How Much Does an Electrical Plan Cost? Price Comparison 2026
Current market prices for single-line diagrams and floor plans in Belgium — and how PlanElec saves you up to 80%.
What Does an Electrical Plan Cost with an Electrician?
Whether you're selling property, preparing for an inspection, or planning a new installation — you need a single-line diagram and a floor plan. But what does it actually cost? We've researched the current market prices in Belgium.
Current Market Prices in Belgium (2026)
The cost of electrical documentation varies by provider, region, and complexity of your installation:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Single-line diagram + floor plan (apartment up to 110 m²) | €269 – €400 |
| Single-line diagram + floor plan (single-family home) | €300 – €600 |
| Electrical plan for new construction (complete) | €300 – €600 |
| AREI inspection (keuring) | €125 – €170 |
| Making installation compliant | €1,000 – €7,000+ |
Note: These prices are for documentation only — not for the actual electrical installation. An electrician charges separately for creating the plans.
When Do You Need Which Documents?
Property Sale
When selling a property in Belgium, a compliance report of the electrical installation is legally required. You'll need:
- An up-to-date single-line diagram
- A floor plan
- The inspection report from the keuring
If your existing plans are outdated or non-existent (which is common with older buildings), you'll need to have them recreated — typical cost: €269 – €600.
Inspection Preparation
For periodic inspections or initial approval, the inspector checks whether your documentation matches the actual installation. Missing or incorrect plans are one of the most common reasons for failure.
New Installation or Renovation
For a new build or major renovation, a complete electrical plan is mandatory — including cable calculations, switchboard layout, and AREI validation.
What Influences the Price?
Several factors determine the cost:
- Size of the installation — More rooms and circuits = higher price
- Complexity — Three-phase, solar panels, EV charger, etc.
- Region — Prices vary between Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels
- Urgency — Express service often costs 50–100% extra
- Electrician's hourly rate — Average €40–60/hour
The Affordable Alternative: Create Plans Yourself with PlanElec
What if you could create the plans yourself — without CAD skills, in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost?
Price Comparison: Electrician vs. PlanElec
| Scenario | Electrician | PlanElec | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check installation (compliance) | €125 – €170 | €0 (free) | 100% |
| Plans for existing installation | €269 – €600 | €49 one-time | up to 92% |
| Complete new installation planning | €300 – €600+ | €149 one-time | up to 75% |
What You Get with PlanElec
Free — Check Installation:
- AREI compliance check
- Basic checklist and report
- 1 project
€49 one-time — Existing Plan:
- Professional single-line diagram
- Floor plan
- All AREI/RGIE symbols
- PDF export without watermark
- Material list
- 3 projects
€149 one-time — New Installation:
- All Existing Plan features
- AI floor plan recognition
- Cable calculation and specification
- Switchboard layout
- AREI validation
- Unlimited projects
Real-World Example: Property Sale
Suppose you're selling a single-family home and need updated electrical plans:
- With an electrician: Single-line diagram + floor plan = approx. €400
- With PlanElec: Existing Plan = €49
- You save: €351
And the best part: you can update your plans anytime something changes — without hiring an electrician again.
Conclusion
Electrical documentation doesn't have to be expensive. While an electrician charges between €269 and €600 for plans alone, with PlanElec you can create professional, AREI-compliant plans yourself starting at just €49 one-time.
No hidden costs, no subscriptions — your plans belong to you.