France maintenance price index: electrical (residential)
France maintenance price index: electrical (residential) stood at 113.6 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1999 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - CPF 43.21 - Electrical installation | 113.6 | 113.2 | 112.9 | 112.8 | 110.6 | 110.8 | 110.7 | 110.9 | 110.9 | 110.9 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Non residential - CPF 43.22 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 129.4 | 128.6 | 126.9 | 126.2 | 126.5 | 126.1 | 124.6 | 124.5 | 124.2 | 123.5 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - CPF 43.22 - Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation | 121.2 | 119.3 | 119.4 | 119.1 | 119.9 | 119.3 | 119.6 | 119.1 | 118.6 | 118.6 |
Understanding france maintenance price index: electrical (residential)
This indicator measures price variations for electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, circuit upgrades, and related electrical installation services performed during the renovation of residential dwellings. The sampling framework captures the billing rates of specialised electricians operating inside houses and apartment buildings, excluding large-scale industrial wiring contracts. This focus isolates the cost households incur when modernising domestic electrical systems, replacing fuse boxes, or installing new household appliance circuits.
Interpreting the series requires caution regarding seasonal spikes in residential remodeling, making twelve-month rolling comparisons more reliable for identifying lasting inflation trends. Provisional estimates are routinely updated as survey respondents submit delayed pricing reports to statistical compilers. Users must avoid assuming these trade-specific costs mirror general consumer price indices, because construction wages and specialized electrical component prices often follow separate cyclical paths.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover electrical work done in newly constructed homes?
- No, the series focuses exclusively on maintenance, repairs, and improvement work on existing residential properties.
- What explains revisions to early index releases for residential electrical work?
- Statistical agencies adjust provisional estimates as late survey responses from electrical contractors are collected and processed.
- Why should users avoid comparing this series directly to the general consumer price index?
- Construction trade labor and specialized electrical materials respond to distinct industrial cost pressures rather than broad retail basket trends.