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Top Rated Electricians on the Gold Coast

The highest-rated electricians on the Gold Coast right now are ESL Electrical Services (5.0 from 279 Google reviews), CB Electrical Contracting Pty Ltd (5.0 from 244 Google reviews) and Level Electrical & Solar Arundel (5.0 from 235 Google reviews). We rank 90 local electricians by Google rating weighted by review count, so a perfect score from a handful of reviews never outranks a proven track record. Compare them below and request free quotes from several at once.

Updated 28 October 2026

90 businesses

Ranked by Google rating weighted by review count — how we rank

Todd's Plumbing & Electrical
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Todd's Plumbing & Electrical

Ashmore, QLD · 18 yrs

4.7
(201 reviews)
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NXT Electrical

NXT Electrical

Carrara, QLD

5.0
(120 reviews)
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Dark Electrical

Surfers Paradise, QLD

5.0
(101 reviews)
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1 ZAP Electrical

Elanora, QLD

5.0
(95 reviews)
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Summit Electrics

Summit Electrics

Tallai, QLD

5.0
(90 reviews)
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Norton Electrical

Norton Electrical

Burleigh Heads, QLD

5.0
(76 reviews)
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Trip Electrical

Trip Electrical

Labrador, QLD

5.0
(46 reviews)
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Auslek Electrical

Auslek Electrical

Oxenford, QLD

5.0
(24 reviews)
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EV Connect QLD

EV Connect QLD

Southport, QLD

5.0
(14 reviews)
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HUX Electrical

HUX Electrical

Servicing Gold Coast

4.9
(150 reviews)
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Vanum Electrical

Vanum Electrical

Surfers Paradise, QLD

4.9
(90 reviews)
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ELVA Group

ELVA Group

Ashmore, QLD

5.0
(4 reviews)
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MS Electrical

MS Electrical

Surfers Paradise, QLD

4.9
(16 reviews)
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KMAC Electrical

KMAC Electrical

Windaroo, QLD

4.8
(19 reviews)
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Monster Electrical

Monster Electrical

Mermaid Waters, QLD

4.8
(31 reviews)
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Light Power Data

Light Power Data

Worongary, QLD

4.8
(65 reviews)
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R.J. Beaufils & Son

R.J. Beaufils & Son

Burleigh Heads, QLD

4.7
(14 reviews)
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ROK Electrical

ROK Electrical

Robina, QLD

4.3
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Boxer Electrical

Boxer Electrical

Ashmore, QLD

4.3
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EJ Electrical

EJ Electrical

Currumbin, QLD

4.7
(382 reviews)
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EFS Solar

EFS Solar

Nerang, QLD

4.7
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Based on Google ratings weighted by review count, the top-rated electricians on the Gold Coast are currently ESL Electrical Services, CB Electrical Contracting Pty Ltd and Level Electrical & Solar Arundel. The best choice still depends on your job — compare their services and request quotes from two or three.

Top 10 Electricians on the Gold Coast

Ranked by Google rating weighted by review count — how we rank

  1. 1

    Todd's Plumbing & Electrical

    Featured
    4.7
    (201 reviews)
    0482 080 423
  2. 2

    ESL Electrical Services

    5.0
    (279 reviews)
    0423 316 909
  3. 3

    CB Electrical Contracting Pty Ltd

    5.0
    (244 reviews)
    (07) 3477 9305
  4. 4

    Level Electrical & Solar Arundel

    5.0
    (235 reviews)
    (07) 5657 9443
  5. 5

    Vision Electrical

    5.0
    (209 reviews)
    1300 920 923
  6. 6

    Enersol Electrical Services

    5.0
    (144 reviews)
    1300 169 023
  7. 7

    Swift Smoke Alarms & Electrical

    5.0
    (138 reviews)
    1300 302 830
  8. 8

    NXT Electrical

    5.0
    (120 reviews)
    0427 665 639
  9. 9

    Dark Electrical

    5.0
    (101 reviews)
    0468 497 449
  10. 10

    1 ZAP Electrical

    5.0
    (95 reviews)
    0459 342 254

How much does an electrician cost on the Gold Coast?

Most Gold Coast electricians charge $80–$145 an hour plus a $50–$145 call-out fee, and many quote common jobs at a fixed price. Prices include GST; the final quote depends on access, wiring age and the switchboard.

Hourly rate$80 – $145 per hour
Call-out / service fee$50 – $145
After-hours or emergency visit (call-out + first hour)$195 – $685
Fault finding$145 – $390 per visit
New power point$145 – $295 per point
LED downlight$60 – $145 per light
Ceiling fan installation$145 – $390 per fan
Safety switch (RCD)$145 – $345 per switch
Smoke alarm, supplied and installed$100 – $245 per alarm
Switchboard upgrade$880 – $2,750
EV charger, installed$980 – $2,950

Tips before you book

  • Ask for a fixed price on simple jobs like power points, downlights and fans rather than paying by the hour.
  • Bundle small jobs into one visit to pay the call-out fee once.
  • Older homes may need a switchboard upgrade before new circuits, an EV charger or solar can be added; ask the electrician to check first.

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How to choose an electrician on the Gold Coast

In Queensland, all electrical work — even replacing a power point or light switch — must be done by a licensed electrician working for a licensed electrical contractor, so the licence check comes first.

  1. Check their electrical contractor licence.

    Search the business name or licence number on the Electrical Safety Office licence search (https://www.electricalsafety.qld.gov.au/electrical-license-search). If they're not listed, call 1300 362 128 before agreeing to any work.

  2. Get two or three itemised quotes.

    Compare labour, parts and call-out fees separately, and ask which jobs they can fixed-price.

  3. Ask about the call-out fee and after-hours rates

    before they arrive, especially for emergencies.

  4. Ask for your compliance certificate.

    Queensland electrical contractors must give you a certificate of testing and compliance as soon as possible after installation work is finished. Keep it with your home records.

  5. Check smoke alarm compliance while they're there.

    From 1 January 2027, every Queensland home needs interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in each bedroom, hallways connecting bedrooms, and on every storey. Hard-wired 240-volt alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician.

  6. Check reviews for your type of job.

    An electrician with many reviews for switchboards or EV chargers is a safer bet for that job than a perfect score from a handful of reviews.

  7. Confirm public liability insurance

    and ask how they warrant their workmanship.

Never do your own electrical work: in Queensland it's illegal, with fines of up to $40,000 for individuals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best electrician on the Gold Coast?

Based on Google ratings weighted by review count, the top-rated Gold Coast electricians are currently ESL Electrical Services, CB Electrical Contracting Pty Ltd and Level Electrical & Solar Arundel. The best choice still depends on your job, so compare their services and request quotes from two or three.

How much does an electrician cost on the Gold Coast?

Most Gold Coast electricians charge $80–$145 an hour plus a call-out fee of $50–$145. A new power point typically costs $145–$295 and a switchboard upgrade $880–$2,750.

How much is an emergency electrician on the Gold Coast?

Expect $195–$685 for an after-hours or emergency visit, covering the call-out and first hour. Use the "Emergency available" filter to see electricians offering after-hours service.

How do I check if an electrician is licensed in Queensland?

Search the business on the Electrical Safety Office's electrical licence search at electricalsafety.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 362 128. Look for a current electrical contractor licence, not just an individual worker's licence.

Can I do my own electrical work in Queensland?

No. In Queensland, DIY electrical work counts as unlicensed electrical work and is illegal, with fines of up to $40,000 for individuals. Even hard-wired appliances you buy yourself must be connected by a licensed electrician.

What are the new smoke alarm rules in Queensland?

From 1 January 2027, all Queensland homes must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms, and on each storey. Homes being sold or leased must already comply. Hard-wired alarms must be installed by a licensed electrician.

How much does a switchboard upgrade cost on the Gold Coast?

A standard switchboard upgrade typically costs $880–$2,750, depending on the number of circuits and whether safety switches are added. Three-phase upgrades cost more.

How much does it cost to install an EV charger on the Gold Coast?

A home EV charger typically costs $980–$2,950 installed. The price depends on the charger, cable run and whether your switchboard needs upgrading.

Is it free to request quotes through Top Local Trades?

Yes. Requesting quotes is free for homeowners, with no obligation. Select the electricians you want, describe the job once, and each business receives your request directly.

How are electricians ranked on this page?

Electricians are ordered by their Google rating weighted by review count, so a 5.0 from a few reviews doesn't outrank a 4.9 from hundreds. Businesses can't pay to change their position in the ranked list. See how we rank for the full method.

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Emergency ElectricianSwitchboardsPower PointsLightingSmoke AlarmsSolar Repairs

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Surfers Paradise (4217)Southport (4215)Molendinar (4214)Ashmore (4214)Nerang (4211)Burleigh Heads (4220)Robina (4226)Carrara (4211)Broadbeach (4218)Mermaid Waters (4218)