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Extremely professional and a lovely guy Highly recommend

Electrical socket install

$200

Great work, very efficient!

Electrician - move two light switches

$120

What can I say!! Very professional, and impressed with his work. Definitely gonna use him again. Highly recommend to everyone.

Install three power points

$150

Liam was professional and very good in his job nice to see when someone tells you they will be at 8.30 the arrive on time

Electrical work

$350

Awesome job! So helpful and efficient! Will be using Jeremy again!

Help me set up NBN internet

$50

Excellent communication and easy to work with will use again

Electrician -Supply and Install exhaust fan

$150

What's the average cost of an electrician in East Melbourne

$129 - $299

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$129

median

$195

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$299

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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.

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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. 

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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 East Melbourne

Qualified electrician to remove, replace and wire in 5 pendant lights

$500

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Need to remove 5 pendant lights in Victorian home and replace with new pendant lights (which we have ready). Need to saw 20ml of length of rods on each light.

Brilliant - thanks Nic

Electrician

$30

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Fix a PowerPoint that is always short circuited

Electrician Needed – Install Hologram Projector

$150

Camberwell VIC, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Qualified electrician required to install a hologram projector. The projector needs to be safely mounted to roof next to light box and hardwired or plugged in (depending on your advice) and connected to an existing digital timer that’s already wired to a light box.

Replace light fittings with down lights

$200

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Need to remove and discard 3 light fittings and replace with new down lights (approx. 8). Replace 1 down light in washroom

Add a outdoor weatherproof PowerPoint by qualified electrician

$200

Kew East, Victoria

12th Aug 2025

Add a outdoor PowerPoint - if it’s over the budget, please don’t send offer

Need an electrician to install supplied kitchen ceiling fan

$100

Ashburton VIC, Australia

11th Aug 2025

Need to remove old ceiling fan and switch and install supplied new ceiling fan with supplied new switch

Very punctual and friendly and job done very efficiently would recommend Nic

Wanted: Electrician to wire some down lights/moving power points

$200

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

10th Aug 2025

Looking for an electrician that can move some power points before walls are re plastered. Want cables in wall and higher up the wall. more work on offer. Let me know your offer and if possible the next couple of days before plaster is hung

Electrician quote: install LED, check wiring, add garage junction box

$5

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

9th Aug 2025

Quote from qualified electrician to install a LED light. And check wiring. To install new junction box for safely running lights throughout a single car garage. Please be sure to see the last pic for the light to be installed and further instructions.

I need two light switches replaced.

$50

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

8th Aug 2025

Light switch in main room is frozen in on position. Kitchen light switch toggles but doesn't switch on the light.

Electrical work.

$150

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

8th Aug 2025

I need help with changing some down lights fitted to the inside ceiling and spotlights outside shop roof where focuses the signage. Please let me know if anyone is able to help.

Fix / replace light switch & power point

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

5th Aug 2025

1 x light switch slightly sunken in (still works) - can be fixed so no longer sunken? AND 1 x broken power point switch needs replacing

Good communication and did a good efficient job

Electrician needed to put up 4 light fittings

$320

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

4th Aug 2025

Hello, We have the following light fittings that need to be installed: 1. 2 x 2-head circle led lights on each bedside of our bedroom (replacing existing pendant lights) - see first pictures 2. 1 x entry hall 3-head “flowers” light fitting to replace existing pendant light 3. 1 x chandelier style bedroom light fitting to replace existing. See pictures. Ask any questions. May be 2 person job. Light fittings are light (not heavy) but one or two might be big. The latter photos are of the existing fittings to be changed. Thanks

Nicholas was up front, personable, neat and professional. And he’s a great guy! Worth it!

External Flood light installation

$250

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

31st Jul 2025

Replace 2x flood lights on 1st story and 1x on 2nd story house. Wiring already in place on existing flood lights. Access to 2nd story is via garage roof and then 2nd story flat roof visa short ladder.

Fantastic job … nice guy. Happy to use him again.

Smoke Alarm service/battery replacement

$70

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

9th Jul 2025

I need someone to check my smoke alarm and change its battery because it keeps beeping.

Helped me resolved the issue with reasonable price

Electrician to replace ceiling light

$50

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

30th Jun 2025

Replace currently working ceiling oyster light with a new one. Need compliance certificate as well. Will provide oyster light

Thank you so much Matt for replacing the oyster light.

Install a light fitting and power point

$250

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

26th Jun 2025

My movers broke the existing light fitting Need a new one installed & a new power point on the other side of the wall

V happy! Quick service & helpful advice for other tasks Recommended

NBN hfc connection moved

$75

Mont Albert North VIC 3129, Australia

24th Jun 2025

I have an HFC connection that seems flaky. Also position in house (extreme right side) means Google Nest Mesh is not optimally connected.

Very helpful and takes time to understand problem

Disconnect power points

$5

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

I need 3 power points disconnected so I can modify some wall framing

Very happy with the service Thank you

Power points not working to one side of the bedroom .

$100

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2025

One side of the bedroom the power points have stopped working. Checked circuit board and none of the circuits are down. Not sure what else to do

Great effort. Arrived very quickly

Replace LED downlight and switch.

$200

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

29th May 2025

Out current LED downlight isnt working and the dimmer switch linked to it may be the cause. Want the downlight replaced assuming it is dead and the switch changed back to a normal switch. Believe job means replacing the wires from switch to downlight

Easy transaction thanks