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Best Electricians in Dunedin

We assessed 18 electricians in Dunedin 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 906 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 7 August 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 Dunedin

The top 5 electricians in Dunedin are Sam I Am Electrical, A1 Electrical, Laser Electrical, NJ Electrical, and Dunedin Auto Electrical, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Sam I Am Electrical

    ★ 5.0 241 reviews +5 Top5 Score 177 +3
    5★ 241

    Sam I Am Electrical turns around urgent jobs the same day, covering switchboard upgrades, rewiring, new outlets, light installations, and hot water cylinder work across a range of property types. Sam inspects the site before quoting, walks clients through what is needed and why, and the team tidies up fully before leaving.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day callouts and ongoing repeat electrical work

    • ✓ Identifies and fixes additional electrical faults found during the visit
    • ✓ Site inspection completed before any quote is provided
    • ✓ Cleans up thoroughly and leaves the site tidy after every job
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  • 2

    A1 Electrical Contractors Limited

    ★ 4.9 114 reviews +6 Top5 Score 168
    5★ 108 4★ 3 1★ 3

    A1 Electrical coordinates full rewires, heat pump and hob installations, EV charging outlets, and hot water cylinder repairs with a front office that quotes quickly and keeps communication clear throughout. When complications arise on the job, like a wall gap left by a smaller heat pump or missing oven shelves, they sort it on the spot without leaving the client waiting.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients wanting a dependable team for repeat work

    • ✓ Final invoice matches the original quote on completion
    • ✓ Cleans up thoroughly at the end of every job
    • ✓ Same-week quotes with prompt booking after first contact

    location_on 405 Kaikorai Valley Road, Kaikorai Valley, Dunedin

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  • 3

    Laser Electrical Dunedin

    ★ 4.8 154 reviews +11 Top5 Score 163
    5★ 143 4★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 5

    Laser Electrical gets same-day responses on urgent jobs, including emergency switchwork, bathroom heater installs, and general house electrical repairs, without the usual wait for a booking slot. Electricians like Daniel and Ryan arrive on time, take notes before quoting to make sure the scope is right, and have identified pre-existing faults and fixed them at no extra charge.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and long-term repeat electrical relationships

    • ✓ Electricians arrive on time and keep scheduled dates consistently
    • ✓ Quotes take into account what the customer actually needs
    • ✓ Pre-existing faults identified on site and fixed without extra charge

    location_on 80 Carroll Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin

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  • 4

    NJ Electrical and Hvac services limited

    ★ 5.0 71 reviews +5 Top5 Score 162 +3
    5★ 70 4★ 1

    NJ Electrical covers switchboard replacements, full rewires, meter box upgrades, kitchen wiring, bathroom heater installs, and hot water cylinder work across residential properties. Nicky quotes on the spot, often schedules around client urgency, and electricians arrive with a bin for offcuts and leave the site tidy, with a compliance certificate sent promptly after.

    Reviews most often describe: Straightforward to complex jobs needing clear communication

    • ✓ Arrives ahead of schedule when work can be brought forward
    • ✓ Final invoice matches the quoted price with no surprises
    • ✓ Compliance certificate sent promptly once electrical work is complete

    location_on 10 Bellevue Place, Port Chalmers, Dunedin

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  • 5

    Dunedin Auto Electrical

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    ★ 4.7 105 reviews Top5 Score 159 +4
    5★ 88 4★ 11 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 3

    Dunedin Auto Electrical fixes auto electrical faults on campervans, caravans, and cars, covering diagnostics, lighting, indicators, fuses, batteries, and AC repairs, often on the same visit. Lyall has come out to campsites after hours to diagnose faults on the spot, and minor fixes have been done at no charge.

    Reviews most often describe: Travellers and van owners with urgent electrical faults

    • ✓ Diagnosed and fixed campervan electrical faults on the same day
    • ✓ Made after-hours visits to campsites to resolve electrical issues
    • ✓ Charged little or nothing for quick fixes on simple faults

    location_on 44 Teviot Street, Andersons Bay, Dunedin

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Before you book an electrician in Dunedin

Drawn from 174 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 per hour plus GST for standard residential work. Most also charge a call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST, which is often separate from the hourly rate. After-hours or urgent call-outs will cost more, so ask upfront whether the call-out fee is folded into the first hour. Switchboard upgrades run $1,500 to $3,500 or more, EV charger installs typically land between $500 and $1,200, and a full rewire on an older home can exceed $10,000 depending on size.

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

Search the public register on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) website at ewrb.govt.nz before anyone starts work on your home. 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 authorise someone to carry out electrical work. If the name does not appear, or their licence shows as lapsed or suspended, do not engage them for prescribed electrical work, and you can report your concern directly to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Reviews here show that reputable local electricians issue Certificates of Compliance on completion, which is a reasonable signal that they are operating within their licence.

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. You are entitled to a CoC for any new circuit, additional power points, switchboard replacement, or other wiring work beyond a simple like-for-like lamp swap, and the electrician must provide it on completion. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create problems with insurers and complicate a future property sale, so do not pay the final invoice until it is in your hands.

What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –Refusing or being vague about providing a Certificate of Compliance on completion of prescribed work is a serious red flag.
  • –An electrician who cannot be found on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register should not be engaged for any prescribed electrical work.
  • –Vague or verbal-only quotes with no itemised breakdown make it hard to dispute unexpected charges later.
  • –Carrying out additional work mid-job without first explaining the scope and cost to you is a sign of poor process.
  • –Failing to show up at the agreed time without contact, or going silent when you follow up, points to unreliable communication.
  • –One local review specifically called out unprofessional management communication as the reason they switched to another provider, so how a business handles complaints matters as much as the work itself.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
  • –Ask whether they are registered and licensed, then verify it yourself on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) register at ewrb.govt.nz.
  • –Ask for a written, itemised quote so you know exactly what labour, materials, and any call-out fee will cost before work begins.
  • –Ask whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued on completion, and confirm it is included in the quoted price.
  • –Ask what their process is when they find additional problems during the job, because several reviewers praised electricians who flagged and explained extra issues before acting on them.
  • –Ask whether they are available for after-hours or urgent work if that matters to you, as same-day response came up repeatedly as a reason local customers chose one electrician over another.
  • –Ask how they handle communication during the job, including how they will update you if the timeline or scope changes.

Electricians ranked 6 to 10 in Dunedin

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

  • 6

    Aotea Electric Southern Ltd

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    ★ 4.9 72 reviews +2 Top5 Score 157 -1
    5★ 68 4★ 2 1★ 2

    Aotea Electric Southern coordinates solar panel and battery installations from initial quote through to grid connection, with named staff like Jarrod handling queries and Joe leading on-site teams across multi-day installs. When supplier delays or difficult roof slopes come up, they work around them without passing the problem back to the client.

    Reviews most often describe: Solar panel and battery installs needing clear coordination

    • ✓ Itemised competitive quotes provided before installation begins
    • ✓ Named installers arrive on time and leave sites spotless
    • ✓ Regular progress updates kept clients informed throughout the project

    location_on 25 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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  • 7

    Forsyth Electrical

    ↓ 1
    ★ 5.0 63 reviews +3 Top5 Score 156
    5★ 63

    Forsyth Electrical covers residential rewires, lighting installs, bathroom fan fitting, and appliance repairs, with Ollie communicating promptly from first contact through to job completion. On fixed quotes, he has honoured the original price even when the work ran over, and he leaves the site clean and tidy on every visit.

    Reviews most often describe: Home electrical jobs needing clear upfront communication

    • ✓ Sticks to the quoted price even when job scope increases
    • ✓ Arrives punctually and starts work immediately on arrival
    • ✓ Cleans up the work area thoroughly before leaving the site
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  • 8

    Honest Electrical Limited

    ↑ 1
    ★ 5.0 32 reviews Top5 Score 148 +1
    5★ 32

    Honest Electrical suits out-of-town landlords and busy homeowners well, handling circuit board upgrades, switchboard compliance fixes, EV charger installs, and fault repairs while keeping clients updated throughout. Tim liaises directly with tenants, identifies faults the client was unaware of, and comes in noticeably cheaper than larger electrical companies without cutting corners on the work.

    Reviews most often describe: Landlords and homeowners needing a dependable repeat electrician

    • ✓ Identifies and fixes hidden faults like damaged earth rods unprompted
    • ✓ Coordinates directly with tenants so landlords stay hands-off
    • ✓ Pricing consistently undercuts larger electrical companies on the same work

    location_on 38A Bay View Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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  • 9

    Bold Electrical Ltd

    ↓ 1
    ★ 5.0 32 reviews Top5 Score 146 -1
    5★ 32

    Bold Electrical takes on lighting design, bathroom fan and heater installs, heat pump replacements, RCD repairs, and caravan circuit work, with Jono known for getting the details right rather than just getting the job done. When a small job grows into several on the day, he works through the list without making it an issue, and arrives when promised without needing to be chased.

    Reviews most often describe: Detail-focused residential jobs with ongoing repeat visits

    • ✓ Arrives on time and completes work without follow-up needed
    • ✓ Researches and recommends specific products suited to your space
    • ✓ Removes old appliances and cleans up packaging and offcuts after work

    location_on 46 Archibald Street, Waverley, Dunedin

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  • 10

    Active Electro Dunedin Ltd

    ★ 5.0 22 reviews Top5 Score 140
    5★ 21 4★ 1

    Active Electro Dunedin fits households needing lighting upgrades and heat pump installations done to a careful standard, with electricians cleaning up dust and explaining any scope changes before proceeding. When work wraps up, they follow up with a call to confirm everything is running as expected, which reviewers noted as a standout part of the experience.

    Reviews most often describe: Lighting and heat pump installs needing meticulous finish

    • ✓ Explained scope changes clearly before adjusting the job on site
    • ✓ Follow-up call made after job completion to check satisfaction
    • ✓ Jobs completed with full tidy-up including dust removal afterward

    location_on 36 Prince Albert Road, St Kilda, Dunedin

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About this ranking

How are the top electricians in Dunedin chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in Dunedin. 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 7 August 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 Dunedin. 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 22. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.