 renovation regret is not having enough power points. Add 20% more than you think you need — it costs $70 now vs $120+ to add later.
Single power socket (13A)
1-plug wall socket. Smaller than double socket — used where space is tight or you only need one plug.
Typical quantity
1 per bathroom (for hair dryer), 1 at bedside
BSH Pro Tip
Consider a double socket instead — the price difference is only $10-15 but you get twice the capacity.
15A heavy-duty socket
Larger 3-pin socket for high-power appliances. Required for ovens, dishwashers, washer-dryers, and some instant water heaters.
Typical quantity
1-2 in kitchen (oven, dishwasher), 1 in service yard (dryer)
BSH Pro Tip
If you're getting a built-in oven or induction hob, you MUST plan a 15A socket before carpentry starts. Cannot be added after.
Aircon power point (20A)
Dedicated 20A isolator switch for air conditioners. Each aircon unit requires its own dedicated point on a separate circuit.
Typical quantity
1 per room with aircon
BSH Pro Tip
Plan aircon points even for rooms you might not air-condition now — adding later means hacking the wall.
Ready to plan your electrical works?
Tell us about your renovation — send us your floor plan or photos and we will prepare a clear, itemised quote.