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Rating: 4.9 (851 reviews)

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4.9 based on 851 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Glen Iris

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

"Seem to have pride in their work which is a rare thing these days, very knowledgeable and professional. "

5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Glen Iris

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"Doug always does a great job, either large or small. Definitely recommend."

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Glen Iris

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Respect Electric Services

" Great service and will recommend to my friends "

5.0

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Glen Iris

Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)

Most reviewed for: General electrical

From customer reviews

"Would recommend. Comment: Policy requesting payment in full on day of completion uncommon in my experience. 50%..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Glen Iris

Friday: On call 24 hours

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

Photos from Canny Electrics

"Great service and good pricing and timings on job"

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

"What a fantastic job speedy prompt and quality work. Many thanks for coming out on such short notice."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

"If you need an electrician do do a job at your place; Robert is your man. Super reliable, punctual, efficient and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ashburton VIC

"For the past 30 years, I have used ARH Electrical Services. The staff are highly professional, friendly, trustworthy..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Malvern East VIC

"Had half the house rewired, new switchboard, new power points installed and a few other minor items. Matthew, his..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Malvern East VIC

"James went above and beyond what I could have expected. Diligent, hard working and stayed late to get the job done...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ashburton VIC

"Andy did a challenging installation of two security shop front lights with dawn to dusk timer outside our business...."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

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Caulfield North VIC

Friday: OPEN

"Shane did a great job! He was punctual and polite and thought through the best way to do the job. Everything was..."

4.6

9 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Carnegie VIC

"Marvel Electrical offers an excellent service of top quality. I had this company install my flat screen TV with a..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Caulfield East VIC

"I think these are so amazing an the services are muchly appreciated. Thank you for your amazing work and wonderful..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ashwood VIC

"We've utilised this business several times (once to repair a ceiling fan (which he was able to diagnose the problem..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carnegie VIC

"Chris from Carnegie Electrical Services replaced our entire kitchen Oven, Rangehood & Cooktop, it was suppose to be a..."

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 13 603 834 072

Glen Huntly VIC

Friday: Open 24 hours, se...

Most reviewed for: Lighting installation

From customer reviews

"David and the LDS team were fantastic. Had an EV charger installed. Highly competitive quote, great communication,..."

4.4

7 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Murrumbeena VIC

Friday: 7am-6pm

"On time, professional, friendly, knowledgeable & able to problem solve. Super happy with the service as well as the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn East VIC

"Great service and friendly guy. Would HIGHLY recommend Blair"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"Excellent service and quality work. Would advise any business or home owner to engage Nick to carry out electrical..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

Friday: 24/7

"I just had 28 halogen down lights changed to LED lights. Rob came in and assesed the work required, gave me a quote..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Caulfield North VIC

"They installed a number of light fittings power points, switches and outdoor light fittings. their service is very..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield South VIC

"I had a few things that needed to be fixed (damaged exhaust fan, faulty lightswitch and faulty downlight transformer)..."

3.1

14 reviews

Quality 3.5 Service 3.4 Value 2.9

Burwood VIC

Friday: 24 HRS

"I have used this company multiple times in the past for both electric and plumbing - they are highly efficient and..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Hawthorn East VIC

"Prompt and efficient. Very professional"

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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

85 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$1,400 median Typical Cost most jobs $750–$1,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

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.

44.7 / yr Review velocity +222%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$300 Typical cost -60%

5.0 stars Service rating

34.0 avg Reviews / provider

9.6 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Glen Iris area

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Electrician reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Glen Iris area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
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

26,131 Population

33% Own with mortgage

54.6% Houses

$2,491 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 — 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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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted in Glen Iris

1.0

Average quotes per job

1.07 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for electricians in Glen Iris.

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 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.

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Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Glen Iris area

Glen Iris area profile ABS Census 2021

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Reviews going back to 2007

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