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Recent Electricians reviews in Melbourne

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

5 halogen down lights fixed and 1 electrical point removed.

$450

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

15th Oct 2025

5 halogen down lights in ceiling of 15 lights are not working even when bulbs are replaced - transformer needs checking and perhaps replacing. One electrical point in a child's room is unsafe and needs to be removed.

Buy light globes and change two downlight

$50

West Melbourne VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Hello, I need two down light globes purchased and replaced in my bathroom. Need this done before 4pm Thursday 16 October. Thanks, Hati

Electrician to mount a TV today

$500

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

14th Oct 2025

The office has a new 70 inch TV screen to fit on the wall. We have the brackets. This needs to be done by an electrician as there is a PowerPoint at the base of the wall that needs to be run up to a new PowerPoint and HDMI plug behind the TV.. see photos

Downlight converter needs replacing

$200

Carlton VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2025

I have 7 downlights where the transformers don’t work anymore and need to be replaced.and one light fixture that the light doesn’t work that needs to be resolved

Electrical

$400

Melbourne City, VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2025

I need 6 switches added with wiring . I need 3 kitchen benchtop lights installed I need 5 down lights installed and 5 lights to be change. 2 hanging installed in another room I have bulbs and lamps with me but need to be installed.

Installing wall lights and light switches

$80

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Installing 4 wall lights Changing light switches Adding a dimmer switch

Electrician needed to install 5 PowerPoint

$200

Northcote VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Looking for a licensed electrician to install 5 additional power points at my home in Northcote. All new points are close to existing outlets, so wiring access should be straightforward.

Install Downlights in Single storey house

$500

Moonee Valley VIC, Australia

12th Oct 2025

We are after 16 downlights to be installed This is to be spread over 3 rooms (living room, dining room and kitchen) We have a light switch on/off circuit breaker on our fuse box We would also ideally want the existing lights decommissioned and/or removed (Though this is not critical, kindly include a price as an optional extra and see photos attached) When you give an offer, mention if it is with downlights supplied as we are happy to supply if necessary (and also provide exactly which downlights will be supplied make/model no.) We are after white variation colours (where type of brightness is adjustable) and dimmable ideally (though potentially only one room will be dimmable) We are after a licensed electrician (Provide your license number in Victoria to be considered), have active ABN and insured aswell We are flexible on the time of installation over the next couple of weeks. Let us know exactly when you plan on completing the job in the offer

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!!!

Door repair ( electrical lock and release ) gaming sensor doors

$100

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

17th Sep 2025

I’m after someone that can fix issues with escape room doors. They work via a sensor tag. Some don’t close properly or close to fast and loud. Some are having issues locking. There’s about 10 doors. This would be ongoing work if it suits both our price range and availability Price is just for an advertising purposes. Happy to discuss further

Exceptional service, thank you

Electrician replace light switch

$5

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

17th Sep 2025

Need a licensed electrician to replace a clipsal 3-gang light switch with a smart switch. I have the new switch ready, just need it installed. Quick job I believe. Budget $5

Very quick to respond and knows what he’s doing

Need a registered electrician to fix a light in Melbourne CBD

$150

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

16th Sep 2025

Need to fix a light, which keep flashing and not 100% bright, in an apartment in Melbourne CBD. Have replaced the light bulb for two times. It worked for a while and then back to the same situation. I guess it is about a circuit problem.

Very good in communication.

Change light bulbs down lights (x3)

$30

St Kilda, Victoria

11th Sep 2025

Change light bulbs for down lights in end of lease Cost of bulbs included in budget 3 X lights Ladder needed

Exceptional! Highly recommend!! Went above and beyond