Best Electricians in South Auckland
We assessed 17 electricians in South Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,379 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 11 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 South Auckland
The top 5 electricians in South Auckland are #1 Mega Electrical, #2 Applied Electrical, #3 Amps Electrical, #4 Choice Electrical, and #5 Wisdom, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Mega Electrical Services Limited
★ 5.0 453 reviews +6 Top5 Score 1925★ 439 4★ 12 1★ 2Mega 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.
location_on 16 Carolyn Street, Manukau City Centre, Auckland
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Applied Electrical
★ 5.0 237 reviews +1 Top5 Score 174 -25★ 237Applied 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.
location_on 42b Hall Avenue, Māngere, Auckland
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Amps Electrical Ltd
★ 5.0 145 reviews +6 Top5 Score 172 +45★ 142 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1Amps 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.
location_on 605D Great South Road, Manukau City Centre, Auckland
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Choice Electrical Ltd
★ 5.0 119 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1665★ 119Choice 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.
location_on 27 Donegal Park Drive, Flat Bush, FlatBush, Auckland
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Wisdom Limited
★ 4.9 117 reviews +1 Top5 Score 163 -15★ 107 4★ 8 3★ 1 1★ 1Wisdom 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.
location_on papatoetoe, Manukau City Centre, Auckland
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Before you book an electrician in South Auckland
Drawn from 232 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. Auckland sits at the higher end of that range.
A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged separately in most cases, so ask upfront whether it is included in the first hour. After-hours and weekend call-outs attract a premium on top of standard rates, and some South Auckland electricians in these reviews attended Saturday evenings and long weekends at competitive but higher pricing.
Common job costs give you a useful benchmark: a switchboard upgrade runs roughly $1,500 to $3,500 plus GST depending on board size and cable condition, an EV charger installation typically falls between $500 and $1,200 plus GST including the charging unit bracket and wiring, and a full residential rewire can reach $8,000 to $15,000 or more for an older home. One reviewer noted paying $345 for a 15-minute after-hours call-out plus a copper-wire temporary fix, which signals how quickly after-hours labour costs accumulate. All electrical work must be carried out by a registered person under the Electricity Act 1992, and a Certificate of Compliance must be issued for any new or altered installation.
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 or licence number before they start work. You need to confirm two things: that the person holds current registration and that they also hold a current annual practising licence, because registration alone does not legally authorise someone to carry out electrical work.
If their licence has lapsed or been suspended, they cannot lawfully perform prescribed electrical work, and you can report that concern directly to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). One reviewer in these reviews described a job where copper wire was used to bypass a ceramic fuse, a practice that is illegal in New Zealand and a clear signal that licence status was not verified beforehand.
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 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. You are entitled to a CoC for any prescribed electrical work, which covers installing new circuits, adding power points, replacing switchboards, and most wiring beyond simple like-for-like lamp swaps.
One reviewer specifically noted receiving an invoice with an attached Certificate of Compliance, treating it as a mark of professionalism, and that is the right standard to expect. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create problems when selling your home or making an insurance claim, so withhold final payment until the document is in your hands. WorkSafe New Zealand oversees electrical safety compliance, and if an electrician refuses to provide a CoC for prescribed work, you should report the matter to WorkSafe New Zealand or the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Using improvised or illegal materials mid-job without explaining the risk, such as bypassing a fuse with copper wire, is a serious safety and legal red flag.
- –Charging a call-out fee and leaving without completing or meaningfully progressing the work signals poor practice and potential overcharging.
- –Failing to return calls or messages over multiple weeks, even after promising to follow up, indicates you will face the same communication problems once work is underway.
- –Bringing an underqualified worker who takes excessive time, leaves personal items behind, and leaves your property unsecured suggests the principal electrician is not supervising their team.
- –A quote with no itemised breakdown of labour, materials, and call-out costs makes it impossible to challenge an inflated invoice later.
- –Not providing a Certificate of Compliance after completing prescribed electrical work is both a legal failure and a future liability for you as the homeowner.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
- –Ask whether they are registered and licensed with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) and request their licence number so you can verify it at ewrb.govt.nz before work starts.
- –Ask whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued upon completion, and confirm this in writing before agreeing to the job.
- –Request an itemised written quote that separates the call-out fee, hourly labour rate, and materials, so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
- –Ask what their process is if they discover additional problems mid-job, specifically whether they will pause and get your approval before carrying out extra work and charging for it.
- –Ask whether they are available after hours or on weekends, and confirm what premium applies, since emergency availability was a deciding factor for multiple reviewers in this area.
- –Ask whether they carry out the work themselves or delegate to a less experienced worker, particularly relevant if reviews mention a standout individual tradesperson on a larger team.
Also recommended electricians in South Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Arahia Electrical
★ 5.0 99 reviews +2 Top5 Score 163 +25★ 98 1★ 1Arahia 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.
location_on 3/45a Great South Road, Manurewa, Auckland
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Usha Electrical Limited
★ 5.0 68 reviews +2 Top5 Score 159 +15★ 68Usha 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.
location_on 20A Wentworth Avenue, Papatoetoe, Auckland
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Nexgen Electrical NZ Ltd
↑ 1★ 4.9 45 reviews +3 Top5 Score 153 +35★ 44 1★ 1Nexgen 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.
location_on 14 Biplane Street, Takanini, Auckland
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BW Henderson Electrical
★ 5.0 60 reviews Top5 Score 1535★ 59 4★ 1BW Henderson fixes lighting faults, installs smart switches, outdoor sockets, and EV chargers, and has attended same-day call-outs when technicians were already fully booked. When variations come up mid-job, the team works through them without fuss, and invoices arrive accurate and in line with what was quoted.
location_on 82A Spartan Road, Takanini, Auckland
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Smartcity Electrical
★ 5.0 36 reviews Top5 Score 149 +35★ 36Smartcity 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.
location_on 7 Rito Place, Manukau City Centre, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 electricians listed above hold, at the 11 September 2026 check.
We first assessed electricians in South Auckland in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Two different businesses have held first place; Mega Electrical has held it since May 2026. Mega Electrical, Applied Electrical and Amps Electrical have been in the top 5 at every check. 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
BW Henderson entered the list at #9.
- Jul 2026
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Mega Electrical. Wisdom entered the top 5, up from #7. Nexgen Electrical and Smartcity Electrical entered the list, at #9 and #10.
- Mar 2026
First check.
Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
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, 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 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. 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.