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Replace light fittings with down lights

$200

Great guy. Thanks Onur

Electrical light installation

$100

Thanks so much! Tom did a great job!

Electrician required for various tasks

$200

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ' BAZ IS GREAT

Connect 1 provided socket for provided downlight with existg cables..

$50

Excellent work. Great guy. Easily done.

Replace wired in electrical smoke alarm with 9v battery

$90

For a qualified Electrician , was a simple job . Nick was fast efficient from the offer to Finnish Would use and recommend to others

Electrical

$75

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

$129 - $299

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$129

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$195

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$299

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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

Electrician to install pendant ceiling lights

$300

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I have two new pendant lights that I would like to install in the ceiling. To replace down lights. This will require cutting the plaster to place the new lights.

Motorcycle electrical

$100

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I have a 2002 Gsxr 1000 mechanically sound ive just replaced wiring harness off a 2001 but kept my 2002 ECU for the main sensors i have the 2001 ecu if needed as thats all i could find there compatible ecu pinout is the same i have power lights everything bike turns over im not sure if I need one of the ecu remapped for ignition to work as I have 12v to the fuel relay and.pump but im unsure cause im a chef not machanic No need to bring ur tools if u dont want as I have all the tools needed from multimeter automotive testers, wire strippers solder and soldering irons, heat shrink and more, the paper is just a start so can come to terms or agreement

Install + relocate power points

$500

Blackburn VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Looking to relocate a few powerpoints (and nbn cable if possible) to make arranging my network area much easier) I would arrange the plastering of the original locations. additionally I am wanting to install a powerpoint to conceal cable (pic 3) I also have cables in pic 4and 5 which i wish to conceal (they are powered by USB A Finally theres 1-2 additional power points i would possibly be interested in

Connect heat pump to isolation switch

$80

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

We need the connection from heat pump to isolation switch it’s 18 kw pump and would need appropriate wire may be 2 meters to complete the connection

Replace 2 downlights.

$100

Doncaster VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

We have 2 downlights not working. Tried to replace them - no luck. Maybe they need a new transformer(?)

Electrician

$150

Box Hill VIC, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

Fixing switch board and installing a new switch board

Replace MR16 downlights by 240V led downlights, total 32 bulbs

$1,000

Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Replace MR16 downlights along with transformers for the entire house, downlight 32 count to be replaced with 240v LED downlights.

Pendant Light Install

$150

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Need a ceiling pendant light install centred to the dining table. Expecting dining table delivery on 3/11 I recently had an electrician install some outdoor lights on the outdoor deck (adjacent to dining) and had some holes cut up in the ceiling. The holes provide access to run ceiling cables and into the walls to link up to the switches. Currently two gang switch (pictured before the recent work done) which needs to be further upgraded to three-gang. Offer needs to include the new switches as well Lamp - see as pictured Three way switch - as pictured

Add 10 downlighting for my house Prefer today

$100

Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia

19th Sep 2025

“The ceiling lights in my house are too dim. I would like to add 10 downlights.”

Perfect service and good communication.

Double power point replacement

$50

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

19th Sep 2025

Replace a broken double power point. Domestic property. All parts supplied. No drilling needed. See photos. This afternoon if possible, or Sat afternoon (20th) between 12-3. Located in West Hawthorn.

Great work, easy to deal with. Recommended!

New Electrical Outlet Installed

$100

Blackburn VIC, Australia

16th Sep 2025

Need a new electrical outlet installed in a bathroom

Lovely guy. Arrived on time and completed the job very quickly and efficiently. Would definitely call Baz again next time i need a sparky. Thanks Baz.

Replace 2 hard wired smoke alarms

$260

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

10th Sep 2025

Need to replace 2 hard wired smoke alarms normal ceiling height

So quick and helpful with task reasonable price too thanks John

Install a powerpoint near our electrical meter box

$250

Kew VIC, Australia

8th Sep 2025

We need a GPO to be installed on the outside of our brick home, near the electrical meter box (as shown in the photos). This is so that we can later install a bluetooth sprinkler controller. Let me know if you have any questions.

Mathew did a great job of installing a GPO in the garden of our home. Easy to deal with and didn’t leave a speck of mess. Thanks heaps!!

Electrician to add 240V circuit and four plug power point.

$400

Doncaster East, Victoria

31st Aug 2025

Garage wall has Circuit Box. Not far (1M) I require a new circuit with a four plug power point, All on the same wall of the garage which is located in the basement. Need to run cables in the wall as assume there is not a ceiling cavity. Domestic home, 5-6 years old. Need certificate for new circuit. Licensed Electrician.

Great electrician services.

Bathroom ceiling light install

$80

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

30th Aug 2025

I need the current light fitting removed and replaced with a new light fitting I have purchased. Both lights are hard wired in so I need a certified electrician.

Karl was amazing. Really happy with the new light he installed. Great communication, arrived on time and was so friendly. Highly recommend!

Electrician - install new light fittings X 4

$200

Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Old flat, standard height ceiling. Two living room ceiling lights and two bedroom ceiling lights. Assess one other light for safety. Plenty of street parking. Flexible timing, super early or evening is ok.

Darcy of Cassa Electrical did a great job installing new ceiling light fittings. I particularly appreciated how effectively he communicated, he confirmed and reconfirmed his arrival time and then arrived on time. He ensured the work area was vacuumed and left as he found it at the end of the job. I'd happily recommend him or use his services again.

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

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

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!