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Rating: 5.0 (723 reviews)

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5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Essendon

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Prompt, efficient, competent, friendly and honest service at a fair price! You couldn't ask for more."

5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Essendon

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"I've had a fantastic experience working with Doug from Melville Electrical. He's helped us with both big and small..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Essendon

Friday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

Photos from Canny Electrics

"I’ve been using canny electrics for over six years and they have completed several projects for me. They’re always..."

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Essendon

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured

Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

Photos from Approved Electrix

"Dean and the guys installed an exhaust fan for me. Overall very happy with the service, and would 100% recommend...."

4.9

22 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Moonee Ponds VIC

Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm

"We needed some shelves, a cupboard and a light to complete our storage requirements in our new home. Anthony and his..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Essendon VIC

"We did a major renovation of the kitchen/family room in 2013 and Daniel did a great job of replacing the old down..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Essendon VIC

"I have had several installations completed from light fittings through to electrical rewiring in an old apartment...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Essendon VIC

"Have used Sargon many times to do many different jobs around the house, downlights, batten lights, air conditioners..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Strathmore VIC

"I have been a home owner for many years so have heaps of experience dealing with tradies. Andre is by far the best I..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"Got a smoke alarm and intercom system installed by Sphere Electrical in my property, Peter arrived on time as..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I just had a baby and i wanted to make sure that all the appliances at home were safe. I found Check it Electrical..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Pascoe Vale South VIC

Friday: 24

"Called for an electrical issue at home and was more than pleased to have received a reasonable quote via phone. The..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

"Mark & Alex are fantastic. They clearly are customer-focused tradesman, friendly, professional, entertaining and know..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"very prompt service polite and no mess great job"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

"Xpanse Electrical Services work time and time again is exceptional in quality, safety and neatness, yet somehow..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Operating several offices throughout Brunswick, Richmond and the CBD, we rely on Curly J's Electrical Innovations for..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

"Speakers put through whole house and fans installed. Tony and the boys from Top Cat are fantastic they do a very..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Melbourne VIC

"Sam and his team did an awesome job on our renovation work. We used him last year for a full re-wire of the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"We had a hallway light that stopped working. Waleed inspected and quickly diagonised the problem and installed a new..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Avondale Heights VIC

"Prompt, efficient and professional. Would highly recommend Daniel to anyone wanting electrical services."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

" Had two split system airconditioning units supplied and installed. Apart from being very competitive on price,..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Strathmore VIC

"'Bernard and his son were fine and we have used them since. They had most competitive of all the quotes. They were..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

"They helped with plasma screen installation, speakers setup, and computer networking. These guys do everything you..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg North VIC

"I required a new Bigpond Internet cable to be connected into the house as the wall plate was missing. I needed the..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

Friday: 7-5

"Dan was very reliable, great communication, nothing was a problem, even after we changed our minds a few times. He..."

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How Much Does An Electrician Cost?

Average cost from $80 to $130 per hour

What's the Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan?

Average cost between $100 and $600

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a Property?

Average cost from $3800 to $7200

Electricians in Essendon — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a electrician in Essendon?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Essendon typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.

What do customers actually say about local electricians?

According to 10 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Essendon again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When should I book a electrician for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good electrician in Essendon?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon has 4 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Melville Electrical Services (2025) and Canny Electrics (2022) 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 Essendon average is 100%.

How does the Essendon area shape local electrician demand?

Interesting pattern in Essendon: income runs above the national median ($2,132/week vs $1,748/week) but local electricians price 73% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon has a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,132/week.

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