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Matthew did a wonderful job with replacing our down lights to smart lights, installing our bedroom/hallway/bathroom lights, installing a new electrical point & replacing our outdoor sensor lights. Great communicator & easy to work with. Highly recommend Matthew for all your electrical work.

Electrician - house lights, 2 flood lights & 1 new powerpoint

$350

Did a great job!

Install two power points

$150

James is great to deal with. Very organised and clean work

Install down light

$350

On time resolved issue straight away all with a wonderful friendly nature thanks

Electrical issue surge protector keeps activating

$100

Got the job done quick. Good communicator

Repair/replace my electrical socket

$100

Great guy. Thanks Onur

Electrical light installation

$100

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

$130 - $300

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$130

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$199

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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 East Melbourne

Install 50 downlights, 2 wall lights, 1 grage outdoor censor light

$800

Burwood VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Need a licensed sparky to install 50 downlights, 3 padant light, 2 wall indoor light, 1 garage outdoor censor light 3 light in garage

Install 3 power points on tiled wall - balwyn north

$200

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Hi, I am looking for a licensed electrician to install 3 new power outlets at my home in Balwyn North. • Locations: Kitchen and Bathrooms (all on tiled walls). • Requirements: Must have experience cutting/drilling into tiles without cracking them. Please bring professional tile-cutting tools. • Job scope: Need to run new cables (from ceiling or nearby points) and install the outlets. • Compliance: Must provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) upon completion. • Timing: Flexible, but prefer weekday business hours to save on costs Please provide an all-inclusive quote (Labor + Materials, or Labor only if I provide the plates). Thank you!

Controlled load rewiring to main

$500

Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Need help with rewire controlled load (hot water) to the main phase in switchboard. I have solar and battery. Trying to eliminate drawing power from the grid.

Electrician Required!! Power is stopped to the socket.

$10

Mont Albert North VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Our dishwasher at restaurant has stopped working. Upon inspection by the repairer, I have been told there is no power to the socket that is used for dishwasher so I need an electrician to come in and fix that.

Smoke Alarm installation x2 (hard wired)

$200

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

We have 2x Brooks Smoke alarms requiring mains-powered installation. They are replacing battery-only smoke alarms so wiring will be required. Alarms to be placed on each level, roof access to the top floor.

Electrician - light switch

$200

Burwood East VIC, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

I have a light switch that I need removed. My electrician fell through. I would like to have this cable removed and the light reconnected to the original switch. Today would be ideal

Mohamed is a very friendly guy. He came and did the job and did his best at his inconvenience to not cut into the walls. Highly recommend!

I need an electrician; all motion-sensor yard lights stopped.

$200

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2026

I need an electrician to repair the outdoor lights in my yard. They have motion sensors, and they all stopped working at the same time.

I was satisfied with his work

Electrician to install 12 Downlights and and 4 flood sensor lights

$1,200

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Electrician to install 12 Downlights across 3 rooms. 2 x Rooms have Oyester Lights in th centre of the room. The same circuit can be used. (as Oyester light will need to be removed). Third bed room new wire will need to be run and a new swicth added. Downlights - Philips Hue White Ambiance Smart Downlight 90mm V2 (800 Lumens compatible with Alexa) Second part of the job is to replace existing x 3 flood lights with 3x motion sensor lights and install One new Flood Light on the eaves. ALUSSO LIGHTING 25W 2000LM LED Security Lights with Motion Sensor 3CCT Adjustable 3000K 4000K 6500K Double Sensor Wall Light IP54 Waterproof Floodlights Need above with INstallation certificates from Licensed Electrician. The scope includes supply & Install. Though its a two floor house, but all work is on ground floor.

Repair/replace my electrical socket

$100

Camberwell VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Switch broke on my old electrical socket. Need it replaced asap

Got the job done quick. Good communicator

Air Conditioner Repair

$300

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

6th Jan 2026

I need someone to supply and install a new condensate pump in my split system A/C. Currently, water is leaking from overflow on the float as the pump is showing signs of restrictions and over heating. SCOPE OF WORKS; Isolate AC. Drain and remove failed pump. Supply and install new alternative condensate pump. Refit fascia. Reinstate power supply. Test and commission. Clean and dispose of rubbish from site. Please quote labour only. I will pay for the materials at cost and you need to pick up only

Izan was great. Quick communication, fair and honest. High quality work and would highly recommend!

Remove light fittings from old house and install at new house

$100

Doncaster VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an electrician to help with removing several existing light fittings from my old house and installing them in my new house. Details: • Number of lights: 5 • Old house location: [ Doncaster ] • New house location: [ lower plenty ] • Task includes: – Safely disconnect and remove lights from old house – Transport lights to new house (or I can provide transport if preferred) – Install and test lights at the new house Both properties are residential houses and easily accessible. *Please note that these are designer light fittings. One or two of the lights may require a bit more time and care during installation. Please let me know your availability, estimated time required, and quote. Thank you!

Mcken is an excellent electrician — professional, friendly, and very easy to communicate with. He worked with great dedication and attention to detail, even going up onto the roof on an extremely hot 40+ degree summer day. He successfully removed and installed five custom-designed light fittings in our new home. We truly appreciate his hard work and professionalism. Highly recommend Mckan to anyone looking for a reliable electrician!

Electrical power point removal and other

$300

Ashburton VIC, Australia

29th Dec 2025

(1) Remove and cap off 2 power points and 1 outdoor light in carport which are both not functional (2) Remove and cap off isolation switch for heater. Note, switch is not functional as heater has been removed (3) Cover exposed wiring to power point in bedroom (4) Install fire seal to switch board

Excellent work and nice person to deal with

Electrician to run and connect Cat 5 cable run in ceiling

$200

Surrey Hills, Victoria

23rd Dec 2025

Electrician to provide cat 5 wiring in cricket clubhouse ceiling to relocate wireless modem from NBN NTU to the social room - circa 50/75m

Great service ! Thanks

Electrical work

$10

Kew East VIC, Australia

22nd Dec 2025

Install 3 x pendant lights in the kitchen, 1 x cwiling fan in the alfresco and 5 x double powerpoints around the house.

Ali was a pleasure to work with. Had great communication and worked very efficiently.

Gas hot water heater needs fixing. Pilot light flares up then dulls

$100

Kew VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Gas hot water heater not working. Pilot light flares up then dulls right down and won’t heat water.

Really nice, really fast

Water Heater not Working

$100

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

14th Dec 2025

My Hot Water (Gas) is not working because I havent used it for 6 months.

He was a very nice and efficient, he finished the job very quick! Thanks again Mitch!

Need electrician to install 3x powerpoints

$250

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Need a licensed electrician to supply and install 2x indoor double and 1x outdoor double power points at our rental property. No fancy fittings but must be legal and compliant. - 1x outdoor is back to back an adjacent indoor powerpoint - 2x indoor are back to back adjacent indoor Will need a little bit of duct for one of the internals. Need it done over next couple of days ideally but before next Wednesday. Weekend is an option.

Great help, recommended.

Replace power point and light fitting

$150

Blackburn South VIC 3130, Australia

14th Nov 2025

Replace power point in bath room and light fitting in hall way

Matt responded and came to do this work within an hour.

Electrician works

$200

Kew East VIC 3102, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Qualified electrician needed for below:- -move PowerPoint from side wall to back wall -new PowerPoint to run from existing PowerPoint down and across approx 5 meters. Black conduit required as it is a concrete wall. Black PowerPoint. Need very neat job. Smallest conduit as possible

Great. Will use again

Residential electrical work

$500

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

6th Nov 2025

1. Install one new gimble downlight in ceiling. Wiring is currently in the wall directly below the site of new downlight. As the house is 2 stories and the new light is being installed on the lower ground there will be no roof access. Should be easy to pull wire up. 2. Decommission 3 power points. 3. Decommission 1 data point. 4. Move one power point to new location on same wall but further towards the floor (app 50cm down) 5. Replace LED strip lighting that has some missing lights. New lights provided.

installed my LED strip lighting, installed LED downlight , highly recommended, will use him again