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"Seem to have pride in their work which is a rare thing these days, very knowledgeable and professional. "
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Word of Mouth electricians in Glen Iris receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 851 reviews.
Melville Electrical Services
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"Doug always does a great job, either large or small. Definitely recommend."
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" Great service and will recommend to my friends "
Whitelock Electrical
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"Would recommend. Comment: Policy requesting payment in full on day of completion uncommon in my experience. 50%..."
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"Great service and good pricing and timings on job"
"What a fantastic job speedy prompt and quality work. Many thanks for coming out on such short notice."
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"If you need an electrician do do a job at your place; Robert is your man. Super reliable, punctual, efficient and..."
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"For the past 30 years, I have used ARH Electrical Services. The staff are highly professional, friendly, trustworthy..."
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"Had half the house rewired, new switchboard, new power points installed and a few other minor items. Matthew, his..."
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"James went above and beyond what I could have expected. Diligent, hard working and stayed late to get the job done...."
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"Andy did a challenging installation of two security shop front lights with dawn to dusk timer outside our business...."
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"Shane did a great job! He was punctual and polite and thought through the best way to do the job. Everything was..."
"Marvel Electrical offers an excellent service of top quality. I had this company install my flat screen TV with a..."
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"I think these are so amazing an the services are muchly appreciated. Thank you for your amazing work and wonderful..."
"We've utilised this business several times (once to repair a ceiling fan (which he was able to diagnose the problem..."
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"Chris from Carnegie Electrical Services replaced our entire kitchen Oven, Rangehood & Cooktop, it was suppose to be a..."
LDS Air & Electrical
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"David and the LDS team were fantastic. Had an EV charger installed. Highly competitive quote, great communication,..."
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"On time, professional, friendly, knowledgeable & able to problem solve. Super happy with the service as well as the..."
"Great service and friendly guy. Would HIGHLY recommend Blair"
"Excellent service and quality work. Would advise any business or home owner to engage Nick to carry out electrical..."
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"I just had 28 halogen down lights changed to LED lights. Rob came in and assesed the work required, gave me a quote..."
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"They installed a number of light fittings power points, switches and outdoor light fittings. their service is very..."
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"I had a few things that needed to be fixed (damaged exhaust fan, faulty lightswitch and faulty downlight transformer)..."
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"I have used this company multiple times in the past for both electric and plumbing - they are highly efficient and..."
"Prompt and efficient. Very professional"
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Insights for electricians servicing Glen Iris
In total, 724 jobs have recently been posted for electricians on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 1 in Glen Iris. The average quote response time is 1.1 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $473 for a fixed-price job, and $126.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
32 electricians have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Glen Iris's electrician directory
Data-driven insights based on 850 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 21 trust signal responses
Glen Iris is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,400. 25 electricians service the area with 850 customer reviews.
Customer experience
When customers responded after their service, 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Over the 2007–2026 window, electricians in Glen Iris have moved from 4.3/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Glen Iris sees 44.7 new electrician reviews a year — 196% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Price overview
Most jobs range from $750 to $1,600. Nearby: Ashburton ($1,400), Camberwell ($1,400), Malvern East ($1,250).
Seasonal demand
Electricians in Glen Iris tend to be busiest in July and quietest in October according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Suburb context
In Glen Iris, the income profile ($2,491/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but electricians here actually charge 75% below the Victorian average.
Based on 850 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Glen Iris area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2007 | 2 | 2.5 | $800 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2.3 | $300 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | $1,200 |
| 2011 | 26 | 4.9 | $725 |
| 2012 | 12 | 4.5 | $900 |
| 2013 | 48 | 4.8 | $400 |
| 2014 | 83 | 4.9 | $204 |
| 2015 | 70 | 5.0 | $693 |
| 2016 | 57 | 4.9 | $422 |
| 2017 | 110 | 5.0 | $325 |
| 2018 | 70 | 5.0 | $600 |
| 2019 | 62 | 4.9 | $375 |
| 2020 | 73 | 5.0 | $375 |
| 2021 | 39 | 4.9 | $525 |
| 2022 | 22 | 5.0 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | 34 | 5.0 | $700 |
| 2024 | 76 | 5.0 | $950 |
| 2025 | 36 | 4.9 | $1,100 |
| 2026 | 26 | 5.0 | $300 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Glen Iris area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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 Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris — FAQs
What should I expect to pay for a electrician in Glen Iris?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Glen Iris typically charge between $750 and $1,600. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.
What do customers actually say about local electricians?
According to 21 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris tends to peak in July 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 Glen Iris?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Glen Iris has 850 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Whitelock Electrical (2026) and Melville Electrical Services (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 Glen Iris average is 100%.
How well-rated are electricians in Glen Iris?
Electricians in Glen Iris have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 850 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.