5 Best Electricians in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A dead switchboard at 11pm doesn't wait for business hours, and neither does a burnt-out power point. The electricians in Sydney below have logged over 1,500 Google reviews between them, and four of them sit at 4.8 stars or higher, so the real question is which one is licensed for the specific job you need done.

Short answer: The Local Electrician leads with a 4.9 rating across 480 reviews and holds Level 2 ASP accreditation for high-risk network connections. Back's Electrical (4.9, 408 reviews) and High Demand Electrical (5.0, 331 reviews) are also both Level 2 accredited, which matters if your job involves overhead lines, meters or a private power pole.

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Sydney's top-rated electricians, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	The Local Electrician Sydney Level 2 & Emergency Specialists	4.9 ★	480	Level 2 and emergency electrical work	View ›
2	Back's Electrical	4.9 ★	408	Blue Mountains and western Sydney coverage	View ›
3	High Demand Electrical	5.0 ★	331	Fast emergency response, CBD and inner Sydney	View ›
4	Aussie Electrical And Plumbing Sydney	4.6 ★	205	Combined electrical and plumbing call-outs	View ›
5	Sydney Electrical Service Level 2 Electrician	4.8 ★	100	24/7 emergency switchboard repair	View ›

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Local Electrician Sydney Level 2 & Emergency Specialists

4.9480 Google reviews

The Local Electrician has served Sydney for over 25 years and holds ASP-accredited Level 2 status, authorized to perform high-risk connections, metering and overhead or underground network repairs for the Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy networks. Beyond Level 2 work, they cover switchboard upgrades, EV charger installation, smoke alarms, and emergency power outage calls across most of metro Sydney. The company backs its electrical materials with a 5-year warranty.

What people praise

Reviewers describe fair, transparent pricing even when unexpected complications came up mid-job
Same-day and urgent response consistently praised, including for elderly customers needing hot water restored quickly
Named electricians across reviews suggest a stable, experienced crew rather than rotating contractors

Worth knowing

Highest review volume here also means the widest spread of individual experiences to read through

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume480 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest track record on this page combined with Level 2 accreditation makes this the safest default for most jobs, from a simple fan install to a full switchboard upgrade.

Website +61439823190 Directions

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Back's Electrical

4.9408 Google reviews

Back's Electrical is a locally owned electrical company covering the Blue Mountains, Penrith, Hills District and western Sydney, offering Level 2 certified work on power poles, switchboards and meters alongside standard residential electrical services. They offer a 24/7 emergency line and a senior's discount, positioning themselves as a community-based local operator rather than a citywide franchise.

What people praise

Reviewers consistently name individual electricians and describe them as patient, safety-focused and thorough with explanations
Return customers cited multiple times, including one reviewer's second detailed review months apart
Comfortable managing larger jobs like full switchboard relocations with all safety checks included

Worth knowing

Coverage area is more western-Sydney and Blue Mountains focused, so confirm they service your specific suburb before booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume408 · 92nd

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: A strong, well-reviewed choice specifically for western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, with a track record that holds up job after job.

Website +61423071049 Directions

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High Demand Electrical

5.0331 Google reviews

High Demand Electrical is based in the Sydney CBD and covers switchboard upgrades, lighting installation, solar and EV charger work, with a strong emphasis on rapid response for urgent electrical faults. Reviews describe jobs like replacing a rusted private power pole after an Ausgrid defect notice, completed the same day it was reported.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight arriving early and completing jobs ahead of the quoted timeline
Detailed quotes provided on the spot rather than after a delay
Comfortable with less common jobs, like private power pole replacement following a defect notice

Worth knowing

Slightly lower review volume than the top two names here, at 331, though the rating is the highest on the page

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume331 · 87th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The perfect rating and fast turnaround make this a strong CBD and inner-Sydney option, especially for compliance-driven jobs like defect notice rectification.

Website +61402559777 Directions

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Aussie Electrical And Plumbing Sydney

4.6205 Google reviews

Aussie Electrical and Plumbing Sydney bundles electrical work with plumbing, drainage, and hot water system services under one call-out, aimed at homeowners who'd rather book one company for either trade. They advertise flat-rate pricing, no call-out fee, and a lifetime labour guarantee across both electrical and plumbing jobs.

What people praise

Reviewers praise fast, professional service for both air conditioning installs and gas heater duct work
Handled a full condo association re-piping project while residents remained in the building
Thorough leak diagnosis cited, with one inspection taking several hours to properly identify the cause

Worth knowing

Rating and review distribution show more mixed feedback than the top the names here, including a complaint about an unrelated admin call
As a combined electrical-and-plumbing operator, ask specifically about the electrician's licensing for your job

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume205 · 82nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: A convenient option if you need both an electrician and a plumber on the same visit, though the rating sits a step behind the more electrician-specific names on this page.

Website +611300278859 Directions

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Sydney Electrical Service Level 2 Electrician

4.8100 Google reviews

Sydney Electrical Service is a Level 2 ASP accredited electrician offering a guaranteed 30 to 90 minute response time anywhere in metro Sydney, 24 hours a day, for both emergency and planned electrical work. They hold a $20 million public liability policy and lodge a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work with NSW Fair Trading on every job.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly describe overnight and weekend emergency call-outs handled quickly, including a restaurant power outage on a Saturday night
A 10-year warranty offered on switchboard upgrade work
Named technician cited consistently across reviews for switchboard defect repairs

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this page at 100, though the rating and detail in reviews are strong

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume100 · 76th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: Worth calling specifically for a genuine after-hours emergency, given the guaranteed response window and consistent praise for fast overnight fixes.

Website +61433462902 Directions

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume measures how many customers actually rated them, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, so a perfect score built on a small sample scores lower than a strong score built on hundreds of reviews. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing them. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does an electrician cost in Sydney? (2026)

Electrician pricing in Sydney varies by job type, from a simple power point swap to a full switchboard upgrade or Level 2 network connection. Several electricians on this page advertise flat-rate or no call-out-fee pricing models rather than hourly rates, but a firm quote generally requires either a phone description of the fault or an on-site inspection.

Serving all of Sydney

These electricians cover the greater Sydney metro area, from the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West to the Hills District, Blue Mountains, Penrith and South West Sydney. An electrician near me search in Sydney should return several of these names regardless of suburb, though a couple lean toward specific regions like western Sydney or the CBD.

What to ask before you hire an electrician

Are you a licensed Level 2 ASP electrician, if my job involves the meter or overhead lines?
Is there a call-out fee, and is it waived if I go ahead with the job?
What’s your response time for a genuine after-hours emergency?
Is a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work lodged with NSW Fair Trading for every job?
What warranty applies to parts and labour on this specific job?
Can you provide a fixed quote before starting, or is pricing hourly?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these electricians?

We pulled every electrician with a real Google presence in Sydney, then ranked them by live rating and review volume, weighted for confidence and recency.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh the data periodically. This page reflects ratings and review counts verified in August 2026.

What is a Level 2 electrician, and do I need one?

A Level 2 ASP electrician is authorized by the local network operator (Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy in Sydney) to work on overhead and underground service lines, meters and private power poles. You need one specifically for that kind of job, not for standard indoor electrical work.

Can an electrician come out the same day?

Several electricians on this page advertise 24/7 emergency service with response windows as fast as 30 to 90 minutes, based on reviews describing same-day and overnight call-outs.

The bottom line

The Local Electrician is the safest all-round pick given its Level 2 accreditation and deep review history, but if you’re in western Sydney or the Blue Mountains, Back’s Electrical is just as strong locally. For a genuine after-hours emergency, Sydney Electrical Service’s guaranteed response window is worth having saved in your phone.

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