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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

SAMUEL CHADWICK-LEDGERActive
Licence2008418
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL CHRISTOPHER PARTINGTONActive
Licence2020634
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL CLARKEExpired
Licence2020603
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL CLYDE HAINExpired
Licence19936525
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL CRIMMINExpired
Licence2020906
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL DAVID CROFTExpired
Licence20151121
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL DAVID FIFITA SITAUTIActive
Licence2019118
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL DAVID KempExpired
Licence2014641
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL DEERActive
Licence2018641
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL EDWARD GUMLEYActive
Licence20121033
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL ELLIOTTExpired
Licence20181141
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL ELLISActive
Licence2024188
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL FACCHINIActive
Licence202263
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL FIGGISActive
Licence20241029
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL GLEESONExpired
Licence20201169
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL GRAHAM CooperActive
Licence20161135
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL HARRISActive
Licence2012790
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
SAMUEL ITZSTEINExpired
Licence20211432
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JACKSON WESTONActive
Licence2022854
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JACOBSONExpired
Licence2016606
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JAMES FAIERSActive
Licence2019745
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JAMES O'HALLORANExpired
Licence2020721
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JAMES WALSHActive
Licence2005333
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JOHN BROWNExpired
Licence2010396
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JOHN GODDARDActive
Licence2025887
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JOHN MANNALLActive
Licence20121235
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JON TAITActive
Licence2017798
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL JOSEPH LEWISExpired
Licence2017247
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL KARL CooperActive
Licence202594
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL KITCHENERExpired
Licence2021120
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL MCALLANExpired
Licence2016871
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL MIHALYKAActive
Licence20211475
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL NORBISRATHActive
Licence2025537
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL NugentActive
Licence20201475
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL OGILVYActive
Licence20241503
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL PASCOEExpired
Licence2024181
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL PAUL PARANTHOIENEExpired
Licence2011167
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL PAUL POTTERActive
Licence200413854
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL PETER FRANK VILLATAActive
Licence2022363
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL PETER HERSOMExpired
Licence2013888
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
SAMUEL PETER PALIJActive
Licence2014707
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
SAMUEL PHILIP DACHSActive
Licence20111107
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL QUENTIN WHITEHEADActive
Licence2018169
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL RHODESActive
Licence201434
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL ROBERT JOHN FOGARTYExpired
Licence2021304
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL RODWELLExpired
Licence20211250
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL SHELDRAKEExpired
Licence2009905
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL SprenkelingActive
Licence202430
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL SWANExpired
Licence2023680
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL THOMAS EDWARDSActive
Licence2017642
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL THOMAS WATTExpired
Licence20151021
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL WALDRONActive
Licence2022227
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL WARD EYLESActive
Licence20061016
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL WHITEExpired
Licence2014870
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL WHITEHEADActive
Licence2022591
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUEL WOOLFORDActive
Licence2023766
ClassUnrestricted
SAMUELE D'ADDARIOActive
Licence20211778
ClassUnrestricted
SANDEEP KUMARActive
Licence20211453
ClassUnrestricted
SANDEEP SHRIRANG CHIKHALEExpired
Licence2019659
ClassUnrestricted
SANDEEP TOPEActive
Licence2018917
ClassUnrestricted
SANDRO BARILAROExpired
Licence20141250
ClassUnrestricted
SANDRO CAVALHEIROExpired
Licence2021920
ClassUnrestricted
SANG MIN LEEActive
Licence2019202
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
SANG TRANActive
Licence2021599
ClassUnrestricted
SANGAY PELZANGActive
Licence2025378
ClassUnrestricted
SANGRAM MADHAV BHORExpired
Licence2019775
ClassUnrestricted
SANJAY CHAUHANExpired
Licence201773
ClassUnrestricted
SANJAY SHARMAActive
Licence19946950
ClassUnrestricted
SANJIV PANCHALExpired
Licence2018948
ClassUnrestricted
SANTHOSH MATHEWExpired
Licence2018813
ClassUnrestricted
SANTIAGO Blanco CousoActive
Licence2022907
ClassUnrestricted
SAPSATHIT RUANGSUKActive
Licence2022281
ClassUnrestricted
SARA MELODY KellyExpired
Licence201044
ClassUnrestricted
SARA O'BRIENActive
Licence20161087
ClassUnrestricted
SARAH ANNE DUNCANExpired
Licence2012114
ClassUnrestricted
SARAH JEAN MINCHINActive
Licence20262
ClassUnrestricted
SAREL JOHANNES LODEWIKUS GERMISHUYSActive
Licence2009635
ClassUnrestricted
SARGON GILYANAExpired
Licence20211019
ClassUnrestricted
SASHA ALEX BOZINOVSKIActive
Licence19947004
ClassUnrestricted
SASHA OLIVER SMEEActive
Licence2008348
ClassUnrestricted
SASHA TANASKOVICActive
Licence2011746
ClassUnrestricted
SASO PETROVSKIActive
Licence2016153
ClassUnrestricted
SATBIR SINGHActive
Licence20201076
ClassUnrestricted
SATHEESH RAMALINGAMExpired
Licence20211245
ClassUnrestricted
SATINDER PAL SINGH SIDHUActive
Licence20241592
ClassUnrestricted
SATWANT SINGHExpired
Licence2022296
ClassElectrotechnology Systems Permit
SATYA SIVA PRASAD TALLAActive
Licence20201136
ClassUnrestricted
SAUL CLAYExpired
Licence2021244
ClassUnrestricted
SAVVAS SERAPHIMExpired
Licence2021150
ClassUnrestricted
SAWANPREET SINGHActive
Licence20211246
ClassUnrestricted
SAYFULLAH FurmieActive
Licence2020129
ClassUnrestricted
SB SOLAR INSTALLS PTY LTDExpired
Licence20221328
ClassElectrical Contractor
SCHINDLER LIFTS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.Active
Licence19925984
ClassElectrical Contractor
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (AUSTRALIA) PTY LIMITEDActive
Licence20151192
ClassElectrical Contractor
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BUILDINGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTDExpired
Licence2012231
ClassElectrical Contractor
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT AUSTRALIA PTY LTDActive
Licence20151193
ClassElectrical Contractor
SCOT WILLIAM MAYERActive
Licence2020560
ClassUnrestricted
SCOTT MURRAY GYLESActive
Licence199711057
ClassUnrestricted
SCOTT ADAM WYBERActive
Licence2006584
ClassUnrestricted
SCOTT ALLAN FOWLERActive
Licence20101377
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.