Electrician in Melbourne

Power, lighting and switchboards — see the work before you call

Looking for an electrician in Melbourne? Compare local electricians by the jobs they have actually done — switchboard upgrades in older homes, downlights, power points, EV chargers and fault finding. In Victoria every one of these jobs must be done by a licensed electrician, and Energy Safe Victoria is the body that licenses them.

9 businesses listed under Electrician in Melbourne — based in Glen Waverley, Point Cook, Box Hill, Brighton, Burwood and Malvern East.

Older Melbourne homes and rental safety checks

Many inner and middle-ring Melbourne houses — Victorian and Edwardian homes, Californian bungalows, post-war brick veneers — still run on old fuse boards without safety switches. Victorian rental rules also require an electrical safety check by a licensed electrician at least every two years. If you are a landlord or about to renovate, ask the electrician to check the switchboard and wiring as part of the visit.

Services the electrician tradies on this page list for Melbourne include EV charger installation, Switchboard upgrades, Power points, Electrical installation, Lighting installation, Rewiring.

Before you hire an electrician in Melbourne

  • Ask for the electrical licence number and check it on the state register below.
  • For new circuits or switchboard work, ask for the compliance certificate when the job is done.
  • Describe the job with a photo of the switchboard or the spot — it makes the quote more accurate.
  • Ask whether the quote includes parts, and whether there is a call-out fee.

In Melbourne, electrician licences are issued by Energy Safe Victoria; you can look a licence number up on its website.

Common questions

Do Melbourne rental properties need regular electrical checks?
Yes. Under Victoria's rental rules, landlords must have a licensed electrician carry out an electrical safety check at least every two years. Ask for the written result of the check to keep with your records.
Can I do electrical work myself?
In Australia, wiring work must be done by a licensed electrician. Changing a light bulb is fine; replacing a power point or adding a circuit is not DIY work.
What does a switchboard upgrade involve?
Replacing an old fuse board with a modern board with circuit breakers and safety switches (RCDs). It is common in older houses and before adding solar, a battery or an EV charger.

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