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Licensed Electricians in East Maitland, NSW

90 Verified Browse all verified licensed electricians serving East Maitland and surrounding suburbs.
Data last updated: 27 February 2026 from NSW Fair Trading register

Electrician Directory — East Maitland, NSW

Adrian Bruce YoungExpired
Licence308697C
ClassElectrician
Adrian James HicksActive
Licence14473C
ClassElectrician
Adrian KayserActive
Licence231990C
ClassElectrician
Alexander Gordon NicholsExpired
Licence287218C
ClassElectrician
Alexander James DyerActive
Licence316239C
ClassElectrician
Alexander Stevan HristovActive
Licence233910C
ClassElectrician
Alexander William DugganExpired
Licence305206C
ClassElectrician
Andrew James MayfieldActive
Licence400103C
ClassElectrician
Andrew John BullentActive
Licence400482C
ClassElectrician
Anthony Lachlan MuddExpired
Licence337548C
ClassElectrician
Approved Fire Gear Pty LtdExpired
Licence172246C
ClassElectrician
Benjamin David WardActive
Licence348631C
ClassElectrician
Blake Peter KilianActive
Licence308685C
ClassElectrician
Blake Robert BurrowsActive
Licence236638C
ClassElectrician
Brad Anthony HarrisActive
Licence30733C
ClassElectrician
Bradley Rodford GreenhamExpired
Licence359874C
ClassElectrician
Brett Andrew WayActive
Licence112814C
ClassElectrician
Brett Mark ObrienExpired
Licence221685C
ClassElectrician
Cameron Howard GaleActive
Licence135468C
ClassElectrician
Casey Jon Robert HavrilkaExpired
Licence370666C
ClassElectrician
Christopher HoffmanActive
Licence273933C
ClassElectrician
Conner WaltonExpired
Licence360497C
ClassElectrician
Craig Robert TinsleyActive
Licence299545C
ClassElectrician
Darrin Philip PolglaseActive
Licence279841C
ClassElectrician
David William FrazerActive
LicenceEC35941
ClassElectrician
Dean EDWARD LawrenceExpired
LicenceEC41772
ClassElectrician
Demel Electrical Pty LtdExpired
Licence233613C
ClassElectrician
Edgar Keem AtkinsExpired
Licence456755C
ClassElectrician
Elliott James KennedyExpired
Licence319427C
ClassElectrician
G R & A N TrendExpired
LicenceEC38326
ClassElectrician
Gerard Raymond BaileyExpired
Licence232385C
ClassElectrician
Gordon Keith Milford-ChilversExpired
Licence223775C
ClassElectrician
Harrison Jack DixonActive
Licence390831C
ClassElectrician
Hayden James AtkinsExpired
Licence319561C
ClassElectrician
Howard Electrical Enterprises Pty LtdActive
Licence206697C
ClassElectrician
Howard Maclean PunchExpired
Licence378976C
ClassElectrician
Ian Scott LangfordActive
Licence63952C
ClassElectrician
Infront Electrics Pty LtdActive
Licence161686C
ClassElectrician
Jack Thomas PattisonExpired
Licence368625C
ClassElectrician
Jacob Neville GanderActive
Licence224653C
ClassElectrician
James Joseph KmetykExpired
Licence364963C
ClassElectrician
James Lewis MexonExpired
Licence298125C
ClassElectrician
Jarrad Jon PriestleyExpired
Licence319921C
ClassElectrician
Jason Andrew SeagrottActive
Licence365327C
ClassElectrician
Jeremy Mitchell GibsonExpired
Licence385501C
ClassElectrician
John Stuart EdwardsExpired
Licence132777C
ClassElectrician
Joshua Adam FogartyExpired
Licence319284C
ClassElectrician
Joshua James PascoeExpired
Licence287683C
ClassElectrician
Joshua Patrik KielyActive
Licence302184C
ClassElectrician
Kade Alexander HardyActive
Licence309883C
ClassElectrician
Kobe John FergusonActive
Licence402362C
ClassElectrician
Leigh Anthony DawesExpired
Licence270823C
ClassElectrician
Lillian Nena SpoonerActive
Licence452037C
ClassElectrician
Luke Dylan ConnollyExpired
Licence374771C
ClassElectrician
Malcolm James SandsExpired
LicenceEC36023
ClassElectrician
Malcolm Shayne RumbelExpired
Licence47671C
ClassElectrician
Mark Anthony ObrienExpired
LicenceEC30889
ClassElectrician
Martin Peter FlynnExpired
Licence34049C
ClassElectrician
Matthew JonesExpired
Licence256694C
ClassElectrician
Matthew TemperleyActive
Licence51537C
ClassElectrician
Meltech Electrical Pty. LimitedActive
Licence374198C
ClassElectrician
Michael Paul CarpenterExpired
Licence253309C
ClassElectrician
Mitchell James ReidActive
Licence233778C
ClassElectrician
Natasha Gaye BalenActive
Licence375032C
ClassElectrician
Nathan WunderwaldExpired
Licence281975C
ClassElectrician
Network Meter Installations Pty LtdExpired
Licence357954C
ClassElectrician
Nicholas Allan IdsteinExpired
Licence232256C
ClassElectrician
Nicholas HicksonActive
Licence269334C
ClassElectrician
Patrick Joseph TownsExpired
LicenceEC41118
ClassElectrician
Patrick William HanrahanExpired
Licence12046C
ClassElectrician
PBSM Group Pty LtdActive
Licence382839C
ClassElectrician
Philip John StrathdeeExpired
Licence209663C
ClassElectrician
Richard Armin FranckeActive
Licence129343C
ClassElectrician
Riley James HendersonActive
Licence356337C
ClassElectrician
Ryan Joshua BowdenActive
Licence344428C
ClassElectrician
Samuel Peter HallActive
Licence350280C
ClassElectrician
Sean Alexander PetersonActive
Licence343079C
ClassElectrician
Shane Michael JonesExpired
Licence146493C
ClassElectrician
Simon Paul KlasenExpired
Licence292981C
ClassElectrician
Simon Robert Tolver-BanksExpired
Licence273109C
ClassElectrician
Stephen John LancasterExpired
Licence35023C
ClassElectrician
Steven John TurnerExpired
Licence137993C
ClassElectrician
Stuart Gordon GrantActive
Licence50243C
ClassElectrician
Terrence Charles BrownExpired
Licence392658C
ClassElectrician
Todd Andrew EllenorExpired
Licence343653C
ClassElectrician
Tony GEORGE O'ConnorExpired
Licence202545C
ClassElectrician
Travis Connor HallExpired
Licence348302C
ClassElectrician
Wayne Reginald HicksExpired
Licence15313C
ClassElectrician
William John McphersonExpired
Licence366026C
ClassElectrician
Zach ForemanActive
Licence456984C
ClassElectrician

Hiring a Electrician in East Maitland

Before hiring any electrician in East Maitland, 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 New South Wales

Licence Required

Licensing is managed by NSW Fair Trading.

Licence Types

Electrical Contractor Licence

Contract for and supervise electrical work in NSW

Qualified Supervisor Certificate — Electrical

Supervise electrical work carried out under a contractor licence

Electrician Tradesperson Certificate

Carry out electrical work under a contractor

Key Requirements

  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820 or equivalent)
  • Completed 4-year apprenticeship
  • NSW electrical licence from Fair Trading

Penalties for unlicensed work

Unlicensed electrical work in NSW can result in fines up to $110,000 for individuals and $330,000 for corporations. Dangerous electrical work can also lead to imprisonment.

Typical Electrician Costs in NSW

Hourly Rate

$85 – $135

Callout Fee

$65 – $105

Common Jobs

JobCost Range
Install new power point$160 – $315
Switchboard upgrade$840 – $2625
Install ceiling fan$160 – $370

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Broader Areas

All Trades in New South Wales

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 NSW?

You can verify any electrician's licence using TradieVerify's free search tool or directly through the NSW Fair Trading 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 East Maitland?

There are currently 90 licensed electricians registered in East Maitland, NSW. This data is sourced directly from the NSW Fair Trading register and updated regularly.