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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

MARC HARRISExpired
Licence19936727
ClassUnrestricted
MARC JAMES ANDREWSActive
Licence20101260
ClassUnrestricted
MARC JULES LE NEVEZExpired
Licence19802057
ClassUnrestricted
MARC LAYTONActive
Licence20251315
ClassUnrestricted
MARC MORSONExpired
Licence2015173
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
MARC SLEIMANExpired
Licence20211129
ClassUnrestricted
MARC SZABOActive
Licence2023456
ClassUnrestricted
MARCEL KAFERExpired
Licence2019942
ClassUnrestricted
MARCEL SZRAKITYActive
Licence2023417
ClassUnrestricted
MARCEL VLOKExpired
Licence20121553
ClassUnrestricted
MARCELL DAVID OLAYA CASASActive
Licence2025516
ClassUnrestricted
MARCELO CAVALCANTE PEREIRAExpired
Licence2021488
ClassElectrotechnology Systems Permit
MARCELO CHAVEZActive
Licence2022218
ClassUnrestricted
MARCELO RAMOS DA SILVAActive
Licence2008618
ClassUnrestricted
MARCO CASTRUCCIActive
Licence2012453
ClassUnrestricted
MARCO DE MARCELLISExpired
Licence2022165
ClassUnrestricted
MARCO DI BENEDETTOActive
Licence2025688
ClassUnrestricted
MARCO GAYERActive
Licence20241203
ClassOwner Builder
MARCO SERGIActive
Licence2017743
ClassUnrestricted
MARCOS PavezActive
Licence2017887
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS ATKINSONActive
Licence2024215
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS CHARLIE POWERActive
Licence2011544
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS COLIN BRETTExpired
Licence2018317
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS CURRYActive
Licence20201538
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS DOUGHTYActive
Licence20201189
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS GEORGE HILLERMANNExpired
Licence19832537
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS HATCHExpired
Licence19863468
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS HOCHULIExpired
Licence2011749
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS LAWRENCEActive
Licence2019492
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
MARCUS PHILIP HARRISActive
Licence2017924
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS VERVERAKISActive
Licence2023200
ClassUnrestricted
MARCUS W EINFALTActive
Licence2009406
ClassUnrestricted
MAREK RADZISZEWSKIActive
Licence2018524
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Assembly And Servicing Electrical Fitting
MARINO EDGAR FREITAS SAActive
Licence20201174
ClassUnrestricted
MARIO EFSTATHIOUExpired
Licence2018147
ClassUnrestricted
MARIO GALLACEExpired
Licence2005681
ClassUnrestricted
MARIO JURJEVICActive
Licence2014668
ClassUnrestricted
MARIO MATICExpired
Licence200011962
ClassUnrestricted
MARIO PREZIOSAActive
Licence20231258
ClassUnrestricted
MARIO RAMETTAExpired
Licence199711148
ClassUnrestricted
MARIS DUMBURSExpired
Licence2006833
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances
MARITEX COMMERCIAL PTY LTDActive
Licence20111506
ClassElectrical Contractor
MARITEX ELECTRICAL PTY LTDExpired
Licence20111436
ClassElectrical Contractor
MARK ALABASTERActive
Licence20181034
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ALAN SKINNERActive
Licence19894544
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ALEXANDER TAYLORExpired
Licence20141371
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ALFRED GRIBBLEExpired
Licence2008881
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ALLAN HOLDWAYActive
Licence2009437
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANDREW DENNISExpired
Licence19884211
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANDREW GEEActive
Licence199711106
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANDREW HAGUEActive
Licence19884472
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANDREW LEMONExpired
Licence2015441
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANTHONY ACKLANDActive
Licence19905172
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANTHONY AZZILLAActive
Licence19863592
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANTHONY HYLANDActive
Licence19771506
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANTHONY KELLEHERExpired
Licence20101469
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ANTHONY LEWISActive
Licence200112289
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
MARK ANTHONY POWDERLYExpired
Licence199911863
ClassUnrestricted
MARK BAKERExpired
Licence2021121
ClassUnrestricted
MARK BAYLEYActive
Licence2020680
ClassUnrestricted
MARK BRETT SUTTONActive
Licence200550
ClassUnrestricted
MARK CAMERON CHAVASSEEExpired
Licence200567
ClassUnrestricted
MARK CAMERON ROBBActive
Licence2025268
ClassUnrestricted
MARK CHRISTOPHER HilhorstActive
Licence200545
ClassUnrestricted
MARK DANIEL APPSActive
Licence2012617
ClassUnrestricted
MARK DAVID DUBBERTExpired
Licence19905011
ClassUnrestricted
MARK DAVID GROSSBECHLERActive
Licence19832648
ClassUnrestricted
MARK DAVID HIRTHActive
Licence2019790
ClassUnrestricted
MARK DavisExpired
Licence20181184
ClassUnrestricted
MARK DESMOND KANEYActive
Licence19957557
ClassUnrestricted
MARK DOUGLAS WINTLEExpired
Licence2016705
ClassUnrestricted
MARK EDWARD BAKERActive
Licence2007712
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Assembly And Servicing Electrical Fitting
MARK EDWARD WAYNE HOUGHTONActive
Licence19884395
ClassUnrestricted
MARK EDWARDS HAILESActive
Licence20061000
ClassUnrestricted
MARK EL KOUSSAActive
Licence20201610
ClassUnrestricted
MARK ELLIOT SWEETINGActive
Licence2009111
ClassUnrestricted
MARK FLETCHERExpired
Licence2017678
ClassClass C
MARK FRANCIS CONNOLLYActive
Licence2018240
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GabrielActive
Licence20091255
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GALLAGHERExpired
Licence20181080
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GAMBALEActive
Licence20121187
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GEOFFREY CURRANTExpired
Licence2006134
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GORDON ROSSExpired
Licence200426926
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GRAHAMExpired
Licence2021508
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GREENSLADEActive
Licence2023191
ClassUnrestricted
MARK GRUNDYExpired
Licence201777
ClassUnrestricted
MARK HEYESActive
Licence20201194
ClassUnrestricted
MARK HOLLANDExpired
Licence19936417
ClassUnrestricted
MARK HULLExpired
Licence2019385
ClassUnrestricted
MARK IAN MCALEESEExpired
Licence2017581
ClassUnrestricted
MARK INGLISExpired
Licence2019380
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JAMES BUICKExpired
Licence2014577
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JAMES HendyActive
Licence19842703
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JAMES PINSONExpired
Licence19832617
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JAMES PRITCHARDExpired
Licence19832685
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JEFFERSON SMITHExpired
Licence2012691
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JENNINGSActive
Licence2024650
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JOHN DYBALLActive
Licence200012239
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JOHN JamisonActive
Licence20111448
ClassUnrestricted
MARK JOHN JEFFREYActive
Licence199610669
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

Related Directories

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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.