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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

KEVIN BURNSActive
Licence2024214
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN CHINActive
Licence20201537
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN DARREL SLADEExpired
Licence2010857
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN DUNNEExpired
Licence2017577
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN ERIC MARTINActive
Licence2012220
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN FRANK HARTExpired
Licence19822478
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN FRIEDERICHS OSTERNACK MACHADOActive
Licence20251410
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN HARMActive
Licence2023214
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN HOEYExpired
Licence2022486
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JAMES BEAVANExpired
Licence199911651
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JAMES MATTHEWSExpired
Licence19812216
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JOHN COXExpired
Licence199911750
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JOHN KEECHExpired
Licence2019718
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JOHN RIMMERExpired
Licence2016344
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JOHN SMITHActive
Licence2016999
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JOHN SULLIVANActive
Licence200413735
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN JOSEPH WELLSExpired
Licence200012003
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN MOONEYExpired
Licence2018521
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN PATRICK DURICKExpired
Licence19802083
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN PAUL BURGESSExpired
Licence19957612
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN PEARSONActive
Licence20221407
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN R SHEATHER (NORTHERN) PTY LTDExpired
Licence2011883
ClassElectrical Contractor
KEVIN STEPHEN YOUNGActive
Licence19926002
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN STEVEN RUSSELLActive
Licence2024924
ClassUnrestricted
KEVIN WAYNE PURSEActive
Licence2017374
ClassUnrestricted
KEVYN JOHN WELLSActive
Licence19791895
ClassUnrestricted
KEYUR BALDEVBHAI PATELExpired
Licence20211369
ClassUnrestricted
KGM SERVICES PTY LTDExpired
Licence2017146
ClassElectrical Contractor
KHADER ALBAKKOURExpired
Licence2020943
ClassUnrestricted
KHALED GHAZZAOUIExpired
Licence20191284
ClassUnrestricted
KHALED MORADIActive
Licence20211554
ClassUnrestricted
KHALID HIJAZIActive
Licence2020486
ClassUnrestricted
KHALIL EL ALIExpired
Licence2020936
ClassUnrestricted
KHALIL GREIGEExpired
Licence2021182
ClassUnrestricted
KHEIRALLA MOURCHEDExpired
Licence201052
ClassUnrestricted
KHO AITKINActive
Licence2024584
ClassUnrestricted
KHUDR AL-YOUSSEFExpired
Licence20201292
ClassUnrestricted
KHYE DITTONActive
Licence2025525
ClassUnrestricted
KIAH MARSHALLActive
Licence202293
ClassUnrestricted
KIAL HUENDERActive
Licence20241482
ClassUnrestricted
KIEN THANG LAMActive
Licence2007757
ClassUnrestricted
KIERAN BRADLEY SHEAActive
Licence2017369
ClassUnrestricted
KIERAN CHARLES CURTISExpired
Licence201625
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
KIERAN DOMINIC STEELEActive
Licence20091056
ClassUnrestricted
KIERAN JAMES FERNSActive
Licence201445
ClassUnrestricted
KIERAN JOHN SharpExpired
Licence2018257
ClassUnrestricted
KIERAN PIGGOTTActive
Licence20241047
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
KIERAN RITCHIEActive
Licence2019862
ClassUnrestricted
KIERAN VAUGHAN ORDActive
Licence2009974
ClassUnrestricted
KIEREN CAMERON CAVEActive
Licence20211120
ClassUnrestricted
KIEREN GULYASActive
Licence20191319
ClassUnrestricted
KIEREN WILLIAM PETERSExpired
Licence2021929
ClassUnrestricted
KIM JONATHAN BANNANActive
Licence19884433
ClassUnrestricted
KIM TERRY CHAUActive
Licence20251354
ClassUnrestricted
KINGSLEY BRUCE ALLARDActive
Licence2007540
ClassUnrestricted
KIRAN BHALCHANDRA BHAVSARActive
Licence20211265
ClassUnrestricted
KIRAN KOTTANAExpired
Licence20201092
ClassUnrestricted
KIRAN TOLEDOActive
Licence20211247
ClassUnrestricted
KIRAN VANATHATHAR JOYActive
Licence2020362
ClassUnrestricted
KIRE JOSIFOSKIActive
Licence19915396
ClassUnrestricted
KIRK KINGSBURYExpired
Licence2018138
ClassUnrestricted
KIROLOS ESAM RIZGALLA BOLISActive
Licence2024164
ClassUnrestricted
KITTISAK SUMNERActive
Licence2022337
ClassUnrestricted
KIUMARS PAUL SAYERExpired
Licence2016982
ClassUnrestricted
KLAUS QUEISSERExpired
Licence19884337
ClassUnrestricted
KLAYTON PATTONActive
Licence20241317
ClassUnrestricted
KLENNER MURPHY ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence2016399
ClassElectrical Contractor
KOBI CUMBERLANDActive
Licence2019963
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
KODER NADAExpired
Licence20201308
ClassUnrestricted
KODEY TURNERExpired
Licence2017270
ClassUnrestricted
KODIE HOWARTHActive
Licence2025599
ClassUnrestricted
KOGAR CETINICHExpired
Licence2017582
ClassUnrestricted
KOLBY JOEL WILLISActive
Licence200112360
ClassUnrestricted
KONE ELEVATORS PTY LTDActive
Licence19904924
ClassElectrical Contractor
KONSTANTINE FlahertyActive
Licence199911616
ClassUnrestricted
KOPA TY TE ARIKI TERENCEExpired
Licence2016974
ClassUnrestricted
KORAY BATURExpired
Licence20211014
ClassUnrestricted
KOSAI MOHAMADExpired
Licence20211380
ClassUnrestricted
KP ELECTRIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTDExpired
Licence2008985
ClassElectrical Contractor
KRASIMIR TODOROV NENOVExpired
Licence2007893
ClassUnrestricted
KRIS ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTDExpired
Licence2018221
ClassElectrical Contractor
KRIS JOHN CHARLTONActive
Licence199811339
ClassUnrestricted
KRIS RANDSExpired
Licence2023914
ClassUnrestricted
KRISH NANDExpired
Licence2020534
ClassUnrestricted
KRISTEN JOHN MCCARTHYExpired
Licence19967987
ClassUnrestricted
KRISTIAN AGGETTActive
Licence20221405
ClassUnrestricted
KRISTOFF DAVID PENCActive
Licence20121612
ClassUnrestricted
KRISTOPHER LONERGANActive
Licence20211759
ClassUnrestricted
KRITSADA INTAMANONExpired
Licence201937
ClassUnrestricted
KUBILAY AKINExpired
Licence20201058
ClassUnrestricted
KUDZAI NOKWARAExpired
Licence20191299
ClassUnrestricted
KUDZAYI KELVIN MAPENZAUSWAExpired
Licence20201675
ClassUnrestricted
KUGA AUSTRALIA PTY LTDExpired
Licence20211556
ClassElectrical Contractor
KULWANT SINGHExpired
Licence20181268
ClassUnrestricted
KUNAL NARAYANExpired
Licence20201539
ClassUnrestricted
KURT BLUNDELLActive
Licence2022484
ClassUnrestricted
KURT DUNCANExpired
Licence201919
ClassUnrestricted
KURT GREGORY MALAVEYExpired
Licence2015392
ClassUnrestricted
KURT JAMES ROBINSONActive
Licence20161156
ClassUnrestricted
KURT NEIL COLIN MASTERSActive
Licence201155
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.