Best Electricians in West Auckland
We assessed 18 electricians in West Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,345 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 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 West Auckland
The top 5 electricians in West Auckland are #1 Legacy Electrical, #2 Advanced Electrical, #3 Tri-Phase Electrical, #4 Capita Electrical, and #5 KC Electrics, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Legacy Electrical
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 334 reviews +8 Top5 Score 190 +125★ 331 4★ 3Legacy 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.
location_on 31 Northside Drive, Westgate, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours
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Advanced Electrical Services
★ 4.8 296 reviews +11 Top5 Score 177 +75★ 265 4★ 18 3★ 1 2★ 3 1★ 9Advanced 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.
location_on 1099 Great North Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland
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Tri-Phase Electrical
★ 5.0 156 reviews +14 Top5 Score 174 +95★ 155 4★ 1Tri-Phase Electrical gets downlight installations, EV charger installs, outlet replacements, and weekend repairs done on short notice without fuss or delays. Deep explains how the work is done, answers questions on the spot, and coordinates any logistics such as scaffolding, leaving sites tidy and clients clear on what was completed.
location_on 79A Sturges Road, Henderson, Auckland
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Capita Electrical
★ 5.0 127 reviews +8 Top5 Score 171 +95★ 126 1★ 1Capita 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.
location_on 27 Hewlett Road, Massey, Auckland
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K C Electrics Limited
★ 5.0 103 reviews Top5 Score 165 +45★ 102 4★ 1KC 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.
location_on 22/74 Westpoint Drive, Hobsonville, Auckland
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Before you book an electrician in West Auckland
Drawn from 197 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 sitting at the higher end. A call-out fee on top of labour is standard, and this usually falls between $80 and $150 plus GST. Always ask upfront whether the call-out fee is absorbed into the first hour or billed separately. After-hours or emergency call-outs, which some West Auckland operators do offer, attract a premium above these standard rates.
For common jobs, expect switchboard upgrades to start from around $800 to $1,500 plus GST depending on the size and age of your wiring. EV charger installations in this area have been praised for competitive pricing, with several reviewers noting the work was completed within budget and with no surprises. Full rewires are priced by scope and can run into several thousand dollars. One reviewer noted being charged less than expected after a second opinion revealed a simpler solution was available, so it is worth getting at least two itemised quotes.
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 before hiring them. You need to confirm two things: that the person holds current registration and that they hold a current annual practising licence, because registration alone does not legally authorise someone to carry out electrical work.
If the licence has lapsed or been suspended, the person cannot lawfully perform prescribed electrical work regardless of their experience. One West Auckland reviewer specifically noted receiving a Certificate of Compliance after their job, which is a practical signal that the electrician is operating within the legal framework the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) requires.
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 should expect a CoC for any prescribed work including new circuits, additional power points, switchboard replacements, and most wiring changes beyond a simple like-for-like lamp swap.
Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create serious problems when making an insurance claim or selling your property. WorkSafe New Zealand oversees electrical safety compliance, and if an electrician refuses to provide a CoC for work that requires one, you should not make final payment and can report the matter to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).
What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A quote that is not itemised and does not separate labour, materials, call-out fees, and any petrol or travel surcharges is a sign the final bill could be significantly higher than discussed.
- –Resistance to providing a Certificate of Compliance after prescribed work is a legal red flag, not just a service issue.
- –Poor after-hours availability, with no answer when you call back on a number left at your switchboard, suggests the operator may not be set up to support ongoing client relationships.
- –Discovering additional problems mid-job and proceeding without getting your approval first, or without explaining the cost impact, indicates a communication process that puts you at financial risk.
- –A failure to return to fix a defect in their own installation within a reasonable timeframe, as seen in one negative review where a fault went unaddressed for weeks, is a clear signal of poor accountability.
- –Unverified five-star reviews flagged by a customer as potentially artificial should prompt you to cross-check feedback across multiple platforms before committing.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
- –Ask whether the individual doing the work holds a current practising licence and invite them to confirm their licence number so you can check it on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) register at ewrb.govt.nz.
- –Ask whether a Certificate of Compliance will be issued on completion, and confirm this in writing before work starts, not after.
- –Request an itemised written quote that separates labour, materials, call-out fees, and any surcharges so you can compare it accurately against other quotes.
- –Ask what their process is if they uncover additional issues once work has started, specifically whether they will stop and get your approval before proceeding with any extra scope.
- –Ask about after-hours or emergency availability if you are a homeowner who may need urgent support, as some West Auckland operators do offer this and others do not.
- –If the job involves specialist work such as a hazardous area inspection, an EV charger install, or a three-phase upgrade, ask directly whether they have experience with that specific type of work and request examples.
Also recommended electricians in West Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Total Works Electrical
↑ 1★ 5.0 81 reviews +5 Top5 Score 164 +75★ 80 4★ 1Total 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.
location_on 1 Levy Road, Glen Eden, Auckland
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Fully Wired Electrical Ltd
↑ 1★ 5.0 67 reviews +1 Top5 Score 159 +45★ 67Fully 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.
location_on 61 Anzac Valley Road, Waitākere, Auckland
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Always Electrical
↑ 2★ 5.0 50 reviews Top5 Score 157 +65★ 49 4★ 1Always 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.
location_on 23 Amreins Road, Waitākere, Auckland
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Electric Feel
★ 4.9 78 reviews Top5 Score 1555★ 76 4★ 1 2★ 1Electric Feel uncovers what routine jobs are hiding, finding dangerous wiring connections, fusebox failures, and a whole-house earthing fault while investigating a simple lighting problem. Matt explains each discovery on the spot, shows the homeowner what he has found, and discusses options and costs before proceeding, covering switchboard upgrades, lighting, power points, and LED installs.
location_on 7/8 James Laurie Street, Henderson, Auckland
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STS Electrical Services Ltd
↓ 1★ 5.0 53 reviews +1 Top5 Score 153 +15★ 51 4★ 2STS 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.
location_on 147 Carter Road, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 electricians listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
We first assessed electricians in West Auckland in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Two different businesses have held first place; Legacy Electrical has held it since August 2026. 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
Electric Feel returned to the list at #9.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Legacy Electrical. Capita Electrical entered the top 5, up from #7. STS Electrical Services and Always Electrical entered the list, at #9 and #10.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Tri-Phase Electrical entered the top 5, up from #7. KC Electrics entered the top 5, up from #8. Capita Electrical, Fully Wired Electrical and Electric Feel entered the list.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. Legacy Electrical entered the top 5 at #3. Advanced Electrical entered the top 5 at #5. Tri-Phase Electrical, KC Electrics and Total Works Electrical entered the list.
- Mar 2026
First check. Legacy Electrical #1.
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, 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 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. 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.