Best Electricians in Auckland
We assessed 20 electricians in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 3,936 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 25 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether it is a repair, a rewire or the electrical work on a new build, all electrical work in NZ must be done by a registered electrician, and high-risk work such as mains connections must also be checked by a registered electrical inspector. Before booking an electrical contractor, 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 #1 The Conduction Company, #2 Grammar Electrical, #3 Mega Electrical, #4 Linked Electrical, and #5 Marshall Electrics, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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The Conduction Company
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 616 reviews +30 Top5 Score 205 +55★ 609 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 2The Conduction Company takes on switchboard relocations, heat pump installs, pergola wiring, attic lighting, heated towel rails, bathroom fan repairs, and LED replacements, with Jordan and the team coordinating clearly from first contact through to completion. Pricing comes up repeatedly as competitive for the scope of work, and multiple clients have returned across several separate jobs rather than shopping around each time.
Reviews most often describe: Landlords and homeowners wanting a dependable go-to electrician
- ✓ Electricians tidy the site and clean up before leaving each job
- ✓ Clear, prompt communication from office manager throughout each project
- ✓ Sources hard-to-find parts for older appliances rather than walking away
location_on 8A Rowe Street, Onehunga, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours
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Grammar Electrical
★ 4.7 1,071 reviews +8 Top5 Score 193 +15★ 930 4★ 61 3★ 8 2★ 17 1★ 55Grammar Electrical turns up for urgent electrical faults, sparking switch repairs, after-hours power outages, and cooktop installations, with electricians like Deone, Andre, and John arriving prepared with parts and ready to work. When jobs involve coordinating with Vector or navigating language barriers, their electricians step in directly rather than leaving clients to manage it themselves.
location_on 27 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland
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Mega Electrical Services Limited
★ 5.0 457 reviews +6 Top5 Score 1925★ 443 4★ 12 1★ 2Mega Electrical gets heat pump installations, switchboard work, EV charger fitting, and hot water cylinder electrics done on tight timelines, with several reviewers noting same-day or near-immediate callouts. DJ coordinates related trades on the spot when needed, such as contacting a plumber during a hot water job, rather than leaving that to the client.
location_on 16 Carolyn Street, Manukau City Centre, Auckland
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Linked Electrical
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 210 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1845★ 210Linked Electrical takes on rewires in old houses, switchboard relocations, EV charger installs with dynamic load balancing, and supply runs to outbuildings, with Dan walking clients through trade-offs at each stage so they understand what they are paying for and why. Quotes are itemised and honest, timelines are kept, and the finished work is consistently tidy enough that multiple clients have locked them in as their ongoing electrician.
location_on 23b Neal Avenue, Glenfield, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours
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Marshall Electrics Limited
★ 5.0 456 reviews Top5 Score 1805★ 453 4★ 1 1★ 2Marshall Electrics handles heat pump installation and servicing, oven and rangehood wiring, light fitting replacements, power outlet work, and fault diagnosis across residential and commercial sites, with named electricians like Dan, Jono, Liam, and Alex appearing repeatedly across separate jobs. Invoices include photos of completed work so clients can see exactly what was done, and the office team coordinates bookings and confirmations around client schedules without follow-up needed.
location_on 5C Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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Before you book an electrician in Auckland
Drawn from 200 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 New Zealand charge between $80 and $120 plus GST per hour for standard residential work. Auckland sits at the higher end of that range. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged separately from the hourly rate in most cases. After-hours work, as confirmed by local reviews, costs more but some electricians hold that premium to a reasonable level.
For common jobs, expect a switchboard upgrade to run from around $800 to $2,000 plus GST depending on the board size and any remedial wiring needed. An EV charger installation with cable runs typically falls between $500 and $1,500 plus GST, and reviews confirm that more complex installs involving dynamic load balancing or long cable runs push toward the top of that range. A full house rewire on an older Auckland home can reach $5,000 to $15,000 plus GST depending on the size and condition of the existing wiring. Some reviewers were charged over $300 for a single-fault diagnosis visit, so ask upfront whether the call-out fee covers the first hour of labour or sits on top of it.
How do I check if an electrician is registered to do the work? expand_more
Search the public register at ewrb.govt.nz, maintained by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), before any work begins. You need to confirm two things: that the person holds current registration and that their annual practising licence is also current, because registration alone does not legally authorise someone to carry out electrical work.
If the name you search does not appear, or shows a lapsed or suspended licence, do not engage that person for prescribed electrical work and report your concern directly to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Checking takes a few minutes and costs nothing, and it protects you from liability if something goes wrong with work carried out by an unlicensed person.
What is a Certificate of Compliance and should I expect one after every job? expand_more
A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) is a legal document confirming that prescribed electrical work meets the requirements of the Electricity Act 1992 and the relevant wiring standards. Any job involving a new circuit, additional power points, a switchboard replacement, or new wiring requires one, and only a registered electrician or licensed electrical inspector can issue it. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create problems when selling your home or making an insurance claim, so ask for it before you pay the final invoice.
What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Repeated rescheduling without proactive communication, especially on the day of the job, is a reliable sign that your job is not being managed well.
- –An invoice with vague line items, fuel surcharges, health and safety fees, and accessories charges added without prior disclosure suggests you will pay more than quoted with little recourse.
- –Charging for travel time from a previous job as part of your labour hour is a billing practice that reviewers have flagged as misleading and worth pushing back on before paying.
- –Any electrician who cannot give you their Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence number on request should not be hired for prescribed electrical work.
- –An electrician who cannot confirm upfront whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued for the job is a risk worth avoiding, especially for renovation or installation work.
- –Discovering additional faults mid-job and proceeding without telling you first, or billing you for them without approval, is a sign of poor professional practice.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
- –Ask for their Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence number and verify it yourself at ewrb.govt.nz before booking.
- –Ask whether the call-out fee is included in the first hour of labour or charged on top of it, and get the answer in writing.
- –Ask for an itemised written quote that lists labour, materials, and any surcharges separately so there are no surprises on the invoice.
- –Ask whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued for the work, and confirm you will receive it before final payment.
- –Ask what their process is if they find additional problems during the job: do they stop and quote, or proceed and bill?
- –Ask whether they are contactable after hours, and if so, what the after-hours rate is, since some electricians stop answering calls outside business hours even for existing customers.
Also recommended electricians in Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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James Smith Electrical
★ 4.9 206 reviews Top5 Score 1785★ 198 4★ 6 3★ 1 1★ 1James Smith Electrical fits households running through renovation punch-lists, switchboard replacements, power outlet installs, light fitting changeovers, and underfloor heating panels, with named electricians like Jared, Dylan, and Jacob working through multiple jobs in a single visit. They have travelled as far as Rotorua for past clients, and several reviewers have called them back across years of ongoing work rather than finding someone new each time.
location_on 2/104 Pupuke Road, Hillcrest, Auckland
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Advanced Electrical Services
↓ 1★ 4.8 296 reviews +9 Top5 Score 177 +15★ 265 4★ 18 3★ 1 2★ 3 1★ 9Advanced Electrical covers switchboard upgrades, kitchen and bathroom fan installs, stovetop wiring, and lighting work across residential properties, with named technicians like Liam, Tom, and Branson regularly praised for explaining the scope clearly on site. When additional work surfaces mid-job, such as rewiring lights or power points discovered during a switchboard upgrade, they spell out what is needed and why before proceeding.
location_on 1099 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland
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Hall Electrical Services
★ 4.8 242 reviews +6 Top5 Score 176 +15★ 217 4★ 14 3★ 2 1★ 9Hall Electrical fits households that need quick turnaround on urgent faults, certificate of verification work, hot water cylinder electrics, rewires, and bathroom fit-outs including heated towel rails, fan heater cabling, and light fittings. Their office books around client schedules and named electricians like Josh and Pat arrive on time and get through the work without follow-up issues.
location_on Ste 2A Level 1/93 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
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Applied Electrical
↓ 2★ 5.0 237 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1755★ 237Applied Electrical completes kitchen rewires, LED lighting changeovers, ceiling fan installs, sleepout connections, heated towel rails, and cooktop and oven upgrades, with Patrick and named electricians like Tyler and Sean coordinating changes mid-job without friction. When extra work surfaces or clients shift scope during a renovation, they adapt on the spot and explain options without pushing the more expensive path.
location_on 42b Hall Avenue, Māngere, Auckland
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Amps Electrical Ltd
★ 5.0 145 reviews Top5 Score 1705★ 142 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1Amps Electrical fixes breaker faults, switchboard replacements, and smoke alarm emergencies at short notice, including evenings and weekends when most electricians are unavailable. Harry has resolved issues for clients over the phone before anyone needs to travel, and when a visit is needed, he quotes and completes jobs the same day with clear communication throughout.
location_on 605D Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 electricians listed above hold, at the 25 September 2026 check.
We first assessed electricians in Auckland in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking five times since. Three different businesses have held first place; The Conduction Company has held it since August 2026. Grammar Electrical and Mega Electrical have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess electricians in, the 140 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.2% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Marshall Electrics entered the top 5 at #5. James Smith Electrical entered the list at #6. Amps Electrical returned to the list at #10.
- Aug 2026
New first place: The Conduction Company.
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Grammar Electrical. The Conduction Company entered the top 5 at #2. Applied Electrical left the top 5, down to #7. Amps Electrical returned to the list at #10.
- May 2026
Linked Electrical entered the top 5, up from #6. Advanced Electrical left the top 5, down to #6.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. Advanced Electrical entered the top 5, up from #7.
- Mar 2026
First check. Grammar Electrical #1.
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, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.