Electricians in Auckland

Why hire a registered electrician?

In New Zealand, almost all electrical work—whether you are rewiring a villa in Ponsonby or installing a factory switchboard in Penrose—must be carried out by a licensed electrician. Professionals issue Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) that protect you from fire risk, voided insurance and council sign-off delays.

Key services available in Auckland

• Residential wiring for new builds, renovations and extensions.
• Commercial electrician services for fit-outs, data cabling and lighting design.
• Industrial maintenance and shutdown work for manufacturing plants.
• EV charger and solar inverter installs—often coordinated with solar power installers & suppliers.
• Heat-pump circuits and smart-home automation.
• Minor repairs—from a flickering light to connecting a freestanding cooker.

Compliance essentials

Auckland electricians follow AS/NZS 3000:2018 and must be registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board. Always request:

• Their EWRB licence number.
• A written quote outlining scope and materials.
• A CoC on completion.

Typical costs

Hourly rates range from $95–$125 + GST for a qualified electrician in Auckland. Expect set fees for common jobs (e.g. $180–$250 to connect a freestanding cooker) and higher labour for after-hours call-outs. For commercial or industrial projects, pricing moves to a job-based model—obtain at least three quotes.

How to choose the right contractor

1. Match expertise: Seek a commercial electrician in Auckland for retail fit-outs; an industrial electrician for plant upgrades.
2. Verify insurance: Minimum $2 million public liability is standard.
3. Check references: Ask for recent projects in East or Central Auckland.
4. Review warranties: Many offer five-year workmanship guarantees.

Co-ordinating with other trades

Electrical work rarely happens in isolation. On ArchiPro you can seamlessly line up:

• plumbers & gas fitters
• painters
• roofing contractors
• metal fabricators & welders
• plasterers & renderers
• insulation installers
• waterproofers
• garage door professionals
• scaffolders & shrink-wrap installers
• stonemasons
• bricklayers
• interior lining installers
• tilers
• building material suppliers
• building waste removal services
• cladding professionals
• construction equipment suppliers
• lift suppliers & contractors
• parking designers & installers
• staircase builders
• balustrade contractors
• windows & door professionals
• prefabricated building suppliers & installers
• demolition contractors
• excavating contractors
• joiners

Project checklist

1. Define scope and load requirements. 2. Obtain multiple quotes. 3. Schedule pre-wire with other trades above. 4. Confirm final fixture positions. 5. Inspect and sign off CoC. 6. Register warranties. For broader renovation guidance, explore our Building & Construction professionals hub.

Ready to power up your project? Compare profiles, view portfolios and contact electricians in East, West, South, Central and North Auckland today on ArchiPro.