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Rating: 5.0 (785 reviews)

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5.0 based on 785 reviews of 13 businesses

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5.0

291 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Altona

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

Photos from Melville Electrical Services

"Doug is utterly trustworthy and knows his stuff. He is super easy to deal with and turns up when he says he will turn..."

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Altona

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

Photos from Respect Electric Services

"Darren is professional, takes pride in his work and just an overall great bloke. I could not recommend him more highly. "

5.0

124 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2026 Award Special Offer

Servicing Altona

Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)

Most reviewed for: General electrical

From customer reviews

"I have needed to update lighting in my unit for years, I’m so happy with Whitelock electrical. Job well done, peace..."

4.9

98 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award

Servicing Altona

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured

Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

Photos from Approved Electrix

"Dean and the team were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Jasmine in the office was super friendly when..."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Altona

Friday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

Photos from Canny Electrics

"Very professional. Great outcome for repaired lighting. Highly recommend canny electrics."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Altona VIC

"they replaced all of the power points in house as they were all faulty. they arrived on time and gave me the quote..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Altona VIC

"Called John to get a quote for a powerpoint. He was very helpful over the phone and gave me the advice I needed...."

4.6

9 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

Altona Meadows VIC

"The electricians at Dimtek have been extremely helpful. i have used them both personally and in my business. they..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Altona Meadows VIC

"Reasonably priced and very friendly service! Very happy after the faulty switch replaced and power supply has been..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Altona North VIC

"Louis Cassar from LC Electrical Services recently did some electrical work at my house. Louis and his apprentice were..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Altona Meadows VIC

"hired him to do a couple of outdoor switches, and some rewiring. he came to my door very polite man courteous and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Altona Meadows VIC

"They provide affordable electrician service in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Their staff is efficient and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Altona Meadows VIC

"Had never used Tom before. He is old school.....clean, turned up on time, respectful, thorough gentleman, great work..."

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How Much Does An Electrician Cost?

Average cost from $80 to $130 per hour

What's the Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan?

Average cost between $100 and $600

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Average cost from $3800 to $7200

Electricians in Altona — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local electrician?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Altona typically charge between $725 and $1,600. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are electricians in Altona reliable?

According to 15 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Altona again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When are local electricians least busy?

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

What's the best way to compare local electricians?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Altona has 3 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Whitelock Electrical (2026), Approved Electrix (2026) and Melville Electrical Services (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Altona average is 100%.

Does Altona's local character affect which electricians are best suited to the area?

Altona household incomes sit above the national median ($1,826/week vs $1,748/week), yet local electricians charge 73% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Altona has 61% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 42, a median household income of $1,826/week.

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