How much do electricians typically charge?

Costs vary depending on the job type, how much fault-finding is needed, and whether switchboard or circuit work is involved. Electricians typically charge a call-out fee plus an hourly labour rate, and after-hours attendance usually attracts higher rates. Check the live pricing on this page to compare local quotes.

Do electricians charge call-out fees?

Call-out fees are common and are usually charged separately to labour and materials to cover travel and the initial assessment. Some providers may also have a minimum charge for small jobs, so it's worth confirming any call-out or minimum fees when requesting quotes.

Do electricians need a licence in Australia?

Yes — electrical work must be carried out by a licensed electrician in every Australian state and territory, and in NSW licensing is through NSW Fair Trading. Electricians should display a valid state electrical licence number on quotes and advertising and will usually issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion of work.

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5.0(62)
Shell Cove Electrical
Shell Cove, NSW1.0 km
“Highly recommended for sure. Connor and his team went above and beyond. Nothing was a problem, they just got stuck in an...”
SU
4.9(132)
SunPeople
Barrack Heights, NSW3.6 km
“Highly Professional and extremely knowledgeable. SunPeople were very responsive to my enquiries. I am very happy with t...”
EE
5.0(143)
Eco Ease Electrical
Albion Park, NSW7.8 km
“5 stars because I don’t want to ruin your reviews as I haven’t actually had anything installed - but I had a bad experie...”
VS
5.0(79)
Vivid Spark Electrical
Shellharbour, NSW9.9 km
“Great electrician – punctual, professional and very tidy work. Fair pricing and excellent communication. Highly recommen...”
CH
4.9(83)
Cool Heat Airconditioning
Albion Park, NSW6.0 km
“Truc and his team have done some amazing work for us. Solar system, home battery, ducted air con. All done with minimal ...”
NE
5.0(58)
NDB Electrical Contracting PTY LTD
Windang, NSW7.9 km
“Very happy with the installation. Was a nice neat installation and didn't take long to organise. I got 32kw battery and ...”
EE
4.8(56)
Easther Electrical Pty Ltd
Oak Flats, NSW5.0 km
RE
5.0(18)
Rites Electrical
Flinders, NSW2.1 km
JE
5.0(42)
JPG Electrical & Solar
Oak Flats, NSW5.1 km
EE
5.0(26)
Edge Electrical Co
Lake Illawarra, NSW6.2 km
“Excellent work, replaced 12 downlights, installed dimmer switch, repaired broken spot lights and rewired/ hung outside p...”
IE
5.0(25)
IllaVolt Electrical Pty Ltd
Yallah, NSW8.7 km
LE
5.0(21)
Lightning Electrical & Air Pty Ltd
Albion Park, NSW7.8 km

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Top Electricians near Shellharbour

Shell Cove Electrical

SunPeople

Eco Ease Electrical

Vivid Spark Electrical

Cool Heat Airconditioning

NDB Electrical Contracting PTY LTD

Easther Electrical Pty Ltd

Rites Electrical

JPG Electrical & Solar

Edge Electrical Co

IllaVolt Electrical Pty Ltd

Lightning Electrical & Air Pty Ltd