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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

GLEN JAMES RIDDLEActive
Licence19853273
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN NAPIERActive
Licence2025787
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN NATHAN POLLOCKActive
Licence2010448
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN NICOLSONExpired
Licence201881
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
GLEN NOLAN POPEExpired
Licence19781758
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN OSWALD STEDMANExpired
Licence2007168
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN PATRICK IRVINEActive
Licence19968041
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN PATRICK SegeriActive
Licence20131404
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN PAUL ELECTRICALActive
Licence19967868
ClassElectrical Contractor
GLEN PIKEExpired
Licence20191044
ClassUnrestricted
GLEN SCHWABEActive
Licence2022603
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN BROOKES WrenfordActive
Licence199711021
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN KINGSLEY PARSONSActive
Licence199710936
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN ALEXANDER MUNFORDExpired
Licence19863696
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN BARRIE FITZGERALDExpired
Licence20191030
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN BRIGHTActive
Licence2019886
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN BUTTERISSActive
Licence2017125
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN COLIN STEWARTActive
Licence19936729
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN FREDERICK WOLLENWEBERExpired
Licence19873818
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN HOWARDExpired
Licence2014331
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN MATTHEW HORSBURGHActive
Licence2011750
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN MICHAEL DavisActive
Licence20052
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN MICHEAL MATTHEWSExpired
Licence20101357
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN O'HAREActive
Licence20191290
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN PATRICK HampelActive
Licence2019748
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN RAYMOND DAYActive
Licence2018118
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN TASMAN HUNTActive
Licence19884293
ClassUnrestricted
GLENN WILLIAM KOVACSExpired
Licence2013637
ClassUnrestricted
GLOBAL SOLAR BROKERS PTY LTDActive
Licence20251579
ClassElectrical Contractor
GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS PTY LIMITEDCancelled
Licence20191310
ClassElectrical Contractor
GLOBE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS PTY LTDSuspended
Licence2023826
ClassElectrical Contractor
GLYNN PATRICK PAULActive
Licence19842873
ClassUnrestricted
GNOWEE SOLAR PTY LTDActive
Licence20211074
ClassElectrical Contractor
GOENERGY INSTALLATIONS PTY LTDExpired
Licence20141387
ClassElectrical Contractor
GOENERGY PTY LTDExpired
Licence2014762
ClassElectrical Contractor
GOKHAN SARIMSAKLIOExpired
Licence2021239
ClassUnrestricted
GONZALO ACCOTTOActive
Licence2023748
ClassUnrestricted
GORAN MarkoskiActive
Licence19957673
ClassUnrestricted
GORAN NOVESKIActive
Licence2015680
ClassUnrestricted
GORAN SARCEVICActive
Licence20211445
ClassUnrestricted
GORDON DAVID YOUNGActive
Licence200112565
ClassUnrestricted
GORDON DENNIS HARDYExpired
Licence2020649
ClassUnrestricted
GORDON GEOFFREY CARLISLEExpired
Licence19761425
ClassUnrestricted
GORDON JAMES FLEMINGExpired
Licence20131350
ClassUnrestricted
GORDON KellyExpired
Licence2018435
ClassUnrestricted
GORDON MCKAY PTY LTDExpired
Licence2008624
ClassElectrical Contractor
GORDON SCOTTActive
Licence202414
ClassUnrestricted
GOZERO ENERGY PTY LTDSuspended
Licence2019834
ClassElectrical Contractor
GRACE ELISE SPENCERActive
Licence2022936
ClassUnrestricted
GRACE OSBORNEActive
Licence20241629
ClassUnrestricted
GRACE VICTORIA WILSON-DENNISActive
Licence2014606
ClassUnrestricted
GRAE THOMAS MUNROActive
Licence2012106
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME ANDREW IKINActive
Licence19863354
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME COXActive
Licence20231142
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME DAWSONActive
Licence2018126
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME EDWARD INGRAMActive
Licence1973897
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME FRANCIS MCLENNANActive
Licence19894679
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME HAMILTON STEWARTActive
Licence2013559
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME JOHN CLEMOWActive
Licence19884203
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME JOSEPH WISEMANExpired
Licence19957300
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME LANGDONActive
Licence2022439
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME MCCRUDDENExpired
Licence2017636
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME MONCRIEFF NANKERVISActive
Licence19771497
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME SIMPSONActive
Licence2017860
ClassUnrestricted
GRAEME WILLIAM MCMULLANExpired
Licence2010933
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM ALLAN PFITZNERExpired
Licence2006720
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM ANTHONY BURGESSActive
Licence19946963
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM JOHN BRADENExpired
Licence19947199
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM JOHN KIRKLANDActive
Licence19761350
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM JOHN SCARTHActive
Licence19957479
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM MCGIBBONActive
Licence2025152
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM NORMAN KIDD-GALLICHANActive
Licence200112283
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM PATRICK EMMERYExpired
Licence19925936
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM VERNON CARTERActive
Licence19926237
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAM WARREN JOHNSExpired
Licence2013249
ClassUnrestricted
GRAHAME LESLIE LOVEActive
Licence19761462
ClassUnrestricted
GRAND GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDActive
Licence20211066
ClassElectrical Contractor
GRANT ALLAN WINGActive
Licence19915324
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT BUTLERExpired
Licence2017246
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT COLLEYExpired
Licence20211807
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT DEAN CRAPPExpired
Licence2017341
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT DYLAN HOWLETTActive
Licence2013480
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT FINIGANExpired
Licence2020547
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT GEOFFREY LOVELOCKExpired
Licence2012506
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT HAMILTON DIXONActive
Licence200212864
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT JAMES AHERNActive
Licence2009335
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT JAMES LUXTONExpired
Licence2016275
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT JAMIESON BARTONActive
Licence201536
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT JEFFREY LAUGAActive
Licence2018225
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT LAWSONActive
Licence2005199
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT MATHEW LAVERTYActive
Licence2009973
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT MCDONALDExpired
Licence20151036
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT MCLARENActive
Licence20241154
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT MITCHELL NOLANActive
Licence2016208
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT MURPHYExpired
Licence20211088
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT NAPIERActive
Licence2021551
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT RANNARDExpired
Licence19894554
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT REESExpired
Licence19791954
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT StodulkaExpired
Licence20101304
ClassUnrestricted
GRANT WareingExpired
Licence2019850
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.