Electrician in Sydney

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

Find an electrician in Sydney for switchboard upgrades, lighting, extra power points, smoke alarms and EV chargers. Compare Sydney electricians by photos of their own work, and check the licence on Service NSW — in NSW all electrical wiring work must be done by a licensed electrician, whatever the job costs.

9 businesses listed under Electrician in Sydney — based in Lindfield, Charlestown, Frenchs Forest, Bronte and Camden.

EV chargers and electrical work in Sydney strata

A large share of Sydneysiders live in strata, where the main switchboard, risers and car park are common property. Installing an EV charger in an apartment car park usually needs owners corporation approval and a check of the building's spare capacity before the electrician can start. In freestanding homes, older Federation and post-war houses often need a switchboard upgrade first.

Services the electrician tradies on this page list for Sydney include Switchboard upgrades, EV charger installation, Lighting installation, Electrical repairs, Ceiling fans, Outdoor & garden lighting.

Before you hire an electrician in Sydney

  • 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 Sydney, electrician licences are issued by NSW Fair Trading (Service NSW licence check); you can look a licence number up on its website.

Common questions

Can I install an EV charger in my Sydney apartment car space?
Usually yes, but it needs owners corporation approval because the wiring runs through common property. Ask the electrician to assess the building's capacity and prepare the details your strata committee will need.
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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