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"Doug always does a great job, either large or small. Definitely recommend."
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Word of Mouth electricians in Blackburn receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 897 reviews.
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"Doug always does a great job, either large or small. Definitely recommend."
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" Great service and will recommend to my friends "
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"Would recommend. Comment: Policy requesting payment in full on day of completion uncommon in my experience. 50%..."
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"Seem to have pride in their work which is a rare thing these days, very knowledgeable and professional. "
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"Great service and good pricing and timings on job"
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"Very quick to respond to an emergency and very professional in completing a series of electrical work on our house...."
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"Reliable, knowledgable, trustworthy and good value offered a variety of alternatives to the task I wanted completed "
"Adam was prompt providing a quote punctual and cleaned up afterwards. He is a really pleasant young man."
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"Cannot recommend Julian enough. Fantastic communication, competitively priced and so easy to deal with! He answered..."
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"I highly recommend Hit The Switch. The sales person who quoted was quick to come out and provide a quote. The..."
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"VC Electical are our go-to! They have completed extensive works at our property over the past 5 years, and have never..."
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"Very impressed with Jamin Kenner and his team of skilled electricians. We had our whole house re-wired [ including a..."
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"my kitchen rewired new appliances wired, new power points, air conditioner fitted and wired in to circuit board new..."
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"A few years ago Mark and his team were engaged by us to upgrade internal and external light fixtures and power points..."
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"Andrew is reliable always on time and can always come up with a solution - highly recommended "
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"3 dealings with Joel (owner), reliable, nice guy, clean & tidy work. 16 downlights replace, new switchboard, new..."
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"Great work. No negative vibes. Blue LED switches looked great. The wireless switches in bedroom are really cool. ..."
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"Highly recommended. Installed our ceiling fan, security cameras, downlights, garage lights & removed a power point. ..."
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"I had a problem with my dining room light flickering. Nathan came out on the day I called. He found a problem in the..."
"work completed ontime and without incident, our airconditioners and fans are working brilliantly. Thanks John and..."
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"Best value for money, they cleaned up and gave great service. I will be calling them again, and have recommended "
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"Craig and co. are good at what they do - and that's what you want when you need a sparky! Good, efficient and honest..."
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"We needed to increase the security lighting in our driveway (to deter thieves!) and also improve the lighting in the..."
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"Great communication accompanied with excellent service. Quick to respond with experienced trades people to your door..."
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In total, 693 jobs have recently been posted for electricians on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for electricians is 71.5 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $467 for a fixed-price job, and $126.50 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
32 electricians have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 17 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 15 trust signal responses
Blackburn is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,350. 25 electricians service the area with 17 customer reviews. Blackburn's Service Award-winning electricians: GJ Hatty Electrical (2017). Each earned Word of Mouth recognition for sustained high customer ratings over a full calendar year.
Most jobs range from $800 to $1,600. Nearby: Blackburn North ($1,350), Blackburn South ($1,300), Nunawading ($1,350).
From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. At 51.6 electrician reviews a year — 217% above the Victorian average — Blackburn collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Review patterns in Blackburn suggest electrician demand runs hottest in April and coolest in October — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Interesting pattern in Blackburn: income runs above the national median ($2,065/week vs $1,748/week) but local electricians price 73% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2007 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | $3,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 18 | 4.9 | $520 |
| 2012 | 14 | 4.9 | $650 |
| 2013 | 41 | 4.9 | $350 |
| 2014 | 92 | 5.0 | $175 |
| 2015 | 63 | 5.0 | $647 |
| 2016 | 65 | 5.0 | $250 |
| 2017 | 140 | 5.0 | $257 |
| 2018 | 94 | 5.0 | $440 |
| 2019 | 78 | 4.9 | $495 |
| 2020 | 105 | 5.0 | $390 |
| 2021 | 55 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2022 | 32 | 5.0 | $1,450 |
| 2023 | 38 | 5.0 | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 83 | 5.0 | $1,180 |
| 2025 | 42 | 4.9 | $1,100 |
| 2026 | 17 | 5.0 | $300 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Sample-size note: This page is built on 17 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Blackburn 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.
Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
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Browse our comprehensive cost guides to find the average national price for your job.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Blackburn typically charge between $800 and $1,600. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.
According to 15 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Blackburn again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Blackburn tends to peak in April and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Blackburn has 17 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 7 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 Blackburn average is 100%.
Interesting pattern in Blackburn: income runs above the national median ($2,065/week vs $1,748/week) but local electricians price 73% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Blackburn has 66% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,065/week.