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Rating: 5.0 (1066 reviews)

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5.0 based on 1066 reviews of 24 businesses

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5.0

88 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 84 533 670 344 2025 Award

Servicing Forest Hill

Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. REC-22362 Energysafe Victoria - A46351 Operating since 2012

"George is a very pleasant and honest tradesman. Everything was explained in detail in regards to outside timer for..."

5.0

289 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 23 088 467 798 2025 Award

Servicing Forest Hill

Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

"Doug and Thomas at Melville Electrical did a fantastic job with a small electrical task. Professional, prompt, and..."

5.0

172 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 151 177 174

Servicing Forest Hill

Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

"Prompt, efficient, competent, friendly and honest service at a fair price! You couldn't ask for more."

5.0

121 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 87 648 646 191 2025 Award Special Offer

Servicing Forest Hill

Wednesday: 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 Forest Hill

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

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

Most reviewed for: Downlight installation

"Dean and the guys installed an exhaust fan for me. Overall very happy with the service, and would 100% recommend...."

5.0

81 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 609 070 788

Servicing Forest Hill

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

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

"I’ve been using canny electrics for over six years and they have completed several projects for me. They’re always..."

4.9

35 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 67 663 745 748

Servicing Forest Hill

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. REC-34063 Lifetime workmanship warranty We clean up after ourselves

"I emailed needing a job done and they came out that afternoon within the time frame specified. Austin gave fantastic..."

5.0

126 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

ABN: 53 941 935 920 2024 Award

Glen Waverley VIC

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

"Reliable, trustworthy, fast, professional, productive "

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"Mark and his team provided us with quick and efficient service that was great value for money. They went beyond to..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"We've been having problems with the lights throughout our house (thanks to the previous owners who did a lot of DIY..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn VIC

"Adam turned up an hour earlier than expected (good !) and rang when he was on his way. To his benefit I presented..."

4.8

4 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Blackburn VIC

"'Did a great job, definitely recommend'"

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Vermont VIC

"We have used Redlec Services many times over the years and can’t recommend them highly enough. John is an absolute..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Box Hill South VIC

Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

"Very impressed with Jamin Kenner and his team of skilled electricians. We had our whole house re-wired [ including a..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Mitcham VIC

"I had a problem with my dining room light flickering. Nathan came out on the day I called. He found a problem in the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Vermont VIC

"Barry is a really friendly, competent and reliable electrician. He turns up on time and cleans up after himself. I..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Box Hill VIC

"3 dealings with Joel (owner), reliable, nice guy, clean & tidy work. 16 downlights replace, new switchboard, new..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Ringwood VIC

"This company cabled extra power points in my house. About 15 in total. They also installed a couple of exhaust..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Box Hill VIC

"my kitchen rewired new appliances wired, new power points, air conditioner fitted and wired in to circuit board new..."

4.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Vermont VIC

"'Great. Young, keen guy, very happy with his work. We would use again'"

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Donvale VIC

Wednesday: All

"We asked Gareth to quote a job. He did so quickly and the quote was competitive so we asked him to complete the..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Nunawading VIC

"We needed to increase the security lighting in our driveway (to deter thieves!) and also improve the lighting in the..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Vermont South VIC

"I originally got on to Russell about 10 years ago when he came into work to do some electrical work. I now use him..."

Forest Hill VIC

3.8

5 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Glen Waverley VIC

"Excellent electrical work done rewiring our house. Very thorough, and they came when they said they would. Full..."

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Market Intelligence

Electricians servicing Forest Hill

Data-driven insights based on 1,066 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 13 trust signal responses

88 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

$1,200 median Typical Cost most jobs $745–$1,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Forest Hill is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,200. 25 electricians service the area with 1,066 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $745 to $1,600. Nearby: Vermont South ($1,200), Nunawading ($1,350), Blackburn South ($1,300).

What locals say

Post-job trust signals from local customers show 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review activity here is higher than typical: Forest Hill averages 56.1 new electrician reviews a year — 244% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Demand patterns

Demand for electricians in Forest Hill peaks around April and drops to its quietest in October based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

Based on 1,066 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

56.1 / yr Review velocity +298%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$300 Typical cost -61%

5.0 stars Service rating

42.6 avg Reviews / provider

23.2 / 10k Provider density

Electrician reviews & ratings over time — Forest Hill area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Forest Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

10,780 Population

32.7% Own with mortgage

72% Houses

$1,658 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 Forest Hill 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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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

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a Property?

Average cost from $3800 to $7200

Electricians in Forest Hill — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a electrician in Forest Hill?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, electricians in Forest Hill typically charge between $745 and $1,600. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.

What do customers actually say about local electricians?

According to 13 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Forest Hill again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When should I book a electrician for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good electrician in Forest Hill?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forest Hill has 1,066 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Cutting Edge Electrical Pty. Ltd. (2025) 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 Forest Hill average is 100%.

How well-rated are electricians in Forest Hill?

Electricians in Forest Hill have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,066 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.

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