The Best Electricians in Christchruch
Our list of the best electricians in Christchurch and electrical services cost guide, has you covered. Check out our suggested price range for a number of jobs, and must-know electrician money saving tips.
Updated 1 November 2024
Summary:
Our Christchurch electrician services guide covers:
Summary:
- While you can change a light bulb or run an extension cord, unless you’re an electrician by trade, any electrical job which requires wiring, repair, installation or replacement will need a professional.
- To give you the confidence to hire the right electrician, we’ve put together a guide that walks you through everything you need to know, step by step.
Our Christchurch electrician services guide covers:
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How Much do Electrical Services & Repairs Cost?
The following are guide prices only, and include materials, GST and standard travel time.
- Install or replace a power socket: $150 to $250
- Install power point for washing machine/heater: $150 to $250
- Electrical inspections: $250 to $400
- Hot water cylinder repair: From $200+
- Heat Pump or Air Conditioning Installation: From $400
- Heat Pump or Air Conditioning Repairs: $150 to $300+
- Wiring upgrades: Custom quote required
How does an electrician charge me?
A bill from an electrician is usually made up of a number of factors:
Labour charge - this is a set rate, exclusive of GST, often between $90 and $120 per hour. There will often be a minimum first-hour charge.
If you require an electrician to visit after hours (i.e. outside of 7am to 5pm), you will most likely pay either a call-out fee, or a higher hourly charge.
Labour charge - this is a set rate, exclusive of GST, often between $90 and $120 per hour. There will often be a minimum first-hour charge.
- Parts and materials - if the electrician has the parts in their van, or if they need to pick up something from an electrical store, you will be charged for what's needed. There may be a markup as well.
- Travel cost (this can be factored into the labour charge) - if the electrician charges travel costs, this is usually charged from the time the electrician leaves for your home, to when they arrive back at their base after the job. This will also include the time it takes to visit an electrical store to get any parts.
- GST - the total of 1, 2 and 3 will be added, and GST (15%) added.
If you require an electrician to visit after hours (i.e. outside of 7am to 5pm), you will most likely pay either a call-out fee, or a higher hourly charge.
​How can I get the best price for electrical work?
- Shop around - it's unlikely your electrical needs will be urgent, so don't rush to confirm an electrician right away. Instead, approach an electrical job like you would when buying a phone or car - be calm and patient. Have a ring around and explain your electrical needs, and ask for an estimate of the job, as well as the hourly cost, travel cost and parts markup percentage.
- Know that prices and quotes will usually exclude GST - be sure to check - our GST calculator shows the total price you'll pay if you're quoted 'GST exclusive'.
- Find a local electrician - electricians will often charge travel time, so the closer to your home is to the electrician and an electrical store (if needed), the cheaper the labour cost. For this reason, you will also pay more if you are in an out-of-town property.
- Be available during standard business hours - you might have to be late for work or work from home for a half day, but most out-of-hours visits (i.e. 6pm to 7am, and all hours on weekends) will be more expensive than standard hours. If in doubt, check with the electrician before. If the job can wait, don't pay a weekend or late night surcharge if it can be sorted the next day.
How do I pay an electrician?
Most electricians accept a range of payment methods, including:
Electricians usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.
- Direct Credit (internet banking)
- Cash with invoice
- Credit Card via the electrican's website (a surcharge may apply)
- On-site Eftpos
Electricians usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.
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Trusted Christchurch Electricians Available Right Now
- Unless otherwise stated, all companies listed below are Master Electricians.
- Our list below, which is no particular order, covers all of Christchurch. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Christchurch, location and data reviewed from internet reviews on Google Business, BuildersCrack, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.
Cassidy-Davies Electrical
Areas served: Christchurch and nearby areas
Base: St Albans, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 7am-4pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Cassidy-Davies Electrical
Facebook Page: Cassidy-Davies Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 357 4176
Customer Feedback:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: St Albans, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 7am-4pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Cassidy-Davies Electrical
Facebook Page: Cassidy-Davies Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 357 4176
Customer Feedback:
- Excellent post-sales support, always available to address questions and concerns
- The team is friendly, approachable, competent, and respectful towards our sites and clients
- Owner and staff are prompt, customer-focused, and go out of their way to please clients
- Highly recommended for their competence and obliging service in a challenging market for tradespersons
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Offers both commercial and residential electrical services
- All staffed electricians are fully qualified, highly experienced, and carefully selected by owners
- Cassidy-Davies Electrical has over 25 years combined experience in providing electrical services
Christchurch Electrical
Areas served: Christchurch
Base: Sydenham
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website: Christchurch Electrical
Facebook Page: Christchurch Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 366 1718
Customer Feedback:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Sydenham
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website: Christchurch Electrical
Facebook Page: Christchurch Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 366 1718
Customer Feedback:
- Identifies wiring faults quickly and provide an efficient solution
- Highly recommended for their quick response, thoroughness, and reasonable pricing.
- Provided amazing service, responding promptly to a weekend call-out and arriving at the house within 40 minutes.
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Christchurch Electrical has been in the industry for over 70 years
- Offers zero-interest and deferred payment finance options for electrical work
- Offers 24 hour On-call service
ATL Electrical
Areas served: Christchurch
Base: Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: ATL Electrical
Facebook Page: ATL Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 555 770
Customer Feedback:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: ATL Electrical
Facebook Page: ATL Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 555 770
Customer Feedback:
- The team at ATL provided outstanding service from start to finish.
- No pushy sales tactics, fantastic communication throughout, and commendable patience in answering all questions
- Tidy installation with super friendly, courteous, professional, and safety-focused technicians
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- ATL Electrical have been working with the people and businesses of Christchurch and Canterbury for over 14 years
- ATL have specialty divisions for electrical, automation, heat pumps, and security
- Their team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for emergency call outs.
- Provides commercial, residential and industrial electrical services
First Point Electrical
Areas served: Christchurch wide
Base: Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: Aotea Electric Canterbury
Facebook Page: Aotea Electric Canterbury
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 365 9712
Customer Feedback:
Base: Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: Aotea Electric Canterbury
Facebook Page: Aotea Electric Canterbury
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 365 9712
Customer Feedback:
- Pleased with the ease of booking, great communication, and clean and tidy installation
- Highly recommend this company for their reliability and exceptional service
- Undoubtedly represented excellent value for money
- Aotea Electric Canterbury are the largest and preferred electrical providers in Christchurch and across the Canterbury region
- Offers residential, commercial, industrial electrical services
- 24/7 on call service
- Online booking system available
David Moot Electrical
Areas served: Christchurch wide
Base: Riccarton, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 8am-5pm
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: David Moot Electrical
Facebook Page: David Moot Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03-343 5061
Customer Feedback:
Base: Riccarton, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 8am-5pm
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: David Moot Electrical
Facebook Page: David Moot Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03-343 5061
Customer Feedback:
- Operates with fully registered electricians with guaranteed professional workmanship
- Service people consistently well-presented, courteous, and polite
- Thoroughly professional with faultless standard of work
- David Moot Electrical are a family business that has served the people of Canterbury since 1992
- $20,000 workmanship guarantee on all residential electrical work
- Offers comprehensive services encompassing installation and servicing of creative LED lighting, home automation, TV aerials, garden and security lighting, spa pool circuits, electrical product servicing and repair
Ascend Electrical
Areas served: Christchurch
Base: Hillmorton, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:00 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Ascend Electrical
Facebook Page: Ascend Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 022 328 0364
Customer Feedback:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Hillmorton, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:00 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Ascend Electrical
Facebook Page: Ascend Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 022 328 0364
Customer Feedback:
- Demonstrated helpfulness, reliability, and a commitment to quality work
- Tidied up thoroughly after completing the job
- Promptly provides comprehensive quotes
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Provides services in new homes, renovations and upgrades, repairs and maintenance, commercial and EV chargers
- All work comes with a Lifetime workmanship warranty
- All electricians are licensed & insured Master Electricians
John McDonald Electrical
Areas served: Christchurch Wide
Base: Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: John McDonald Electrical
Facebook Page: John McDonald Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 333 3768
Customer Feedback:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: John McDonald Electrical
Facebook Page: John McDonald Electrical
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 333 3768
Customer Feedback:
- Prompt, reliable, and easy-to-deal-with team
- Thoroughly impressed with their knowledge, skill, and problem-solving abilities
- Fabulous communication and friendly personality of the team stood out
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Offers comprehensive solutions for residential and commercial properties
- Provides a range of services including rewiring, testing, upgrades, installations, inspections, and repairs
- Established in 2011, John McDonald Electrical has successfully completed 206 projects
PERL Electrical Christchurch South
Areas served: Christchurch wide
Base: Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: PERL Electrical Christchurch South
Facebook Page: PERL Electrical Christchurch South
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 106 2172
Customer Feedback:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Christchurch
Hours: 24/7
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: PERL Electrical Christchurch South
Facebook Page: PERL Electrical Christchurch South
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 106 2172
Customer Feedback:
- Highly recommended for his promptness, efficiency, and professionalism
- Provides a reliable service with excellent client communication
- Demonstrated clear knowledge and offered options based on budget and priorities
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Specializes in comprehensive residential electrical services, encompassing electrical repairs, thermographic scanning reports, heat pump installation and servicing, energy efficiency solutions, hazardous electrical work, home automation, theater systems, and residential lighting
- Offers both commercial and residential electrical services in the greater Christchurch and Canterbury region
Best Connection Electrical Limited
Areas served: Christchurch wide
Base: Christchurch
Hours: Everyday 7 am – 7 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Best Connection Electrical Limited
Facebook Page: Best Connection Electrical Limited
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 237 826
Customer Feedback:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Christchurch
Hours: Everyday 7 am – 7 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Best Connection Electrical Limited
Facebook Page: Best Connection Electrical Limited
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 237 826
Customer Feedback:
- Highly recommend due to great communication, prompt service, efficient work completion, and high-quality standards
- Identified problem immediately and fixed within the hour
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Best Connection Electrical deliver residential and commercial electrical services in Christchurch and the Canterbury region
- Provides deliver free, no obligation quotes
- Services include new home wiring, renovations and alterations, electrical repairs, heat pump installation and cleaning, electrical maintenance, and tool test tagging
The Best Electricians in Christchruch- Frequently Asked Questions
Before hiring anyone, we suggest reading both the Master Electricians' Consumer guide and the EWRB's Consumer resources to give you some information about proceeding. Common queries include:
What should I check for to ensure an electrician in Christchurch is qualified and trustworthy?
Always verify that the electrician is a registered Master Electrician (if they're claiming to be), which ensures they offer a workmanship guarantee. You can also check licences as outlined here. Online reviews and our shortlist above help shortlist trusted Christchurch electricians.
Know This: Be cautious of electricians who offer extremely low rates, as this can indicate inexperience or lack of proper licensing. Also, beware of those who insist on full payment upfront or do not provide a clear, written quote.
Know This: Be cautious of electricians who offer extremely low rates, as this can indicate inexperience or lack of proper licensing. Also, beware of those who insist on full payment upfront or do not provide a clear, written quote.
How can I accurately estimate the cost of an electrical job in Christchurch?
Request a detailed quote from multiple electricians for a precise estimate. Include specifics of your project and ask for an itemized quote covering labour, materials, and travel costs. Remember, prices may exclude GST, so you must get like-for-like quotes.
How should I prepare my home for an electrician's visit?
Ensure the area where the electrician will work is clear of furniture and other obstacles. If possible, identify the location of your main electrical panel. Providing clear access and information can save time and reduce the cost of the job.
How can I ensure that the electrical work done in my home is up to code?
Ask the electrician to provide compliance details with the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice. After completing the job, a certified electrician should issue a Certificate of Compliance (COC) or an Electrical Safety Certificate (ESC) which looks like this, verifying that the work meets legal safety standards.
How do I handle discrepancies or issues with the electrical work done?
If you're unsatisfied with the work, contact the electrician immediately to discuss your concerns. Reputable electricians will address any issues promptly. If the problem persists and your electrician won't resolve it to meet your needs, you may contact the Electrical Workers Registration Board for assistance.
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