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Best Electricians in South Auckland

We assessed 18 electricians in South Auckland 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 1,451 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 11 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 South Auckland

The top 5 electricians in South Auckland are Mega Electrical, Applied Electrical, Amps Electrical, Choice Electrical, and Wisdom, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Mega Electrical Services Limited

    ★ 5.0 447 reviews +26 Top5 Score 192 +1
    5★ 433 4★ 12 1★ 2

    Mega Electrical turns around urgent jobs fast, covering switchboard work, EV charger installation, cooktop replacement, security lighting, and LED commercial fitouts. DJ explains options clearly on the spot, confirms changes before proceeding, and checks in with clients before leaving, making the process straightforward for people who want to understand what they are paying for.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent call-outs needing fast, same-day response

    • ✓ Arrives within minutes for urgent after-hours electrical call-outs
    • ✓ Explains options and provides on-the-spot quotes before starting work
    • ✓ Leaves the workspace tidy with a Certificate of Compliance on completion

    location_on 16 Carolyn Street, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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  • 2

    Applied Electrical

    ★ 5.0 236 reviews +1 Top5 Score 175 -1
    5★ 236

    Applied Electrical covers a broad spread of residential work, from fuse board upgrades and cooktop installations to LED lighting, ceiling fans, hot water cylinders, ventilation systems, and new power outlets. Patrick gives upfront quotes, explains the work in plain terms, and where a job requires Vector coordination, their team organises it end to end so clients don't have to.

    Reviews most often describe: Households wanting honest advice and no upselling

    • ✓ Gives advice on avoiding unnecessary call-outs to save money
    • ✓ Responds to after-hours enquiries within 30 minutes on same day
    • ✓ Sends Certificate of Compliance with invoice after each job

    location_on 42b Hall Avenue, Māngere, Auckland

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  • 3

    Amps Electrical Ltd

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    ★ 4.9 139 reviews Top5 Score 167 +5
    5★ 136 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1

    Amps Electrical gets breaker faults, switchboard replacements, and wiring issues resolved quickly, with Harry regularly attending after-hours and weekend call-outs that other electricians decline. Clients report same-day quoting and same-day completion, and Harry walks people through what was changed and why before leaving the job.

    Reviews most often describe: After-hours and weekend electrical emergencies, any day

    • ✓ Takes after-hours and weekend call-outs, including Saturday evenings
    • ✓ Resolves urgent faults over the phone before sending anyone out
    • ✓ Quotes and completes jobs on the same day when contacted early

    location_on 605D Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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  • 4

    Choice Electrical Ltd

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    ★ 5.0 118 reviews +2 Top5 Score 167
    5★ 118

    Choice Electrical fits homeowners needing light installations, EV charger fitouts, oven connections, heated towel rails, and outlet or switch replacements done to a finish they can see. Their office coordinates quotes and scheduling before the crew arrives, and on site the team checks preferences mid-job, such as matching fittings to existing decor, rather than making decisions without asking.

    Reviews most often describe: Residential jobs where communication and tidy work matter

    • ✓ Arrives on time and cleans up the work area afterwards
    • ✓ Quotes held firm even when ceiling access made the job harder
    • ✓ Office sends written quotes promptly after the site assessment

    location_on 27 Donegal Park Drive, Flat Bush, FlatBush, Auckland

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  • 5

    Wisdom Limited

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    ★ 4.9 116 reviews +3 Top5 Score 164 -2
    5★ 106 4★ 8 3★ 1 1★ 1

    Wisdom reaches clients within the hour for urgent faults, full house rewires, cooktop and oven connections, fuse and circuit breaker replacements, aerial work, and extractor fan installs. John and his team work within tight budgets when needed, arranging payment plans without compromising the scope of the job.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day jobs and weekend call-outs others turn down

    • ✓ Technician on site within an hour of first contact
    • ✓ Weekend and same-day call-outs accepted where others could not
    • ✓ Works within customer budgets including staged payment arrangements

    location_on papatoetoe, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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Before you book an electrician in South Auckland

Drawn from 188 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, sitting at the higher end of that range. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged separately from the hourly rate, so confirm upfront whether it is included in the first hour. After-hours callouts cost more, and jobs like EV charger installs or switchboard upgrades are priced as fixed quotes rather than hourly.

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

Search the public register at ewrb.govt.nz before hiring anyone, as this is free and requires no account. Check that the person holds both a current registration and a current annual practising licence, because registration alone does not legally authorise someone to carry out electrical work. If the licence has lapsed, is suspended, or the person cannot be found on the register, do not engage them and report your concern directly to the EWRB.

What is a Certificate of Compliance and should I expect one after every job? expand_more

A Certificate of Compliance is a legal document confirming that prescribed electrical work meets the requirements of the Electricity Act 1992 and New Zealand wiring standards. Work such as adding circuits, installing power points, or replacing a switchboard all require a CoC, and only a registered electrician or licensed electrical inspector can issue one. Withhold final payment until the CoC is in your hands, as missing documentation can complicate insurance claims and property sales.

What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –An electrician who cannot point you to their listing on the EWRB register should be avoided before any work begins.
  • –Vague or verbal-only pricing is a red flag; in one case a customer was charged $345 for a temporary fix using copper wire, which is both unsafe and illegal in New Zealand.
  • –Incomplete or unsafe work left without explanation, such as hardwiring a fuse with copper wire and leaving without a permanent repair, signals poor standards.
  • –Unreturned calls and unanswered messages over multiple weeks, as reported with at least one South Auckland operator, suggest you will face the same responsiveness problems mid-job.
  • –A tradesperson who leaves your property unsecured, such as a door left wide open, or abandons a job partway through without communication, is not worth the risk.
  • –Refusing or failing to provide a Certificate of Compliance on completion is a legal issue, not just poor service.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
  • –Ask for their EWRB registration number and verify it yourself at ewrb.govt.nz before agreeing to anything.
  • –Request an itemised written quote so labour, materials, and the call-out fee are listed separately and you can compare fairly.
  • –Confirm they will issue a Certificate of Compliance on completion, and ask for it to be handed over before you make final payment.
  • –Ask what their process is if they find additional problems mid-job, because cost and scope can change quickly on older South Auckland properties.
  • –Check whether they are available after hours or on weekends, as several reviewers specifically valued electricians who responded to evening and Saturday faults.
  • –Ask how they communicate during the job, whether by phone, text, or email, since reviewers frequently flagged clear and prompt communication as a deciding factor in their satisfaction.

Electricians ranked 6 to 10 in South Auckland

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

  • 6

    Arahia Electrical

    ★ 5.0 97 reviews +1 Top5 Score 161
    5★ 96 1★ 1

    Arahia Electrical covers oven and cooktop connections, hot water cylinder faults, switchboard and RCD work, security lighting, and insurance-related fault reporting. Where a job involves coordinating insurers, plumbers, or same-day parts, they organise that side of things directly so clients avoid the back-and-forth.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners who need fast scheduling and clear costs

    • ✓ Quoted price matched the final invoice on multiple jobs
    • ✓ Arrived and completed work the same day as initial contact
    • ✓ Coordinated directly with insurance companies on fault claims

    location_on 3/45a Great South Road, Manurewa, Auckland

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  • 7

    Usha Electrical Limited

    ★ 5.0 66 reviews +1 Top5 Score 159 +1
    5★ 66

    Usha Electrical installs heat pumps, EV chargers including Tesla wall connectors, LED lighting, TV wall mounts, and security lighting across South Auckland. Mayank visits the site before quoting, explains the scope in plain terms, and keeps clients updated as work progresses, so there are no surprises on the day or on the invoice.

    Reviews most often describe: South Auckland homeowners installing heat pumps or EV chargers

    • ✓ Visits site first to explain scope and provide transparent quotes
    • ✓ Completes heat pump installs including same-day multi-unit jobs
    • ✓ Explains how installed systems work before leaving the job

    location_on 20A Wentworth Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland

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  • 8

    Papatoetoe Auto Electrical

    ★ 4.5 154 reviews Top5 Score 156
    5★ 119 4★ 19 3★ 3 2★ 2 1★ 11

    Papatoetoe Auto Electrical picks up auto electrical problems that general mechanics have already attempted and failed to fix, covering starter motors, alternators, headlights, gear shifter faults, and full electrical system repairs. Jobs are typically completed within 30 to 90 minutes of drop-off, and the final bill has come in at or below the quoted price across multiple reported visits.

    Reviews most often describe: Auto electrical faults other mechanics could not diagnose

    • ✓ Final bill at or below the quoted price on multiple jobs
    • ✓ Fixed faults two other mechanics had already failed to resolve
    • ✓ Jobs completed within 30 to 90 minutes of vehicle drop-off

    location_on 132 Cavendish Drive, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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  • 9

    Nexgen Electrical NZ Ltd

    ★ 4.9 42 reviews +4 Top5 Score 151
    5★ 41 1★ 1

    Nexgen Electrical fields jobs ranging from main board upgrades and full kitchen rewires to extractor fan installations, LED downlighting, and weekend emergency fault repairs. Crews have arrived within 15 minutes of first contact on reported call-outs, and on larger jobs they clean up after themselves and colour-match fittings to existing decor without being asked.

    Reviews most often describe: Property managers and homeowners needing fast, same-day response

    • ✓ Arrived on site within 15 minutes of the initial phone call
    • ✓ Upfront pricing confirmed before work begins on the day
    • ✓ Cleaned up the work area after completing the job

    location_on 14 Biplane Street, Takanini, Auckland

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  • 10

    Smartcity Electrical

    ★ 5.0 36 reviews Top5 Score 146
    5★ 36

    Smartcity Electrical fields switchboard upgrades, new circuit and security lighting installs, EV charger fitouts, swim spa power connections, pendant and range hood lighting, and home rewiring across Auckland and out to Waikato. Amir has attended jobs within 10 minutes during a storm, worked long weekends without fuss, and picked up additional faults on site and resolved them for minimal or no extra charge.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent and after-hours jobs needing fast, flexible response

    • ✓ Attends urgent call-outs on long weekends and public holidays
    • ✓ Spots and fixes additional faults on site for little or no extra cost
    • ✓ Travels outside Auckland for after-hours installs including Waikato

    location_on 7 Rito Place, Manukau City Centre, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top electricians in South Auckland chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in South 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. 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 11 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 South 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 36. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.