Office electrical installation

An office differs from an apartment in how many workstations, devices, and outlets it needs per square metre. The electrician calculates the load for the actual number of computers, office equipment, and lighting, and installs the wiring, points, and panel so the office runs without overloads.

Electrical work on site — example of the work

What's included

  • Wiring runs for workstations and office zones
  • Installing outlets and points for computers, office equipment, air conditioners
  • Installing and replacing switches and lighting
  • Assembling or replacing an electrical panel sized for office load
  • Installing breakers and RCDs to split load into separate groups
  • Organizing cable runs across the office

When you need this

  • A new office is opening, or a rented space has no wiring in place
  • The office layout is changing — workstations moving, a new zone added
  • Outlets aren't enough for the current amount of equipment
  • Breakers keep tripping when equipment and air conditioners run together
  • The office wiring hasn't been checked in a long time and the space is old

How the work is done

Inspecting the space and confirming the number of workstations and devices
Calculating the load and drawing up a plan of points and circuits
Running wiring and installing outlets, switches, and lighting
Assembling or upgrading the panel to suit office load
Testing all circuits under load

Pricing

ServicePrice
Small panel assembly/install, up to ~12 modules, equipment not includedfrom 10,000 KZT
Complex panel, priced after inspection/diagramfrom 20,000 KZT
Outlet install, point already preparedfrom 2,500 KZT
Breaker install, no panel reworkfrom 2,500 KZT
RCD/RCBO install, no major panel reworkfrom 4,500 KZT
Surface-mounted cable run, per linear metrefrom 1,500 KZT

The cost of office electrical work is calculated from the scope — number of points, length of wiring, and panel complexity. Equipment and materials are billed separately from the labour.

The main difference between office and apartment electrical work is load density. A relatively small space can hold a dozen workstations, office equipment, air conditioners, and server gear, and all of it needs to run at once without overloading a single circuit. That's why calculating the load and splitting it sensibly into separate groups is its own important step before installation begins.

An office panel is usually assembled with spare modules and split by zone or purpose — outlets for workstations, lighting, air conditioning — so that one circuit tripping doesn't take down the whole office.

Work can be arranged to minimise disruption to business — by agreement, outside working hours, or zone by zone while the rest of the office keeps running.

Completed work carries a warranty of up to 3 years.

Frequently asked questions

Can you work during business hours without disrupting the office?

Yes, work can be planned to minimise disruption to staff — by zone, outside working hours, or in stages. The exact schedule is agreed in advance around the office's own hours.

How many outlets does one workstation need?

It depends on the equipment: computer, monitor, chargers, sometimes a printer or extra device. A margin of extra points is usually built in so nothing gets run through extension cords — the exact number is proposed after an inspection.

Why does the breaker keep tripping in the office?

The usual cause is the combined load of several workstations, air conditioners, and office equipment all on one circuit, or an outdated panel not sized for the current amount of equipment. The fix is usually redistributing the load into separate groups and, if needed, replacing or upgrading the panel.

Can the panel be sized for future office growth?

Yes, spare modules for future circuits can be built into the panel when it's assembled — this is discussed during load calculation, before installation.

Do you do electrical work in a rented space?

Yes, the work is done regardless of whether the space is owned or rented — the only thing to sort out is agreeing the scope of work with the landlord if the lease requires it.

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