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4.9 based on 939 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth electricians in Footscray receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 939 reviews.

Respect Electric Services

5.0
172 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174
Servicing Footscray
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22807 10+ years experience A Grade Electrician

"Darren is one of the most hardworking, honest, reliable tradesperson we have come across. His attention to detail..."

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Melville Electrical Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
289 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award
Servicing Footscray
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-15289 25+ years of experience Licensed A-grade electrician

"Doug is very professional and reliable - he performed what exactly needed to be done to resolve issue in a cost..."

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Canny Electrics

5.0
81 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788
Servicing Footscray
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. REC-24614 Accredited Master Electrician Qualified A-grade electricians

"Excellent electricians, punctual and professional. Highly recommend "

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Whitelock Electrical

Reviewed this month
5.0
120 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2025 Award Special Offer
Servicing Footscray
Thursday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Over 20 years combined experience Perfect 5.0 star rating on Google (220+ reviews)
Most reviewed for: General electrical
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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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Approved Electrix

Reviewed recently
4.9
97 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 88 160 178 076 2026 Award
Servicing Footscray
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. REC-22336 25+ years of experience Fully licensed & insured
Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

"Dean very helpful with creative suggestions of what might work best . Electricians arrived on the day specified..."

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MGS Electrics

5.0
2 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Maribyrnong VIC

"Mark & Alex are fantastic. They clearly are customer-focused tradesman, friendly, professional, entertaining and know..."

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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

88 / 100
Local Service Score
11 Award Winners
$1,250 median Typical Cost most jobs $725–$1,600
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

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.

52.2 / yr Review velocity +270%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -61%
5.0 stars Service rating
37.6 avg Reviews / provider
14.6 / 10k Provider density

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

17,131 Population
27% Own with mortgage
31.5% Houses
$1,763 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 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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Jobs posted in Footscray
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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.

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