Best electricians in Fremantle and Melville (2026)
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These are the ten best-rated electricians working south of the river, from Fremantle and East Fremantle across Melville, Applecross, Bicton and Attadale to Mount Pleasant, Booragoon, Bull Creek and Willagee. They’re ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. Below the list you’ll find what electrical work actually costs around the port and the southern river suburbs 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 Fremantle and Melville 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? 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.
- 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 5.0 from hundreds of customers isn’t beaten by a 5.0 from a few. It also means a perfect score can edge out a slightly-lower rating that carries a huge review count.
- 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.
- 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.
Delavale Electrical Contracting
A flawless 5.0 across 614 reviews is the standout result south of the river, and holding a perfect score at that volume is genuinely rare. It’s a proper local operator too, turning up in searches from Fremantle through to Melville, which puts it first for everyday electrical work anywhere from the port to the Applecross riverside.
View listing & contact ▸Response Electricians
By far the biggest review base on this page, more than 2,000 jobs at 4.9 stars. Our volume-weighted score slots it just behind Delavale’s perfect 5.0, but for sheer weight of proven work it has no rival here. A metro-wide operator that genuinely covers the southern river suburbs, and a very safe call for lighting, power and board work.
View listing & contact ▸Pure Electrical & Air
A 4.9 held across more than 460 reviews, and handy if you want electrical and air conditioning under one roof. Strong across the southern suburbs including Applecross, Melville and Attadale. Any of the top three here is a solid first call; the order between them comes down to review weight, not quality.
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A note on the ranking: Delavale leads on a perfect 5.0 from more than 600 local jobs, while Response carries the biggest review base on the page at over 2,000 at 4.9, our volume-weighted score sits it at two. Both, along with Pure Electrical & Air, cover the whole southern corridor. Past the top three, review counts step down, so treat the rest as genuinely strong locals worth a quote rather than proven at the same scale. We list only real, review-bearing electricians and never pad the list. Auto-electrical and lead-generation listings were excluded so this stays a list of actual local sparkies.
What electrical work actually costs south of the river (2026)
Nobody likes ringing a sparky blind on price. These are honest Perth metro ballpark ranges for the common jobs, 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 metro range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out + first 30-60 min | $80-$130 | After-hours, weekends, tight Fremantle parking and access |
| Hourly rate | $90-$150/hr | Emergency work, unit access, older wiring |
| Replace or install a power point | $150-$250 | New cable run, cheaper per point in bulk |
| Light fitting / downlight swap | $100-$200 | Designer or smart fittings, multiple points |
| Ceiling fan install | $150-$350 | No existing wiring, high or decorative ceilings |
| Safety switch (RCD) install | $150-$350 | Old board, extra circuits to protect |
| Hardwired smoke alarm (each) | $100-$200 | New cabling, older home, multiple units |
| Switchboard upgrade | $800-$2,000+ | Asbestos backing panel, rewiring to code |
| EV charger install | $800-$2,000 | Strata approval, long cable run, board upgrade |
| Full house rewire | $4,000-$12,000+ | Size and age of home, access, fittings |
After-hours and emergency call-outs usually carry a 50-100% loading. South of the river is a real mix: character cottages and older homes in Fremantle, East Fremantle, Bicton and Attadale that often still run ageing switchboards and rubber or fabric-insulated wiring, alongside newer riverside apartments in Applecross and Mount Pleasant. So a board upgrade or partial rewire is a common find in the older stock, while units add time for access, parking and sometimes strata approval, especially for an EV charger. 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. 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 character homes around Fremantle, East Fremantle and Bicton, 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. We weight the rating by review volume so a proven 5.0 from hundreds of customers isn’t leapfrogged by a 5.0 from a handful. That same weighting is why a perfect 5.0 can sit above a 4.9, even one with far more reviews. 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.
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 23 July 2026. Ratings change, we re-check monthly. Blue Collar Business · Western Australia’s Trades & Home Services Directory.