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4.9 based on 676 reviews of 13 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Canberra receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 676 reviews.

Climate Plus

4.9
283 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 30 648 968 790 2026 Award
Emergency services Factory-trained & qualified technicians
Most reviewed for: General hvac
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"Excellent service today from Isaac. Rang beforehand to advise time of his arrival. Very thorough and proved clear and..."

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Climate Master

4.8
229 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7
Verified ABN: 24 079 460 021
Servicing Canberra
Friday: 8.30am to 4:45pm
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"Punctual, friendly, good listener, helpful, professional "

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ENERGY READY PTY LTD

5.0
25 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Special Offer
Canberra ACT
Friday: 9-5pm

"We have had Grant do work for us a couple of times. He is very friendly and professional. I will definitely call him..."

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Chesters Electrical

5.0
25 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Canberra ACT
Friday: 7am-5pm

"Great service all round, They completed all the tasks that I required and even cleaned up after themselves. "

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The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

4.8
26 reviews
Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Canberra ACT
Friday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C

"Wayne the electrician turned up on time, explained everything about the job to me before he started, during the job..."

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Market Intelligence

Electricians servicing Canberra

Data-driven insights based on 648 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, and 8 trust signal responses

83 / 100
Local Service Score
8 Award Winners
$295 median Typical Cost most jobs $258–$355
99% Positive Feedback

Canberra is one of the pricier areas for electricians — 91% above the ACT average, with typical jobs around $295. 19 electricians service the area with 648 customer reviews. Past Word of Mouth Service Award recipients among Canberra electricians: Climate Plus (2026), Climate Master (2021) and Complete Electrical Services (2021). The award goes to providers with consistently high ratings across a calendar year.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $258 to $355. Nearby: City ($295), Reid ($295), Braddon ($295).

Demand patterns

Demand for electricians in Canberra peaks around October and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

What locals say

Over the 2009–2026 window, electricians in Canberra have moved from 4.4/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Canberra averages 45.1 new electrician reviews a year — 14% above the ACT average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 648 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026.

45.1 / yr Review velocity +220%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$570 Typical cost -26%
5.0 stars Service rating
34.1 avg Reviews / provider

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Canberra area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Canberra area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 1 5.0 no prices reported
2013 1 4.0 no prices reported
2014 9 4.0 no prices reported
2015 4 5.0 $650
2016 11 4.6 $2,100
2017 35 4.7 $614
2018 5 3.4 no prices reported
2019 79 4.9 $200
2020 161 4.9 $200
2021 128 4.9 $230
2022 47 4.9 $235
2023 84 4.9 $260
2024 63 4.9 $330
2025 31 4.9 $570
2026 17 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Canberra is served for electricians, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

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Jobs posted in Canberra
1.38
Average quotes per job
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Recent electrician reviews in Canberra

James is very polite and really professional. The job was neatly done on a timely manner. Highly recommended!

JinT

27 May 2021

Approximate cost: $7000

Get Wired Up Electrical
4.8
Canberra, ACT

Chester's were fast, professional and well priced. They replaced our electric heater on short notice and was able to instantly spot a problem that the previous two electricians we had hired had ...

chrisj640

10 June 2020

Approximate cost: $940

Chesters Electrical
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Excellent service and very professional job. Will definitely be using for future electrical work.

deborah-1

27 May 2021

I had 10 downlights replaced in a timely manner. I very much like the lights Jake got me where you could switch between warm and cool lights. Jake is friendly and professional at his job and I high...

celina1

22 February 2021
Evolved Electrics Pty Ltd
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Jake was fantastic. Very responsive and helpful. I will definitely call on him again!

tanya1541

22 February 2021

Grant was really responsive and provided a competitive quote. He did a really good job, including fixing a minor issue. He was really friendly and good to deal with. Jenny

jennyp180

21 October 2020
ENERGY READY PTY LTD
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Grant did a great job on some new lighting for us. He came to assess the job on very little notice, listened carefully to what we needed, cheerfully adjusted his thinking when our needs changed, a...

lisac341

07 October 2020

Knowledgeable and excellent work. These guys upgrading out lighting in our kitchen from old halogen downlights to new LEDs. They knew what they were talking about and pointed out the dangers of ...

yanas893

12 June 2020

The team came on time and organize everything for the job. Our house looks fantastic after changing to LED. Good customer communication and eye for detail as well as resonable price. They've done t...

jenny1356

01 February 2019

Approximate cost: $3500

Sustainable Electrical Solutions Canberra
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Recent electrician jobs in Canberra

Electrician Job

Canberra, ACT

I would like to install a new pendant light (over the table in the photo). Currently I have only led downlights so the pendant light requires a new fitting and switch. There is lift access to the apartment.

Electrician Job

Canberra, ACT Email verified

A C2034VH 4 gang swith need replacing in the bathroom. A piece of plastic surrounding on swith has broken away which has rendered one switch inoperative.

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Electricians in Canberra — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Canberra typically charge between $258 and $355. This is 91% above the ACT average.

When are local electricians least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Canberra tends to peak in October and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local electricians?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Canberra has 648 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Climate Plus (2026), Climate Master (2021) and Complete Electrical Services (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are electricians in Canberra well reviewed?

Electricians in Canberra have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 648 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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