Electrical in SA Licensed trade
Get free quotes from trusted electrical specialists across South Australia. Tell us about your job once and local pros come back to you — no commission, no obligation.
About Electrical in South Australia
Electrical work in South Australia must be performed by a licensed electrician — no DIY allowed for anything beyond changing a light bulb or replacing a fuse. Licensed electricians handle the installation, repair, and maintenance of every electrical system in your home: power points, lighting, switchboards, safety switches, and the increasingly common solar and EV charger installations.
Common electrical jobs in SA homes:
- Power point additions and replacements (especially for renovations)
- Safety switch installation — required under SA law for new circuits
- Switchboard upgrades (older Adelaide homes still have 1970s switchboards with no RCDs)
- Ceiling fan and pendant light installation
- LED downlight replacement
- Fault finding for tripping circuits
- EV charger installation (Type 2 or three-phase)
- Solar panel system installation and inverter replacement
- Smoke alarm installation — mandatory in SA rental properties
What it usually costs: Standard call-out fee runs $80–$130 plus hourly rate of $100–$150 in Adelaide. Adding a power point typically $150–$250. Full switchboard upgrade for an older home ranges $1,800–$3,500 depending on phase and circuits. EV charger installation $1,200–$2,500 depending on cable run and supply.
Hiring tips: Always ask for the electrician's SA license number — verify it on the SA Government's Consumer and Business Services website. Every job should come with a Certificate of Electrical Safety (CES) — keep it for insurance and resale. Be wary of anyone offering electrical work for cash without paperwork; if anything goes wrong, your insurance won't cover unlicensed work.
Common Electrical services
Tap a specific service to see tradies offering it:
Get matched with Electrical specialists
Prefer to browse first? See our list of top-rated electrical businesses in Adelaide →
Other trades on TradieSA
Electrical quotes in popular SA areas
Get matched with electrical specialists in your area:
See also our guide to top-rated electrical in Adelaide →