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Electricians in NZ

Power points, lights. One checked local electrician, booked for you.

One checked local tradie in NZ, booked for you. Free for you. We're paid by the pros we match you with.

What a electrician can help with

  • New power points and switches
  • Lights inside and out
  • Switchboard upgrades
  • Faults and tripping power
  • Wiring for renovations

Not on the list? Describe the job anyway and we'll tell you if we can help.

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What we check

Before we book a electrician, we look them up on the EWRB public register and check their licence is current.

How we check a tradie, or read how to check an electrician is registered yourself.

EWRB registerElectricians Every electrical worker in NZ must hold a current practising licence. Search it yourself

What electrical costs in NZ

Published NZ prices, so you know roughly what to expect. Every job is different, so your electrician quotes after looking at it. We check that quote against figures like these.

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JobTypical price
Electrician hourly rateper hour, rates exclude GST and materials$75 to $130Call A Tradie NZ, 2026
New power pointexcludes GST unless stated$200 to $400Call A Tradie NZ, 2026
Switchboard upgradeexcludes GST unless stated$2,500 to $5,000Call A Tradie NZ, 2026
Full house rewireexcludes GST unless stated$10,000 to $25,000Call A Tradie NZ, 2026

Before you say yes

Good questions to ask your electrician, and the warning signs to walk away from.

Questions to ask

  • Are you a registered, licensed electrician, and can I see your licence ID?
  • Is this a fixed price or an estimate, and does it include GST and materials?
  • What could push the price up once you see the wiring?
  • Will I get the paperwork for the work when you finish?
  • When can you start, and how long will the power be off?

Red flags

  • They can't show a licence ID, or you can't find them on the Electrical Workers Public Register.
  • They say you don't need a licensed person for work inside the walls or on the switchboard.
  • The licence has expired, or the photo doesn't match the person.
  • They give a price over the phone for a rewire or switchboard job without seeing the house.
  • They push you to pay in cash or won't put the quote in writing.

How it works

  1. Tell us the jobType what needs doing and where. That is all we need to start.
  2. We call you and checkWhere the trade needs a licence, we check the public register first.
  3. One local tradie, bookedThey look at the job and give you their own quote.
  4. A fair priceWe check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ.

Electrical questions

Is it free to find a electrician with GoodTradie?

Yes. You pay nothing to us. We're paid by the pros we match you with, and you pay the tradie for the job as normal.

What do you check before booking a electrician?

We look them up on the EWRB public register and make sure their licence is current. You can check it yourself too.

Will I get several electrical quotes?

No. We book one checked local electrician. They look at the job and give you their own quote.

How do I know the price is fair?

We check the quote against what the job usually costs in NZ, using published cost guides. You decide whether to go ahead.

How much does electrical cost in NZ?

Electrician hourly rate: $75 to $130 (Call A Tradie NZ, 2026). New power point: $200 to $400 (Call A Tradie NZ, 2026). Switchboard upgrade: $2,500 to $5,000 (Call A Tradie NZ, 2026). Full house rewire: $10,000 to $25,000 (Call A Tradie NZ, 2026). Your electrician quotes after looking at the job.

Tell us the job. We'll find the tradie.

One checked local tradie, booked for you. Free for you.

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