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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

ALANA SWEETActive
Licence202615
ClassUnrestricted
ALASTAIR JOHN STEWARTExpired
Licence20111109
ClassUnrestricted
ALBERT CAMILLERIActive
Licence2022545
ClassUnrestricted
ALBY KEANActive
Licence20221051
ClassUnrestricted
ALDRIDGE FREDRICK JOSEPHExpired
Licence2019723
ClassUnrestricted
ALDWIN KENNETH CRESCINIActive
Licence2025524
ClassUnrestricted
ALEC DAMIEN ROBINSONActive
Licence201638
ClassUnrestricted
ALEC LEONELLOActive
Licence2012297
ClassUnrestricted
ALEC MCAVOYActive
Licence202349
ClassUnrestricted
ALEJANDRO MIGUEL TORRESExpired
Licence2011393
ClassUnrestricted
ALEK GOCEVSKIExpired
Licence20221087
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ALEKSANDAR RUTEVSKIActive
Licence2019632
ClassUnrestricted
ALESSANDRO MATTIOLOActive
Licence2025486
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX BeroukasActive
Licence2018130
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX GoffActive
Licence2018494
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX GUTIERREZActive
Licence2022731
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX JACK PAGEActive
Licence2020148
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX JAMES SibenalerExpired
Licence200969
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX MELTONActive
Licence2024780
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX OLIVIERExpired
Licence20201717
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX PRASADExpired
Licence20201134
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX RODERICK MCNEILLActive
Licence2013431
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX ROSEActive
Licence202532
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX SingerActive
Licence200413875
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX SOUTHWELLActive
Licence2022667
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX TAURASIActive
Licence20251210
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ALEX VINE HAYMANExpired
Licence2017177
ClassUnrestricted
ALEX WILLEYActive
Licence20241480
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER BoundyActive
Licence2021846
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER EUGENE DYRIWActive
Licence2009435
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER FLEAYExpired
Licence20191330
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER FRANCIS YOUNGExpired
Licence2009529
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER GARY CLAYTONExpired
Licence2015914
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER GODDENActive
Licence2024565
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ALEXANDER GRANT RUSSELL MCCRORYExpired
Licence20071043
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER HENDERSONActive
Licence2023710
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER HERRIDGEActive
Licence2018696
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER HERRMANNActive
Licence2015710
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER HODGESSExpired
Licence2021274
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER HOGANExpired
Licence2019946
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER JABBOURActive
Licence20181312
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER JOHN KENNEDYExpired
Licence19936651
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER JOHNSONExpired
Licence2020953
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER JOSEPH ANTHONY SCIBERRASExpired
Licence1972393
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER LANCASTERExpired
Licence20241131
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER LOCUSExpired
Licence20101407
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER MCCARRONActive
Licence2016244
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER MCLEODExpired
Licence20181270
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER MEEKActive
Licence2016430
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER MIDDLETONActive
Licence2022781
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER NATHANIEL TOFLERActive
Licence2016248
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER PITTASActive
Licence2021545
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER REEVEActive
Licence2015689
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER ROBERT CHARTERISExpired
Licence19884167
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER ROWLEYActive
Licence20131180
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER SHOOBRIDGEActive
Licence2016579
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
ALEXANDER SMITHExpired
Licence2018871
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER TAYLORExpired
Licence201825
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER TAYLOR-STEELEActive
Licence2023700
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER THOMSONActive
Licence202487
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER TIMTCHEVExpired
Licence2017249
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXANDER TROVATOExpired
Licence2018891
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ALEXANDER WEIRActive
Licence200112464
ClassUnrestricted
ALEXIA FUSCOExpired
Licence202317
ClassUnrestricted
ALFADEL ADAM OSMAN ADAMActive
Licence2018438
ClassUnrestricted
ALFRED JOHN CooperActive
Licence19957520
ClassUnrestricted
ALFRED LEEActive
Licence19957736
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ALHAJI MUSTAPHA SESAYActive
Licence2024182
ClassUnrestricted
ALHAMZAH HABEEBActive
Licence20211028
ClassUnrestricted
ALI AL DELAIMIExpired
Licence2023823
ClassUnrestricted
ALI AL-KAFAJIExpired
Licence2018910
ClassUnrestricted
ALI ALIExpired
Licence20151001
ClassUnrestricted
ALI DANAWIExpired
Licence20191265
ClassUnrestricted
ALI EL KAZWINIExpired
Licence20201108
ClassUnrestricted
ALI EL-RICHExpired
Licence20211126
ClassUnrestricted
ALI FAIAZIExpired
Licence2013502
ClassUnrestricted
ALI FALIH ABEDExpired
Licence20201373
ClassUnrestricted
ALI FAROKHPOURExpired
Licence2018743
ClassUnrestricted
ALI HAIDARExpired
Licence20201203
ClassUnrestricted
ALI HASSAN MOHAMMEDExpired
Licence2020131
ClassUnrestricted
ALI JAGHBIRExpired
Licence20121598
ClassUnrestricted
ALI NORRIExpired
Licence2020650
ClassUnrestricted
ALIANCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDActive
Licence2010401
ClassElectrical Contractor
ALIANCE GROUP PTY LTDActive
Licence2008142
ClassElectrical Contractor
ALICE VAGGActive
Licence2010219
ClassUnrestricted
ALISTAIR VIVIAN WISEActive
Licence199911895
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
ALL DAY SOLAR AND ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence201936
ClassElectrical Contractor
ALL GEN SOLUTIONS PTY LTDActive
Licence2024539
ClassElectrical Contractor
ALLAN BRUCE HUMPHREYSExpired
Licence200313474
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN DE CAMPOS SILVAExpired
Licence2021507
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN EDWARD ROSEActive
Licence2009413
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN FRANCIS GRUBERActive
Licence19957589
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN JAMES PARKERExpired
Licence2019838
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN JOHN COPPINSExpired
Licence2008121
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN JON PIEROZActive
Licence2014939
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN MICHAEL RICHActive
Licence19832585
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN SchrammActive
Licence2006682
ClassUnrestricted
ALLAN SHELLEYExpired
Licence2018293
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
ALLAN WORSNOPActive
Licence201025
ClassUnrestricted
ALLELEC PTY LIMITEDActive
Licence199811447
ClassElectrical Contractor

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.