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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

KURT VAN NISPENActive
Licence202535
ClassUnrestricted
KURTIS CHRISTOPHER CooperActive
Licence2015749
ClassUnrestricted
KUSHAL SHAHIExpired
Licence20211005
ClassUnrestricted
KY JACKSONActive
Licence2025957
ClassUnrestricted
KY TAYLORActive
Licence2024498
ClassUnrestricted
KYE ClementsActive
Licence20241656
ClassUnrestricted
KYE RICHARDSONActive
Licence20201301
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE ALEXANDER URQUHARTActive
Licence20111091
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE BARDENActive
Licence20191288
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE BURNELLExpired
Licence20191227
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE CHALLENActive
Licence20251575
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE DAVID GRAFActive
Licence2015993
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE DE LA RUEActive
Licence2024202
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE HICKMOTTActive
Licence2021772
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE JAMES GREENExpired
Licence2010873
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE MCKENZIEExpired
Licence20241416
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE MORTONExpired
Licence202132
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE STANTONActive
Licence2016859
ClassUnrestricted
KYLE THORNTONActive
Licence2025341
ClassUnrestricted
KYM HERRICKActive
Licence20201259
ClassUnrestricted
KYNAN FRENCHActive
Licence2019522
ClassUnrestricted
KYRAN DAVID BEATTIEActive
Licence2016830
ClassUnrestricted
KYRIACOS SOFOCLEOUSExpired
Licence2013161
ClassUnrestricted
KYRON LEIGH WARDMANActive
Licence2013568
ClassUnrestricted
L & M LEVY ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTDActive
Licence2005597
ClassElectrical Contractor
L EDWARDS PTY LTDExpired
Licence20221114
ClassElectrical Contractor
LABRUVAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence200213007
ClassElectrical Contractor
LACHLAN AINSWORTHActive
Licence20131098
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN ANDERSONExpired
Licence2023956
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN BELLExpired
Licence202148
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN BOLWELLExpired
Licence2018410
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN BRADLEY CHARLES MAGUSActive
Licence2025303
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN BRADLEY KIRKActive
Licence20081090
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN BRICE-WILLIAMSActive
Licence20201198
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN BURGESSActive
Licence2024120
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN CAREYActive
Licence2025584
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LACHLAN CHOUNDARYActive
Licence2024216
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN CROKERActive
Licence2024197
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN CURTISActive
Licence202612
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN DavisActive
Licence2025897
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN DOUGLAS GILLISExpired
Licence20171124
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN DUNNEActive
Licence201791
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN FITZPATRICKActive
Licence2025236
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN FRENCHActive
Licence2022896
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN FROSTActive
Licence2017461
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN GORDON GLASSONActive
Licence2020174
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN GREGORYActive
Licence2022894
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN HAVELOCK STEWART WICKHAMActive
Licence199911832
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN HOGGActive
Licence202622
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN JAMES GLENNActive
Licence2011620
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN JAMES MARRISActive
Licence200212724
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN JAMIESONActive
Licence2020388
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN JOHN HALPIN CAMBOURNActive
Licence20211527
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN JONESActive
Licence2024814
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LACHLAN KertonActive
Licence2024587
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN MAHLActive
Licence2022845
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN MARCHANTActive
Licence20251232
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN MAYActive
Licence20201526
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN MCAVOYActive
Licence20251262
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN MEGALLIActive
Licence2025329
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN MURPHYActive
Licence20264
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN MYERSExpired
Licence2019338
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN NORRISActive
Licence2022506
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN OGDENActive
Licence202661
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN REVELLActive
Licence2025816
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN RICHARD DOWLINGActive
Licence20141184
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN RogersActive
Licence2022522
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LACHLAN ROSS MAYBERRYExpired
Licence202581
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN SAMPSONActive
Licence2025990
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN WALLACEActive
Licence20241039
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN WILLIAMSExpired
Licence20221227
ClassUnrestricted
LACHLAN WINDERSActive
Licence20221379
ClassUnrestricted
LADD ELECTRIC PTY LTDCancelled
Licence20111080
ClassElectrical Contractor
LAEKEN STOREYActive
Licence20223
ClassUnrestricted
LAINE WOODSActive
Licence20181001
ClassUnrestricted
LAINEY GRACE MORGANActive
Licence20241502
ClassUnrestricted
LAITH HAYTHAM MOURADExpired
Licence20181340
ClassUnrestricted
LAKHBIR SINGHExpired
Licence2020309
ClassUnrestricted
LAKMAL RuparathnaActive
Licence20201498
ClassUnrestricted
LALESH NARAYANActive
Licence2021382
ClassUnrestricted
LAM NGUYENExpired
Licence2017285
ClassUnrestricted
LAN INSTALLATIONS PTY LTDExpired
Licence200413847
ClassElectrical Contractor
LANCE GEOFFREY KIRKExpired
Licence20121320
ClassUnrestricted
LANCE PETER HERDERActive
Licence2010882
ClassUnrestricted
LANCE PHILIP COXHEADExpired
Licence202069
ClassUnrestricted
LANGATHANI SIBANDAExpired
Licence2019276
ClassUnrestricted
LARA SHIRLEY DAWSONActive
Licence20251152
ClassUnrestricted
LARRY SIU CHOR LEUNGExpired
Licence19957441
ClassUnrestricted
LAUNAIR SERVICES PTY LTDExpired
Licence2020855
ClassElectrical Contractor
LAUREN BasedenActive
Licence2019695
ClassUnrestricted
LAURENCE FISKActive
Licence2007945
ClassUnrestricted
LAURENCE MICHAEL POWERExpired
Licence2019112
ClassUnrestricted
LAWRENCE FRANCIS ROBINSONActive
Licence20101477
ClassUnrestricted
LAWRENCE LEEDINGActive
Licence2025177
ClassUnrestricted
LAWRENCE ROBERT MILLERExpired
Licence2014765
ClassUnrestricted
LAWSON STANLEY JONESActive
Licence2005146
ClassUnrestricted
LAYNE SEARLEExpired
Licence20211125
ClassUnrestricted
LAYTH E AL-SAYFEEExpired
Licence20191217
ClassUnrestricted
LBQ ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence20141345
ClassElectrical Contractor
LCS-I ELECTRICAL & DATA LTDSuspended
Licence2022641
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.