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Word of Mouth electricians in Forreston receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 72 reviews.
Blakeview SA
Wednesday: 24
"I contacted Graeme regarding a faulty solar inverter. He offered the utmost professional service and was brilliant..."
Fairview Park SA
"'Overall I was impressed with TLR Industries and the job Irshad has done relocating the aircon, I would happily..."
Para Vista SA
"Was very impressed with friendly nature; well-mannered, articulate, professional service. Will definitely be calling..."
Athelstone SA
"Electric Environs thanks for your prompt service the other day! Your workmanship and attention to detail was the best..."
Rostrevor SA
Wednesday: 7am - 8pm
"I was tasked with the job of getting solar quotes for our home, not realising what I was getting myself in for! After..."
Greenwith SA
"Would happily recommend Mastin Electrical as he has done a number of small and bigger jobs for me recently. He turns..."
Brahma Lodge SA
"Thank you LG Electrical Services for the fast reply on the quote! The ceiling fans were installed in the bedrooms..."
Para Vista SA
"Great Service, Great Advice - will use again"
Carey Gully SA
"A true example of word of mouth recommendation! An excellent local electrician, prompt to return calls, fast and..."
Holden Hill SA
"Great! Quick and friendly service at a reasonable price! Thank you!"
Holden Hill SA
"Had a lot of trouble with down lights and got sick of replacing light globes all the time. Found Matthew on a..."
Para Hills SA
"We’ve used Mark several times now across both our residential and commercial sites, and he has consistently been..."
Gulfview Heights SA
"Tim Boddington was recommended to us when we purchased a swim spa and needed an electrician to connect everything -..."
Modbury SA
"great service spent 3/4 of the day doing wiring on my house an took great care in his work an still was cheaper than..."
Ridgehaven SA
"Ryan provided me with extremely fast and courteous service to meet my electrical requirements. I had 3 ceiling fans..."
Redwood Park SA
"Excellent. Same day, urgent job, very professional finish. Five stars. Cheers Springer!!"
Lobethal SA
"Quick installation of equipment, setup of additional lines, connection of our generator, all good and friendly as well"
Holden Hill SA
"'Steve's business rang us promptly, turned up when they said they would to complete the quote and had the work..."
Smithfield SA
"chris is a graet guy he done a fantastic job was very happy and helpful shows up on time happy to look at a few other..."
Redwood Park SA
"'Response was prompt, friendly but professional, quote was provided and work completed promptly, cleaned up area..."
Banksia Park SA
"'They were very quick in responding, and he attended the site the very next day, did the work, tidied up after..."
Para Hills SA
"Torok Electrical have, over a period of several years, modernised our ETSA connedtion, installed power/lighting to..."
Brahma Lodge SA
"'I'd highly recommend Travis to do a professional job who will clean the area he works in and makes sure you..."
Bibaringa SA
"A neat tidy electrician you don't have to tidy up after. Does a good job. Quick and reliable. Safety conscience and..."
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Market Intelligence
Forreston electricians
Data-driven insights based on 72 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2025, ABS Census data
69
/ 100
1
Award Winners
99%
Positive Feedback
Forreston is one of the pricier areas for electricians — 1695% above the South Australian average. 25 electricians service the area with 72 customer reviews.
Local context
With household income in Forreston at $2,079/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local electricians price at 1695% above the South Australian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Best time to book
Our review data points to July as the busiest month for electricians in Forreston, with September as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Pricing
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 775% since 2012 (from $400 to $3,500 median), averaging 96.9% per year.
Customer feedback
Forreston's electrician ratings have slipped from 4.8/5 (2009) to 4.4/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. With 5.1 new electrician reviews per year here — 12% below the South Australian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Based on 72 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
5.1 / yr
Review velocity -64%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$3,500
Typical cost +367%
5.0 stars
Service rating
2.9 avg
Reviews / provider
614.3 / 10k
Provider density
Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Forreston area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 5 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | $400 |
| 2013 | 6 | 5.0 | $200 |
| 2014 | 37 | 4.4 | $1,225 |
| 2015 | 4 | 5.0 | $770 |
| 2016 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | $3,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Forreston area profile ABS Census 2021
407
Population
44.4%
Own with mortgage
102.2%
Houses
$2,079
Median income / week
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 Forreston 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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Electricians in Forreston — FAQs
When are local electricians least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Forreston tends to peak in July and is quietest in September. 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 — Forreston has 72 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. New Phase Electrical Pty Ltd (2014) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are electricians in Forreston well reviewed?
Electricians in Forreston have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 72 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.87 stars.
Does Forreston's local character affect which electricians are best suited to the area?
With household income in Forreston at $2,079/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local electricians price at 1695% above the South Australian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forreston has 102% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 48, a median household income of $2,079/week.
