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Great service. Helpful and responsive

Replacement Smoke alarm install

$100

Quick response and job done perfectly

Change a light fitting

$200

Onur A. Was great to deal with and did an excellent job! Thanks again.

Fan and Light Installation

$5

Excellent to deal with Quality tradesman

Supply and fit down lights

$300

Prompt services and easy to communicate, gets the job done quickly

Electrician to fix the switch outlet

$99

Craig was reliable and did a great job. Highly recommend him!

Move an electrical power point

$75

What's the average cost of an electrician in Melbourne

$130 - $280

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$130

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$180

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$280

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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. 

Whether you need help with a quick repair or major electrical installation, it's easy to hire a professional electrician on Airtasker. Post your task and connect with electric contractors near you who are ready to help.

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

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 Melbourne

Aircon installation

$600

Essendon North VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

villa unit i need new Aircon installation done my lounge

Motorcycle electrician honda cbe125 2020

$10

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Someone to help me fix my bike. It’s a 2020 Honda CBF125, and it keeps blowing fuses. Looks like there’s a short circuit. I have all the proper tools to get the job done (make your offer)

Install external light fitting

$150

Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

We have an external light fitting, that we’d like to replace the current bare bulb. See pics!

Electrician

$100

West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

25th Oct 2025

My micro oven is not working properly. I am dam sure the Microwave is in better condition. The fault is in socket. May be incomplete or something with the power supply from that point .

Electrician needed for various tasks

$400

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Electrician to install an antenna point in the lounge room, a double power point in the laundry, Hook up electric heater which will be wall mounted, Install a power in the bedroom and loungeroom and cut off supply to one power point and one antenna point in the bedroom, Install one more power point in the study area, Install a USB power point in the dining area, Install a power point in the pantry, Install a ceiling fan in the bedroom. Ceiling is 2.4 high.

Electrician required to supply and install a LED light in joinery

$300

South Yarra VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

Need an LED strip light with diffuser installed inside a recess that is 18 wide x14 deep x 950mm long

Auto electrician disconnect solar panel from dual battery system

$150

Elwood VIC, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

We need to disconnect a solar panel on the car - we realised the wiring goes to the car battery, and then through to the back of the car where the second battery is installed. We want to disconnect the solar panel but maintain the dual battery system.

Need an electrician for get power from main house to new office

$500

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

We are creating a home office out the back of our house and need an electrician to get power out to the office. The roof, windows and doors are going in next week, so we're keen to get wiring ready before we put insulation and walls in, Specifically, we require installation of two power points, a light switch, and two wall lights. There is currently a conduit that runs from main house to office, but is essentially a dodgy extension lead from main house. We're looking for a proper installation that meets safety regulations. Please quote for all materials and labour. The site is accessible and we are flexible on timing. Let me know if you need any further details!

Electrician

$10

South Melbourne, Victoria

19th Oct 2025

1 kitchen downlight transformer need to be change Range hood replacement (supplies and replacement ) Invoice required

Good, highly recommend

Electrical wires disconnected

$50

Coburg VIC, Australia

15th Oct 2025

We have disconnected and removed an old security system in our home. I need an electrician to verify that none of these cables are live wires and to safely put them away in the wall

Nice guy. Got the job done efficiently and quoted a reasonable price

Licensed electrician to install oven and 2 porch lights

$250

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

10th Oct 2025

Licensed electrician to install hard-wired oven and replace two porch lights Job summary Looking for a licensed electrician to complete a few small residential jobs. Tasks • Oven: – Unplug and remove current Westinghouse wall oven ( plug in model ). – Remove the wall outlet and hard-wire the replacement Westinghouse oven (240 V, 4.5 kW, ~19 A) to the existing dedicated oven circuit. – Supply short length of 75 °C heat-rated cable and fittings as needed. – Test and issue compliance certificate. • Porch lights: – Replace two existing light fittings (one ceiling mount, one low wall/path light). – Wiring already in place; just remove and install new fixtures. – Fixtures provided Location: North Melbourne Timing: Mon/Tue or Fridays, anytime from 8am to 5pm. Please quote for labour and small materials. Licensed electrician only.

I highly recommend Simon. Nothing was a problem, nothing was too much. A 5 star professional.

Electrician needed, switchboard tripping

$100

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

10th Oct 2025

Switchboard is tripping and power plugs in the kitchen are not working.

Goods: got the job done very well, found the faulty device in our house and also gave us some tips how to avoid future issues. Bads: not transparent with pricing. The quote did not include the actual cost of finding the fault. It was just the price of them attending the house. So we were charged 299 extra. Again it was communicated we need to pay get on top. Also around 1.5 hours late but we did not mind that much.

Power point replacement

$100

Coburg VIC, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Replace a double GPO in bathroom

Ali was able to complete the works within a day. He also waited 20 minutes for the tenant to open the premises.

Electrician needs

$5

Docklands VIC, Australia

7th Oct 2025

Change LED lights to 12 downlights, parking front of the apartment. Apartment only allow working hours 9am-5pm.

Highly recommend -! Best electrician.

Install light fitting in hallway.

$35

Brunswick VIC, Australia

6th Oct 2025

Take out retrospective light fitting install new light fitting.

Friendly chap who got the job done good.

Install downlight

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

Supply and install downlight. Diameter of the hole on ceiling is 9.5cm. No socket plug ready.

great, nice work Recommend

Unplug some downlight lightbulbs from a 3.6m high ceiling.

$100

Richmond VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

There are 4 downlights in the dining room of my rental that I want unplugged. They are in the ceiling which is ~3.6 metres high, so needs a very tall ladder to reach.

Easy to organise. Very prompt

Electrician Needed (rental unit - CES)

$150

Prahran VIC, Australia

26th Sep 2025

Hello! Needing an electrician! We have rental unit in Prahran that needs a Certificate of Electrical Safety so the power can be turned - the apartment has been vacant for about a year. Ideally this can be done on Monday but before for that would be great too. Reach out is you’re available!

Coel was super easy to work with and super helpful. He was quick to respond and attended our rental property straight away.

Install outdoor power point + remove old cabling

$200

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Hi! I’m looking to get a 10amp outdoor weatherproof power point installed in my car port, to slow-charge my e-Bike/car. The previous owner also left some questionable wiring in the adjacent shed area (looks like a permanently wired in extension cord) - it’s probably not compliant. I’d like to get rid of this. Quote for supply and install please.

Rhys did an amazing job installing a power point, and sorting out some complicated wiring from the previous owner. Really prompt and professional - you can’t go wrong!

Looking for electrician to fix two lights in bathroom

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

21st Sep 2025

Fox two downlights. Both in bathroom. Both are MR16

An absolute legend!!!