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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

LEA MCINTYREActive
Licence2025377
ClassUnrestricted
LEADING EDGE SOLAR & ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence2022673
ClassElectrical Contractor
LEAM PATONActive
Licence20251146
ClassUnrestricted
LEANDRO NEVES CANTINIExpired
Licence2021309
ClassUnrestricted
LEANNE KELLActive
Licence20241117
ClassUnrestricted
LED PTY LTDExpired
Licence200313245
ClassElectrical Contractor
LEE ADAM SMITHExpired
Licence200112510
ClassUnrestricted
LEE ANDREW MADDENActive
Licence19967932
ClassUnrestricted
LEE BOGART HEARNActive
Licence2019941
ClassUnrestricted
LEE HABERExpired
Licence2017493
ClassUnrestricted
LEE HINDLEYActive
Licence2014182
ClassUnrestricted
LEE MCPHAILActive
Licence2024966
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LEE MICHAEL VARDYExpired
Licence2016817
ClassUnrestricted
LEE PAUL COLSONActive
Licence20101199
ClassElectrotechnology Systems Restricted Permit
LEE SPARKSActive
Licence20171001
ClassUnrestricted
LEE TRAVIS MANCSActive
Licence2017607
ClassUnrestricted
LEIAM PIKEExpired
Licence2021213
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LEIGH BRADBURYActive
Licence2017217
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH COLEActive
Licence20211872
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH GREGORY PHILLIPSActive
Licence2011363
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH HAINActive
Licence201866
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH JOHN WESTONActive
Licence201124
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH MARTINActive
Licence2020898
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH NAYLORActive
Licence2021593
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH STONEExpired
Licence202273
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH THOMAS STEPHENSONActive
Licence20121436
ClassUnrestricted
LEIGH WhiffinExpired
Licence20211252
ClassUnrestricted
LEILANI McgurganActive
Licence20201652
ClassUnrestricted
LELAND BLYTONActive
Licence2018129
ClassUnrestricted
LELAND COLLINSActive
Licence2023115
ClassUnrestricted
LENNARD EARL DUCKActive
Licence20101106
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Assembly And Servicing Electrical Fitting
LENNIE JOSEPH MONTEBELLOExpired
Licence2013835
ClassUnrestricted
LEO PETER HODGSONActive
Licence20181069
ClassUnrestricted
LEON ALEXANDER ROCHEADActive
Licence201629
ClassUnrestricted
LEON DANIEL FRITHExpired
Licence2017501
ClassUnrestricted
LEON DARRYL COURT GOLDActive
Licence2007215
ClassUnrestricted
LEON JAMES KONKOLYActive
Licence2011386
ClassUnrestricted
LEON MALCOLM CooperActive
Licence20121054
ClassUnrestricted
LEON SMITHExpired
Licence2018985
ClassUnrestricted
LEON THOMAS DE BRITTExpired
Licence19842845
ClassUnrestricted
LEONARD NORMAN SMARTExpired
Licence19947072
ClassUnrestricted
LEONARDUS HENDRIK DE GROOTExpired
Licence2018539
ClassUnrestricted
LEROY PINK BELLActive
Licence20191236
ClassUnrestricted
LESA JANE COCKBURNActive
Licence199610746
ClassUnrestricted
LESLIE ATHOLL SWAINExpired
Licence19771499
ClassUnrestricted
LESLIE FRANCIS BAKERExpired
Licence2020214
ClassUnrestricted
LESLIE JOHN HOLLANDExpired
Licence19894845
ClassUnrestricted
LESLIE PETOActive
Licence2021685
ClassUnrestricted
LEVI CHRISTOPHER PAYNEExpired
Licence2013418
ClassUnrestricted
LEVI MCDOWALLExpired
Licence2022706
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS BUCKMANActive
Licence20241114
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS COOMBERExpired
Licence20201723
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS FREEActive
Licence2025868
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS GRIFFINActive
Licence2025383
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS MCLENNANActive
Licence202375
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS ROGICActive
Licence2024237
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS ShepherdActive
Licence20201384
ClassUnrestricted
LEWIS STREETEActive
Licence2025857
ClassUnrestricted
LEYTHAN WalkerExpired
Licence20201430
ClassUnrestricted
LGP ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTDExpired
Licence2011449
ClassElectrical Contractor
LI LINExpired
Licence2021676
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM ANDREW HAGELActive
Licence2023885
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LIAM BYRNEActive
Licence2020381
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM CALDWELLActive
Licence20221149
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LIAM CHARLES EMERYExpired
Licence20131166
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM DaceyActive
Licence20211780
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM DANIEL SIMMONSExpired
Licence20121616
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM DAVID SHELLEYActive
Licence2021442
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM DREDGEActive
Licence2024231
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM FlahertyActive
Licence2020134
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM FrilayActive
Licence2018123
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM GILMARTINActive
Licence2021729
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM GLASGOWActive
Licence20241486
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM GREENWELLActive
Licence2013702
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM HAAVISTOActive
Licence2021640
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM HOYActive
Licence20221305
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM JONESActive
Licence20211157
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM LAWRENCE BARBERActive
Licence2025903
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM MARTIN KENNEDYExpired
Licence2015187
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LIAM MCNAMARAActive
Licence2021183
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM MURPHYActive
Licence2016867
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM PATRICK MURRAYExpired
Licence2014876
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM RANFORDExpired
Licence2022699
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM RICHARDSActive
Licence2024225
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM ROBERT CONSTANCEActive
Licence2016246
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM RUSHActive
Licence201986
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM SAMMONActive
Licence20241567
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM VAN DER MERWEActive
Licence2025882
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM WALSHActive
Licence2024841
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM WEBBActive
Licence2022531
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM WEBERExpired
Licence20221073
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM WHITBYActive
Licence2023636
ClassUnrestricted
LIAM WOODFORD-SMITHActive
Licence2020125
ClassUnrestricted
LIAMH FORDEActive
Licence20241022
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
LIANG YANGExpired
Licence20151025
ClassUnrestricted
LIANGPING GUOExpired
Licence2018911
ClassUnrestricted
LICHENG CONGExpired
Licence20211795
ClassUnrestricted
LIFECYCLE ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence2022347
ClassElectrical Contractor
LIFESTYLE ELECTRICAL AND DATA PTY LTDExpired
Licence201716
ClassElectrical Contractor
LINCHPIN MAINTENANCEExpired
Licence200413702
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.