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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

TAGTEAM AUSTRALIA PTY LTDActive
Licence2014380
ClassElectrical Contractor
TAHA DABBOUSSIExpired
Licence20201378
ClassUnrestricted
TAHIWI SELLARS MCGEEExpired
Licence2020819
ClassUnrestricted
TAI WN CHOExpired
Licence20111493
ClassUnrestricted
TAISIR AYYED HABEEBExpired
Licence2021224
ClassUnrestricted
TAIT RUSSELL LeaneyActive
Licence2017429
ClassUnrestricted
TAITE BRYCE KIDNERActive
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ClassUnrestricted
TALAL EL GHARIBExpired
Licence20211192
ClassUnrestricted
TALEB HIJAZIExpired
Licence202119
ClassUnrestricted
TAM THANH HOExpired
Licence20201465
ClassUnrestricted
TAMARA ASKELLExpired
Licence2023431
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
TAMMAM HASSANActive
Licence2020711
ClassUnrestricted
TAN TRANExpired
Licence202036
ClassUnrestricted
TANAJI GANAPATI KASTUREExpired
Licence20181275
ClassUnrestricted
TANDEM PROPERTY WORKS PTY LTDCancelled
Licence2016773
ClassElectrical Contractor
TANVEER ANANDActive
Licence2021712
ClassUnrestricted
TANYA JANE TAYLORExpired
Licence2016375
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
TAPIWA SITHOLEExpired
Licence2019443
ClassUnrestricted
TARAZ MAKARUKActive
Licence2021233
ClassUnrestricted
TAREGH SAIAHIActive
Licence202518
ClassUnrestricted
TAREK CHARKASActive
Licence2016218
ClassUnrestricted
TAREK KAMAL HUSSAINExpired
Licence20201111
ClassUnrestricted
TARON ADRIAN ScholteActive
Licence2016287
ClassUnrestricted
TARUN AGNIHOTRIExpired
Licence2018767
ClassUnrestricted
TARUNKUMAR PATELExpired
Licence20201575
ClassUnrestricted
TARYN THORNTONActive
Licence2024175
ClassUnrestricted
TASMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTDActive
Licence20241369
ClassElectrical Contractor
TAULATA VAKA TAHOLOActive
Licence2012262
ClassUnrestricted
TAY ZAR KYAWActive
Licence20231035
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting
TAYFUN BASKONYALIActive
Licence2021360
ClassUnrestricted
TAYFUN YILDIRIMActive
Licence20161067
ClassUnrestricted
TAYLA BARNHILLExpired
Licence2019541
ClassUnrestricted
TAYLOR DANIEL LEEActive
Licence2016577
ClassUnrestricted
TAYLOR EDWARD HartwigActive
Licence2014482
ClassUnrestricted
TAYLOR SHAWActive
Licence20181195
ClassUnrestricted
TAYZIN FAHEY-LEIGHExpired
Licence202133
ClassUnrestricted
TCR ELECTRICS PTY LTDExpired
Licence2009208
ClassElectrical Contractor
TE-JAY PRIESTExpired
Licence20211491
ClassUnrestricted
TECA HOLDINGS PTY LTDActive
Licence2021106
ClassElectrical Contractor
TECH2HOME (COMMUNICATIONS) PTY LTDExpired
Licence20201044
ClassElectrical Contractor
TEGAN BROWNExpired
Licence2022783
ClassUnrestricted
TEGAN MICHELLE DOBLINGERActive
Licence20151148
ClassUnrestricted
TEGBIR SINGHActive
Licence2018244
ClassUnrestricted
TEHSIN EL-ECHExpired
Licence2018935
ClassUnrestricted
TEKNICO GROUP PTY LTDExpired
Licence2006791
ClassElectrical Contractor
TEMPLAR STAINESExpired
Licence201722
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
TENG LIActive
Licence2021652
ClassUnrestricted
TEODORO FERNANDEZ FLORESExpired
Licence2016899
ClassUnrestricted
TERAWATT PTY LTDExpired
Licence2022170
ClassElectrical Contractor
TERENCE CHARLES DONNELLExpired
Licence19751225
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE DAVID GrasActive
Licence2009658
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE JAMES BOYTONActive
Licence19751229
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE JAMES HUYBENSActive
Licence2014787
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE JOHN CLELANDActive
Licence2018185
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE JOHN HALLSActive
Licence19957439
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE JOHN QUINNExpired
Licence19791846
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE RAYMOND FREEBODYExpired
Licence19781796
ClassUnrestricted
TERENCE ROONEYActive
Licence2010705
ClassUnrestricted
TERRANCE MICHAEL FOWLERExpired
Licence2021266
ClassUnrestricted
TERRENCE JOHN PIKEExpired
Licence199811356
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
TERRENCE JOSEPH BOKEYARExpired
Licence2006678
ClassUnrestricted
TERRENCE PATRICK RYANActive
Licence2019714
ClassUnrestricted
TERRENCE ROBERT EVANSExpired
Licence2019711
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY DAVID MORANActive
Licence2020175
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY DURANTExpired
Licence20241068
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
TERRY EDWARD WILTONExpired
Licence201693
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY HAMILTON RAYNERActive
Licence19761353
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY HARRINGTONExpired
Licence20171135
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY IAN BUXTONActive
Licence2012948
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY KellyExpired
Licence20211769
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY MAROUSISActive
Licence2025255
ClassUnrestricted
TERRY PETER BOURKEExpired
Licence19967972
ClassUnrestricted
TERRYN JON ROBINSONActive
Licence2019666
ClassUnrestricted
TESLA MOTORS AUSTRALIA, PTY LTDActive
Licence2017258
ClassElectrical Contractor
TESSA VALTERActive
Licence202322
ClassUnrestricted
TEST TESTExpired
Licence2023180
ClassUnrestricted
TESTEL AUSTRALIA PTY LTDActive
Licence2005827
ClassElectrical Contractor
TEVITA AROHA-TUINAUVAIActive
Licence20211754
ClassUnrestricted
TEVITA FOLAUHOLAActive
Licence2024800
ClassUnrestricted
TEX CASSIDYActive
Licence2025959
ClassUnrestricted
THAABIT HENDRICKSActive
Licence2018827
ClassUnrestricted
THANE MCPHERSONExpired
Licence20211047
ClassUnrestricted
THANH LONG NGUYENExpired
Licence20211009
ClassUnrestricted
THANH TUAN NGUYENActive
Licence2021471
ClassUnrestricted
THE EMBEDDED NETWORKS COMPANY PTY LTDExpired
Licence20191114
ClassElectrical Contractor
THE GREEN GUYS GROUP PTY. LTD.Expired
Licence2016442
ClassElectrical Contractor
THE PSA GROUP OF COMPANIES PTY LTDActive
Licence20181303
ClassElectrical Contractor
THEA MARY OWENSActive
Licence19946969
ClassUnrestricted
THEODORE IAN RUECROFTExpired
Licence19863657
ClassUnrestricted
THEODORE VASSALAKISActive
Licence19884269
ClassUnrestricted
THERMAL HEATING & COOLING AUSTRALIA PTY LTDExpired
Licence20151215
ClassElectrical Contractor
THERMAL SCANNERS PTY LTDActive
Licence20231211
ClassElectrical Contractor
THIAGO DE LIMA FRANCAActive
Licence2021467
ClassUnrestricted
THIERY DESRIRE SERGE DUVALExpired
Licence2021282
ClassUnrestricted
THIRTY FIFTH APELDA PTY. LTD.Expired
Licence2017830
ClassElectrical Contractor
THIRUVENKATANATHAN VENKATACHALAMActive
Licence2021489
ClassElectrotechnology Systems Permit
THOMAS ALAN ANDREWSActive
Licence201362
ClassUnrestricted
THOMAS ALAN CARPENTERActive
Licence2015480
ClassUnrestricted
THOMAS ALAN JOHN YATESExpired
Licence2021665
ClassUnrestricted
THOMAS ALAN SkidmoreExpired
Licence201566
ClassRestricted-Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration And Air Conditioning

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.