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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
Nice guy! Quick and efficient.
Electricians needed to changed a light in the cool room.
$150
Got the job done quick. Good communicator
Repair/replace my electrical socket
$100
On time resolved issue straight away all with a wonderful friendly nature thanks
Electrical issue surge protector keeps activating
$100
Fantastic work!
Electrician: check wiring - two light in a room out
$150
Great service. Punctual and did a great job
Replace hard wired smoke alarm with new battery operated one
$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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Add 20AMP 3 phase sockets in a restaurant - electrician requires
$10
Blackburn VIC, Australia
15th Feb 2026
Hello, Registered electrician required to help in adding 2 * EY56C520 points to be installed in commercial restaurant. Any time during business hours is good. New wires need to be run as well. Please see reference photos of similar points installed in other stores. Exactly same required in the Blackburn store. added more photos to the task. There is enough roof space. And it’s approx 6m-8m from the switch board(measured wall and roof distance separately) Please help with the quote.
Electrician to Install a new power point
$200
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
14th Feb 2026
We need a new Power point installed about 5 m from The Switch box
Need electrician to check Gate Intercom
$250
Kew East VIC 3102, Australia
13th Feb 2026
We have an Intercom on our front gates that calls to a touch pad inside the house (acts as our doorbell). The touchpad isn’t connecting to the front gates intercom anymore. Need someone to trouble shoot and reconnect the two.
Install light above mirror in bathroom
$250
Box Hill VIC, Australia
13th Feb 2026
Need a licensed electrician to install this overhead light in our bathroom and hardwire it into the existing lighting. https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/flaskpost-led-cabinet-wall-lighting-chrome-plated-40591091/
Supply and Replace 11 LED Downlights
$100
Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia
12th Feb 2026
I need a licensed electrician to replace 11 LED downlights in my home that have stopped working. Details: • Quantity: 11 units in total. • Current Setup: They appear to be integrated LED units (see attached photos).
Electrician
$100
Hawthorn East VIC, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Need to fix LED strip in bathroom
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$350
Deepdene VIC 3103, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Power connection for the Bungalow.
Change light fixture to LED downlight
$130
Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Replace a light fixture in the stairwell to an LED downlight. Supply and install. Please note access will be a bit tricky being located in the stairwell and you will need an adjustable/combination ladder or a work platform.
Electrician required to replace bathroom fan
$100
Balwyn VIC, Australia
28th Jan 2026
Bathroom exhaust fan has stopped working and need to be replaced. Its hard wired. I have a replacement HPM fan (see pictures ) U NEED TO BE LICENSED SPARKY
Good camen on time .
Electrician - Small switchboard alteration
$300
Burwood East VIC, Australia
28th Jan 2026
I have a small switchboard that is sticking out of the wall and I need to have a recessed switchboard. I have attached the photo of the current switchboard and a photo of an example recessed switchboard that could be installed. It could also be the cupboard looking one I don’t mind, just something cleaner looking. The job is to install a cleaner looking recessed switchboard in place of this. You must provide the part The job needs to be done in the morning
Baz did a great job, I highly recommend
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!
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.
Ali was excellent to work with and very co operative
Electrical Work
$500
Balwyn VIC, Australia
15th Jan 2026
I need some electrical work done at my new shop and 1 disconnection at my old residence. Photos: 1. Dedicated switch for combi-oven at old residence 2. Power requirements for combi-oven 3. Switchboard at my old residence showing dedicated circuit for combi-oven 4. Main switchboard at shop 5. Secondary switchboard at shop Notes: 1. New location for combi-oven in kitchen (1.0m from switchboard) 2. New location for dish washer in wash area (2.5m from switchboard) 3. Location for new 10amp double power points in backroom (2.0m from nearest power point) 4. Location for ceiling light in back room (2.0m from nearest power point) 5. Location for ceiling light in back toilet (2.5m from nearest power point) Job: 1. Disconnect combi-oven from old residence (5mins drive from new shop) and remove dedicated switch (oven will be moved by removalists on 03/02) 2. Setup new circuit for combi-oven at shop, re-use dedicated switch from old residence 3. Connect combi-oven after relocation 4. Power point for new Dish Washer (Total Load (V/Hz/pH/Kw/AMP): 240V / 50Hz / 1PH / 3.2W / 15A) 5. Double 10amp power points * 2 in back room 6. Connect new light and switch in back room (currently no light - I will buy fittings) 7. Connect new light and switch in back toilet (currently no light - I will buy fittings) Job is in Balwyn. To be done before 02/02. However one short return visit to connect combi oven at EOD on 02/02. We want oven to be available for use on 03/02. Please ask questions, let me know if more information or photos is required. In your quotes let me know what assumptions you have made so I can agree/clarify/or understand where price may fluctuate if assumptions are not correct.
Simply the best tradesperson I have ever used. I would absolutely use again and highly recommend. From start to finish we felt very comfortable, were in the hands of a true professional, high standard of work, very reasonable pricing, lovely gentleman to deal with at all times!
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!
Replace ceiling light fittings ++ during renovation
$1,100
Kew East VIC, Australia
4th Jan 2026
Timing (important): • Visit 1 must be completed before the 12th (prior to painting) • Visit 2 (final installation) can be completed after painting is finished, flexible timing, no rush ⸻ Scope of work (2 visits required): Visit 1 – Before painting (by the 12th) • Remove existing ceiling light fixtures in approximately 7 rooms • Install temporary batten holders with bulbs so the house remains safely lit for painters and other trades • Make all wiring safe and compliant Visit 2 – After painting (flexible timing no rush) • Remove temporary batten holders • Install 8 new small semi-flush / close-to-ceiling decorative light fixtures (fixtures supplied by me — happy to cross-check with you before purchase) • Replace existing light switch plates with new decorative switch plates (supplied by me — happy to discuss options) • Test all lights and ensure everything is working correctly ⸻ Additional items (to be completed prior to painting): • Remove old Foxtel / TV antenna points and telephone wall ports • Make safe and ready for patching by painter (no plastering required) ⸻ About the house: • Single-storey residential home • Standard ceiling heights • No ceiling roses required • No new wiring locations or relocations — straight replacements only ⸻ Please quote for both visits and confirm: • You are licensed and insured • Your availability for Visit 1 before the 12th • Whether temporary batten holders are supplied Happy to provide photos or answer any questions.
Attention to detail and accomodating.
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









