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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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"I had a partial electricity outage in the house. I called the mobile number provided, on Sunday evening. The..."
"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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"Excellent Service. Prompt, efficient and thorough. Highly recommended."
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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, trustworthy and there when he tells you he is going to be. He is very neat, considerate and..."
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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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"They do a great local job, we had them come and fix a problem with our power tripping out, the electrician found..."
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"We have used John from Redlec on several occasions for our newly built homes for a range of services including..."
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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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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.
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.
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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.