A modern kitchen draws far more than the one it replaces. An oven and a hob each need a dedicated circuit, and older boards frequently have no spare ways to give them.
That makes the board upgrade a prerequisite rather than an optional extra, and it is the item most often missing from a cabinetry-led quote. Full scope is under Kitchen Renovations Cape Town.
Send a photo of your DB board and list the appliances going in.
Get a Kitchen Electrical QuoteWhat a Kitchen Needs
- A dedicated oven circuit and a separate hob circuit, each correctly rated.
- Enough counter points that nothing runs on an adaptor or an extension lead.
- Earth leakage protection covering the kitchen circuits.
- A Certificate of Compliance for any work on the fixed installation.
Kitchen Electrical Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| DB board replacement | R6,500 – R22,000 | Size and number of ways. |
| New dedicated oven circuit | R1,800 – R5,500 | Cable run length dependent. |
| New hob circuit | R1,800 – R5,500 | Rating depends on the hob. |
| Additional plug point | R450 – R1,200 each | Chasing costs more than trunking. |
| Rewiring a kitchen | R8,000 – R25,000 | Common in older properties. |
| Earth leakage unit | R1,200 – R3,500 | Where none is fitted. |
| Electrical Certificate of Compliance | R850 – R2,500 | Required for fixed installation work. |
| Inverter or backup circuit for the kitchen | R12,000 – R55,000 | Fridge and lighting typically. |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quotation. They are compiled from published South African kitchen pricing to give you a starting point for budgeting. They are not the rate card of any company on this platform.
Confirm a Certificate of Compliance is included, not quoted separately afterwards. It is legally required for work on the fixed installation and it is the document a conveyancer will ask for when the property is sold.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will my DB board cope with a new kitchen?
Often not, in older homes. Ovens and hobs each need a dedicated circuit and older boards frequently have no spare ways.
Budget R6,500 to R22,000 for a board replacement including the kitchen circuits.
Do I need an electrical Certificate of Compliance?
For any work on the fixed installation, yes. It is legally required and a conveyancer will ask for it when the property is sold.
How many plug points should a kitchen have?
Enough that no appliance runs on an adaptor - typically six to ten counter points in a medium kitchen, plus dedicated points behind built-in appliances.
Can the kitchen run on an inverter during load-shedding?
The fridge and lighting, yes, on a dedicated backup circuit from R12,000. An oven or hob draws far too much for a domestic inverter to carry.
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