Best Electricians

Based on 20,456 reviews
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Same Day Trades

Same Day Trades 🏆 2026

4.6 Summary
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Peter.R
 

The final stage of this service has been completed and the work done has been very good as the CCTV inspection showed.

GHS Plumbing and Electrical

GHS Plumbing and Electrical 🏆 2026

4.8 Summary
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Antoine BellavanceVIC
 

Erind and Harry came to fix my kitchen sink and electrical outlets. They did such a great job and were super friendly! Great work team

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Bob H.VIC
  Verified

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

Jim's Electrical

4.8 Summary
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AdamQLD
 

I'm located on the Northern Gold Coast, Ben from Jims Electrical installed my oven today, he was fantastic, did a great job and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Expert Electrical

Expert Electrical

5.0 Summary
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John PQLD
 

Solar panels and inverter (Sungrow) in 2025 and a 16kw battery (Sungrow) in May 2026. Very satisfied with the customer relations, resolution of challenges (eg terracotta roof), older style property and the work was professionally done.

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Pete LACT4 posts
 

I had a blocked drain at my rental property in Belrose. Inline plumbing sent Zac out and managed to clear with a Jet blaster. Great service and would be happy to recommend to friends and family.

Darebin Trade Services

Darebin Trade Services 🏆 2026

4.9 Summary
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Trevor
  Verified

Great response from the first phone call. New replacement hot water unit installed within 24 hours. The technician, Cooper, did a great job. Ultimately an all round great experience. I highly recommend them.

Ken Hall Electricians

Ken Hall Electricians

5.0 Summary
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Amanda B.3 posts
 

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

Max Power Electrical

5.0 Summary
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Stephen W.
  Verified

We have had an excellent experience with the recent upgrade of our rooftop PV power system and the installation of a Sigenergy battery system… Read more

undertaken by Max Power Electrical. From start to finish, Max Power consistently exceeded our requirements and expectations. From removal and "re-homing" our redundant PV panels, relocating a clashing antenna and completing a very professional installation of the new PV panels and the Sigenergy battery system, all work was completed in 2 "normal" workdays. The Max Power team left the site (our home) neat and tidy and were a joy to interact with during the installation process. Overall, from quoting through to installation & commissioning, everything was managed in a highly professional manner. I can't recommend Max Power enough.

Hilton Electrical

Hilton Electrical

4.8 Summary
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Tim CarvolthWA
 

Professional, punctual and polite. Job completed as promised. I would highly recommend Hilton Electrical.

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NATNSW
 

I had such a great experience with Ruttley Services. The team were so friendly, helpful and easy to deal with, and the customer service was honestly… Read more

amazing. They did such a great job and made everything feel simple and stress-free. Couldn’t recommend them enough!

Electrical Detectives

Electrical Detectives

4.5 Summary
Elaine2 posts
 

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 .

Oleada Electrical

Oleada Electrical

4.9 Summary
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TevDQLD2 posts
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Great service, phoned the company on Sunday pm, Arrived Monday very early am. The job was explained to me, and the electrician and apprentice were… Read more

straight into it. Both workers were very easy to talk to, and the workmanship was to a very high standard. This company is now my go-to for any electrical work

The Local Electrician

The Local Electrician

4.7 Summary
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PpkkNSW2 posts
  Verified

Ash and Fletcher are the best working team I've seen. On time, informative and listened to what I said then advised me of my best options. I now feel… Read more

more safer in my home knowing that they've fixed the many issue's I had. The other bloke was well mannered too!!

Dynamic Tradies

Dynamic Tradies

5.0 Summary
LizNSW
 

If I could give 10 stars I would, 5 stars is an understatement. Lachie was super professional installed downlights throughout my house would highly recommend to anyone looking for a electrician

Innovate Energy

Innovate Energy

5.0 Summary
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Andy S2 posts
 

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.

y.gaffney
 

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

Mr. Switch Electrical

4.3 Summary
ArslanVIC
 

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

4.7 Summary
Satisfied CustomerVIC3 posts
 

Easy booking process, customer can pick the time convenient for the tenant. (others should follow this method). Prompt, ontime attendence. Reasonable pricing.

Patel Electrical

Patel Electrical

5.0 Summary
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Sunil Davda
 

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

24 Hour Power

4.9 Summary
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Penny MVIC
 

As a returning customer, Jason and his team have once again have gone above and beyond with their exceptional professionalism and customer service,… Read more

the boys were not only friendly but highly skilled, all work was completed to the highest standard, cleaned up after the job was done, the girls at the office always friendly and courteous.

Target Green

Target Green

4.7 Summary
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MilvVIC
 

I Had evaporative covers installed ,prompt service & installation, great job

StayWired Electrical

StayWired Electrical

4.4 Summary
AndyWNSW
 

In Oct 25, a tree across the street from my house dropped a large branch which among other things, ripped the electrical service out the socket… Read more

causing a complete loss of power to the house. Ausgrid took several hours to fix the situation (understandably). They they then asked me to get a electrician to certify the safety of the cabling within the house. Stay Wired came immediately and did the necessary checks and wrote the certification straight away. Very good service!

Upside Down

Upside Down 🏆 2026

4.2 Summary
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JulieWA5 posts
  Verified

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.

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Jan2 posts
 

Ours was a quite challenging re-line job, and from start to finish this was successfully carried out by Phil, Sean and Sandro. They were always very… Read more

professional and friendly. We much appreciated how well they kept us updated at each stage. We would absolutely recommend Network to family and friends.

steve j.QLD
 

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

Jetset Electrical

4.8 Summary
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Daryll S.QLD2 posts
 

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

Karen SimpsonNSW3 posts
  Verified

Very happy with the service & the cost. He was very polite & professional.

Accredited Power Saver

Accredited Power Saver

3.3 Summary
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DMplusNSW3 posts
  Verified

We had a large Ecogenica split-system heat pump hot water system installed in May 2024. It has worked like a dream, and it allowed us to finally… Read more

disconnect for the gas network.

The reason I am writing this review now is that we have just got a solar panel / battery system, and I was trying to work out if there was a remote control for our system so we could change the heating times. By default, the heating happened between 0400 and. 0600, but we wanted to take advantage of cheap middle of the day rates.

I rang accredited power / Ecogenica a week ago. The person I spoke to had an engineer ring me back within minutes. Our model did not have a remote control or a control panel, but the engineer organized for someone to install install a separate control panel for us the next day, at no cost.

This is amazing after sales service. And as said above, the system itself has been great.

GFE Group

GFE Group

4.9 Summary
Peter H.QLD
 

Solar System sales and installation – GFE installed our solar system, they used Fronius inverter and high end 440w panels, the whole process was very professional and delivered as promised, highly recommend this company, thanks to the sales and installation team.

What do electricians do?

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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.