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Best Electricians in Whangārei

We assessed 48 electricians in Whangārei 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 2,588 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 4 September 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 Whangārei

The top 5 electricians in Whangārei are #1 Hubands Energy, #2 Barrell's Extreme Appliances, #3 Mr Electri City, #4 Potter Electrical, and #5 Laser Electrical, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Hubands Energy

    ★ 4.9 1,351 reviews Top5 Score 192
    5★ 1,252 4★ 88 3★ 4 2★ 3 1★ 4

    Hubands Energy sends an electrician to the site before work begins, walking through placement options with the client directly. That pre-job consultation means decisions about installation positioning are made in person rather than guessed at remotely.

    location_on 15 Kioreroa Road, Port Whangārei, Whangarei

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  • 2

    100% Barrell's Extreme Appliances

    ★ 4.7 325 reviews Top5 Score 169
    5★ 272 4★ 34 3★ 13 2★ 2 1★ 4

    Barrell's Extreme Appliances is a locally owned Whangarei store where staff go beyond the sale to troubleshoot appliance problems in person, sourcing replacement parts or swapping entire units when needed. Named staff like Craig, Nathan, and Peter have each stepped in to resolve specific customer issues rather than deflecting them.

    location_on Tarewa Mega Centre 1 Lower Tarewa Road, Whangārei

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  • 3

    Mr Electri City - Electrician Whangarei

    ★ 5.0 194 reviews Top5 Score 168
    5★ 188 4★ 5 1★ 1

    Mr Electri City turns around urgent jobs quickly, including callouts on long weekends, and covers work like hot water faults, oven installations, campervan and caravan electrical WOFs, and power hookups. Pricing comes in lower than clients expect, and the office team, particularly Tracey, coordinates scheduling and paperwork so the process runs smoothly end to end.

    location_on Hoey Street, Te Kamo

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  • 4

    Potter Electrical

    ★ 4.9 139 reviews Top5 Score 162
    5★ 128 4★ 7 3★ 3 1★ 1

    Potter Electrical gets fault calls resolved within hours, covering jobs like RCD faults, power point replacements, light switch repairs, heat pump installations, and restoring water supply after electrical failures. Electricians like Ryan and Hamish arrive with parts already on the van, which means most jobs wrap up in a single visit without a return trip.

    location_on 38 Hannah Street, Whangārei

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  • 5

    Laser Electrical Whangarei

    ★ 4.9 119 reviews Top5 Score 160
    5★ 115 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 1

    Laser Electrical coordinates same-day or next-morning callouts for electrical faults, water cylinder issues, and kitchen renovation wiring, keeping clients informed of arrival times throughout. Named electricians like Jake and Jeremy carry work through to completion without fuss, and the team cleans up on the way out, which reviewers in home-office situations flagged as particularly appreciated.

    location_on 138 Cameron Street, Whangārei, Whangarei

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Before you book an electrician in Whangārei

Drawn from 723 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. A call-out fee on top of that hourly rate sits between $80 and $150 plus GST. After-hours callouts, such as one reviewer needed on a long weekend, attract a premium above standard rates. Common jobs like EV charger installs or switchboard upgrades will draw on multiple hours plus materials, so always ask for a written estimate upfront.

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), the official New Zealand body that licences and registers electrical workers. You need to confirm two things: that the person holds current registration and that their annual practising licence is also current, because registration alone does not legally authorise someone to carry out electrical work. If the name does not appear, or the licence shows as lapsed or suspended, do not engage that person for prescribed electrical work. You can report an unlicensed operator directly to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB).

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 Electricity Act 1992 and current wiring standards, and only a registered electrician or licensed electrical inspector can issue one. Work that requires a CoC includes new circuits, added power points, switchboard replacements, and most wiring beyond a simple like-for-like lamp swap. Without a CoC, the work is not legally signed off, which can create serious problems when selling your property or making an insurance claim, so request it before paying the final invoice.

What are the warning signs of an electrician you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –An electrician who cannot show a current entry on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) register should not be doing prescribed electrical work.
  • –Vague or verbal-only quotes are a red flag; one reviewer faced repeated call-out charges because the scope was never clearly defined upfront.
  • –Failing to show up or communicate delays without any notice, as noted in more than one review, signals poor reliability before the work even starts.
  • –Any tradesperson who discovers additional problems mid-job and proceeds without your approval before charging for extra work is overstepping.
  • –Not issuing a Certificate of Compliance on completion is illegal for prescribed work and leaves you exposed on insurance and resale.
  • –Leaving the site untidy is a minor but telling sign that a team does not take care with their work overall.
What should you ask before hiring an electrician? expand_more
  • –Ask whether they hold a current registration and annual practising licence, and check their name yourself on the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register at ewrb.govt.nz.
  • –Ask whether you will receive a Certificate of Compliance on completion and confirm this before work starts, not after.
  • –Request a written, itemised quote that separates the call-out fee, hourly labour rate, and estimated materials so you can compare fairly.
  • –Ask what their process is if they uncover additional problems during the job, specifically whether they will contact you for approval before doing extra work.
  • –Ask about after-hours or emergency availability if your situation is time-sensitive, as some Whangarei electricians have turned out on long weekends and at short notice.
  • –Ask how they communicate progress and booking confirmations, since poor follow-up was the most common complaint in negative reviews across providers.

Electricians ranked 6 to 10 in Whangārei

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

  • 6

    Gibson Electric

    ★ 4.9 104 reviews Top5 Score 158
    5★ 96 4★ 6 1★ 2

    Gibson Electric covers heat pump installations, EV charger installs, outdoor lighting, spa pool connections, and general wiring work including fault-finding and power points. Before jobs begin, Steve and the team take time to discuss options with clients and tailor solutions to their specific situation, including budget and safety considerations, then clean up thoroughly on the way out.

    location_on 66 Saleyards Road, Kauri

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  • 7

    Revolve Electrical Solutions

    ★ 4.8 117 reviews Top5 Score 158
    5★ 107 4★ 6 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 1

    Revolve Electrical takes on jobs like solar panel systems, battery backup conversions, lighting fit-outs, heat pump installations, oven and cooktop wiring, and fault diagnosis including rodent-damaged wiring. Where projects are technically involved, Jace and the team work through options with clients before committing to a design, and stay in contact on parts and scheduling as the job progresses.

    location_on 102/110 Port Road, Port Whangārei, Whangarei

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  • 8

    AirMaster Airconditioning & Heatpumps

    ★ 4.9 79 reviews Top5 Score 155
    5★ 75 4★ 3 1★ 1

    AirMaster coordinates heat pump supply, installation, and Warmer Homes subsidy work as a single end-to-end process, with sales and install teams staying in contact from quote through to completion. Installers like Josh, Dilip, Tim, and Lance arrive on time, work without disruption, and vacuum up before leaving, which clients in occupied homes have flagged as a specific plus.

    location_on 20 Gumdigger Place, Raumanga, Whangārei

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  • 9

    Scripps Electrical

    ★ 4.6 116 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 95 4★ 10 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 7

    Scripps Electrical fixes household appliances including dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, fridges, freezers, and washing machines, with many repairs completed the day after diagnosis. Technicians like Yonish explain faults in plain terms during the visit, and the office team handles parts ordering and scheduling so clients are not left chasing progress themselves.

    location_on 136 Lower Dent Street, Whangārei, Whangarei

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  • 10

    GoFox Electrical Whangarei

    ★ 5.0 44 reviews Top5 Score 149
    5★ 43 4★ 1

    GoFox Electrical covers new build wiring from consultation through to completion, commercial building installations, light fitting replacements, and foyer refurbishments, with electricians arriving already briefed on the job. When on-site issues come up, they flag them with the client directly, explain options in plain terms, and follow through rather than leaving decisions unresolved.

    location_on 7c First Avenue, Avenues, Whangarei

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About this ranking

How are the top electricians in Whangārei chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for electricians in Whangārei. 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 every two months. This page was last checked on 4 September 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 Whangārei. 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.