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Recent Electricians reviews in East Melbourne

What a legend. Efficient, prompt and a pleasure to deal and got the job done without any fuss. Also, provided some very useful advice along the way. Will definitely use Brett again without hesitation.

Outside Gate Repairs Required

$100

Fantastic communication and service, second to none.

Install awning

$200

Baz was on time and professional fixed problem on the spot i highly recommend him great work and thank you

Need an electrician safety switch won't go on a 3 phase power

$200

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

Electrical issue surge protector keeps activating

$100

Ankit was punctual and professional. He quickly diagnosed the issue with my aircon unit and provided a clear explanation of the problem. I highly recommend his service.

Need Split System Aircon Repair

$150

Very efficient

Electrician

$200

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

$123 - $295

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$123

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$180

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$295

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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. 

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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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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

Electrician to remove an old conditioner

$10

Camberwell VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2025

We need an electrician to help us with removing an old conditioner

Split system install multi-head

$3,500

Box Hill VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Indoor units and outdoor unit supplied Require install only by accredited and licensed trade. Mitsubishi heavy industries - 5kw in Family room - 2.5kw x4 in the bedrooms Removal and disposal of the old units Switchboard upgrade

Two electrical sockets, need fixing

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Socket under the sink has come away from the wall. Socket on the bench top working intermittently.

Pull a neutral from ceiling downlight to new wall light – Canterbury

$150

Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

4th Dec 2025

• New wall light already mounted; active from second gang is in place. • Need one neutral (N) pulled from the nearest ceiling downlight (~2 m) on the same lighting circuit/RCD, then terminate and test. • Wall may have a noggin/stud; access via downlight cut-out preferred. Requirements Licensed A-grade electrician

Heat pump hot water system installation

$100

Balwyn North VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Need heat pump hot water system installed. Already plumbing and provision exists

Electrician for a full house renovation - quote only

$10

Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Plan and quote - electrician to help install service point and then help with full renovation works. This job is to ONLY check and quote for the job. Then we will book it in to do the job and provide certificate. Example works include: -changing old lights to downlights -installing pendent lights -new bathroom rough in and install power points -move some switches and change plates -wire LED mirrors -install new smoke alarms Ongoing work available with our projects. Thanks.

Electrical disconnect for Reno

$125

Burwood East VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Looking for an electrician to help with disconnecting power to the house and installing a PowerPoint at the meter box. This is to enable safe demolition and renovation works. Full electrical work available if you’re interested. Must be a licensed sparky. Thanks

LED down lights

$2,000

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

There are 40 batten lights need to change to LED Down light, 15 downstairs and 25 upstairs.

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

Electrician

$10

Ashburton VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2025

Looking for an electrician to do some work in a pizza shop to decommission some live wires and redo the lighting .please only quote if u can start this week .more work to come as we renovate the shop

Very nice worker and turned up on time

Repair existing downlights

$100

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Need to repair downlights by installing a new Dual Power Constant Voltage LED Drivers (red one in pic. This will be supplied) for three downlights

Craig was very punctual, professional and friendly. Was accommodating and would recommend for future jobs

Install 32 amp 3 pin power point at home

$1,000

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Install 32 a plug in garage. approximately 10m from power box. Single storey house on a slope as shown in picture, tiled roof, subfloor access. You supply all materials required for the job. Price inclusive of airtasker fee, GST.

Jessie did a great job. Very friendly, turned up on time, got the job done even it was pouring rain outside. Highly recommended.

Change Down Lights in store

$70

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

Would like down lights to be changed as 3 are not working and and a couple are dim.

Great work, efficient and helpful. Lights all working! Thanks.

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.

Amazing electrician - communicated and was on time. Very precise and clean work. Will definitely hire again

Install plug bases and replace 25 down lights.

$600

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Our old office has hardwired flush mounted ceiling lights which we’d like to replace. We will supply the new lights after being advised which are the best to buy. Please note these old lights are HARD WIRED. You will need to supply and install plug bases. They are 90mm lights and we will replace with 90mm lights. Ceilings are 3m. 3 lights in lobby, 3 on landing and 20ish in office. The office can be accessed on Fridays, weekends and late night if needed.

Ali was the best! Easy to deal with. Great communication, very responsive. Polite and professional. The job turned out to be harder and more time consuming than initially thought, he was adaptable and took it in his stride. He was very accommodating and didn’t act rushed or annoyed. Will definitely rebook him without hesitation.

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!