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Licensed Electricians in Canberra, ACT

8577 Verified Browse all verified licensed electricians serving Canberra and surrounding suburbs.
Data last updated: 17 February 2026 from Access Canberra register

Electrician Directory — Canberra, ACT

CAMERON DAVID CREEDActive
Licence2019621
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON EVANSActive
Licence2021323
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON FEARActive
Licence20211781
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON FOXActive
Licence2016550
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON FUREYActive
Licence2022773
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON HOBBSActive
Licence2026117
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON HOLLOWAYExpired
Licence202214
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON HUTCHESONActive
Licence20251371
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON IAIN GlassfordActive
Licence2010855
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON JAMES DONOSOExpired
Licence2017650
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON JAMES GREENEExpired
Licence2009654
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON JAMES IVERSActive
Licence2015898
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON JEFFERY VARLEYActive
Licence2023886
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
CAMERON JOHN ALEXANDER MEEKActive
Licence20154
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON JOHN LEEActive
Licence2014278
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON LESLIE SMYTHActive
Licence2011375
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON LLOYDExpired
Licence2018302
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
CAMERON LUKE FOWLERActive
Licence2005332
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON MAXWELL EVANSExpired
Licence2010459
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON MCCASKILLActive
Licence2021595
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON MICHAEL KENNEDYExpired
Licence2015877
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON MILES JOHNSONActive
Licence20151224
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON MUIRActive
Licence20241574
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON RYAN QUIGGExpired
Licence2010547
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
CAMERON SCOTT BearmanActive
Licence2019435
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON SETON WALLExpired
Licence2012368
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON SMITHExpired
Licence2022186
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON STEWART RICHARDSExpired
Licence2008845
ClassUnrestricted
CAMERON STRAHANActive
Licence20241122
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
CAMERON TYEActive
Licence2019523
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
CAMERON WONGActive
Licence2022646
ClassUnrestricted
CAMPBELL MCFADYENActive
Licence2023960
ClassUnrestricted
CANBERRA SECURITY COMPANY PTY LTDActive
Licence20251289
ClassElectrical Contractor
CAPCO ELECTRICAL PTY LTDActive
Licence20241518
ClassElectrical Contractor
CAPITAL COUNTRY ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence2016443
ClassElectrical Contractor
CAPITAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2021605
ClassElectrical Contractor
CAPTAIN GREEN PTY LTDActive
Licence2019910
ClassElectrical Contractor
CAREL SWANEPOELActive
Licence2022514
ClassUnrestricted
CAREY GREGORY SCHUMANNExpired
Licence199710910
ClassUnrestricted
CARL ANTHONY GEORGEActive
Licence2013965
ClassUnrestricted
CARL CRAIG FRANCOISExpired
Licence2016516
ClassUnrestricted
CARL ERNEST TAYLORActive
Licence2013909
ClassUnrestricted
CARL VINCENT GAUCIActive
Licence2009618
ClassUnrestricted
CARLO BALDOExpired
Licence2013361
ClassUnrestricted
CARLO VLOKActive
Licence199911922
ClassUnrestricted
CARLOS ALONSOExpired
Licence2020928
ClassUnrestricted
CARLOS MARIO Agudelo ZapataActive
Licence20191085
ClassUnrestricted
CARLOS OviedoActive
Licence201844
ClassUnrestricted
CARLOS PENAActive
Licence2018643
ClassUnrestricted
CARMAN ANTHONY MarottiActive
Licence200778
ClassUnrestricted
CARMELO GIUSEPPE OLIVERIActive
Licence2025355
ClassUnrestricted
CARRIER AUSTRALIA PTY LTDActive
Licence2009498
ClassElectrical Contractor
CARRIER AUTOMATED LOGIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTDActive
Licence2023469
ClassElectrical Contractor
CARSTEN BagerActive
Licence2018548
ClassUnrestricted
CASEY CORDWELLExpired
Licence2019294
ClassUnrestricted
CASLEC ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES PTY LTDSuspended
Licence2024519
ClassElectrical Contractor
CAVAN RONALD DE GAILActive
Licence2025895
ClassUnrestricted
CBD CONNECTIONS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2015404
ClassElectrical Contractor
CBRE (GCS) PTY LIMITEDExpired
Licence20221383
ClassElectrical Contractor
CEEJAY & PARTNERS PTY LTDActive
Licence2018719
ClassElectrical Contractor
CELIA ANNE BALFOURExpired
Licence19873762
ClassUnrestricted
CENTURION SOLAR PTY LTDExpired
Licence202269
ClassElectrical Contractor
CER GROUP SERVICES PTY LTDExpired
Licence2014108
ClassElectrical Contractor
CESAR LUIS FERNANDEZActive
Licence200413688
ClassUnrestricted
CEVAT GAZELCIExpired
Licence2019185
ClassUnrestricted
CFR ELECTRICAL SERVICESExpired
Licence2012427
ClassElectrical Contractor
CHADI KHASSOUKExpired
Licence2020691
ClassUnrestricted
CHAMINDA BANDARAExpired
Licence202136
ClassUnrestricted
CHANCHAI STYNERActive
Licence20171046
ClassUnrestricted
CHANDANA GUNASEKERE AHANGAMA VITHANAGEActive
Licence2017566
ClassUnrestricted
CHANG HAK YUNExpired
Licence2019410
ClassUnrestricted
CHANNON REFRIGERATION SALES & SERVICE PTY LTDSuspended
Licence2015322
ClassElectrical Contractor
CHAO BOSuspended
Licence2021649
ClassUnrestricted
CHAO PAMAExpired
Licence2021823
ClassUnrestricted
CHARBEL ABI-RIZKExpired
Licence201820
ClassUnrestricted
CHARBEL ARIDAActive
Licence2023304
ClassUnrestricted
CHARBEL AZZIExpired
Licence20211588
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLEE DAHERExpired
Licence2019494
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLES AKLActive
Licence2006882
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLES BINGLEYActive
Licence2023882
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLES LEONARD WOOLSTENCROFTActive
Licence19751268
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLES RICHARD PEACHEYActive
Licence2013660
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLES SAUERActive
Licence2020934
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE BAKERActive
Licence2020892
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE BIELEFELDExpired
Licence2023451
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE DUNCANActive
Licence2024970
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
CHARLIE GatisActive
Licence2018812
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE PATTISONActive
Licence20211530
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE POCOCKActive
Licence20181133
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE RUSSELL MARRINGTONActive
Licence2025981
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
CHARLIE SEAIBExpired
Licence2021219
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE SINCLAIRExpired
Licence20211877
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLIE TANNOUSExpired
Licence2018686
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLOTTE GRAYActive
Licence20241699
ClassUnrestricted
CHARLTONS ELECTRICAL PTY LTDActive
Licence20241207
ClassElectrical Contractor
CHASE KOEHNActive
Licence2025225
ClassUnrestricted
CHENG GUExpired
Licence20211144
ClassUnrestricted
CHENGBO WANGExpired
Licence2016171
ClassUnrestricted
CHENLEI ZHAOExpired
Licence20211168
ClassUnrestricted
CHETAN SURESH PARMARExpired
Licence202026
ClassUnrestricted

Hiring a Electrician in Canberra

Before hiring any electrician in Canberra, use this checklist to protect yourself and ensure you're working with a properly licensed and insured professional.

  1. Confirm their electrical licence class covers your job — Electrical licences come in different classes. An Electrical Mechanic (or equivalent) licence covers general installation work, while a Restricted Electrical Licence only permits specific tasks like air-conditioning disconnect/reconnect. Always confirm the class matches the work you need.
  2. Ask whether they will test and tag after installation — After completing electrical work, a licensed electrician should perform insulation resistance, polarity, and earth continuity tests. Ask whether testing is included in the quote and whether you will receive a copy of the test results alongside the certificate of compliance.
  3. Check they are registered with the state electrical safety regulator — Unlike most trades where a single building authority issues licences, electricians are often regulated by a separate electrical safety office. Search the relevant state register — such as the QLD Electrical Safety Office or Energy Safe Victoria — to verify the licence is current.
  4. Ask about their approach to switchboard capacity — If you are adding circuits — for a hot tub, EV charger, or workshop — the switchboard may need upgrading. A good electrician will assess spare capacity before quoting and let you know if a switchboard upgrade is required, rather than discovering it mid-job.
  5. Verify they carry a current Electrical Work Licence — In addition to their trade qualification, electricians in most states must hold a current Electrical Work Licence (or Electrician Licence) that is renewed periodically. An expired licence means they are not legally permitted to do electrical work, even if their qualifications are valid.
Pro Tip

Get at least three quotes and compare not just price, but response time, warranty on workmanship, and whether the quote includes parts.

Red Flags to Watch For
  • No certificate of electrical safety provided — After completing prescribed electrical work, the electrician must issue a certificate of electrical safety (or equivalent compliance document). This certificate is lodged with the state regulator. If the electrician says they will "sort it out later" or that it is not needed, the work may not be inspected and could be unsafe.
  • Proposes bypassing safety switches to "stop nuisance tripping" — Safety switches (RCDs) that trip frequently indicate a genuine fault — possibly a damaged appliance, moisture ingress, or deteriorating wiring. An electrician who suggests removing or bypassing the RCD rather than diagnosing the root cause is putting your safety at risk.
  • Unable to show a current Electrical Work Licence — An electrician who only shows a trade certificate or apprenticeship completion without a current Electrical Work Licence may not be legally authorised to perform work. The licence is separate from the qualification and must be renewed regularly with the state electrical safety regulator.

Electrician Licensing Requirements in Australian Capital Territory

Licence Required

Licensing is managed by ACT Construction Occupations Registrar.

Licence Types

Electrician Licence — Class A

Carry out all electrical wiring work in the ACT

Electrician Licence — Class B

Limited electrical work (maintenance and repairs)

Electrical Contractor Licence

Contract for electrical work in the ACT

Key Requirements

  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820 or equivalent)
  • Completed 4-year apprenticeship
  • ACT Construction Occupations electrical licence

Penalties for unlicensed work

Unlicensed electrical work in the ACT can result in fines up to $48,000 for individuals. The Construction Occupations Registrar can also issue demerit points and prohibition notices.

Typical Electrician Costs in ACT

Hourly Rate

$85 – $140

Callout Fee

$65 – $105

Common Jobs

JobCost Range
Install new power point$160 – $320
Switchboard upgrade$855 – $2675
Install ceiling fan$160 – $375

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Broader Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?

A circuit breaker protects wiring from overload and short circuits by cutting power when current exceeds the rated capacity. A safety switch (residual current device or RCD) protects people by detecting tiny current leaks — as small as 30 milliamps — and cutting power within milliseconds. Modern Australian switchboards should have safety switches on all circuits, not just power points. If your switchboard only has circuit breakers, ask an electrician about adding RCDs.

Do I need an electrician to install downlights?

Yes. Installing or replacing downlights involves working with fixed wiring and is classified as electrical work in every Australian state. This includes LED downlight retrofits where you are replacing the fitting, not just swapping a globe. A licensed electrician will also ensure the correct clearances from insulation are maintained to prevent fire risk.

How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?

Common signs include ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers, frequent tripping, no safety switches (RCDs), a burning smell near the board, or insufficient capacity for modern appliances like air conditioners and EV chargers. Switchboards older than 25 years almost certainly lack RCDs on all circuits, which is now a requirement in most states for property sales or major renovations.

Can an electrician install a solar system or do I need a separate solar installer?

Solar panel installation requires both a licensed electrician and a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited installer to qualify for government rebates. Many electricians hold CEC accreditation, but not all. If your electrician does not have CEC accreditation, they can do the general wiring work but a CEC-accredited installer must design and commission the system for it to be eligible for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs).

What electrical work can I legally do myself?

Australian homeowners can change a light globe, replace a plug-top fuse, and plug in portable appliances. Everything else — including changing a power point cover plate in some states, replacing a light switch, or running any new wiring — must be done by a licensed electrician. DIY electrical work is one of the leading causes of house fires in Australia.

How do I verify a electrician's licence in ACT?

You can verify any electrician's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through the Access Canberra register. Enter the electrician's name or licence number to confirm their licence status, class, and any disciplinary history.

How many licensed electricians are in Canberra?

There are currently 8577 licensed electricians registered in Canberra, ACT. This data is sourced directly from the Access Canberra register and updated regularly.