Looking for a qualified electrician on the North Shore?
Is your house in need of rewiring? Are you looking to install new lights? How about an electrical safety check? View Auckland can help you find a trusted, local electrician.
This is the right place for you! We have rounded up some of the best electricians on the north shore with a team of experienced and qualified electricians who are here to help with all your electrical needs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the cost of electrical services & repairs?
The following are guide prices only, and include materials, GST and standard travel time.
- Installing or replacing a power socket: $150 to $250
- Installation of a washing machine/heater powerpoint: $150 to $250
- Inspections of electrical systems: $250 to $400
- Repair of a hot water cylinder costs $200 or more
- Installation of a heat pump or air conditioner: $400
- Repairs to heat pumps or air conditioners: $150 to $300
- Custom quotes are required for wiring upgrades
What are the charges for an electrician?
Typically, an electrician’s bill includes the following items:
- There is a set rate for labour, exclusive of GST, usually between $90 and $120 per hour. There is often a minimum charge for the first hour.
- You will be charged for the parts and materials, regardless of whether the electrician has them in their van or needs to get them from an electrical store. Additional charges may apply.
- The time it takes the electrician to travel to your home and return to their base will normally be calculated into the labour charge. Also included is the time it takes to go to an electrical store to get parts. GST – the sum of 1, 2 and 3 will be added, as well as GST (15%).
What is the best way to get the best price for electrical work?
- Consider all your options
- You should be aware that quotes and prices usually exclude GST
- Availability during standard business hours
- It is usually cheaper to hire a local electrician
Why should you hire a registered electrician?
A well-designed and well-maintained installation can significantly reduce the risk of accident or injury. Therefore, electrical installation work should be performed by people with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience to avoid the dangers that electricity can create.
What questions should you ask your electrician?
- What government-approved schemes are you a member of?
- Could you please share your paperwork with me?
- Can you provide references from previous customers?
- Who else will be working in my house?
1. Jenco Electrical
Service areas: Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland & North Shore
📍 c6/8 Henry Rose Place, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
🌐 https://jenco-electrical.co.nz/contact/north-shore-electrician/
🕘 Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm
☎ 022 587 4968
✓ Residential electrical services
✓ Commercial electrical services
✓ Heat pumps & air conditioning
Service Areas: Auckland Central, West Auckland, South Auckland & North Shore
Jenco Electrical are Registered Master Electricians providing electrical services in the Auckland area for all residential and commercial electrical needs.
You can count on their team of Auckland electricians for general electrical maintenance, electrical repairs, full or partial rewiring, new builds, switchboard installation and repair, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and much more.
Residential and commercial LED lighting design and installation is provided by them. They can also help you identify areas where you can save money on electricity through their EcoSmart Electricians Health Check.
Pros:
- Outlines the complete list of tasks to be accomplished in the initial visit
- Available 24/7 for emergency call outs
- A 2 year workmanship warranty
- Provide top quality workmanship
- Prompt service
- Professional manor
- Competitive rates
Cons:
- None
Customer Google Review:
- Great company to deal with. I used them both commercially & residentially. Great bunch of people & the work was spot on. Fully intend to continue to use Jenco & to top it off they are a North Shore company which are the best ones. – G Simpson
2. Advanced Electricals
📍 North Shore
🌐 https://advancedelectricalservices.co.nz/electricians-north-shore/
🕘 24/7
☎ 0800 786 533
📧 bookings@advancedelectricalservices.co.nz
✓ Residential electrical services
✓ Commercial electrical services
Pros:
- A 24-hour emergency call-out service is available
- North shore electricians
- Excellent service
- Great communication
- Fully qualified
Cons:
- None
Customer Google Review:
- The electrician called me 20 minutes in advance of the scheduled arrival time to confirm. He was pleasant and professional. He quickly discovered the problem and suggested various ways to fix and mitigate for future. Would happily use again. – Luffa
3. Kinetic Electrical
📍 North Shore
🌐 https://kinetic-electric.co.nz/locations/north-shore/
🕘 Monday – Friday 7:00am-5:00pm
☎ +64 9-414 4516
✓ Residential electricians
✓ Commercial electricians
✓ Industrial electricians
✓ Heat pumps and air conditioning
✓ Rural
✓ Data communications
✓ Switchboard upgrades
Kinetic electricians in North Shore provide professional electrical services throughout the North Shore area, which includes Albany, Browns Bay, Silverdale. Wherever you are in Auckland, Kinetic electricians are available to deliver professional electrical solutions.
A full range of electrical services is offered by their fully qualified and highly trained electricians across the North Shore. Whether you need electrical services for commercial, industrial, rural or residential purposes, Kinetic Electric is the company to contact.
Pros:
- Helpful advice
- Highly trained
- Professional
- Fair price
- North Shore area
Cons:
- None
Customer Google Review:
Pakiri Beach Holiday Park highly recommends Kinetic Electrical North Shore/Bibbie Electrical Ltd. Adam and the team are always professional, reliable and a pleasure to deal with. We will continue to seek their assistance for all our electrical needs here at the park.
Thanks – Jordan & the Pakiri Beach Holiday Park team.
4. North Shore Electrical
📍 77 Lynden Avenue, Hillcrest, Auckland 0627, New Zealand
🌐 http://www.northshoreelectrical.co.nz/
🕘 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
☎ +64 9-480 6449
✓ Domestic electrical services
✓ Commercial electrical services
North Shore Electrical is a family-run company that services residences and businesses on Auckland’s North Shore and the nearby suburbs.
Richard West runs the company; he is a master electrician with more than fifteen years of experience. Unna Richards runs the company’s office with high quality and professionalism.
North Shore Electrical is located in Glenfield on the North Shore. Customers can rely on them to travel anywhere in Auckland to get the services they require. From simple electrical maintenance to the most complex projects, they have a highly skilled, experienced team of registered electricians who work effectively and efficiently to complete all work in a timely and professional manner.
To learn more about the electrical services they provide to residential and commercial customers, visit their website.
Pros:
- Professional manner
- Auckland region
- High quality work
- Honest
Cons:
- None
Customer Review:
- North Shore Electrical installed the wiring in our new home. Richard was reliable, professional and came in under budget. Thanks so much. – Jerrad
5. Cramon Electrical
📍 77 Lynden Avenue, Hillcrest, Auckland 0627, New Zealand
🌐 https://cramondelectrical.co.nz/
🕘 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
☎ 0800 447 005
📧 service@cramondelectrical.co.nz
✓ Residential electrical repairs & maintenance
✓ Business- repair maintenance
Gregory Cramond, the owner and founder of Cramond Electrical Services, started the company in 2005 after having worked on everything from container cranes to superyachts, petrol pumps to 30 story apartment buildings.
Greg has made customer service and satisfaction his top priority when he established Cramond Electrical Services, bringing the best values and workmanship to the electrical industry. As a result, Cramond Electrical Services has worked in many different areas of the business doing a wide range of work for many different types of clients, such as builders, homeowners, retail outlets, restaurants, health and care organisations, and property management companies.
There has never been a job too large or small for them. With much of Cramond Electrical’s work still being referred to and repeated business, the team has continually delivered a high standard of workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Electricians at Cramond Electrical Services are all qualified and registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
Their combined experience in the electrical field enables them to come up with creative, cost-effective solutions for you today!
Pros:
- Professional service
- Electrical work
- Reasonable price
- Residential electrical work
Cons:
- None
Customer Google Review:
- Excellent company to deal with. Wesley did a fantastic job. Multiple repairs completed and new lights installed. Faultless workmanship. Will definitely use these guys again. – Tom
Final Thoughts
Electrical work is one of the most dangerous jobs to undertake in the home. The results can be catastrophic when you hire someone who isn’t qualified for the job.
All types of electrical work are undertaken by electricians. Ensure you ask for a quote if they charge per job or per hour. Prepare a list of small jobs that they can complete within an hour, if they are paid an hourly rate. Getting all the jobs done is worth the price of an hour of work, even if they are niggly tasks like rewiring a light switch or installing an oven.
All of the Electricians in North Shore that we have mentioned provide a wide range of electrical services to both residential and commercial customers in the north shore area. Services including light switches, heat pumps, switchboard upgrades, bathroom renovations, and more. They are experts in the field and can deliver complete electrical services. We provide our pricing guide only as a guide, as quotes and final charges for individual electrical jobs can differ.
