Electricity Connection

Getting power to a property for the first time is a milestone in any build. Whether it is a new family home outside Nicosia, a granny flat added to a plot in Aradippou or an old village house brought back to life, the building cannot simply be plugged into the network. The internal installation has to be finished, the meter position prepared and the whole system tested before the supply can be connected.

The final connection to the public network is made by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. Everything on your side of the meter is the job of a suitably qualified electrician, and that is the work you can arrange through FixNow. Post your job, explain where the project stands and compare offers from local electricians.

Work an electrician typically handles before connection

• Meter position: preparing or checking the meter housing and its location.
• Main supply cable: running a correctly sized cable from the meter to the fuse board.
• Consumer unit: installing the board with suitable breakers and RCD protection.
• Earthing: fitting an earth electrode and main earthing conductor, plus bonding where needed.
• Final circuits: completing or checking lighting, socket and appliance circuits.
• Inspection and testing: carrying out the tests and preparing the documents usually needed for the connection application.

Planning ahead saves weeks

Many people only start thinking about the electricity connection once the plastering is done, and then find that paperwork and scheduling add an unexpected wait before they can move in. It is far better to bring an electrician in early. They can advise on the meter location, the size of supply your home will need for air conditioning, water heating, an induction hob or a future EV charger, and the order in which the work should happen.

For properties that were disconnected years ago, expect an inspection first. Old cables, missing earthing and outdated fuse boxes often need upgrading before a reconnection is possible. Holiday homes that have stood empty through several winters may also have damp in outdoor fittings or corroded terminals near the coast.

Temporary supplies for building sites

During construction, builders often need power for tools and lighting before the permanent installation is finished. An electrician can set up a protected temporary site board and later help with the transition to the permanent supply. Mention this in your job post if you need it.

What shapes the price

• Stage of the project: whether internal wiring is complete or still to be done.
• Property size: the number of circuits and the size of the board.
• Cable distance: how far the meter is from the fuse board.
• Earthing conditions: dry or rocky ground may need extra electrodes.
• Remedial work: upgrades needed on older installations.
• Documentation: the testing and paperwork your connection requires.

Arranging it through FixNow

1. Post your job for free with photos of the meter area, fuse board and property.
2. Receive offers from local electricians whose ID and profile our team has checked.
3. Ask how they will support the connection application, then accept an offer.
4. Pay through FixNow; the electrician is paid once you confirm the work is done.

Ready to switch on? Post your electricity connection job on FixNow and compare offers from qualified electricians near you.