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Best Electricians in Wellington

We assessed 17 electricians in Wellington 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 1,422 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 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 Wellington

The top 5 electricians in Wellington are Adam Tulloch Electrical, Moses Electrical, Stewart & Rogers, Pluto Electrics, and #Electrical, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Adam Tulloch Electrical Limited

    ★ 5.0 87 reviews Top5 Score 173
    5★ 87

    Adam 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Long-term clients needing a dependable go-to electrician

    • ✓ Provides detailed written notes on diagnostic findings after each job
    • ✓ Responds quickly to emergency callouts alongside routine scheduled work
    • ✓ Punctual on arrival across both urgent and standard booked jobs

    location_on 12/33 Pito-One Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt

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  • 2

    Moses Electrical

    ★ 4.7 428 reviews Top5 Score 172
    5★ 377 4★ 15 3★ 6 2★ 1 1★ 29

    Moses 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Larger jobs needing full explanation and video quotes

    • ✓ Sends video explanations of each job item with the quote
    • ✓ Completes multi-part electrical jobs within 24 hours
    • ✓ Explains technical terms in plain language during and after the job

    location_on 103 Parkvale Road, Karori, Wellington

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  • 3

    Stewart & Rogers Electrical

    ★ 4.9 175 reviews +3 Top5 Score 172 +2
    5★ 167 4★ 5 3★ 1 1★ 2

    Stewart & 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Households wanting a reliable repeat electrician on call

    • ✓ Responds to emergency callouts outside normal business hours
    • ✓ Explains costs clearly before starting work on the job
    • ✓ Multiple reviewers return for follow-on and renovation jobs

    location_on 4/2 King Street, Mount Cook, Wellington

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  • 4

    Pluto Electrics Ltd

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    ★ 5.0 203 reviews +7 Top5 Score 172 +1
    5★ 198 4★ 4 3★ 1

    Pluto 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Last-minute callouts and multi-trade electrical specialisms

    • ✓ Turns up within hours for urgent jobs others declined
    • ✓ Compliance certificates issued promptly after every completed job
    • ✓ Responds outside business hours including Christmas Eve

    location_on 177a Rongotai Road, Rongotai, Wellington

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  • 5

    #Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 139 reviews +4 Top5 Score 167
    5★ 138 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Fast-turnaround jobs where response time matters most

    • ✓ Same-day attendance recorded across several different job types
    • ✓ Compliance certificates emailed within minutes of finishing urgent repairs
    • ✓ Solar scoping done in person before quoting, with product advice included

    location_on 8/2 Northpoint Street, Plimmerton, Porirua

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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.

Electricians ranked 6 to 10 in Wellington

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

  • 6

    Pankhurst Electrical Limited

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    ★ 5.0 77 reviews +11 Top5 Score 164 +10
    5★ 75 4★ 2

    Pankhurst Electrical fits homeowners and businesses who want one person across light replacements, rewiring, switchboard faults, and oven installations, with upfront options and cost explanations given before and during the job. Chris diagnoses root causes rather than just fixing symptoms, and coordinates with other trades when a renovation or complex job calls for it.

    Reviews most often describe: Repeat clients wanting a single trusted electrician

    • ✓ Attends electrical emergencies the same day when others cannot
    • ✓ Explains fault causes and gives options before starting repairs
    • ✓ Fits returning clients in promptly for urgent follow-up jobs
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  • 7

    Silver Fern Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 81 reviews +3 Top5 Score 162 +4
    5★ 81

    Silver 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners running multiple electrical jobs over time

    • ✓ Prompted arrivals kept on schedule across multi-day renovation jobs
    • ✓ Electricians fix additional faults spotted on-site without being asked
    • ✓ Office staff coordinate quotes and supplier details before work begins

    location_on 37 Baroda Street, Khandallah, Wellington

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  • 8

    Transform Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 102 reviews +20 Top5 Score 160 +3
    5★ 101 1★ 1

    Transform 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting one reliable sparky for varied jobs

    • ✓ Turns up on agreed date and rings ahead as promised
    • ✓ Leaves the site clean and tidy at the end of every job
    • ✓ Explains the job clearly to the client before starting work

    location_on 47a Spy Glass Lane, Whitby, Wellington

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  • 9

    Flex Electrical - Mastercraft Electrical Kapiti

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    ★ 5.0 86 reviews +6 Top5 Score 158 +1
    5★ 86

    Flex 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients wanting thorough pre-job advice and smooth installs

    • ✓ Todd visits in person to discuss options before any quote is given
    • ✓ Install crews communicate power outage timing throughout the job
    • ✓ Final price came in at the lower end of the quoted range
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  • 10

    Trevor Mangan Electrical

    ★ 5.0 44 reviews Top5 Score 156
    5★ 44

    Trevor Mangan Electrical fits homeowners who want one person across light replacements, rangehood installs, switchboard upgrades, bathroom fan extractors, and power point additions. Trevor gives written confirmation of completed work, discusses options and costs upfront before starting, and follows up afterwards to check everything is running as it should.

    Reviews most often describe: First-home buyers wanting a trusted long-term sparky

    • ✓ Provides written confirmation of completed work after every job
    • ✓ Follows up after install to confirm everything is working correctly
    • ✓ Discusses options and likely costs before starting any work

    location_on 58d Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie, Wellington

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About this ranking

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. 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 4 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 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 44. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.