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Best Electricians in West Auckland

We assessed 19 electricians in West 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 1,307 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 8 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 West Auckland

The top 5 electricians in West Auckland are Legacy Electrical, Advanced Electrical, Tri-Phase Electrical, Capita Electrical, and KC Electrics, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Legacy Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 326 reviews +25 Top5 Score 186 +1
    5★ 323 4★ 3

    Legacy Electrical turns around same-day bookings on work including EV charger installs, hot water cylinder repairs, rangehood replacements, and kitchen electrical jobs. Named technicians like Shay, Riley, and Andrew arrive on time, walk customers through what they find, and leave the site clean.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day jobs needing fast, tidy tradespeople

    • ✓ Technicians arrive within the quoted time on same-day calls
    • ✓ Jobs quoted and completed in a single visit multiple times
    • ✓ Electricians clean up the work area before leaving the job

    location_on 31 Northside Drive, Westgate, Auckland

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  • 2

    Advanced Electrical Services

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    ★ 4.8 285 reviews +7 Top5 Score 176
    5★ 256 4★ 16 3★ 1 2★ 3 1★ 9

    Advanced Electrical coordinates switchboard upgrades, bathroom fan replacements, kitchen stovetop installs, and lighting work, with technicians like Liam and Branson explaining what they find as the job unfolds. When extra work surfaces mid-job, such as rewiring lights or power points, they walk the customer through it before proceeding rather than surprising them on the invoice.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting clear communication throughout the job

    • ✓ Technicians explain additional work discovered before proceeding with it
    • ✓ Office and on-site staff both noted for clear, prompt communication
    • ✓ Weekend availability provided when customers needed urgent electrical work

    location_on 1099 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland

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  • 3

    Tri-Phase Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 142 reviews +12 Top5 Score 172 +1
    5★ 141 4★ 1

    Tri-Phase Electrical gets through high-volume residential jobs quickly, covering ceiling fans, power points, sensor lights, LED fittings, bathroom fans, and wiring runs in a single visit. Deep discusses pricing openly before starting, which reviewers on larger scopes of work found particularly reassuring.

    Reviews most often describe: Busy homeowners needing multiple installs done fast

    • ✓ Arrives promptly on the same day or at the agreed time
    • ✓ Completes multiple installations across the home in one visit
    • ✓ Explains what needs doing clearly before and during the job

    location_on 79A Sturges Road, Henderson, Auckland

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  • 4

    Capita Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 119 reviews +10 Top5 Score 168 +7
    5★ 118 1★ 1

    Capita Electrical picks up the phone and rearranges their schedule when something urgent comes up, covering lighting installs, hot water cylinders, heating systems, and fault-finding on live electrical faults. Benji in particular spots issues others would miss, catching a potentially dangerous wiring fault during what looked like a routine slow-power complaint.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and jobs needing a sharp diagnostic eye

    • ✓ Arrived on time and explained the work clearly before starting
    • ✓ Found hidden hazards during jobs booked for unrelated issues
    • ✓ Willing to attend on weekends for urgent electrical problems

    location_on 27 Hewlett Road, Massey, Auckland

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  • 5

    K C Electrics Limited

    ★ 5.0 103 reviews Top5 Score 167
    5★ 102 4★ 1

    KC Electrics is the go-to choice for EV charger installations, switchboard upgrades, and fault diagnosis, completing jobs including 23-metre cable runs through ceilings and walls with results that need only cosmetic finishing. Kevin scopes jobs in person before quoting, and technicians like Blake set up the charger and app before leaving, so customers are fully operational on the day.

    Reviews most often describe: EV charger installs needing tidy, complex cable runs

    • ✓ Installs EV charger and walks customer through app setup on-site
    • ✓ Kevin visits in person to scope and quote before work begins
    • ✓ Site left clean with cabling routed neatly inside walls and ceilings

    location_on 22/74 Westpoint Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland

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Before you book an electrician in West Auckland

Drawn from 172 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 per hour plus GST for standard residential work, with Auckland rates sitting at the higher end. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged on top of the hourly rate, so ask upfront whether it rolls into the first hour or is billed separately. Common jobs like an EV charger installation run from around $800 to $2,000 plus GST depending on cable run length and switchboard work required, while a full switchboard upgrade sits closer to $1,500 to $3,500. After-hours and weekend callouts attract a premium, and review evidence shows some West Auckland electricians do respond on Saturdays and Sundays, so it is worth asking what the after-hours rate is before you book.

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 and confirm they hold both a current registration and a current annual practising licence, because registration alone does not authorise someone to carry out electrical work. It is illegal under the Electricity Act 1992 for an unlicensed person to perform prescribed electrical work, which covers most wiring tasks beyond simple lamp replacements. When you search the register, check the licence status carefully, as a lapsed or suspended licence is a reason to walk away and report the person to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). If a tradesperson cannot be found on the register or is reluctant to provide their licence number, do not engage them regardless of how competitive their quote appears.

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. You are entitled to a CoC for any new circuit, additional power point, switchboard replacement, or other prescribed work, and you should ask for it before paying the final invoice. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can cause serious problems when selling your property or making an insurance claim after an electrical fault. Review evidence from West Auckland customers shows that the best operators provide compliance documentation promptly, with one reviewer specifically praising the quick delivery of a CoC as part of an otherwise smooth job.

What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –An electrician who cannot or will not provide their Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence number before starting work is a firm reason to look elsewhere.
  • –Vague or verbal-only quotes with no itemised breakdown make it easy for costs to escalate unexpectedly once work is underway.
  • –Refusing to issue a Certificate of Compliance on completion of prescribed work is both a legal red flag and a practical liability for you as the homeowner.
  • –Some West Auckland reviewers flagged excessive material markups and unexplained additional fees as a concern, so watch for charges that appear nowhere in the original quote.
  • –An electrician who is unreachable after hours when they have done previous work on your property creates real risk when an urgent fault occurs.
  • –Discovering additional problems mid-job and proceeding without explaining the scope or cost to you first is a sign of poor professional practice.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
  • –Ask for their Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence number and verify it on the public register at ewrb.govt.nz before any work begins.
  • –Request a written, itemised quote that separates labour, materials, call-out fees, and any likely compliance costs so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
  • –Ask whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued on completion and how quickly after the job it will be provided.
  • –Ask what their process is when they find additional problems mid-job, because the best operators explain the issue, outline options, and get your approval before proceeding.
  • –Confirm whether they are available for after-hours or weekend callouts and what the rate premium is, given that urgent faults rarely happen at convenient times.
  • –Ask how they handle communication around arrival times and delays, as review evidence shows punctuality and proactive updates are strong indicators of overall professionalism.

Electricians ranked 6 to 10 in West Auckland

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

  • 6

    Total Works Electrical

    ★ 5.0 76 reviews +6 Top5 Score 163 +1
    5★ 75 4★ 1

    Total Works Electrical suits homeowners and businesses needing a consistent team across power point additions, switchboard changeovers, lighting installs, and fault-finding. Sean thinks through cost-saving alternatives before proceeding, and the team cleans up on the way out, with several clients returning over many years on that basis.

    Reviews most often describe: Repeat clients wanting a trusted long-term electrician

    • ✓ Suggests cheaper alternatives before starting work on the job
    • ✓ Fits new work in at short notice, often next-day availability
    • ✓ Cleans up after completing work on site before leaving

    location_on 1 Levy Road, Glen Eden, Auckland

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  • 7

    Beyond Electrical

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    ★ 5.0 88 reviews +1 Top5 Score 160 -1
    5★ 86 4★ 1 2★ 1

    Beyond Electrical works across lighting installs, power points, cooktop connections, and fault-finding, with named technicians like Jadin, Keenan, and Daniel returning to the same clients over multiple years. Shaye in the office keeps bookings moving and follows up after jobs to confirm everything went as expected.

    Reviews most often describe: Ongoing electrical work across homes and workplaces

    • ✓ Office coordinator follows up after jobs to confirm completion
    • ✓ Technicians explain faults found and show completed work before leaving
    • ✓ Same electricians return to clients across multiple jobs over years

    location_on 76D Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland

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  • 8

    Fully Wired Electrical Ltd

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    ★ 5.0 66 reviews +3 Top5 Score 155 +1
    5★ 66

    Fully Wired Electrical covers LED lighting, extractor fans, oven and stovetop connections, heat pump wiring, generator hookups, garden lighting, and pool electrics, with Corey working through whatever surfaces as the job progresses. On a 60-year-old home renovation with multiple wiring surprises, he puzzled out practical solutions at each stage and kept the homeowner informed throughout rather than presenting completed work without explanation.

    Reviews most often describe: Renovations and multi-visit jobs with unexpected complications

    • ✓ Turns up on short notice when customers need urgent help
    • ✓ Explains options and advice before and during each job
    • ✓ Returns to the same clients across multiple jobs over several years

    location_on 61 Anzac Valley Road, Waitākere, Auckland

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  • 9

    STS Electrical Services Ltd

    ★ 5.0 52 reviews Top5 Score 153
    5★ 50 4★ 2

    STS Electrical Services covers full rewires, power supply upgrades to 3-phase, oven connections, and lighting work, with Scott liaising directly with Vector and inspectors to remove the administrative load from the customer. Cheryl coordinates scheduling and communication behind the scenes, so jobs ranging from a single fitting to a complete house rewire run on time and on budget.

    Reviews most often describe: Large or complex jobs needing tight coordination between parties

    • ✓ Full house rewires completed on time and within quoted budget
    • ✓ Staff arrive on time each day across multi-day jobs
    • ✓ Scott coordinates directly with Vector and inspectors on upgrades

    location_on 147 Carter Road, Auckland

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  • 10

    Always Electrical

    ★ 5.0 50 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 49 4★ 1

    Always Electrical covers full house rewires, bathroom extractor fans, rangehood ventilation, oven installs, lighting, and fault diagnosis, with Brendon building repeat relationships across years with the same clients. When unexpected complications surface mid-job, he lays out the options before touching anything further, and provides compliance documentation promptly once work is complete.

    Reviews most often describe: Long-term clients wanting one consistent, dependable sparky

    • ✓ Quotes provided promptly and honoured exactly on the day
    • ✓ Coordinates Vector and independent inspectors on complex jobs
    • ✓ Spots pre-existing wiring faults and flags them before leaving

    location_on 23 Amreins Road, Waitākere, Auckland

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About this ranking

How are the top electricians in West Auckland chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in West 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 8 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 West 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 50. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.