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Average rating of electricians near Adelaide
4.8 based on 206 reviews of 4 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Adelaide receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 206 reviews.

The Fawcett Group

4.9
191 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
ABN: 64 634 804 241
Adelaide SA
Saturday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. PL5597 Licence No. PGE 5597

"Prompt, professional friendly service. Thank you Andy."

Market Intelligence

Adelaide's electrician directory

Data-driven insights based on 206 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data

74 / 100
Local Service Score
1 Award Winners
98% Positive Feedback

Adelaide is one of the pricier areas for electricians — 223% above the South Australian average. 19 electricians service the area with 206 customer reviews. Adelaide electricians recognised with Word of Mouth Service Awards: The Fawcett Group (2022). Awards reflect sustained high customer ratings across a calendar year.

Suburb context

In a younger-skewing suburb like Adelaide (median age 31), electrician reviews accumulate 136% faster than the South Australian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.

Seasonal demand

Electricians in Adelaide tend to be busiest in September and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Customer experience

Breaking down the ratings: quality leads at 4.0/5, value lags at 1.0/5 — worth getting multiple quotes before committing. Adelaide sees 13.7 new electrician reviews a year — 136% above the South Australian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Price overview

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 142% since 2012 (from $260 to $630 median), averaging 11.8% per year.

Based on 206 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.

13.7 / yr Review velocity -3%
4.8 stars Avg rating below avg
$630 Typical cost -18%
4.0 stars Service rating
10.8 avg Reviews / provider
10.4 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Adelaide area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Adelaide area profile ABS Census 2021

18,202 Population
15% Own with mortgage
4.3% Houses
$1,365 Median income / week

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Adelaide is served for electricians, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

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Recent electrician reviews in Adelaide

Friendly, reliable & well-priced – highly recommend

We’ve used Mark several times now across both our residential and commercial sites, and he has consistently been outstanding. He’s friendly, reliable, and genuinely helpful — nothing is ever too mu...

Kelly H.

20 November 2025
5.0
Para Hills, SA

Quick installation of equipment, setup of additional lines, connection of our generator, all good and friendly as well

gitap375

14 August 2018
5.0
Lobethal, SA

Hometech Electrical provides a professional and a reliable service. I highly recommend it and will be using it in the future again.

deltam197

03 August 2017
5.0
Mawson Lakes, SA

Very professional, flexible and accommodating approach. Nothing too much trouble. Communicated well, turned up on time every time. Reasonable pricing and good quality workmanship. Happy to recomme...

barryw510

13 December 2022
4.0
Camden Park, SA

Excellent service from start to finish. Can recommend this pump supplier and installer 110%. Thank you for making it very easy.

michaela138

15 October 2022
5.0
Mount Barker, SA

Excellent service, work and communication skills. Highly recommend them.

lynm579

08 July 2021
3.4
Thebarton, SA

Rodney has been a most knowledgeable and efficient electrician. He carried out the work with great care and to our total satisfaction. His politeness and cleanliness impressed us. We have ...

karinm453

14 April 2021
5.0
Kensington Gardens, SA

Available and responded promptly. Arrived at time promised. Fixed issue at an extremely reasonable price. Explained cost up-front. Professional, friendly and highly responsive. Highly recommend.

sarah1747

17 December 2020

Approximate cost: $310

5.0
Enfield, SA

I could not be happier with my experience with Scott and Jessika from SWM Electrical. I have used them multiple times for my kitchen renovation and have been delighted with every single interaction...

ashleigho306

13 June 2020
5.0
Enfield, SA

Recent electrician jobs in Adelaide

Electrician Job

Beaumont, SA Email verified

The lights in two adjacent rooms have suddenly started flicking on and off and do not function properly at all. The bank of lights in each room are on dimmer switches. The house was built about 3 1/2 years ago.

Electrician Job

Hillbank, SA

Changing a 10amp wall adapter to a 15amp.

Electrician Job

St Peters, SA

Two overhead fans and two ceiling lights

Electrician Job

Blackwood, SA

Power point

Electrician Job

Taperoo, SA

Do they have pensioner discount. I like a quote so their is no hidden extra that i cannot afford thanks

Electrician Job

$132 p/h
Reynella East, SA

Connect 240volt lead to Spa Pool power box

Electrician Job

$1375
Brooklyn Park, SA

Install of 5 light/ceiling fans

Electrician Job

$275
Campbelltown, SA

Just need wiring connection for ceiling fan all up just needs connected

Electrician Job

$300
St Clair, SA Email verified

Needing a ceiling fan installed. I have the fan already, just need it installed.

Electrician Job

Oakden, SA

i have 2 Ceiling that need to be Replaced. Please Note I am a pensioner

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Electricians in Adelaide — FAQs

Is there a quieter time of year for electricians in Adelaide?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Adelaide tends to peak in September and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I pick the right electrician in Adelaide?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Adelaide has 206 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. The Fawcett Group (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Adelaide electricians compare to the state average?

Electricians in Adelaide have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 206 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the South Australian average of 4.64 stars.

Does the Adelaide housing mix influence local electricians?

In a younger-skewing suburb like Adelaide (median age 31), electrician reviews accumulate 136% faster than the South Australian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Adelaide has apartments make up 67% of housing, a median age of 31, a median household income of $1,365/week.

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