Best electricians in the Perth Hills (2026)
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These are the ten best-rated electricians working the Perth Hills, from Kalamunda and Lesmurdie up through Mundaring, Glen Forrest and Darlington, and south across Forrestfield, High Wycombe and Roleystone. They’re ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. Below the list you’ll find what electrical work actually costs up in the hills 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 Perth Hills 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.
ARO Electrical and Air
A flawless 5.0 across 154 reviews is the standout result in the hills, and holding a perfect score at that volume is genuinely rare. They cover both electrical and air conditioning, which is handy in the hills where split-system installs and outdoor blocks are common, and they show up across the Kalamunda side and up the range, which puts them first for everyday electrical work.
View listing & contact ▸BCL Electrical Contracting
Another perfect 5.0, this time across 133 reviews, and a name that keeps coming up around the Kalamunda and Lesmurdie end of the hills. That combination of a clean score and a solid review base makes it one of the safest calls on the page for lighting, power and board work up the range.
View listing & contact ▸Quantum Electrical Services (WA)
A third perfect 5.0, held across 132 reviews, and a Kalamunda-based operator with a strong local following. Any of the top three here is a solid first call; the order between them comes down to review weight and rating, not a gap in quality.
View listing & contact ▸4.9 (130)
A note on the ranking: ARO leads on a perfect 5.0 from 154 hills jobs, with BCL and Quantum close behind, both clean 5.0s carrying 130-plus reviews each. YourNext sits just under them on a 5.0 across 109. Bailey holds a strong 4.9 across 130, which the volume weighting keeps ahead of some perfect scores with thinner bases. Past the top five, 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, generator-hire, electrical-wholesale and industrial listings were excluded so this stays a list of actual local sparkies.
What electrical work actually costs in the Perth Hills (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 range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out + first 30-60 min | $80-$130 | After-hours, weekends, longer drive up the range |
| Hourly rate | $90-$150/hr | Emergency work, older wiring, difficult roof-space access |
| 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 raked ceilings |
| Safety switch (RCD) install | $150-$350 | Old board, extra circuits to protect |
| Shed / studio sub-board or supply | $600-$2,500+ | Distance from house, trenching across the block |
| Switchboard upgrade | $800-$2,000+ | Asbestos backing panel, rewiring to code |
| EV charger install | $800-$2,000 | Long cable run from board to garage, 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, and a job up the range can pick up a little extra for travel compared with the flats. The hills are their own kind of job: older brick, timber and character homes through Kalamunda, Mundaring, Glen Forrest and Darlington that often still run ageing switchboards, alongside larger semi-rural blocks around Roleystone, Bickley, Pickering Brook and Gidgegannup where sheds, studios, bore pumps and long cable runs come into it. So a board upgrade is a common find in the older stock, while the bigger blocks lean towards sub-boards, outbuilding supply and outdoor power. Bushfire-zone gear and weatherproofing can add a bit too. 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 homes around Kalamunda, Mundaring and Roleystone, 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 4.9 with 130 reviews can sit near the top. 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 up in the hills?
A bit. Larger semi-rural blocks often mean sheds, studios, bore pumps and long cable runs, which add sub-boards and trenching to the job. Older character and timber homes can still run ageing switchboards, and bushfire-zone areas can call for weatherproofed or upgraded gear. A local hills 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 23 July 2026. Ratings change, we re-check monthly. Blue Collar Business · Western Australia’s Trades & Home Services Directory.