Best Electricians in Wellington
We assessed 16 electricians in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,459 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 12 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 Wellington
The top 5 electricians in Wellington are #1 Pluto Electrics, #2 Stewart & Rogers, #3 Transform Electrical, #4 #Electrical, and #5 Moses Electrical, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Pluto Electrics Ltd
↑ 3★ 5.0 203 reviews Top5 Score 174 +25★ 198 4★ 4 3★ 1Pluto Electrics fields solar installations, EV charger installs, mains cable repairs, and urgent fault-fixing, often stepping in on the same day or after hours when other electricians have failed to show. Jan coordinates scheduling and keeps clients updated through the process, including outside business hours, while electricians like Jerah complete jobs with compliance certificates issued promptly.
location_on 177a Rongotai Road, Rongotai, Wellington
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Stewart & Rogers Electrical
↑ 1★ 4.9 182 reviews +7 Top5 Score 171 -15★ 174 4★ 5 3★ 1 1★ 2Stewart & Rogers gets power restored fast, including on Sundays, over Christmas, and during storms, covering fault-finding, power board repairs, and home renovation work. Upfront cost explanations before and during jobs mean clients know what they are paying before the invoice arrives.
location_on 4/2 King Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
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Transform Electrical
↑ 5★ 5.0 104 reviews +2 Top5 Score 171 +105★ 103 1★ 1Transform Electrical covers hot water cylinder wiring, switchboard upgrades, lighting installations for extensions, EV charger installs, and rangehood connections, making Hamish a practical fit for recurring household electrical work. He completes jobs the same day, issues compliance certificates promptly, and has come in under estimate on installs.
location_on 47a Spy Glass Lane, Whitby, Wellington
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#Electrical
↑ 1★ 5.0 143 reviews +4 Top5 Score 168 +25★ 142 4★ 1#Electrical turns around solar installs, EV charger setups, outdoor socket work, and urgent switchboard replacements, with same-day and within-the-hour attendance appearing across multiple jobs. Chris scopes solar jobs in person quickly, provides detailed product advice, and follows up promptly on installation questions, with compliance certificates issued within minutes of job completion.
location_on 8/2 Northpoint Street, Plimmerton, Porirua
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Moses Electrical
↓ 3★ 4.6 429 reviews +1 Top5 Score 167 -55★ 375 4★ 15 3★ 6 2★ 1 1★ 32Moses Electrical takes on switchboard replacements, earthing system installs, powerpoint upgrades, and stove repairs, often completing significant multi-part jobs within 24 hours. Their quoting process includes videos explaining each task, and clients can decline or amend individual items after the first site visit before any work begins.
location_on 103 Parkvale Road, Karori, Wellington
Before you book an electrician in Wellington
Drawn from 174 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do electricians typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Residential electricians in Wellington charge between $80 and $120 per hour plus GST, with Wellington 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 of labour.
Review evidence confirms this pattern, with some call-out fees around $166 including GST noted for urgent or after-hours visits, and complaints arising when customers were not clearly told the call-out fee did not cover any actual work. After-hours and emergency rates run higher, so always ask what the total will be before anyone turns up.
How do I check if an electrician is registered to do the work? expand_more
Search the public register at ewrb.govt.nz, run by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), before any work starts. You need to confirm 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 name you search does not appear, or their licence shows as lapsed or suspended, do not engage them and report your concern directly to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Reviews show that reputable Wellington electricians issue a Certificate of Compliance on completion, which is only possible if the person performing the work holds a valid practising licence.
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 includes adding new circuits, installing power points, replacing switchboards, and most wiring tasks beyond simple like-for-like lamp swaps. Review evidence confirms that reliable Wellington electricians issue the CoC promptly on completion, with one reviewer noting the document arrived by email within 20 minutes of the job finishing.
What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A vague or verbal-only quote with no itemised breakdown of labour, materials, and call-out fees is a red flag, as review evidence shows surprise invoices causing significant disputes.
- –Charging a call-out fee and then issuing a separate large invoice for the actual work, without explaining this split upfront, is a pattern linked to dissatisfied customers in these reviews.
- –No-shows or failure to communicate delays, especially for urgent jobs where a customer is left without power, indicate poor reliability.
- –Proceeding with additional work, such as replacing multiple fittings, without confirming the scope with you first suggests the electrician is not managing your costs responsibly.
- –Inability or reluctance to provide a Certificate of Compliance on completion is a legal concern and should stop you from paying in full.
- –An electrician who cannot be found on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register must not be engaged for prescribed electrical work.
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 invite them to confirm their licence number so you can verify it yourself.
- –Request a written, itemised quote that separates call-out fees, hourly labour, and materials, and ask whether the call-out fee is absorbed into the first hour or charged on top.
- –Ask whether they will issue a Certificate of Compliance on completion, and if not, establish why before any work proceeds.
- –Ask what their process is if they discover additional problems mid-job, specifically whether they will stop and get your approval before expanding the scope and cost.
- –Confirm whether they are available for after-hours or emergency callouts and what the premium rate is, since review evidence shows after-hours availability varies considerably across Wellington electricians.
- –For specialist work such as solar, EV charger installation, or switchboard upgrades, ask about their experience with that specific type of job and whether they carry relevant product certifications.
Also recommended electricians in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Pankhurst Electrical Limited
★ 5.0 88 reviews +11 Top5 Score 166 +25★ 86 4★ 2Pankhurst Electrical responds to urgent electrical problems fast, including same-day attendance for emergencies like house fires that left families without power or water. Chris keeps clients informed as jobs develop, explains the problem as he works, and holds to the original quote even when extra work is required on-site.
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Flex Electrical - Mastercraft Electrical Kapiti
↑ 2★ 5.0 89 reviews +3 Top5 Score 164 +65★ 89Flex Electrical coordinates solar installs, EV charger setups, SmartVent and heat transfer systems, downlight replacements, and full renovation electrical work across the Kapiti area. Todd walks clients through options in person before quoting, and on install days, electricians like Hamish and Matt keep homeowners informed of power outages and check in on placement decisions as the job progresses.
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Silver Fern Electrical
↓ 1★ 5.0 83 reviews +2 Top5 Score 161 -15★ 83Silver Fern Electrical takes on switchboard upgrades, mains rewiring, new light fittings, ethernet runs, and urgent fault callouts, making them a practical fit for clients with varied or ongoing electrical needs. Electricians like Dean, Daniel, and Josh tidy up each day, coordinate with office staff like Bridget on quoting, and proactively fix faults noticed on-site that the client had not mentioned.
location_on 37 Baroda Street, Khandallah, Wellington
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Trevor Mangan Electrical
↑ 1★ 5.0 51 reviews +7 Top5 Score 159 +25★ 51Trevor Mangan Electrical installs lighting, rangehoods, bathroom extractor fans, wall heaters, power points, and switchboards, with a track record of actively looking for ways to reduce costs for clients rather than running up the bill. Written confirmation of completed work is issued after each job, and Trevor follows up afterwards to check everything is running as it should.
location_on 58d Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington
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Adam Tulloch Electrical Limited
↓ 9★ 5.0 87 reviews Top5 Score 158 -155★ 87Adam Tulloch Electrical covers diagnostic fault-finding, appliance installations, rewires, and emergency callouts across a wide service region. Technicians like Aaron turn up on time, including for urgent jobs, and provide detailed written findings so clients fully understand what was done and why.
location_on 12/33 Pito-One Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt
About this ranking
What the 10 electricians listed above hold, at the 12 September 2026 check.
We first assessed electricians in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Four different businesses have held first place; Pluto Electrics has held it since September 2026. Pluto Electrics and Stewart & Rogers 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
New first place: Pluto Electrics. Transform Electrical entered the top 5, up from #8. Adam Tulloch Electrical left the top 5, down to #10.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Adam Tulloch Electrical. Adam Tulloch Electrical entered the top 5 at #1. Moses Electrical returned to the top 5 at #2. Silver Fern Electrical left the top 5, down to #7. Trevor Mangan Electrical entered the list at #10.
- Jun 2026
#Electrical returned to the top 5, up from #6. Silver Fern Electrical entered the top 5, up from #7. Transform Electrical and Flex Electrical entered the list, at #6 and #7.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. #Electrical left the top 5, down to #6.
- Mar 2026
First check. Moses Electrical #1.
How are the top electricians in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in Wellington. 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 Wellington. 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.