Melville Electrical Services
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"Doug always does a great job, either large or small. Definitely recommend."
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Word of Mouth electricians in St Albans receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 681 reviews.
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"Doug always does a great job, either large or small. Definitely recommend."
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" Great service and will recommend to my friends "
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"Seem to have pride in their work which is a rare thing these days, very knowledgeable and professional. "
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"Great service and good pricing and timings on job"
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"John and his team were exceptional. I messaged John at 10:30 at night seeking an emergency hot water system installed..."
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"Joe & his team have done plenty of electrical work over the years as we renovated our house. I highly recommend him..."
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"Lucas installed 4 remote control ceiling fans with lights for our new place. He did a good job on it. Will definitely..."
"They know how to do the job fast and are tidy. They changed the fans and explained any questions we have. They are..."
"My family and I were really pleased with the work Alan did for us. Alan showed professionalism and to top, had a..."
"Very friendly and professional paid attention to details to make sure I am happy with all the light installations and..."
"'Maurice from Micallef did a very good job installing a split system air conditioning unit for me. No complaints at..."
"'Prompt, helpful and reliable service. Will be using your service again in the future.'"
"Very professional, neat and PROMPT!"
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 677 customer reviews collected between 2011 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 12 trust signal responses
St Albans is one of the more affordable areas for electricians — 75% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $800. 21 electricians service the area with 677 customer reviews.
Based on post-service customer responses, 100% would choose their electrician again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional — a consistent satisfaction pattern across the local provider base. St Albans generates 42.3 new electrician reviews per year, running 176% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Most jobs range from $300 to $1,500. Nearby: Cairnlea ($800), Kealba ($800), Keilor Downs ($800).
Our review data points to September as the busiest month for electricians in St Albans, with October as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Based on 677 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2011–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | 4.8 | $610 |
| 2012 | 12 | 4.8 | $775 |
| 2013 | 50 | 4.9 | $350 |
| 2014 | 90 | 4.9 | $192 |
| 2015 | 53 | 5.0 | $647 |
| 2016 | 51 | 5.0 | $445 |
| 2017 | 94 | 5.0 | $257 |
| 2018 | 65 | 4.9 | $661 |
| 2019 | 48 | 4.9 | $375 |
| 2020 | 50 | 5.0 | $300 |
| 2021 | 31 | 5.0 | $525 |
| 2022 | 20 | 5.0 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | 32 | 5.0 | $470 |
| 2024 | 31 | 5.0 | $271 |
| 2025 | 15 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2026 | 17 | 5.0 | $300 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2011–2026
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 St Albans 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 St Albans typically charge between $300 and $1,500. This is 75% more affordable than the Victorian average.
According to 12 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their electrician in St Albans 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 St Albans tends to peak in September 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 — St Albans has 677 electrician reviews on Word of Mouth. Approved Electrix (2026), Melville Electrical Services (2025) and Canny Electrics (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 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 St Albans average is 100%.
Electricians in St Albans have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 677 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.87 stars.