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Awesome service. Fast, reliable. Thank you

Electrician

$200

Great friendly sparkie.

Replace faulty LED Down light Connection

$70

Excellent service

Electrician

$250

John did great work. He is very reliable and friendly and is a great communicator.

Electrical work

$500

Nob well done

Install electrical cooktop

$100

Thanks Brad for being so flexible with timings, and with our existing renovations. I'd happily recommend you, and your work!!

Relocation of NBN box

$800

What's the average cost of an electrician in Canberra

$130 - $300

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$130

median

$200

high

$300

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What do electrician services include?

If you're looking to find an electrician near you for small or large jobs, local electrical contractors can help. They can handle all types of electrical projects, whether for residential, commercial, or industrial properties. If you are building from scratch, they can help construct an efficient electrical framework. They can also establish new electrical wiring and control systems, and test the electrical flow for your safety. 

As for existing properties, electricians can routinely maintain, repair, and upgrade your power and control systems whenever needed. They can also handle electrical equipment and machinery for factories and manufacturing plants. 

Whether you need help with a quick repair or major electrical installation, it's easy to hire a professional electrician on Airtasker. Post your task and connect with electric contractors near you who are ready to help.

Domestic electrician near me

When it comes to your home's electrical safety, hire a good electrician near you. Whether upgrading appliances or wiring a new build, you can find residential electricians near you.  They can help make sure that all electrical components, including wires and cables, are in good condition to avoid any incidents that could put you and your family at risk.

Domestic electricians can establish power points and safety switches to support your household appliances. They can also assist with installing various electrical appliances such as electric showers and heaters, in case you're looking to upgrade or planning a renovation. Post a task and find a good electrician near me for domestic jobs. 

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Not to be confused with domestic electricians, commercial electricians are mostly involved in large-scale projects for buildings and various businesses like restaurants, hotels, and corporate offices. Depending on your establishment's requirements, they can fix lighting, heating, and cooling systems or install fire alarms and other security equipment.

Industrial electrician near me

Searching for electricians needed for large-scale industrial projects? Qualified industrial electricians can assist with safe installations and maintenance. Industrial electricians with a white card can handle tasks involving higher voltage, control systems, and more complex machinery. Their services include electrical construction and maintenance for industries like factories and plants. 

They don't just install lights and electrical heaters. Most of the time, they also deal with different types of manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Industrial electricians can also troubleshoot problems and repair them as they see fit. They can even create tailored maintenance programs for your electrical motors and generators.

Emergency electrician near me

The moment you sense something odd with your sockets and safety switches, or notice a burning smell, spark, or flickering of lights, get in touch with a local electrician immediately for emergency repairs. With Airtasker, finding available emergency electricians in your area is fast and easy! You won't even have to worry about not having any power tools on hand – most sparkies are already equipped with professional power tools and test instruments that they can bring for any service you may need.

Recent Electricians tasks in Canberra

Electrician

$5

Amaroo ACT 2914, Australia

31st Aug 2025

Need to replace 2 outdoor power point. I have already purchased the PowerPoints. Thank you

Replace 14 downlights

$10

Barton ACT 2600, Australia

30th Aug 2025

I’m looking for quotes to replace 14 downlights to a warm yellow color in my apartment.

Fix or replace my Smoke Alarm

$100

Denman Prospect ACT, Australia

29th Aug 2025

My Smoke alarm keeps going off when I put the battery in and probably needs replacing. I've hurt my back so need someone to fix it for me.

Electrician to install fans

$300

Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

25th Aug 2025

I live in a top floor apartment and I want 3 fans installed. I believe there is not enough room to get into the roof and a "bar" of some sort needs to be installed first.

Install power points

$300

Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

25th Aug 2025

I need to install a couple of power points in my apartment

Skylight install

$750

Calwell ACT, Australia

24th Aug 2025

Skylight install, external only. Velux x2, have flashings.

Need certified Electrician to install CCTV Camera

$550

Taylor ACT, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Need certified electrician to install CCTV Camera and other electric work

Downlights installation in ceiling

$100

Spence, Australian Capital Territory

21st Aug 2025

Need to install 3 down lights in ceiling.

Electrician to Replace Faulty Track Lights - Woden

$250

Phillip ACT 2606, Australia

20th Aug 2025

Hello, We are looking for a licensed electrician to attend our retail store, in Westfield Woden, to replace multiple faulty track lights. The Issue: Two (2x track lights) of our black, cylindrical track spotlights have blown and are no longer working. This is affecting the overall lighting and presentation of our sales floor. We would like the faulty lights replaced and the rest of the track lights checked for any imminent failures. The Job: The task is to replace the faulty track lights and ensure the system is in good working order. The scope of work includes: 1. Safely accessing the high ceiling track system (a suitable ladder is required). 2. Identifying and removing the faulty light fittings. 3. Supplying and installing two new, compatible track light fittings. 4. The replacement lights must match the existing ones. The specifications from an existing light are: Sydney Vision Lighting, ZOOM TRACK 1 CIRCUIT, Code: ZOO1533B-1, 15W 3000K. 5. Checking the remaining track lights to identify any others that may need attention. 6. Testing all new lights to ensure they are fully operational. Please note: The successful contractor must be able to source and supply the correct replacement track lights as part of their service. The cost of these lights should be included in your offer. Requirements: - MUST be a fully licensed and insured ACT Electrician. - You must have your own tools, including an appropriate A-frame ladder suitable for this work. - Experience with commercial track lighting systems is essential. Location & Timing: Location: Westfield Woden, Keltie St, Phillip ACT 2606 (exact location will be provided once the task is assigned) When: The job can be completed at your earliest convenience. Please state your availability in your offer. Please provide a comprehensive quote for the complete job. Your offer should include all labour costs AND the cost of supplying two new track light fittings. Thank you.

Electrical - down lights and switchboard

$1,500

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Electrical work for residential house: - Replace (supply and install) 11 x 90mm downlights with IC-4 rated LED lights - Replace (supply and install) 12 x 150mm downlights with IC-4 rated LED lights - Supply and install 4 x residual current devices on all circuits not currently protected

Need help to install a new light. Has multiple switches controlling it

$100

Garran ACT 2605, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Need help to install an ikea light. Multiple switches can turn the light on. Need to remove the old light. https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/kabomba-led-ceiling-lamp-matt-black-40489809/

Replace downlight

$50

Casey ACT, Australia

30th Jul 2025

We have a down light in our living room that has blown. We have a rental inspection coming up shortly and we won’t pass if the light is blown. We don’t feel comfortable replacing it ourselves. We would need the bulb to be supplied as we are unsure what’s needed Price includes labour & cost of replacement bulb

We’ve used Will twice now and have always been pleased with the work done. We will continue to reach out to him for ongoing electrical works.

Electrical Outlet Replacement for Stove

$50

Taylor ACT, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Replacement of broken button for outlet for electric cook top.

Thank you for your help!

Need an electrician to add in a total of 5 PowerPoints at office

$500

Greenway ACT, Australia

11th Jun 2025

Just need a qualified electrician to add in 5 PowerPoints around our office space

Codi was great, thank you!

Electrician

$30

Barton ACT, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

Just need an electrician to change out a broken switch in the kitchen. I have the switch already, needs to be changed over. Should be 5 minutes work, just needs someone with qualifications.

Aaron was great! He promptly responded and fixed our issue within minutes. Thanks again!

Replace 6 PowerPoint, I will supply the switches.

$150

Chifley ACT, Australia

21st Apr 2025

Replace 6 PowerPoints. I have the new switches but don't know how to do wiring

Andrew was great. Very professional and knowledgeable.

Fix lights in garage that would require an electrician

$150

O'Malley, Australian Capital Territory, AUS

20th Apr 2025

Repair light fighting in garage

Excellent work. Very professional.

Installation of an oven by qualified electrician

$80

Holt ACT, Australia

9th Apr 2025

I just need an electrician to install a new oven - the old will have been removed, new oven already bought and will be delivered on Monday morning. No new wiring will be needed.

Aaron did an amazing job and went the extra mile to help me when a few hiccups occurred. Would definitely hire him again in future

Rewire 2 x Floor Lamps

$100

Torrens ACT, Australia

8th Apr 2025

Hi there! I bought two cane floor lamps that need to be wired up with a switch and a light socket (preferably E27) that can take a lamp shade

Riley is great! He wired up some old school cane floor lamps for me and even made the bulb holders fit to look like they came with the lamp posts. Definitely recommend!

Lamp repair - electrical

$50

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

17th Mar 2025

When we moved, the white connection on this lamp came off and the wires were separated. Need an electrician to fix.

Great job! Punctual and quick.