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Prompt, professional and helpful with a small electrical job - thanks John!

Install four-plug electrical wall socket

$200

Professional and very nice to work with. Recommend Jaron

Electrician work by licenced person

$500

on time, perfect job

Replace light in kitchen- Electrician

$70

Peter was friendly and professional. Our job ended up being quite a difficult one to tackle but he was patient and ensured he completed the task perfectly. Highly recommend!

Install light bar

$240

Jaron was friendly and got the job done quickly. Would recommend.

Electrician needed to de-wire a garden shed

$100

Excellent work. Professional service delivery and finished job with exceeding expectations

Replace 3 double power point to wall

$50

What's the average cost of an electrician in Canberra

$130 - $300

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$130

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$200

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$300

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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Recent Electricians tasks in Canberra

Light fitting

$80

Macgregor ACT, Australia

4th Jul 2025

Swap one pendant light for another light in the kitchen

Replace power sockets and light switches

$500

Florey ACT 2615, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

Hello, I’m looking to replace all of my power points and light switches in my apartment. I need the following replaced: - 14 x 2 socket power point - 9 x 1 switch - 3 x 2 switch - 1 x 3 switch I have all of the parts, so it would just be a deal of turning up and swapping them out. All current ones are in working order, just doing a bit of a refresh. Ideally it would be great to get this don’t by Friday afternoon, please.

Super quick and high quality service. Highly recommend.

Install smoke alarm battery

$40

Casey ACT, Australia

29th Jun 2025

I need an electrician to provide smoke alarm battery, install the battery and test it to make sure the smoke alarm works. There are 2 smoke alarms so I need 2 batteries.

Electrical

$250

Deakin ACT, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Remove one feature light and reinstall in a different spot. Will need a switch w dimmer. Install a new ceiling light where the first was removed. By a licensed electrician.

Punctual, knowledgeable, clean.

Replace power point and light switch covers

$350

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Looking for a qualified and licensed electrician to fix/replace 7 existing power points and light switches (see photos) Quote to include labour and materials please

Very communicative and super efficient. 10/10 would hire again

Install 1-4 power points

$150

Melba ACT, Australia

27th Jun 2025

I need between 1-4 power points installed so I can plug in my security cameras where they are needed

Electrician - New Circuit for new electric stove

$400

Waramanga ACT 2611, Australia

26th Jun 2025

New circuit for 5.4kw stove. Needs to run to switchboard about 12m. Replacing a gas stove.

Replace Power Point Behind Fridge (Casey, ACT)

$75

Casey ACT 2913, Australia

25th Jun 2025

I need a licensed electrician to replace a standard power point behind our fridge. The existing one is broken and needs to be swapped out. I will supply the new socket just need it professionally installed.

Quick, efficient and great communication

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!

NBN wiring

$5

Bonner ACT 2914, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Setting up NBN connection in two rooms. Putting a low budget however please quote your fees

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.

Change light fixtures and switches

$350

Kingston ACT, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Replace 4 oyster lights with 2 x new oyster lights, 1 x 3-piece spot one 1 x flush ceiling light with basket shade. I have the new lights that need to be installed. Replace 10 light switches through the apartment with new switches and change the location of two switches, if possible.

Very professional and easy to deal with. Did a great job.

Convert halogen to led downlights plug transformer

$25

Scullin ACT, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Hello Will I need to convert downlights in my house to use LED pluggable transformers. I have installed LED lights in them but I believe they are all using Halogen transformers. I will buy the LED lights separately and install them myself once the conversion is done. Have approx 26 downlights and 4 normal bulbs so 30 in total.

Very helpful and always communicating and keeping us up to date with progress. Highly recommend

Need an electrician

$5

Braddon ACT, Australia

11th Jan 2025

Need an electrician to remove the old light sensor and install a new one in garage. The sensor will be provided.

Will is definitely a good helper for the electricity issue. Highly recommended, efficient and good communication. Absolutely 5star.