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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 and his assistant have made the process of changing out the lights quick and efficient! The process of..."

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 was wonderful. He arrived on time, was friendly and got the electrical problem fixed very quickly. Was not..."

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

"Darren is professional, takes pride in his work and just an overall great bloke. I could not recommend him more highly. "

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

"The guys are professional, honest and up front with charges. Will definitely use them again and highly recommend..."

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 team were amazing to deal with from start to finish. Jasmine in the office was super friendly when..."

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

"Very professional. Great outcome for repaired lighting. Highly recommend canny electrics."

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

"It is always a reasonable prices and they are always quick and clean when the thing is being completed in the place. "

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

"Excellent service and very efficient. "

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"Mark came out to our house and fixed an outdoor sensor light that was full of water. He had one in his van so I was..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Glenn did a fantastic job with our electrical work. Reliable and professional, I highly recommend GJ Hatty electrical."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn VIC

"Adam returned phone call promptly quickly organised a time to do the workarrived on time performed the work quickly..."

4.8

4 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Blackburn VIC

"We had a list a mile long of electrical jobs and items that needed doing and JKL Power came in and did a fantastic..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Vermont VIC

"work completed ontime and without incident, our airconditioners and fans are working brilliantly. Thanks John and..."

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

"We were recommended Kenner Electrics thorough friends and were not disappointed. Jamin came and gave us a quote for..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Mitcham VIC

"Used 240 Tech as they came highly recommended. Nathan was a true Family run business in Mitcham. He came to our..."

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

"'He was very pleasant, efficient & reasonably priced. I'd have Brent back again if i need any other electrical work..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Donvale VIC

Wednesday: All

"Great work. No negative vibes. Blue LED switches looked great. The wireless switches in bedroom are really cool. ..."

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

"Burnt out element in very old electric hot water system. Stuart came the same day I rang, replaced the element and..."

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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

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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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