What it costs
Straight answers. No surprise invoices.
We keep pricing simple and tell you up front, so you know what to expect before we arrive. Here is what is included, then the rate.
5.0from 42 Google reviews24 hour call out for urgent jobs
Included every time
Worth every penny.
The first hour isn't just the minutes spent on a power point. It covers everything it takes to do the job properly and leave it safe.
- Travel to you, anywhere we cover
- The right tools and test gear on board
- Licensed electrical work
- Everything we touch tested before we leave
- Straight advice, quick questions included
- A proper clean up
- The free switchboard check
The rate
Simple, and up front.
Every hour includes a qualified tradesperson and an apprentice. Materials are added separately. If the job is finished inside the first hour, that is all the labour you pay. And if you have a couple of quick questions while we are there, we won't start the clock over a few extra minutes of advice.
Cheaper sparkies exist.Coming back to fix their work isn't cheap.
Got a list? Save it for one visit.
The first hour applies whether we change one power point or five things. So make a list of the jobs you have been putting off: the loose switch, the light that flickers, the extra power point, the smoke alarm that chirps. We will get through as much as we can while we are there.
Urgent faults and tripping circuits are different. Call straight away.
Clear jobs get a fixed price.
When the scope is clear, a fixed quote is better for everyone. Ceiling fans, groups of downlights, switchboard upgrades, several new power points, exhaust fans and larger planned work all get a fixed price before we start, with the materials and the clean up spelled out.
Why fault finding is hourly.
A tripping circuit might be a faulty appliance. It might be damaged cable, old wiring, water in a fitting or a problem at the board. Nobody can know how long a hidden fault will take to find, so the fair way is to charge by the hour, test properly and keep you updated as we go.
One young family called us about unusual readings around their pipework. Proper testing found current flowing through the plumbing, and it wasn't coming from their own circuits at all. Guessing would never have found that.
How to compare quotes.
Look past the final number. A proper quote tells you the work being done, the materials supplied, whether testing and rubbish removal are included, and whether time is allowed to clean up. Check reviews, licensing and insurance too. A one line quote with a price tells you very little.
Good to know
Pricing questions
How much should I pay an electrician per hour in Sydney?
Our rate is $175 an hour plus GST, which includes a qualified tradesperson and an apprentice, plus a $100 service fee plus GST, so the first hour is $275 plus GST. Materials are extra. Clear jobs like ceiling fans, groups of downlights and switchboard upgrades get a fixed quote before we start.
What does a switchboard inspection cost?
The free switchboard check on every job is a basic check. A detailed inspection with a written report is $250 plus GST. The report sets out the condition of your board and anything worth fixing.
Do you offer a 24 hour call out?
Yes. We offer a 24 hour call out for urgent electrical problems. Call 0412 766 731 any time and we will tell you the cost before we come out.
Do you charge extra for quick questions?
No. If you have a couple of quick questions while we are there, we will not start the clock over a few minutes of advice.
When do I get a fixed quote?
Whenever the scope is clear: ceiling fans, groups of downlights, switchboard upgrades, several power points, exhaust fans and larger planned work.
Why is fault finding charged hourly?
Because nobody can know how long a hidden fault will take to find. We explain the rate up front and keep you updated as we go.
Get a quote
Rather type than talk?
Tell us what you need and where you are. We will get back to you to talk it through, and you will know the price before any work starts.
- 1Tell us the jobCall, or send the form. Photos help.
- 2Get the price firstThe hourly rate up front, or a fixed quote for clear jobs.
- 3Booked in, done properlyLicensed work, tested, and a proper clean up.
- 4Your switchboard reportA straight answer on your board, free on every job.
Prefer to talk?
0412 766 731Never fear, Loony Leads is here.
Licensed and insured electrical services for Northern Beaches homes. Free switchboard check on every job.