Best Electricians
Same Day Trades 🏆 2026
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I’d like to thank Johnathon and Ben who managed to sort a tap problem in my bathroom. The house is about 130 years old and the taps used align with… Read more
the historic significance of the home. Johnathon went above and beyond to sort the problem and I’m extremely grateful for his help. Karen
GHS Plumbing and Electrical 🏆 2026
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Steve promptly attended my property to investigate a water leak and I found him to be friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable. John-Mill Park.
HomeFirst Services Electricians
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Nik arrived on time, provided a quote, we accepted, returned 20 minutes later, did the job and cleaned up in less than an hour. All good.
Jim's Electrical
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Had power switches and light switches that needed replaced. They were there when they said they would and the job was completed with no fuss. Would use them again and recommend them also.
Expert Electrical
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Our experience and interactions with the Expert Electrical team was enjoyable, from the initial inquiry and questions, to quotes and more questions,… Read more
to the purchase, scheduling and finally change over and installation and clean up.
We interacted with Matthew, Martina, Caleb, and Jayden who are all professional, responsive, courteous and good communicators. Every step of the process was well managed.
The installation is neat and tidy, and performs well. If you are looking for a great business to engage with, give Expert Electrical a call.
Thank you Expert Electrical.
Inline Plumbing & Electrical
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Had a problem with my Vulcan Hot Water tank.Zac from inline plumbing attended early on Tuesday 4th August. Told me the Hot Water Tank needed… Read more
replacing. Received a reply the same day approving replacement Tank. Had to pay for labour as per Warranty. Congratulations Zac for getting things moving so quickly. You are a credit to Inline plumbing. Well done mate. New Tank being installed within 24 hours.
Darebin Trade Services 🏆 2026
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Obtained a quote from Greg Smyth at Darebin which was competitive to replace a 20 yo electric Rheem hws. Went with a rheem ambipower 280 litre heat… Read more
pump. Nick the plumber and Daniel the electrician both turned up on time and did an excellent job on installation with the proper base and lagging for insulation of the pipes. Excellent service all round. Only been in for 5 days but water is hot and the unit is VERY quiet.
Ken Hall Electricians
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On Friday 17/4/26, Ken Hall electricians completed electrical jobs including replacement of a/c unit, wired in smoke detector alarm, several light… Read more
switches, power points and downlights at my Unit. As my Unit is 50 years old, it created unexpected difficulties which meant the work took longer. I believe the electricians were Jaden, Antonio, Soph, Taryn and 2 others (I apologise for not remembering their names.). They were friendly and polite and patiently answered all my questions. They worked continuously and diligently over a long day. I am pleased with the results and would recommend them to others.
Max Power Electrical
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Good afternoon, I owner built our house in Wattle Glen 47 years ago, and have the need for many maitenance visits by most trades over that time. The… Read more
electrician I've used in the past wasn't available someone local suggested Mick form Max Power Electrical.
Mick took my number and I received a call later that day for a booking which I accepted quickly.
Joel (electrician) with apprentices Oscar or Zac came 3 times over a week for multiple tasks and their work was thorough, informative for me, tidy and included a full check over the property as I have 3 phase supply as well. Excellent knowledge was evident throughout, with the two apprentices' attention to instruction evident.
I spent 5 years of my engineering career managing the Melbourne metropolitan railway building maintenance division, so have experienced a wide variety of works, using day labor and contractors.
The work done for me here matched the quality and performance of the better works I have witnessed over many years.
Thank you.
Hilton Electrical
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Clint was on time, polite and efficient. Very happy with his job
Ruttley Services Plumbing & Electrical
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Josh from Ruttley Services was efficient, helpful, kind, courteous and prompt. An excellent job installing various electrical fittings. James / Wahroonga
Electrical Detectives
Ben was thorough and did a great job! – He removed existing circuit breaker and upgraded the wiring to suit new safety circuit breaker combo in enclosure.He also replaced existing 10Amp single / double GPO. He carried out a thorough investigation .
The Local Electrician
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I can’t recommend The Local Electrician highly enough. A huge thank you to Harry and Isaac, who installed our custom neon sign today. They took the… Read more
time to understand exactly what I was hoping to achieve and went above and beyond to deliver a clean, seamless installation.
One of my biggest concerns was keeping the wiring and transformer hidden to maintain a minimalist aesthetic. Harry and Isaac found a solution by concealing the transformer within the wall cavity, and the end result exceeded my expectations. Their attention to detail and pride in their workmanship were evident throughout the entire job.
Thank you, Harry and Isaac, for your outstanding work. It’s rare to come across tradespeople who care as much about the final result as their customers do. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Local Electrician to anyone looking for quality workmanship and exceptional service.
Oleada Electrical
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I was given a four hour time span to wait for Oleada to come and install three power points and two television antenna points. After waiting for 2½… Read more
hours, I received a call to tell me that they could no longer come because they had an emergency. Ummm... I had booked and was being ditched for an emergency?!?! My dogs had been locked outside for the 2½ waiting period and when I had called after two hours I was told they would be here shortly. By the time they had cancelled my appointment, it was too late to book another electrician to come the same day, so have to go through it all again.
At least the new electrician gave me an estimate over the phone for the costs. Oleada wouldn't even give a ballpark estimate. I knew they were more expensive after reading their reviews but feel now that I may have dodged a bullet anyway. I see they jump on anyone who doesn't praise them highly, so will no doubt get negative and nasty comments from them. Their lack of professionalism has definitely left a poor impression on me.
Dynamic Tradies
I had a small hiccup installing a bidet and was unable to stop a leak from one of the connections. I rang their office 5pm yesterday and made an… Read more
appointment for the next day. The young man, Lachie arrived early, absolutely a pleasure to meet him, helpful and quickly fixed my leaking connection. I will definitely recommend Dynamic Tradies to my friends, family and to any customers that need assistance. My thanks and best wishes to all staff keep up the excellent service. Lucy Bell
Innovate Energy
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One month on and I’m very happy with our solar battery. Thanks to Kane for supplying very competitive quotes and to Alex for a smooth installation… Read more
and the office staff for keeping us informed of the progress and dealing with our enquires. I would recommend Innovate Electrical to anyone considering going solar.
Captain Cook Electrical
I used Captain Cook electrical for the first time and it won’t be the last. I found them to be very professional, polite and courteous at all… Read more
times.Jack was brilliant nothing was to much trouble also Blake and Sandy were so easy to deal with highly recommend this company
Mr. Switch Electrical
Charged for no work completed – “Service Heroes Electrical” charged me for a job that was simply not possible to complete. Was looking for an updated electrical Submeter to be… Read more
installed on the side of my house and explained in detail to the telephone receptionist the circumstances of my request and asked if there would be a call-out fee. Was assured this would only be charged if the work could be undertaken and I decided not to go ahead with it. When the polite electrician arrived, he did a quick review and ascertained my request was not possible — he was kind enough to try and get me out of having to pay the call-out fee (which was the fault of the telephone receptionist); but this was not possible and he was sent back to get money for a job that was not possible. Do not book-in unless you explain in assertive detail exactly what you want, and you have absolute clarity and assurances that they won’t charge you fees unless the quote you request is *actually* possible to achieve. They will throw all sorts of excuses at you; hurl them right back until you get a written assurance via e-mail that they will not charge you unless the quote is possible, achievable, and reasonable. Clearly they make money out of ripping people off like this.
CheckHero
CheckHero provided an outstanding service during their visit to my premises for an electric and gas safety check. The inspectors arrived punctually,… Read more
demonstrated exceptional professionalism, and were courteous throughout the process. They were also very attentive, addressing all my queries with thoroughness and clarity. I highly recommend their services for anyone seeking reliable and expert safety checks.
Patel Electrical
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Patel Electrical installed solar system at our home, and the entire experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the initial consultation… Read more
to the final handover, Rajesh Patel was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient.
The process was clearly explained upfront, and they took the time to understand our usage pattern and energy needs. The installation team arrived on time, worked meticulously, and ensured everything was completed to the highest standard. They left the site spotless.They also catered to our requests for additional services for our newly built home.
They kept us updated throughout the entire process, handled all the paperwork, and even helped us set up the monitoring app so we can track our energy production in real time.
I highly recommend Patel Electrical to anyone considering solar – reliable, trustworthy, and truly dedicated to delivering quality work.
A five-star experience from start to finish !!!
24 Hour Power
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were called out on 1st july we wanted quote for plumbing and electrical jobs and they scoured the house for other jobs needing doing (which we didnt… Read more
ask for) and quoted us $350 e and $260 p as they were in a hurry they pressured us to sign (being elderly pensioners) were very vulnerable.. rang up 7th July to cancel being told that the whole deposit was non refundable.. we didnt mind a callout fee but $600 too much. Would not recommend to anyone but warn people to be very careful of them
Jaric Air Conditioning and Electrical
The technician was punctual and efficient in installing and checking the fire alarm system! Very satisfied with the work performed by Jaric!
Target Green
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I Had evaporative covers installed ,prompt service & installation, great job
Kieran and Aidan came and did our lights did a great job were awesome and professional will definitely use them again
Upside Down 🏆 2026
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Shame on you [Name Removed], you seemed nice but you are complicit in this scam as you knowingly ripped my mum off ($4500 to repair a leaking pipe)… Read more
and you're stooping so low by working for Upside Down and Mr Emergency and the rip off that they are. Be warned everyone. Google Mr Emergency Plumbing, Metropolitan Plumbing and Upside Down before you call them. Read 100s of scathing reviews and watch A Current Affair about the owner's disgraceful history of over charging and probably worse. How can you work for this guy [Name Removed]? I hope you've gone down along with Mr Emergency which is now in administration.
Watts Up Solar and Electrical
Avoid Watts Up Solar and Electrical at all costs. Our experience was nothing short of a nightmare. From the beginning, communication was poor,… Read more
deadlines were missed, and we were constantly chasing updates with little to no response. What was promised during the sales process was very different from what was actually delivered.
The level of professionalism was extremely disappointing. Issues that should have been resolved quickly were ignored or dragged out, leaving us frustrated and out of pocket. Rather than taking responsibility and providing solutions, it felt like we were being brushed aside once the contract was signed.
The workmanship and customer service fell well below an acceptable standard. We expected honesty, reliability, and support for a major investment, but instead experienced delays, excuses, and a complete lack of accountability.
Looking back, choosing Watts Up Solar and Electrical was a costly mistake. We would never use them again and strongly caution anyone considering their services to do extensive research before signing anything. There are far better companies out there that actually value their customers and stand behind their work.
Jetset Electrical
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Jetset installed a number of air conditioning units for us. While I was aware that I was paying a premium price for the units and installation, I… Read more
accepted this based on the fact that Jetset was able to meet my time requirements for installation. During installation, the team worked quickly and efficiently, were friendly and reactive to my requirements and, overall, displayed a high level of professionalism. Recommended
The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor
Very happy with the service & the cost. He was very polite & professional.
Accredited Power Saver
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I had a 250L heat pump installed today. The service was amazing from start to finish. Would highly recommend.
Sarros Electrical
removed screws rather than cut benchtop, didn't replace insulation... disappointing
What do electricians do?
Electricians undertake a range of tasks, including diagnosing faults, practical tasks, and restoring electrical connections. Read on to find out more about the different types of specialised services provided by electricians - that cater to different needs.
Lighting
Electricians can install anything from a humble lightbulb to fancier, more complicated light fixtures such as LED lights, downlights and sensor lights. Changing a lightbulb is as simple as taking the old light bulb out of the socket and replacing it with a new one. Alternatively, light installations need to be hard-wired into the ceiling and connected to a light switch.
Alarm installation
If you’re often away from home and worried about potential break-ins, employing a licensed electrician to install a safety system can bring about peace of mind. Electricians are also able to install hard-wired smoke detectors, which are twice as reliable as battery-only detectors as they have two sources of power. Hard-wired smoke detectors are connected directly to the power mains in the house and also have a back-up battery source.
Rewiring
Sparking outlets, buzzing sounds coming from the walls, and constant blown fuses are all signs that your house may need rewiring. Additionally, if your house hasn’t been rewired for the past few decades, an inspection by a licensed electrician can ensure your electric connection is safe and working as it should be.
Cabling
If you prefer to do things old school, hiring an electrician to install cabling can take the burden off your shoulders. From installing telephone and data cabling to broadband and Foxtel cabling, electricians can turn a complex job into a breeze.
Emergency electrical services
You can hire an emergency electrician to assist with services such as attending to a power outage or exposed wiring. In emergency situations, it’s best not to wait. Although there may be an added emergency fee, the damage could far increase and in the long run, result in further costs. For example, not attending to exposed or damaged electrical wiring could result in a fire being started.
DIY electrical work: what can I do without a license?
Saving some cash with DIY electrical work might sound appealing but in reality, there’s limited work you can do without a license. If it’s anything other than changing a lightbulb, assume that it’s not safe to attempt - especially if it involves handling wiring.
Doing electrical work without a license, such as changing an outlet or a light fixture is also dangerous and illegal. Worst case scenario, you’ll be hit with a hefty fine or even imprisonment if your work results in the harm or death of others.
If you’ve previously worked as an electrician and feel you have the knowledge to do DIY work in your home, then you could possibly do your minor electrical work around the house - but this comes with the disclaimer that there may be safety regulations and insurance issues around doing so.
How does an electrician become qualified?
Ultimately, hiring a local electrician will benefit you more than your non-qualified but well-intentioned uncle who offers to help will.
Becoming a licensed electrician usually involves completing a TAFE course, plus years of on the job training - which is in the form of a four-year apprenticeship.
After a fledgling electrician has completed an apprenticeship there are different levels that electricians work up to - meaning they become qualified to do different types of work. A level 1 is an electrician who has completed an apprenticeship and has a limited amount of experience.
A level 2 electrician has more experience than a level 1 electrician and can be trusted to complete a variety of tasks, including meter installation, and disconnecting and connecting a power supply. A level 3 electrician is the most advanced type of electrician and is also referred to as a master electrician.
How do I choose an electrician?
Seek referrals from friends and family and read through reviews to ensure that your electrician is qualified, experienced and insured. Shop around a little and seek quotes from various companies to get an idea of electricians prices and rates - but be aware that to get a proper grasp of how much a job will cost, some companies will need to send out electricians to assess the situation first before to provide a thorough quote.
There are also different types of electrical companies and types of electricians. For your electrical repairs to your home, you’ll be seeking a residential electrician. You might come across other types of electricians called commercial electricians, but this type of electrician isn’t suitable for the home.
A commercial electrician is pretty similar to a residential electrician, similar tasks are carried out except in a commercial setting (offices, shopping centres), instead of homes.
How much do electricians charge per hour?
The cost varies depending on the service and the area that you live in. On average, you can expect to be charged around $60-$100 an hour. The price will be bumped up for emergency and after-hours call-outs.
Emergency call-out fees can reach up to double the amount of a standard call-out fee and if an electrician advertises a $0 emergency fee, it usually means there’s a higher hourly rate.
Commonly asked questions:
Why are electricians so expensive?
Electricians charge prices that many may find to be expensive because they do dangerous work that not just anyone can do, and they receive wages to reflect the fact that they provided a skilled service. Even for the most qualified electricians, there is still the potential for harm.
For example, there is always a risk of electrocution. Electricians go through risks so that you don’t have to. Essentially, being an electrician is dangerous, and the price they charge reflects this.
What tools do electricians use?
Electricians come with an arsenal of tools so that they are prepared for whatever job they encounter. Same basic tools that an electrician will carry around with them include wire strippers, wrench set, hammer, and tape set.