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Daniel know his job very well, Highly recommend

Electrician

$60

Top service

Fix faulty phone cable for FTTC NBN

$80

Great job. On time and very professional.

Electrician to replace external floodlight

$100

Amazing. Nick did great work and added a little something complimentary too. Friendly, professional and will now be my go-to electrician.

Replace 2 Fluoro lights with 4 led down lights

$400

Liam was excellent to work with. Professional and quick with his work, whilst also taking the time to explain things as he went. Would definitely work with him again!

Install 2 x down lights / remove 2 x wall sconce

$250

Daniel was great to work with, great communicator and arrived as promised. Daniel did a fabulous job and went the extra mile to fix extra issues I didn’t realise were there. Would highly recommend.

Require electrical compliance certificate

$250

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

$125 - $295

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$125

median

$190

high

$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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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. 

Commercial electrician near me

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.

Industrial electrician near me

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.

Emergency electrician near me

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Recent Electricians tasks in East Melbourne

Electrician work

$250

Templestowe VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2025

To swap 2 old security lights with new one 2.5 m high-standard simple swap To swap 2 light pendant above kitchen benchtop With similar new one Simple swap Require certificate issued after work is done I’ll supply lights

I need plumber/handyman to check my gas stove and water heater

$200

Kew VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2025

I need a handyman/plumber to help me check gas stove. There is a spark, but the burner won’t ignite. Also need to check hot water heater. As we just moved in an old house haven’t lived for a long time.

Change Heat pump hot water system to instant gas heating hot water

$2,000

Morack Ward VIC, Australia

11th Jul 2025

Need to change heat pump hot water system to instant gas heating hot water system. And Burwood east located.

Replace Downlights to LED downlights , install 6 new Downlights

$600

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

10th Jul 2025

Replace about 20 Downlights to LED downlights , install 6 new Downlights and remove 2 existing lights

One of the bathroom light switches have gone in

$60

Burwood East VIC, Australia

10th Jul 2025

Got a light switch here with a missing button. Need someone to come and fix or replace it

Light install

$100

Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia

10th Jul 2025

need replace these two pendants to spotlights

Electrician needed for sauna heater

$450

Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Customer just had infrared sauna installed and the front heater isn’t working properly. May be a loose wire, or the heater may need to be earthed.

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

Electrical basic install and remove points and a light

$180

Kew East, Victoria

9th Jul 2025

I need to remove 4 powerpoints and a light in a bathroom. There are painters in the house at the moment before we sell the house soon.

Super fast, very helpful and easy to deal with. Would def use again

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

Handyman for door closer fitting, light fitting & shower head washer

$150

Solway Ward VIC, Australia

26th May 2025

Shower head leaking Light fitting swap around (don’t need qualified electrician as it’s plug based) Bottom of door needs light shaving as it’s scraping the bottom tiny bit Same door to fit spring loaded door closer Another laundry door needs door closer fitting as well All hardware already on site If not today then Friday this week A well experienced handyman will be a must

Roger was very responsive to my query and demonstrated good professional approach. There were few things on my list out of them only one of them he advised as not within h his scope & that it may need a plumber. On requesting for price reduction, since one service had to be reduced on the list, he was happy to adjust it against any small work I could bring to him & he was happy to fix it. Following day he came by to fix that small works

Plumber needed to fix water heater.

$100

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

20th May 2025

Water heater pilot light goes off frequently.

Jye was punctual and resolved the problem very quickly

Qualified electrician required to remove outdoor electrical

$100

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

10th May 2025

Removal of outdoor electrical unit connected to side fence. This fence will be removed after.

Punctual and good communication. Did the job perfectly and efficiently. Would highly recommend and would use again

Power point for a kitchen rangehood

$100

Ashburton VIC, Australia

9th May 2025

New rangehood has been installed. Power is running to the installation spot. We would like a power point installed to plug in the rangehood.

Great experience. It was real peace of mind knowing the job was done by a qualified professional. Prompt, efficient and clearly knew what he was doing. Would recommend and use again.

Replace halogen downlights with leds

$100

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

8th May 2025

Replace / swap halogen for led downlights

Very happy with Chris’ work. Punctual, efficient and friendly.

Electrician To Check & Fix Switchboard

$180

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

4th May 2025

Lost power to only the kitchen and toilets. Problem with switchboard.

Very prompt and reliable. Highly recommended.