⚡ Temporary Service Pause: We are currently on break and taking a pause on new jobs. We’ll be back and operational in February 2027! Thank you for your support, and we look forward to helping our Southside neighbours again soon.
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South Canberra's Trusted Electrician

12+ years experience. Clean, reliable residential work. No job too small.

ACT Lic: 20221361 • Fully Insured • Husband & Wife Local Team

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Proudly local to South Canberra

Local to South Canberra

South Canberra isn’t just our service area - it’s where we raise our families, shop local, and know the roads like the back of our hand. We’ve built our business right here on the Southside to give our neighbours standard-setting, hassle-free electrical service from people who live just down the road.

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Google Reviews
★★★★★
"Excellent tradesmen. Punctual, friendly, efficient, clear communication, professional workmanship and they clean up after themselves. Highly recommended."

Jane · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Great work! Thanks Ben for updating our powerpoints and putting in some new ones."

Jessica H. · May 2025

★★★★★
"Very good service. A reliable Canberra tradie."

Mike Z. · Dec 2024

★★★★★
"Great service. Called on a Sunday and Ben was very helpful and able to resolve the problem over the phone. What a pleasant surprise when Ben told me there would be no charge. I know who I'll be calling the next time I need an electrician."

Janet C. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Ben was MEGA helpful and helped me out with my power issue! Will be contacting this business again if I have any power issues in my house!!"

Sharee G. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Ben from Generate Electrical Canberra was extremely helpful and talked me through the problem of a short-circuiting such that he didn't have to make a service call or charge. Valuable advice without any charge!"

Susan B. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Very good service from Ben. Talked us through the issue over the phone. Great service."

Bruce M. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"I cannot speak highly enough of Ben's services. Highly professional, went above and beyond and always, always kept us informed of the work in progress."

Annie M. · Dec 2023

★★★★★
"5 Stars is not enough for this business! The team came to the rescue during the long weekend, located the problem, and fixed it for what was a reasonable cost for the work involved, at short notice."

Helen H. · Oct 2023

★★★★★
"I found Ben to be very personal, professional and reliable. I had a large amount of work to be completed and he did an amazing job rectifying every issue. Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to contact him again."

Daniel J. · Aug 2023

★★★★★
"Excellent tradesmen. Punctual, friendly, efficient, clear communication, professional workmanship and they clean up after themselves. Highly recommended."

Jane · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Great work! Thanks Ben for updating our powerpoints and putting in some new ones."

Jessica H. · May 2025

★★★★★
"Very good service. A reliable Canberra tradie."

Mike Z. · Dec 2024

★★★★★
"Great service. Called on a Sunday and Ben was very helpful and able to resolve the problem over the phone. What a pleasant surprise when Ben told me there would be no charge. I know who I'll be calling the next time I need an electrician."

Janet C. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Ben was MEGA helpful and helped me out with my power issue! Will be contacting this business again if I have any power issues in my house!!"

Sharee G. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Ben from Generate Electrical Canberra was extremely helpful and talked me through the problem of a short-circuiting such that he didn't have to make a service call or charge. Valuable advice without any charge!"

Susan B. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"Very good service from Ben. Talked us through the issue over the phone. Great service."

Bruce M. · Jan 2024

★★★★★
"I cannot speak highly enough of Ben's services. Highly professional, went above and beyond and always, always kept us informed of the work in progress."

Annie M. · Dec 2023

★★★★★
"5 Stars is not enough for this business! The team came to the rescue during the long weekend, located the problem, and fixed it for what was a reasonable cost for the work involved, at short notice."

Helen H. · Oct 2023

★★★★★
"I found Ben to be very personal, professional and reliable. I had a large amount of work to be completed and he did an amazing job rectifying every issue. Would highly recommend and would not hesitate to contact him again."

Daniel J. · Aug 2023

The Family-Run Difference

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Ben

Licensed Electrician · ACT Lic 20221361

12+ years residential experience. Meticulous, clean, and safety-focused on every job.

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Brittany

Operations Manager

Your direct point of contact. Organises quotes, handles bookings, and keeps communication crystal clear.

No call centres, no revolving apprentices. You deal directly with our family-run team from start to finish.

Core Services

  • LED Downlight Conversions (halogen replacements)
  • Feature & Pendant Lighting Installations
  • Outdoor Sensor, Floodlight & Garden Sconces
  • Dimmers & Smart Switch Upgrades
  • Additional Double Power Points & Integrated USB-A/C Outlets
  • Dedicated Circuits for Induction Cooktops, Ovens & Dryers
  • Weatherproof Outdoor Power Outlets (Decks & Alfresco)
  • Switchboard & Individual Safety Switch (RCD) Upgrades
  • Interconnected Mains Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
  • Rapid Fault Finding & Tripping Circuit Diagnostics
  • Comprehensive Home Electrical Safety Audits
  • Bathroom 3-in-1 Ceiling Heat / Fan / Light Units
  • Exhaust Fan Replacements (Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry)
  • Ceiling Fan Assembly & Installation (Indoor & Outdoor)
  • EV Charger Installations (Tesla / Wallbox)
  • Wall-Mounted TV Cable Concealment & Power Setup
  • Home Office Ethernet Data Points & Wi-Fi Relocation

We do

  • ✓ Residential switchboard & safety switch upgrades
  • ✓ Extra power points & USB outlet additions
  • ✓ LED downlights, feature lights & outdoor lighting
  • ✓ Ceiling fans & bathroom 3-in-1 heat units
  • ✓ Cooktop, oven & appliance dedicated circuits
  • ✓ EV charger installations
  • ✓ Fault finding & circuit tripping diagnostics
  • ✓ Interconnected mains smoke alarm compliance
  • ✓ TV mounting, data points & cable concealment

We don't do

  • ✕ Solar panels or battery storage systems
  • ✕ Split system air conditioning / refrigeration
  • ✕ Commercial or industrial sites
  • ✕ Multi-week new build wiring / rough-ins
  • ✕ 24/7 midnight emergency callouts

Curious what it costs?

Search our Price Guide for rough prices on common jobs — no quote needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, our call-out fee is $275 during business hours, which includes the first hour of labour. No hidden surprises.

Absolutely. We are fully licensed and insured, so you can rest easy knowing every job is done safely, legally, and to the highest standard.

We specialise in servicing the South Side of Canberra, getting to local homes quickly and efficiently.

It’s simple! You fill out our request a rough quote form with the details of what you need, and we’ll put together a rough quote based on that information. If we get on-site and find the job requires a bit more work or will cost more than the original estimate, we will always let you know and get your approval first before doing a thing.

Request a Rough Quote

No site visits, no waiting around. Fill out the details below with a quick photo of your switchboard, and we'll email you a preliminary estimate.

Note: Our rough quotes are transparent preliminary estimates based on the information you provide and your photos. If anything unexpected turns up on-site, Ben will always confirm any price adjustments with you in writing before starting work.

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