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5.0 based on 682 reviews of 15 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Eltham receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 682 reviews.

Melville Electrical Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
291 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award
Servicing Eltham
Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician
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"Doug is a problem solver! I have called upon his reliable and competent services over many years in relation to..."

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Respect Electric Services

5.0
172 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174
Servicing Eltham
Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician
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"Simon was very kind and accommodating to our needs. The gentleman and lady who came to do the job showed up bright..."

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Approved Electrix

4.9
98 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award
Servicing Eltham
Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured
Most reviewed for: Downlight installation
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"These guys did a amazing job at my home installing new down lights and PowerPoints around my house "

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Canny Electrics

5.0
81 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788
Servicing Eltham
Tuesday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians
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"Saula arrived promptly and was very knowledgeable and helpful. Job completed most satisfactorily Thank you very much "

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MRK Electrical Contracting

5.0
9 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 62 640 194 349 2025 Award
Greensborough VIC
Tuesday: 24hrs
Licence No. REC-36232
Most reviewed for: Lighting installation

"Marko from MRK Electrical Contracting was very pleasant to deal with. He wired and installed ceiling fans in lighting..."

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Electricians servicing Eltham

Data-driven insights based on 717 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses

87 / 100
Local Service Score
7 Award Winners
$800 median Typical Cost most jobs $300–$1,500
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

Eltham is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $800. 25 electricians service the area with 717 customer reviews. Past Word of Mouth Service Award recipients among Eltham electricians: Malley's Electrical Services (2014). The award goes to providers with consistently high ratings across a calendar year.

About this suburb

With household income at $2,391/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect electricians pricing in Eltham to run premium — but it actually lands 75% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $300 to $1,500. Nearby: Eltham North ($800), Research ($800), Montmorency ($800).

What locals say

Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review activity here is higher than typical: Eltham averages 39.8 new electrician reviews a year — 160% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Demand patterns

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

Based on 717 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

39.8 / yr Review velocity +184%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -60%
5.0 stars Service rating
28.7 avg Reviews / provider
13.3 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Eltham area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Eltham area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2007 1 5.0 no prices reported
2010 2 5.0 no prices reported
2011 17 4.9 $520
2012 13 4.9 $775
2013 39 4.9 $350
2014 102 4.9 $200
2015 55 5.0 $647
2016 51 5.0 $445
2017 95 5.0 $279
2018 65 5.0 $631
2019 52 4.9 $375
2020 66 4.9 $300
2021 38 5.0 $525
2022 21 5.0 $1,500
2023 32 5.0 $470
2024 31 5.0 $271
2025 21 5.0 $900
2026 16 5.0 $300

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Eltham area profile ABS Census 2021

18,847 Population
43.9% Own with mortgage
85.9% Houses
$2,391 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 Eltham 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 Eltham — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Eltham typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are electricians in Eltham reliable?

According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Eltham again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When are local electricians least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Eltham tends to peak in September and is quietest in October. 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 — Eltham has 717 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Melville Electrical Services (2025) and MRK Electrical Contracting (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 3 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Eltham average is 100%.

Are electricians in Eltham well reviewed?

Electricians in Eltham have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 717 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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