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Word of Mouth electricians in Ripponlea receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 950 reviews.
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"The Approved Electrix team recently helped me with a switchboard upgrade and were extremely helpful, the guys were..."
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"Reliable, timely, affordable, helpful and friendly. I have no hesitation in recommending Doug and his team. "
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"Nothing was a problem for Darren when he recently came to sort some electrical issues and new lighting updates..."
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"Andrew went above and beyond to solve three uniquely challenging electrical problems within a few hours in my 130..."
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"George was fantastic to work with. Always on time and very professional work completed at very high standard. We..."
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"Saulo and team are extremely professional, punctual and clean. Every job they have done for me has been discussed and..."
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"Punctual,Friendly, reliable. Friendly team who give good sound advice and explanations of what the problem and..."
"Would easily & highly recommend Matt to friends and family. Matt recently quoted on a switchboard replacement for me..."
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"Tony has done many jobs over the years in our house. He is always reliable and an incredibly neat & tidy worker. I..."
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"I needed a few downlights and extra PowerPoints put in at home. A friend recommended Dylan from Challis First. As..."
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"They installed a number of light fittings power points, switches and outdoor light fittings. their service is very..."
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"Bernard arrived exactly on time and fixed problems with garden lighting and other external lighting on the house. He..."
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"We had some electrical works upgraded In our unit. Two trades arrived promptly and tidied up too. Very happy with..."
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"Nathan produced all the electrical work for my renovation from the early stages of the rough in until the final..."
"Excellent service! I am very happy to recommend these guys! Put simply they are the best in the business! Gave me..."
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"we needed our old fuse box upgraded to a modern switch board with safety switched Brendan responded quickly the job..."
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"I just had 28 halogen down lights changed to LED lights. Rob came in and assesed the work required, gave me a quote..."
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"This is the first trades person I know who knows how to run a business with customer service! They turn up on time,..."
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"They installed a new oven and PowerPoint's. They made sure everything was working properly. They arrived at the..."
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"I had a few things that needed to be fixed (damaged exhaust fan, faulty lightswitch and faulty downlight transformer)..."
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"Excellent value, great service. Prompt, polite and efficient. Gave me an approximate quote over the phone for the..."
"'I had the work completed within hours of posting the job. They contacted me very quickly and got the work done in no..."
"They provide great service, are fast, and efficient. I would highly recommend Wesfel Electrical for anyone who wants..."
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"I had additional power points installed and dimmer switches put in two rooms. They were professional and stuck to..."
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"Really professional service at a very competitive price! Asher installed our new safety switch and two new power..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 950 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 13 trust signal responses
Ripponlea is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 73% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,300. 25 electricians service the area with 950 customer reviews.
When customers responded after their service, 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Ripponlea sees 47.5 new electrician reviews a year — 191% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Most jobs range from $780 to $1,600. Nearby: Balaclava ($1,300), Elwood ($1,300), St Kilda East ($1,350).
In a younger-skewing suburb like Ripponlea (median age 34), electrician reviews accumulate 191% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.
Electricians in Ripponlea tend to be busiest in July and quietest in October according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Based on 950 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea typically charge between $780 and $1,600. This is 73% more affordable than the Victorian average.
According to 13 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea tends to peak in July 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 — Ripponlea has 950 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 6 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 Ripponlea average is 100%.
Electricians in Ripponlea have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 950 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.