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Word of Mouth electricians in Footscray receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 939 reviews.
Melville Electrical Services
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"Doug is very professional and reliable - he performed what exactly needed to be done to resolve issue in a cost..."
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"Excellent electricians, punctual and professional. Highly recommend "
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"I love how easy it is to get quoted and pay online - smart and efficient systems/processes make everyone’s lives..."
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"Dean very helpful with creative suggestions of what might work best . Electricians arrived on the day specified..."
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"Victor installed 2 ceiling fans for me. The first time I have had a tradesman arrive early in years! He was the 3..."
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"I have to give Electricians on call a big thank you very impressed with Marks work. His cleaning up after was even..."
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"I had a heatcharm wood fire installed. Great job and the company was very professional. Would highly recommend them...."
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"Maxsicom team provided me with exceptional service for my retail store. I needed some lighting installed and they..."
"Surprise surprise!! A tradie who actually turns up bang on time. Cain was great he showed up when he said he would...."
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"Had these guys come out and install several lights and sensors at my place and the job was completed perfectly. They..."
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"Friendly electrician who likes to be efficient. I had Greg to do my domestic work but he apparently does bigger..."
"short notice given for work to be doneexcellent service great quote could not be happier"
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"Speakers put through whole house and fans installed. Tony and the boys from Top Cat are fantastic they do a very..."
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"Mark & Alex are fantastic. They clearly are customer-focused tradesman, friendly, professional, entertaining and know..."
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"Great service. Quality work. Michael is a really nice guy "
"I have been living without sensor lights for many years . As I leave for work very early each morning I felt it was..."
"I just had a baby and i wanted to make sure that all the appliances at home were safe. I found Check it Electrical..."
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"Masterspark electricians accommodated all of my electrical needs, regardless of how confined some of the spaces were..."
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"Excellent service for solar panel installation at my workplace! I got a callback within 1/2 hour of online enquiry..."
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"always helpfull, & they don rip you off, never hesitant to travel if you've broken down * good onsite service"
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"Can't recommend these guys enough, the communication was not what i expected from Tradies. called through out the..."
"Reliable, cost effective and trustworthy! These are the first words that spring to mind to describe Epsilon..."
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"This gentleman was prompt in his service when I had to have some new lights installed. He was quite reasonable in his..."
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Market Intelligence
Footscray electrician reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 939 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 11 trust signal responses
Footscray is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,250. 25 electricians service the area with 939 customer reviews.
Reviews & ratings
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 52.2 electrician reviews a year — 220% above the Victorian average — Footscray collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Going rates
Most jobs range from $725 to $1,600. Nearby: Seddon ($1,250), Kingsville ($1,250), Yarraville ($1,250).
Area profile in brief
At median age 34, Footscray's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local electrician reviews run 220% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Footscray suggest electrician demand runs hottest in April and coolest in December — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Based on 939 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Footscray area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Footscray area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Footscray 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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Electricians in Footscray — FAQs
How much do electricians charge in Footscray?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Footscray typically charge between $725 and $1,600. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Are local electricians worth recommending?
According to 11 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Footscray again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.
Is there a quieter time of year for electricians in Footscray?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, electrician demand in Footscray tends to peak in April and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right electrician in Footscray?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Footscray has 939 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Melville Electrical Services (2025) and Whitelock Electrical (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 8 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 Footscray average is 100%.
How do Footscray electricians compare to the state average?
Electricians in Footscray have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 939 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.