Best Electricians in Hamilton
We assessed 18 electricians in Hamilton and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,628 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 16 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 Hamilton
The top 5 electricians in Hamilton are #1 Switched On Electrical, #2 Enlighten Electrical, #3 Best Electrical, #4 2E Electrical, and #5 X Electrical, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Switched On Electrical Ltd
★ 4.9 635 reviews +10 Top5 Score 1885★ 601 4★ 30 2★ 2 1★ 2Switched 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.
location_on 94C Duke Street, Frankton, Hamilton
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Enlighten Electrical
★ 5.0 146 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1715★ 142 4★ 4Enlighten 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.
location_on 177d Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton
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Best Electrical Ltd
★ 4.9 158 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1695★ 145 4★ 9 2★ 2 1★ 2Best 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.
location_on 298f Kahikatea Drive, Frankton, Hamilton
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2E Electrical
↑ 1★ 4.9 142 reviews Top5 Score 1675★ 129 4★ 9 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 12E 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.
location_on 18F Perclo Place, St Andrews, Hamilton
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X Electrical - Electrician Hamilton
↓ 1★ 5.0 110 reviews +5 Top5 Score 167 -15★ 108 4★ 2X 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.
location_on 47 Fuchsia Lane, Hamilton
Before you book an electrician in Hamilton
Drawn from 215 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do electricians typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Standard residential rates in New Zealand run between $80 and $120 plus GST per hour. Most electricians also charge a separate call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST, so ask upfront whether that fee is absorbed into the first hour or billed on top.
After-hours call-outs cost more, and review evidence from Hamilton jobs confirms this is common practice, though some firms waive or reduce the call-out fee as a goodwill gesture on straightforward jobs. Larger jobs such as switchboard upgrades, full rewires, EV charger installations, or solar connections are often quoted as a fixed price rather than hourly, and getting two or three written quotes before committing is the safest approach.
How do I check if an electrician is registered to do the work? expand_more
Search the public register at the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) website, ewrb.govt.nz, before any work begins. Check that the person has both a current registration and a current annual practising licence, because registration alone does not authorise someone to carry out electrical work.
Asking to see a licence card on arrival is reasonable, and any tradesperson confident in their credentials will not object. If someone cannot be found on the register, or their licence has lapsed, do not engage them and report concerns 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 the relevant wiring standards, and only a registered electrician or licensed electrical inspector can issue one. Prescribed work covers installing new circuits, adding power points, replacing switchboards, and most wiring changes beyond a simple like-for-like lamp swap, so the majority of jobs you hire an electrician for will require a CoC. Without one, the work is not legally signed off, which can cause serious problems when selling your property or making an insurance claim, so always request the CoC before paying the final invoice.
What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –No verifiable listing on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register is a hard stop before any work begins.
- –Quotes with no itemised breakdown make it impossible to check whether labour, materials, and any apprentice time are being charged fairly, as one reviewer discovered when an unexpected apprentice charge appeared on the final invoice.
- –Failing to show up at the agreed time without proactively calling ahead is a pattern that signals poor communication on larger or more complex jobs too.
- –Refusing to provide a Certificate of Compliance on completion of prescribed electrical work is both illegal and a red flag that the work may not meet wiring standards.
- –Reversing a position on whether a fault is a workmanship issue or a maintenance issue after a customer questions a charge suggests the kind of dispute resolution approach you want to avoid.
- –Discovering additional problems mid-job and proceeding without first getting your approval for the extra cost is a sign of poor process, regardless of how good the technical work is.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
- –Ask whether they are registered and licensed, then verify the answer yourself on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) register at ewrb.govt.nz before booking.
- –Ask for a written, itemised quote that separates labour, materials, call-out fees, and any apprentice time, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
- –Confirm whether GST is included in the quoted figures, as at least one Hamilton reviewer was caught out when a quote sent to a third party did not show GST separately.
- –Ask whether they will issue a Certificate of Compliance on completion, and clarify this before work starts rather than chasing it afterwards.
- –Ask what their process is if they find additional problems during the job, specifically whether they will contact you for approval before doing extra work that increases the cost.
- –Ask whether they offer after-hours availability if your situation carries any urgency, since several Hamilton electricians do provide this and response times vary significantly between firms.
Also recommended electricians in Hamilton
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Connect Electrical 2015 Ltd
★ 4.9 133 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1645★ 126 4★ 4 3★ 2 2★ 1Connect 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.
location_on 1/129 Ingram Road, Hamilton
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Alectrics Electrical | Electrician Hamilton
↑ 1★ 5.0 81 reviews +3 Top5 Score 162 -15★ 80 4★ 1Alectrics 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.
location_on 3B Newton Place, Frankton, Hamilton
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ElectricalPro
↓ 1★ 4.9 94 reviews +2 Top5 Score 161 -25★ 90 4★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1ElectricalPro 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.
location_on 108F Colombo Street, Frankton, Hamilton
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TB Electrical
★ 4.8 83 reviews Top5 Score 156 -45★ 78 4★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 2TB 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.
location_on 39 Karewa Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton
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So Watt Electrical
★ 5.0 46 reviews Top5 Score 1535★ 46So Watt Electrical covers fault diagnosis, hot water cylinder repairs, sensor light replacements, power outlet retrofits, and heat pump installations, with Nick known for completing full debriefs after each job so clients understand exactly what was done and why. Reviewers across multi-year relationships note he flags only work that is actually needed, and has gone out of his way to attend urgent callouts the same evening.
location_on Endeavour Avenue, Flagstaff, Hamilton
About this ranking
What the 10 electricians listed above hold, at the 16 September 2026 check.
We first assessed electricians in Hamilton in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Switched On Electrical has held first place at every check, and Best Electrical and X Electrical have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. 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
So Watt Electrical entered the list at #10.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Enlighten Electrical entered the top 5, up from #6. 2E Electrical returned to the top 5, up from #7. ElectricalPro left the top 5, down to #7. Connect Electrical left the top 5, down to #6.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. ElectricalPro entered the top 5, up from #7. 2E Electrical left the top 5, down to #7. Enlighten Electrical entered the list at #6.
- Mar 2026
First check. Switched On Electrical #1.
Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
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, 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 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. 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.