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Dave was great and is able to do the job.

Tow bar & Wiring Install

$250

Simon was terrific, very friendly and efficient,

Licences electrician to replace oven

$130

Nic was awesome. Arrived on time as agreed. Job done quickly and with no fuss. He could not have been more helpful.

Electrician to replace a light fitting

$300

He did a great job, explaining it while doing it so I can have an idea of what he is doing. Friendly and efficient, would love to work with him again!

Electrical safety check

$200

Matt was friendly, efficient and made the effort to explain everything. Would use again.

Electrician needed with backyard wiring in demolition

$150

We weren't able to be at the property for the specified task and were grateful to find someone that we felt we could trust with the job. He did a brilliant job and we highly recommend his services.

Electrical safety check

$200

What's the average cost of an electrician in Melbourne

$130 - $290

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$130

median

$185

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$290

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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. 

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

Registered Electrician needed

$900

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

8th Jul 2026

I'm looking for a qualified and licensed electrician to complete the following work at my home. Must provide Certificate of Electrical Safety for all work. Scope : * Replace 8 existing standard ceiling light fittings with recessed LED downlights: Cut the required ceiling holes (70-90mm) and install the new downlights. I will supply the downlights *Install new dedicated double power point – Garage: Supply and install one new dedicated circuit power point on brick wall. *Install 1 additional outdoor light: Wire and install a new exterior light from an existing lighting circuit/switch. I will supply the light fitting. *Relocate existing double power point: Move one existing double power point in the laundry to a new location within approximately 1 metres of its current position. *Install double power point from existing circuit – Laundry cupboard Supply and install one new 10A double power point from an existing circuit. *Install new double power point from existing circuit - Cupboard: Supply and install one new 10A double power point from existing circuit Additional information: Single-storey brick house. Must be a licensed electrician and provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) upon completion. Looking for a quality job at a reasonable price. Please reach out with any questions.

I need a licensed electrician to install a wired camera on my veranda

$500

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

8th Jul 2026

The CCTV camera needs to record anyone coming onto my veranda. The NBN box is just inside the front wall of my house. I might decide to install two cameras fairly close together to get a back view and a front view of the person

Damien installed a wired-in CCTV camera in a Victorian Terrace - quite a challenging job - and he did a brilliant job. He noticed that my sash window was loose and rattling and fixed that for free. He stayed late to make sure that I understood everything about the software needed to operate the camera.

Need electrician to fix light switches in 1 bedroom apartment.

$300

Albert Park VIC 3004, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Lights aren’t working due to electrical issues.

Need 4 x new plug sockets (PowerPoint) + 2 tvs hung

$1,000

Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Need 6 x new plug sockets installed Also need 2 x tvs hung ( I don’t have the brackets)

Hang light fitting

$50

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Hang lighting fitting in photo in the position shown in the other photo.

Certified Electrician Needed

$400

West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Certified Electrician Needed 1. Move a light 2. Move a plug point 3. Fix a portable CCTV ( need wire extension )

Electrician - 2 down lights and oven.

$120

Essendon North VIC 3041, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Electric oven not working (bottom oven not working the one above is working), 2 down lights not working

Licensed Electrician, Hand Dryer Installation

$500

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Hi, We need a fully qualified, licensed electrician to run the wiring (max 1 meter from main point )and connect 1 commercial hand dryer at a site in CBD. The physical hand dryer machine has already been securely mounted to the wall by our team. Your job will be purely the electrical side: Supply and run the necessary cabling and conduits to the location. Install a dedicated commercial power connection/point for the unit. Test the line and connect the hand dryer to the power supply. Provide an official Electrical Compliance Certificate (CCEW) for Strata records upon completion. Requirements: Must hold a current valid Electrical License. Must supply your own standard electrical materials (cables/conduits). Please let me know your availability and your total quote for the job. Looking to get this sorted as soon as possible. Happy to pay per hours basis as well. Thank you!

Electrician to replace power cord on washing machine

$200

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

4th Jul 2026

I need the power cord replaced on my Bosch Serie 4 washing machine. It has plug gas corroded / burnt due to hea lt and moisture in the laundry / not fitting properly. See photo.

Craig was easy to deal with got the job done efficiently.

Electrician - Put down lights on dimmers

$125

Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I’m looking for a sparky to put existing down lights on dimmers. 2 zones off existing switch, new switch for dimmers if required. 4 down lights in each zone. Please see photos for reference. Sparky to supply material please.

Craig was punctual, turned the job around quickly and easy to deal with. Highly recommend. Thanks mate

Electrician to check switchboard

$100

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Electrician as soon as possible. To fix switch - refer to photo. Moving into property. Safety switch won’t turn on. Any time from Friday evening.

Ming was thorough and resolved the problem immediately. Went above and beyond checking other things while onsite. Will definitely utilise in future. Highly recommend his services

Electrician pendant light changeover

$150

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

26th Jun 2026

I have a pendant light that I need to be changed. I have purchased a new pendant light that I would like installed. The ceiling height is over 3m, maybe even 4m high. I have attached photos of the current light and the light that I have purchased. The task is to remove the current light and install the new one. I need this job completed before the 1st of July

Excellent work, did a great job

Electrician connect light pendant

$100

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

17th Jun 2026

Looking for electrician to hand up and connect a pendant light, simple, photo attached Plaster ceiling Prefer first thing in the morning 7am any day up to Monday There are multiple downlights near where it will go

Came in time, did job well

Replace 2 switches with dimmers

$250

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Supple and replace 2 of these switches with rotary dimmer switches, keeping same faceplate. It is Hager Silhouette range in Matt white.

Did the job! Appreciated.

Replace 4 downlights

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

10th Jun 2026

Replace 4 downlights you will need a ladder. Parking is hard so im happy to pay for a parking station

Prompt,professional on time ,very reasonable rates and a very nice person AAA+++"""

Replace 3 Ceiling Light Fittings (Licensed Electrician)

$180

St Kilda VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I’m looking for a licensed electrician to replace 3 existing ceiling light fittings in my apartment: * Remove 3 current ceiling lights * Install 3 new light fittings that I will provide * No new wiring or additional electrical work required * Existing wiring and ceiling points are already in place * Please bring your own tools and ladder * Must be a licensed electrician ( one lantern for the corridor and 2 glass lamps for living and bedroom) everything is basically assembled.

Amazing job! And fast!

Electrician requir - move GPO +TV point +replace downlights.

$150

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Move PowerPoint and tv point Replace 8 downlights

Simon is awesome. Highly recommend

Commercial Electrician Required – Hard Wire Fagor Gas Bratt Pan

$200

Collingwood VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Need a licensed electrician to hard-wire a commercial Fagor gas bratt pan (Model: SB-G915IM A). Details: Existing 230V power point/isolator already installed near the machine. Bratt pan requires hard-wired electrical connection for controls/ignition. Electrical rating: 230V, Single Phase (1N), 50Hz, 0.7A. Appliance is already on site. Need connection completed and electrical box secured as per manufacturer instructions. Must test operation after connection. Must provide compliance certificate if required under Victorian regulations. Location: Collingwood VIC 3066 Please quote including labour and any small materials required (cable, glands, connectors, etc.).

Bratt pan and blast chiller were hardwired more professionally by Hassan. Being punctual. He brings the experience across from US, Europe, and Australia. He holds Australian REC certification and he provided the certificate of compliance at the end of the job.

Swap fitting and widen holes for 2x down light installation

$300

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Licensed electrician required to install 2 x Philips Hue Akari downlights in my Melbourne CBD apartment. Scope of works: * Remove 2 existing downlights * Enlarge existing ceiling cut-outs from approximately 63mm to 90mm * Convert existing hard-wired connections to plug-base connections suitable for the new lights * Install 2 x Philips Hue Akari downlights (lights supplied by me) * Test operation and ensure installation complies with Victorian electrical requirements Details: * Apartment with plasterboard ceiling * Existing lights are currently wired directly into the electrical circuit (not plug-based) * New lights require 90mm cut-outs and plug-base connections * Looking for a neat, professional finish with clean cut-outs and no ceiling damage * Licensed electrician only * Please include any parts required (e.g. plug bases) in your quote and advise whether a Certificate of Electrical Safety will be provided

Mohamed is a super polite and helpful guy. Arrived punctually without any issue, got the job done and did everything with a better price compared to others pitching for the same gig. Will definitely contact him again for my electrician needs.

Install lights and Powerpoint

$500

Carlton VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Scope of work: Ground Floor apartment in Carlton Install 3 new pendant lights above the kitchen bench Install a compatible dimmer switch to control these pendants. Install an additional double power point in the hallway.

Jake was great really clear communicator and did an excellent job and really easy to deal with . Highly recommend