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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

DAVID JOHN KENNEDYExpired
Licence2016814
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN MACKExpired
Licence19926096
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN MADDOXActive
Licence2015532
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
DAVID JOHN MERCIECAActive
Licence19957664
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN MEWBURNExpired
Licence200427344
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN POLLARDActive
Licence19812168
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN RasmussenActive
Licence2011623
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN ShepherdActive
Licence19905118
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN SMITHExpired
Licence2009808
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOHN SWAINExpired
Licence19915365
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JONATHAN BLAKEMOREActive
Licence20101427
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOSEPH MILNEExpired
Licence200413725
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID JOSHUA StacyExpired
Licence202078
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID KARL SchrammActive
Licence2021515
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID KENNETH OlsenActive
Licence2015524
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID KhouryExpired
Licence20211017
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID KINCAIDExpired
Licence20131225
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID LAWRENCE DUNNETExpired
Licence19741096
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID LAWRENCE GREERExpired
Licence19863520
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID LEON CornishActive
Licence201242
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID LESLIE SwindleExpired
Licence20111214
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID LIPTAKExpired
Licence2015729
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID LUKE DISTEFANOActive
Licence20251424
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MAHLActive
Licence19905080
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MAKUSHAExpired
Licence2020946
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MarichActive
Licence20231
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MARTINOActive
Licence2009628
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MATTHAIAS CHANDActive
Licence2014165
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Assembly And Servicing Electrical Fitting
DAVID MATTHEW EDWARDSExpired
Licence19957810
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MAXWELL BROOKEExpired
Licence19926066
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MAYNARD WILKINSONExpired
Licence2016725
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MCCALLUMActive
Licence2008551
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MCDONALDExpired
Licence20221338
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MCMANUSActive
Licence2022745
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
DAVID MCVERNONActive
Licence2022459
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MENEGONActive
Licence19905117
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MICHAEL HILLActive
Licence2024731
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MICHEAL ROGALAActive
Licence19832563
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MILICActive
Licence2023697
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MOREISExpired
Licence2022303
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MOYLEExpired
Licence2019489
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MULLANIFFActive
Licence2008157
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID MUNRO MCLEARYActive
Licence20131071
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID NAIRN HARRISONExpired
Licence2016677
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID NEIL ALLENActive
Licence20101473
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID NEWTONExpired
Licence2005311
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID OWNERActive
Licence2025643
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID PALIAGAActive
Licence19874079
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID PARKERActive
Licence19853144
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID PATRICK CLEARYActive
Licence200313157
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID PAUL KEEGANActive
Licence19905033
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID PAUL LYDONExpired
Licence201950
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID PEVINSKYActive
Licence2017155
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID PHILLIP FRASERActive
Licence201072
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID RICCI CRIVICIActive
Licence19873780
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID RILEYActive
Licence20211612
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROBERT ARNOLDActive
Licence200413836
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROBERT BODMANActive
Licence19904925
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROBERT HOGGActive
Licence19936477
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROBERT SMITHActive
Licence200012082
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROBINSONExpired
Licence2011413
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROSSActive
Licence20231333
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROWEActive
Licence20251117
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID ROY GARTHActive
Licence2016971
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID RULEActive
Licence2024980
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID SemczukActive
Licence2022904
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID SEYMOURExpired
Licence20161114
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID SIDNEY NORMAN MALACRIDAActive
Licence20251331
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID SKELTONExpired
Licence2019720
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID SKIPPERExpired
Licence2022466
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID SULTANAExpired
Licence20161109
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID TERENCE AHLQUISTExpired
Licence2012649
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID THOMAS GLAVASExpired
Licence19957303
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID THOMAS GREGORYActive
Licence2015863
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID THOMAS YATESExpired
Licence2016533
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID TURNBULLExpired
Licence20201094
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Assembly And Servicing Electrical Fitting
DAVID VELLAExpired
Licence2017278
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID WILCHERExpired
Licence2007234
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID WILKINSONExpired
Licence2022700
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID WILLIAM COMBRIDGEActive
Licence2012989
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID WILLIAM KIRKActive
Licence20141336
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
DAVID WILLIAM LEETActive
Licence2009764
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID WILLIAM VAN ZWIENENActive
Licence2011820
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID WojciechowskiActive
Licence20161084
ClassUnrestricted
DAVID WRATEActive
Licence2017305
ClassUnrestricted
DAVIDE FACCINActive
Licence2025546
ClassUnrestricted
DAVINDER KUMARExpired
Licence20181015
ClassUnrestricted
DAVIS GOODMANActive
Licence20251455
ClassUnrestricted
DAVIS HOWLETTActive
Licence2024121
ClassUnrestricted
DAVY ZhouExpired
Licence2021476
ClassUnrestricted
DAYN VEVERISActive
Licence2022832
ClassUnrestricted
DC SMOKE ALARMS (QLD) PTY LTDActive
Licence2025798
ClassElectrical Contractor
DE VRIES BRADLEYActive
Licence2022278
ClassUnrestricted
DEAN ANDREW SMITHExpired
Licence2016497
ClassUnrestricted
DEAN ANTHONY PROFILIOExpired
Licence2006950
ClassUnrestricted
DEAN ANTONY BRUSSOWActive
Licence19925804
ClassUnrestricted
DEAN BIERMANNActive
Licence20191141
ClassUnrestricted
DEAN BITTARExpired
Licence20191262
ClassUnrestricted
DEAN BRADLEY SOUTHWELLActive
Licence2010526
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Plumbing And Gas Fitting
DEAN CAMERONActive
Licence20201568
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.