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Best Electricians in Hamilton

We assessed 19 electricians in Hamilton 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 1,608 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 5 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 Hamilton

The top 5 electricians in Hamilton are Switched On Electrical, Enlighten Electrical, Best Electrical, X Electrical, and 2E Electrical, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Switched On Electrical Ltd

    ★ 4.9 625 reviews +2 Top5 Score 188 +6
    5★ 593 4★ 29 2★ 1 1★ 2

    Switched On Electrical turns up for after-hours emergencies, rewires of older homes, rangehood and kitchen electrical upgrades, and multi-trade job coordination. When faults are hard to pin down, they work through the problem over multiple days if needed, keeping clients informed throughout rather than going quiet between visits.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and complex fault diagnosis jobs

    • ✓ Responds and arrives on site within the hour for outages
    • ✓ After-hours callouts answered and attended the same evening
    • ✓ Coordinates other trades so electrical and plumbing finish in one day

    location_on 94C Duke Street, Frankton, Hamilton

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  • 2

    Enlighten Electrical

    ↑ 4
    ★ 5.0 142 reviews +6 Top5 Score 170 +7
    5★ 139 4★ 3

    Enlighten Electrical gets EV charger installs, rewires, light fitting, and external power points done on time and within estimated timeframes, including identifying non-compliant prior work before it becomes a bigger problem. Lance and the team handle invoicing by email with online payment, and long-term clients note pricing stays fair and competitive across years of repeat work.

    Reviews most often describe: Repeat clients needing fast turnaround across varied jobs

    • ✓ Arrived on time and finished within the quoted time estimate
    • ✓ Cable routing tidied and dust cleaned up after install work
    • ✓ Non-compliant prior electrical work identified and corrected on site

    location_on 177d Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton

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  • 3

    Best Electrical Ltd

    ↓ 1
    ★ 4.9 156 reviews +5 Top5 Score 169
    5★ 143 4★ 9 2★ 2 1★ 2

    Best Electrical moves fast on fault diagnosis, same-day bookings, and additional work requested on the day, with Ben and his team known for being at the door almost before the call ends. They keep clients across the cost, flagging ways to get the best outcome for the budget rather than just completing the job and leaving.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day callouts where speed and value matter

    • ✓ Arrives same day, sometimes within minutes of calling
    • ✓ Advises on cost-saving options during the job itself
    • ✓ Takes on extra work requested on the day without fuss

    location_on 298f Kahikatea Drive, Frankton, Hamilton

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  • 4

    X Electrical - Electrician Hamilton

    ↓ 1
    ★ 5.0 105 reviews +5 Top5 Score 168 -1
    5★ 103 4★ 2

    X Electrical covers solar system installs, EV charger installations, switchboard work, and fault resolution, with Jaxon and the team known for showing up quickly, explaining options clearly, and walking clients through new equipment once the job is done. Worksites are left spotless, and switchboard labelling is updated as part of the job rather than left for the client to sort out.

    Reviews most often describe: Solar installs and EV chargers with tidy, thorough finishes

    • ✓ Site left spotless after every job, no mess for client to clean
    • ✓ Jaxon walks clients through new equipment at job completion
    • ✓ Arrived on site within the hour for urgent electrical issues

    location_on 47 Fuchsia Lane, Hamilton

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  • 5

    2E Electrical

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    ★ 4.9 142 reviews +2 Top5 Score 167 +5
    5★ 129 4★ 9 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1

    2E Electrical resolves a broad range of electrical work including fault diagnosis, light and switch replacements, and fan and heat unit installations, with clients noting quick response times even for urgent same-day callouts. Sending photos ahead of a visit to plan the job before arriving is a practical step that keeps time on site tight and costs down.

    Reviews most often describe: Responsive callouts for urgent and everyday electrical faults

    • ✓ Arrives within 15 to 20 minutes for urgent same-day callouts
    • ✓ Requests photos before arrival to reduce time spent on site
    • ✓ Electricians confirm compliance and explain what was done on completion

    location_on 18F Perclo Place, St Andrews, Hamilton

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Before you book an electrician in Hamilton

Drawn from 178 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. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is common and is often charged on top of the hourly rate. After-hours call-outs cost more, and Hamilton reviewers who used evening and weekend services noted the premium was worth paying for urgent faults. Larger jobs like switchboard upgrades, full rewires, or EV charger installs are often quoted as a fixed price, so ask for a written quote before work begins.

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

The Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) maintains a free public register at ewrb.govt.nz where you can search any electrician by name before hiring them. You need to confirm two things on that register: that the person holds current registration and that their annual practising licence is active, because registration alone does not legally authorise someone to carry out electrical work. It is illegal under New Zealand law for an unlicensed person to perform prescribed electrical work, which covers most wiring tasks beyond simple lamp replacements. If you cannot find the person on the register, or their licence has lapsed, do not engage them and report your concern directly to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).

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 New Zealand wiring standards, and only a registered electrician or licensed electrical inspector can issue one. Prescribed work includes adding circuits, installing power points, replacing switchboards, and most wiring jobs beyond a straight like-for-like lamp swap, so a CoC is required far more often than many homeowners realise. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create serious problems when selling your property or making an insurance claim, so always ask for it before paying the final invoice.

What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –Prices are not itemised on the invoice, making it impossible to check what you were charged for, a pattern that caused frustration in at least one Hamilton review where apprentice labour was billed without disclosure.
  • –No written quote is provided before work starts, leaving you exposed to unexpected charges once the job is underway.
  • –The electrician cannot be found on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register, or their practising licence has lapsed.
  • –They fail to communicate delays or arrival changes, leaving you waiting without explanation, which reviewers flagged as a deal-breaker.
  • –They deny responsibility for a fault in their own prior installation and charge you for repairs without a clear explanation of why the work falls outside their liability.
  • –They refuse or fail to provide a Certificate of Compliance on completion of prescribed electrical work.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
  • –Ask whether they hold a current practising licence and offer to verify this on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) register before work starts.
  • –Ask whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued on completion, and request it before you pay the final invoice.
  • –Ask for a written, itemised quote that separates the call-out fee, hourly labour rate, and any apprentice or second-person charges.
  • –Ask what their process is if they discover additional problems mid-job, specifically whether they will contact you for approval before doing extra work and billing for it.
  • –Ask whether they offer after-hours availability, since Hamilton reviewers rated fast emergency response highly and several firms attended faults the same evening.
  • –Ask who will physically carry out the work on the day, as some firms send apprentices unsupervised, and you have the right to know before agreeing to the booking.

Electricians ranked 6 to 10 in Hamilton

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

  • 6

    Connect Electrical 2015 Ltd

    ↓ 1
    ★ 4.9 131 reviews +1 Top5 Score 164 -1
    5★ 125 4★ 3 3★ 2 2★ 1

    Connect Electrical coordinates light and fan installations, solar panel installs, switchboard work, temporary board setups, and water pump repairs, with technicians like Ruben and TJ dispatched quickly when urgent situations arise. For one tenant without power at 8pm, they had someone on site before 8am the next morning with the fault resolved and the pump running again.

    Reviews most often describe: Jobs needing rapid dispatch and after-hours response

    • ✓ Turned up on time as promised across multiple separate jobs
    • ✓ Technicians explain what they are doing throughout the job
    • ✓ Same-day or next-morning response to urgent after-hours callouts

    location_on 1/129 Ingram Road, Hamilton

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  • 7

    ElectricalPro

    ↓ 3
    ★ 4.9 92 reviews +3 Top5 Score 164 -2
    5★ 88 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1

    ElectricalPro covers general electrical faults, solar installations, and commercial electrical work, with technicians like Richard, Shannon, and Alvin known for explaining what they are doing clearly and testing everything before leaving. When urgent situations arise, including public holidays, they get someone on site within the hour rather than scheduling for the next available slot.

    Reviews most often describe: Residential and commercial electrical with after-hours availability

    • ✓ Electrician on site within an hour for after-hours callouts
    • ✓ Quotes adhere to the original price agreed at assessment
    • ✓ Technicians explain work clearly and test before finishing up

    location_on 108F Colombo Street, Frankton, Hamilton

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  • 8

    Alectrics Electrical | Electrician Hamilton

    ★ 5.0 78 reviews +1 Top5 Score 163 +1
    5★ 77 4★ 1

    Alectrics takes on kitchen ventilation, bathroom sensor lighting, garden lighting, EV charger installs, switchboard inspections, and full house extensions, with Hugo known for advising on placement, brand, and model to match existing fittings rather than just completing the spec. Quotes come in accurately with no surprises on the final invoice, and clients across multiple properties return to them job after job.

    Reviews most often describe: Renovations, extensions, and repeat clients across varied jobs

    • ✓ Final invoice matches the quoted price with no surprise additions
    • ✓ New fittings matched to existing ones as a standard part of the job
    • ✓ Clients managing multiple properties use them across repeated varied jobs

    location_on 3B Newton Place, Frankton, Hamilton

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  • 9

    TB Electrical

    ★ 4.8 83 reviews +1 Top5 Score 159 -3
    5★ 78 4★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 2

    TB Electrical draws repeat clients across light installations, power outlet work, downlight upgrades, camera wiring, and new build electrical, with many reviewers returning year after year after a strong first experience. Zac and the wider team are noted for turning up when scheduled, tidying up before leaving, and coming back without fuss when a second visit is needed to finish the job.

    Reviews most often describe: Ongoing work across varied electrical jobs needing reliability

    • ✓ Returns to site to complete staged or multi-visit jobs
    • ✓ Punctual arrival noted across multiple unconnected client accounts
    • ✓ Same-day or next-available bookings confirmed at time of enquiry

    location_on 39 Karewa Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton

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  • 10

    XP Electrical

    ★ 5.0 54 reviews +1 Top5 Score 153 -1
    5★ 54

    XP Electrical fits well for renovation projects, hot water conversions, heat pump installs, light replacements, and routine maintenance, with multiple clients returning across years of repeat work. Caleb, Dylan, and the wider team communicate clearly throughout each job and get on site quickly, leaving worksites tidy and clients confident enough to hand over their rental properties and homes without hesitation.

    Reviews most often describe: Renovation work and ongoing electrical needs across multiple jobs

    • ✓ Clients return across years for renovations and ongoing maintenance
    • ✓ Shows up on time and communicates clearly throughout each job
    • ✓ Pricing described as fair and cost effective across varied work

    location_on 3D Haig Street, Frankton, Hamilton

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About this ranking

How are the top electricians in Hamilton chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in Hamilton. 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 5 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 Hamilton. 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 54. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.