Best Electricians on the North Shore
We assessed 19 electricians on the North Shore 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 1,330 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 27 July 2026. How we rank →
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 on the North Shore
The top 5 electricians on the North Shore are Linked Electrical, AB Electrical, QuickElectric, JBS Electrical, and Shore Spark, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Linked Electrical
↑ 3★ 5.0 196 reviews +14 Top5 Score 181 +145★ 196Linked Electrical brings clear upfront quotes and often finds ways to reduce costs without cutting corners on compliance. Dan takes time on-site to explain what the job involves and walk clients through their options before work begins.
Reviews most often describe: Residential renovations, EV charger installs, switchboard upgrades
- ✓ Comes in under quoted cost
- ✓ Explains options to cut costs
- ✓ EV charger installs done same visit
location_on 23b Neal Avenue, Glenfield, Auckland
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AB Electrical
↑ 1★ 4.9 204 reviews +8 Top5 Score 173 +35★ 191 4★ 6 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 4AB Electrical turns around urgent jobs fast, rearranging schedules to arrive within the hour when needed. Named electricians like Mark, Mike, and Joe explain their work clearly before starting and clean up thoroughly once finished.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts, switchboard upgrades, EV charger installs
- ✓ Same-day and next-day bookings
- ✓ Price held when scope changed
- ✓ Removes boots before entering home
location_on 753 Beach Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
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QuickElectric
↓ 1★ 4.9 129 reviews +5 Top5 Score 1715★ 122 4★ 5 1★ 2QuickElectric turns around urgent electrical jobs fast, with multiple reviewers reporting responses within an hour and work completed the same day. Their electricians will also take on additional work spotted on-site, such as fitting sensor lights or diagnosing extra faults, without needing a separate booking.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent electrical callouts needing same-day response
- ✓ Extra jobs done on the spot
- ✓ Simpler solutions to save money
- ✓ Explains quotes before starting work
location_on 3 Tait Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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JBS Electrical Ltd
↑ 1★ 5.0 188 reviews +7 Top5 Score 168 +15★ 187 4★ 1JBS Electrical turns up on time, sorts the issue, and leaves the site clean, whether it's a Friday afternoon callout or a multi-light installation. When a supplied fitting failed on one job, they came back and replaced it at no charge, without needing to be pushed.
Reviews most often describe: Ongoing trade relationship with a dependable Auckland electrician
- ✓ Returns to fix faults at no charge
- ✓ Clear timeframes given upfront
- ✓ Same-day and after-hours availability
location_on 2D/89 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Shore Spark Electrical
↑ 1★ 5.0 129 reviews +2 Top5 Score 167 +15★ 129Shore Spark turns around urgent electrical jobs fast, with installations completed within 18 hours of the first call in some cases. Invoices include a detailed breakdown of work completed plus a photo of the finished job, which sets them apart from most trades.
Reviews most often describe: Residential callouts needing fast, same-day response
- ✓ Same-day and next-day bookings
- ✓ Invoices include completion photos
- ✓ Upfront pricing, no hidden fees
location_on 2/59 Porana Road, Hillcrest, Auckland
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Before you book an electrician on the North Shore
Drawn from 155 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do electricians typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Expect to pay between $80 and $120 plus GST per hour for standard residential electrical work in Auckland, with North Shore jobs sitting toward the upper end of that range. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is common and is often charged on top of the first hour, so ask upfront whether it is included. Common jobs like EV charger installs run from around $500 to $1,500 plus GST depending on your switchboard and cable run, while a full switchboard upgrade can cost $1,500 to $3,500 plus GST. After-hours and urgent call-outs carry a premium, and some North Shore electricians in the reviews responded within the hour for urgent faults, which signals higher rates apply in those situations.
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, as this is free and requires no account to use. 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 their licence shows as lapsed or suspended, do not engage them for prescribed electrical work, and you can report the concern directly to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). One review in this category specifically praised an electrician for being an EVNEX trusted partner, which signals that specialist accreditation matters for EV charger installs on top of basic EWRB licensing.
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 only a registered electrician or licensed electrical inspector can issue one. You are entitled to a CoC for any new circuit, added power point, switchboard replacement, rewire, or EV charger install, and you should request it before paying the final invoice. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create serious problems when selling your property or making an insurance claim after an electrical fault.
What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –An electrician who misses scheduled appointments without calling, as seen in one North Shore review where a tradesperson failed to show twice and only responded when chased.
- –Quotes that are vague or verbal only, with no itemised breakdown of labour and materials before work starts.
- –A reluctance or refusal to provide a Certificate of Compliance on completion of prescribed electrical work.
- –Pricing that inflates significantly mid-job without your prior approval, such as one case where a lamp post replacement was quoted at roughly five times the market rate.
- –Damage caused during work, like drilling through a gas pipe, combined with a minimal goodwill response and an expectation that you still pay the full invoice.
- –No verifiable listing on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register at ewrb.govt.nz.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
- –Ask for their full name as it appears on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) register so you can verify their licence before work begins.
- –Ask whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued on completion and when you can expect to receive it.
- –Request a written, itemised quote that separates the call-out fee, hourly labour rate, and materials so there are no surprises on the invoice.
- –Ask what their process is if they find additional problems during the job, specifically whether they will stop and seek your approval before doing extra work.
- –Ask whether they are available for after-hours or urgent call-outs, and what the additional charge for that is.
- –Ask who will actually carry out the work, since some firms send different technicians from the one who quoted, and confirm that person is also EWRB-licensed.
Electricians ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore
They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.
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Lake Road Electrical
↑ 2★ 4.9 128 reviews Top5 Score 166 +25★ 124 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 1Lake Road Electrical gets residential jobs turned around quickly, fixing faults that previous electricians have left unresolved. Their electrician brings his own vacuum, cleans up after the work, and takes time to walk clients through anything technical before leaving.
Reviews most often describe: Residential electrical repairs and same-day callouts
- ✓ Fixes what others couldn't resolve
- ✓ Arrives on time, leaves site clean
- ✓ Walks clients through technical setup
location_on 23 Leiden Place, Totara Vale, Auckland
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Jenco Electrical
↑ 2★ 4.9 120 reviews Top5 Score 1615★ 115 4★ 2 3★ 2 2★ 1Jenco Electrical turns around urgent jobs fast, with multiple reviewers reporting on-site response within hours and compliance paperwork sent straight after. Return visits to fix any issues are handled promptly and at no extra charge.
Reviews most often describe: Residential and commercial urgent electrical callouts
- ✓ Same-day callout response
- ✓ Compliance paperwork sent with photos
- ✓ Returns to fix issues at no charge
location_on c6/8 Henry Rose Place, Albany, Auckland
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Helix Electrical Limited
★ 4.8 112 reviews Top5 Score 1585★ 103 4★ 4 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 2Helix Electrical gets renovation and commercial electrical jobs done promptly, from quoting through to a tidy, cleaned-up finish. They follow up after the job is complete to check the work met expectations, which is not something every electrician does.
Reviews most often describe: Commercial and renovation electrical work in Auckland
- ✓ Post-job follow-up by email
- ✓ Cleans up on completion
- ✓ Prompt quotes with clear explanations
location_on 4B Ride Way, Rosedale, Auckland
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Ben Lord Electrical
★ 5.0 70 reviews Top5 Score 1555★ 69 4★ 1Ben Lord Electrical responds fast to urgent callouts, including next-day visits after flood emergencies to make homes safe. Pricing comes in below what clients expect, and last-minute or complex requests get accommodated without pushback.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent and time-sensitive residential electrical jobs
- ✓ Next-day emergency response
- ✓ Meets critical deadlines
- ✓ Reasonable pricing on complex jobs
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Bolton Electrical
★ 5.0 54 reviews Top5 Score 1525★ 53 4★ 1Bolton Electrical gets workshop setups, sub-panels, and complex wiring jobs done with practical advice that shapes the outcome, not just the installation. Their problem-solving on-site means clients rebook rather than call someone else when the next job comes up.
Reviews most often describe: Residential electrical work needing practical advice
- ✓ Sub-panel and outbuilding wiring
- ✓ Rebooked by existing clients
- ✓ Punctual arrival on job day
location_on Auld Street, Torbay, Auckland
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About this ranking
How are the top electricians on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians on the North Shore. 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 27 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 on the North Shore. 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.