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Best Electricians in Auckland

We assessed 20 electricians in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 3,428 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 25 July 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

All electrical work in NZ must be done by a registered electrician and inspected by a registered electrical inspector. Before booking, confirm they are listed on the Electrical Workers Registration Board register and will issue a Certificate of Compliance for the completed work.

Top 5 Electricians in Auckland

The top 5 electricians in Auckland are Grammar Electrical, The Conduction Company, Mega Electrical, Linked Electrical, and French Electrical, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Grammar Electrical

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    ★ 4.7 1,061 reviews +11 Top5 Score 193 +9
    5★ 921 4★ 60 3★ 8 2★ 17 1★ 55

    Grammar Electrical turns around same-day bookings regularly, with electricians arriving on time and often ahead of schedule. Individual sparks like John, Andre, Deon, and Benedict take time to explain what caused the problem and walk clients through their options.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners needing same-day or short-notice electrical callouts

    • ✓ Same-day bookings available
    • ✓ Electricians explain causes and options
    • ✓ Named electricians with repeat-booking requests

    location_on 27 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland

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  • 2

    The Conduction Company

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    ★ 5.0 484 reviews Top5 Score 193
    5★ 478 4★ 3 3★ 1 1★ 2

    The Conduction Company steers clients toward the right fix, even when that means advising them to solve the problem themselves before booking a visit. When a job does go ahead, their team arrives on time, completes the work without fuss, and handles sourcing fittings and materials on the client's behalf.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting straightforward electrical work done right

    • ✓ Phone advice before any callout
    • ✓ Sources and collects fittings for you
    • ✓ EWOF inspections for campervans

    location_on 8A Rowe Street, Onehunga, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours

    language tcco.co.nz call 09 390 0525 map Map verified View profile
  • 3

    Mega Electrical Services Limited

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    ★ 5.0 435 reviews +38 Top5 Score 192 +6
    5★ 421 4★ 12 1★ 2

    Mega Electrical gets electricians on-site within minutes of a call, covering after-hours power issues, security lighting, and bathroom fan replacements. DJ walks clients through options and quotes on the spot before touching anything, so there are no surprises when the invoice arrives.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and same-day electrical fixes

    • ✓ On-site within 20 minutes of calling
    • ✓ Explains options before starting work
    • ✓ Quotes given on the spot

    location_on 16 Carolyn Street, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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  • 4

    Linked Electrical

    ★ 5.0 198 reviews +16 Top5 Score 180 +7
    5★ 198

    Linked Electrical covers the full range of residential electrical work, from complete home rewires and switchboard upgrades to EV charger installations and bathroom renovation wiring. Their crew arrives with drop sheets, gloves, and a portable vacuum, leaving sites clean on jobs where other trades would not bother.

    Reviews most often describe: Auckland homeowners with varied ongoing electrical needs

    • ✓ Cleans up with drop sheets and vacuum
    • ✓ EV charger installs with product advice
    • ✓ Explains work clearly before starting

    location_on 23b Neal Avenue, Glenfield, Auckland

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  • 5

    French Electrical

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    ★ 4.9 240 reviews +10 Top5 Score 178 +10
    5★ 221 4★ 15 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 2

    French Electrical gets urgent jobs done fast, with same-day callouts recorded for hot water cylinder connections and other time-sensitive work. Technicians call ahead with an estimated arrival time, show up on schedule, and leave the site clean before heading off.

    Reviews most often describe: Domestic electrical jobs needing same-day response

    • ✓ Same-day callouts available
    • ✓ Calls ahead with arrival time
    • ✓ Cleans up before leaving

    location_on 179c Harris Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland

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Before you book an electrician in Auckland

Drawn from 169 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What do electricians typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more

Licensed electricians in Auckland charge between $80 and $120 per hour plus GST, with Auckland sitting at the higher end of that range. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged on top of the hourly rate in most cases. Reviews show some consumers were caught off guard by charges exceeding $300 for short visits, so ask upfront whether the call-out fee is included in the first hour. After-hours, weekend, and emergency work attracts a premium, with switchboard upgrades, EV charger installs, and full rewires priced as quoted jobs rather than hourly.

How do I check if an electrician is registered to do the work? expand_more

Search the public register at ewrb.govt.nz before anyone starts work, as this is free and requires no account. Check that the person holds both a current registration and a current annual practising licence, because registration alone does not legally authorise someone to carry out electrical work. The licence class matters too: a registered electrician can carry out prescribed electrical work, while a licensed electrical inspector is authorised to certify and inspect that work. If the name does not appear on the register, or the licence shows as lapsed or suspended, do not engage that person and report your concern directly to the EWRB.

What is a Certificate of Compliance and should I expect one after every job? expand_more

A Certificate of Compliance is a legal document confirming that prescribed electrical work meets the requirements of the Electricity Act 1992 and the relevant wiring standards, and only a registered electrician or licensed electrical inspector can issue one. Prescribed work includes installing new circuits, adding power points, replacing switchboards, and most wiring work beyond simple like-for-like lamp replacements. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create problems with insurance claims and property sales, so always request it before paying in full.

What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –An electrician who cannot give you their EWRB registration number on request is a reason to walk away before any work starts.
  • –Vague verbal quotes with no itemised breakdown are a red flag, as some consumers reported invoices loaded with add-on fees like fuel surcharges, health and safety fees, and accessories charges that were not disclosed upfront.
  • –Repeated rescheduling without proactive communication, particularly contact made only after a missed appointment window, signals poor reliability.
  • –Non-compliant work has appeared in reviews, including one case where copper wire was used to bypass a ceramic fuse, creating a fire risk, and another where a heat pump isolator was left unsealed, allowing water ingress.
  • –An electrician who resists providing a Certificate of Compliance on completion of prescribed work is not meeting their legal obligation.
  • –Reluctance to discuss additional problems found mid-job before proceeding with extra work, or charging for that work without prior approval, is a clear warning sign.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
  • –Ask for their EWRB registration number and check it yourself at ewrb.govt.nz before agreeing to anything.
  • –Request a written, itemised quote that separates the call-out fee, hourly labour rate, materials, and any surcharges so you are not surprised by the final invoice.
  • –Confirm that a Certificate of Compliance will be issued on completion, and ask for it to be handed over before you pay in full.
  • –Ask what their process is if they discover additional problems mid-job: you want confirmation that they will stop and seek your approval before proceeding with unquoted work.
  • –Check whether they offer after-hours or weekend availability, and ask what the rate premium is, particularly if your situation could become urgent.
  • –Ask how they handle scheduling conflicts and what notice you will receive if they need to reschedule, given that late cancellations are a common complaint in reviews.

Electricians ranked 6 to 10 in Auckland

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Advanced Electrical Services

    ★ 4.8 283 reviews +8 Top5 Score 176 +4
    5★ 254 4★ 16 3★ 1 2★ 3 1★ 9

    Advanced Electrical gets residential electrical jobs done on time, with technicians like Liam and Lennox known for thinking through solutions on-site rather than just running cable. Booking is handled by a responsive office team, so coordinating access and scheduling changes rarely falls on the homeowner.

    Reviews most often describe: Residential rewires, lighting, and kitchen electrical upgrades

    • ✓ On-site problem-solving before starting work
    • ✓ Office handles scheduling changes without fuss
    • ✓ Technicians explain work clearly during the job

    location_on 1099 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland

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  • 7

    Applied Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 235 reviews +1 Top5 Score 175 +3
    5★ 235

    Applied Electrical turns around urgent callouts fast, including same-day Saturday visits and after-hours responses within 30 minutes. Patrick advises on the most cost-effective option rather than the most expensive, and includes a Certificate of Compliance with completed work.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting responsive, no-upsell electrical work

    • ✓ Fits urgent jobs at short notice
    • ✓ Upfront quotes before booking
    • ✓ Certificate of Compliance provided

    location_on 42b Hall Avenue, Māngere, Auckland

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  • 8

    Hall Electrical Services

    ★ 4.8 230 reviews +9 Top5 Score 175 +6
    5★ 207 4★ 12 3★ 2 1★ 9

    Hall Electrical turns around urgent electrical faults the same day, including after-hours Friday jobs where the work ran well past normal closing time without complaint. They walk clients through what went wrong and present cost options before starting, so there are no billing surprises at the end.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and same-day fault repairs

    • ✓ Same-day emergency response
    • ✓ Explains faults and options before work
    • ✓ Works past hours without complaint

    location_on Ste 2A Level 1/93 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

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  • 9

    Exotic Electrical NZ Ltd.

    ★ 4.9 123 reviews Top5 Score 169
    5★ 120 4★ 1 1★ 2

    Exotic Electrical turns around urgent jobs fast, with same-day and even midnight callouts recorded by multiple clients. They keep customers informed throughout, including calls and texts about power outages before switching off supply.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day callouts and urgent electrical repairs

    • ✓ Same-day and after-hours callouts
    • ✓ Pre-work notice before cutting power
    • ✓ Fixes extra faults found on-site

    location_on 27 Seon Place, Birkdale, Auckland

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  • 10

    Amps Electrical Ltd

    ★ 4.9 139 reviews Top5 Score 167
    5★ 136 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1

    Amps Electrical gets fault repairs sorted fast, including evenings, weekends, and after-hours callouts for both homes and small businesses. Harry, who handles much of the work, has walked customers through fixes over the phone before even sending anyone out.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent after-hours callouts and same-day repairs

    • ✓ After-hours and weekend callouts
    • ✓ Same-day quote and job completion
    • ✓ Phone troubleshooting before dispatch

    location_on 605D Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top electricians in Auckland chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 25 July 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 123. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.