Melville Electrical Services
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Word of Mouth electricians in Hillside receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 566 reviews.
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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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"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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"Saula arrived promptly and was very knowledgeable and helpful. Job completed most satisfactorily Thank you very much "
"This guy is a good man he is polite and considerate. We are nudist family and respected our beliefs."
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"I called Jonstone Electrics on Saturday morning due to some power issues in our home which was quite concerning as it..."
"In desperation to find a good reliable electrician we are now very pleased to have come across Evolution Electrical..."
"Thanks for your hard work and perseverance. You work ethic is second to none. I would recommend you to my family and..."
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"I required installation of 3 split systems a/c units in 3 bedrooms upstairs in a double story house. I had house..."
"Thanks It's nice to see a tradie turn up on time and leave the job site clean. Took great care with my poished..."
"'The electrical job has been completed by Craig from CRK Electrics. A great job. Would thoroughly recommend him. Thanks'"
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In total, 693 jobs have recently been posted for electricians on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for electricians is 71.5 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $467 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.
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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Hillside typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Hillside tends to peak in February and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hillside has 3 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Melville Electrical Services (2025), Canny Electrics (2022) and Respect Electric Services (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,190/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), electricians in Hillside charge 73% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hillside has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,190/week.