Best electricians in Albany and the Great Southern (2026)
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These are the ten best-rated electricians working Albany and the Great Southern, from the town centre and the port across to Middleton Beach and Emu Point, out through Spencer Park, McKail and Bayonet Head, and along the coast toward Denmark and up to Mount Barker. They’re ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. Below the list you’ll find what electrical work actually costs down here in 2026, the red flags that tell you to hang up the phone, and a quick checklist to run before you let anyone near your switchboard.
Featured electricians
These spots are for Albany electricians who want to stand out on this page. None are taken yet, so the full review-ranked top 10 is right below. That ranking is earned off Google reviews and never for sale. Are you a local sparky around Albany, Denmark or Mount Barker? Featured spots start at $50 a year.
Get a Featured spot ▸How we ranked these
- Google reviews do the ranking. We start with every electrician’s live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled fresh from Google Maps across Albany and the wider Great Southern.
- Rating, weighted by volume. A 5.0 from a handful of jobs isn’t proof yet, so we weight the score by review count. A proven rating from hundreds of customers isn’t beaten by a perfect score from a few. It also means a very strong 4.9 backed by a big review base can sit ahead of some perfect scores with thinner bases.
- Licence matters. Every business here trades as a licensed electrical contractor. We still tell you how to check the EC number yourself before you hire, see the checklist.
- Auto-electrical and supply houses left out. Albany has its share of auto-electricians and electrical wholesalers. They’re real businesses, but they’re not who you call for the house, so we’ve kept them off this list along with any listing carrying only a review or two.
- Paid spots are labelled, and never jump the queue. When a business pays for a “Featured” spot it’s marked as such. The review-based order below does not change to favour a payer. Right now, no spots are sold.
DJL Electrical & Air Conditioning
A perfect 5.0 held across 346 reviews is a standout result for a regional town, and it’s far and away the biggest body of proof in the Great Southern. Holding a clean sheet over that many jobs is rare anywhere, let alone in a market this size. Covering electrical and air conditioning under one roof, they’re a strong first call for everything from a new power point to a split-system install right across Albany and out to the surrounding towns. That mix of a top rating and a big verified base is why the volume weighting puts them first.
View listing & contact ▸ABA Security and Electrical
A 4.9 across 95 reviews is the second-deepest run of proof on this list, and the security side means they can wire and mind the house in one visit. That volume of steady feedback puts them second overall, and they’re a safe call for domestic and commercial electrical work across town and the near suburbs.
View listing & contact ▸Dekker Electrical
A 4.9 across 74 reviews and another Albany operator with a serious run of proof behind it. Any of the top few here is a solid first call; the order between them comes down to review weight and rating, not a gap in quality.
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A note on the ranking: DJL leads on a rare perfect 5.0 across 346 jobs, the biggest review base in the Great Southern by a distance, which the volume weighting keeps comfortably ahead. ABA and Dekker follow on 4.9s from strong local bases, the next two deepest counts here, which keeps them ahead of the thinner perfect scores below. Past the top three the counts step down, so the order between fourth and tenth is close and any of them is a genuinely strong operator worth a quote. Foundation Electrical takes eighth on a 4.8 across 16 reviews, a whisker ahead of Charge Up’s 5.0 from 9 on the volume weighting. We list only real, review-bearing electricians and never pad the list. Best Electrical & Gas (4.3 across 37) sat just outside the weighted top 10, and auto-electrical, electrical wholesalers and listings with only a review or two were excluded so this stays a list of actual local sparkies you’d call for the house.
What electrical work actually costs in Albany (2026)
Nobody likes ringing a sparky blind on price. These are honest ballpark ranges for the common jobs around Albany and the Great Southern, GST included. They’re a guide to keep you from being overcharged, not a quote. Electrical work is one of the more predictable trades to price, but always get the job priced in writing before work starts.
| Job | Typical range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out + first 30-60 min | $90-$160 | After-hours, weekends, longer drive to rural blocks |
| Hourly rate | $95-$150/hr | Emergency work, older wiring, tight roof-space access |
| Replace or install a power point | $150-$270 | New cable run, cheaper per point in bulk |
| Light fitting / downlight swap | $100-$220 | Designer or smart fittings, multiple points |
| Ceiling fan install | $160-$360 | No existing wiring, high or raked ceilings |
| Safety switch (RCD) install | $160-$360 | Old board, extra circuits to protect |
| Shed / studio power + subboard | $500-$2,500+ | Distance from house, trenching, three-phase |
| Wood-heater or slow-combustion fan wiring | $180-$550+ | New circuit, thermostat, chimney-fan controls |
| Switchboard upgrade | $850-$2,200+ | Asbestos backing panel, old ceramic fuses, rewiring to code |
| EV charger install | $800-$2,200 | Long cable run from board to garage, board upgrade |
| Full house rewire | $4,500-$13,000+ | Size and age of home, access, fittings |
Regional call-outs run a touch higher than metro Perth, and jobs out to the rural blocks around Kalgan, Napier, Redmond and King River pick up extra for travel. Albany is its own kind of job. Down on the harbour and out at Middleton Beach, Emu Point and Frenchman Bay, the salt air off the Southern Ocean corrodes outdoor gear faster than most of WA, so meter boxes, switchboards and external power points wear out sooner. The town runs cold and wet through winter, so wood heaters and slow-combustion fans are common and often need their own wiring. Older weatherboard and brick homes through central Albany, Mira Mar and Spencer Park frequently still carry ceramic-fuse boards that need bringing up to code, while newer estates out at McKail, Yakamia and Bayonet Head are geared for solar, battery and EV-charger work. WA law requires at least two safety switches (RCDs) protecting all circuits before a home is sold or rented, so factor that in if you’re about to list or let. A licensed electrician should give you a fixed price or a not-to-exceed figure before starting. If they can’t, that’s a red flag (see below).
Don’t get ripped off: red flags
- No EC licence number, anywhere. In WA, all electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor, even swapping a light switch. If they won’t give you an EC number on the quote or invoice, walk away, no exceptions.
- No electrical safety certificate. After notifiable work you should receive an electrical safety certificate. If a sparky gets vague about paperwork, that tells you plenty.
- Cash only, no receipt, no written quote. No paper trail means no warranty and no comeback if it fails. You’re carrying all the risk.
- Open-ended hourly with no cap. “We’ll see how we go” is how a $200 job becomes $700. Get a written quote or a not-to-exceed price before they lift a tool.
- Selling a full switchboard or rewire for a simple fault. “The whole board needs replacing” when it might be one tripped circuit or a $200 fix. On any big-ticket call, especially in the older cottages around central Albany and Mira Mar, get a second quote.
Before you hire: quick checklist
- Licence. Confirm the electrical contractor’s EC number and check it with Building and Energy WA (DEMIRS). All electrical work in WA must be done by a licensed electrician.
- Insurance. Ask for current public liability cover, it protects your home if something goes wrong.
- Written quote. Itemised and in writing, before work starts. Verbal prices have a way of growing.
- Safety certificate. Confirm you’ll get an electrical safety certificate for any notifiable work, and that parts warranties are passed to you.
- Recent reviews. Look for recent, specific reviews, not just a big number. A steady stream of detailed 5-star jobs beats one old burst of them.
Frequently asked
How did you rank these electricians?
By their live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled from Google Maps across Albany and the Great Southern. We weight the rating by review volume so a proven score from hundreds of customers isn’t leapfrogged by a perfect score from a handful. That same weighting is why DJL, on a 5.0 across 346 reviews, leads by a clear margin, and why ABA and Dekker on 4.9s with the next-biggest bases sit ahead of the thinner perfect scores. All ten trade as licensed electrical contractors.
Are these paid placements?
No. This list is ordered on Google review data. Businesses can pay for a “Featured” spot at the top, which is clearly labelled, but paying never changes the review-based order below. As of this update, no spots are sold.
Do I really need a licensed electrician for small jobs?
In WA, yes. Almost all electrical work, even replacing a power point or a light switch, must legally be done by a licensed electrician. DIY electrical work can void your home insurance and leave you liable if something fails. You can change a bulb and plug things in, that’s about it.
Anything different about electrical work in Albany?
A bit. Down on the harbour and out at Middleton Beach, Emu Point and Frenchman Bay, the salt air off the Southern Ocean corrodes outdoor gear faster than most of WA, so meter boxes and external power points wear out sooner. The cold, wet winters mean wood heaters and slow-combustion fans are common and often need their own wiring. Older homes through central Albany, Mira Mar and Spencer Park often still carry ceramic-fuse boards that need bringing up to code, while newer estates at McKail, Yakamia and Bayonet Head are geared for solar, battery and EV-charger work. Rural blocks out toward Kalgan, King River and Redmond bring shed and studio power, three-phase, bore pumps and reticulation. A local Albany electrician will know the terrain and price it properly.
How often is this page updated?
Monthly. Ratings and review counts move, new electricians earn their spot, and we re-pull the data so the list stays honest and current.
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Get featured ▸ Claim your free listingRankings based on Google review data collected 24 July 2026. Ratings change, we re-check monthly. Blue Collar Business · Western Australia’s Trades & Home Services Directory.