Licensed local sparkies for home rewires, switchboard upgrades, and emergency callouts in western Melbourne
Electrical work is not something you want to get wrong. A bad job means tripped circuits, flickering lights, or worse. Sunshine and the surrounding suburbs range from 1950s weatherboards with original wiring to brand-new estates in Cairnlea and Taylors Lakes. Each comes with different electrical challenges.
We looked at Google reviews, hipages ratings, and local Facebook recommendations to find five electricians that Sunshine locals trust. Every business listed here holds a current Victorian electrical licence.
Based in: Sydenham
Phone: 0403 929 460
Google: 5.0 stars (340 reviews)
Chetts Electrical has 340 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0. That is not luck. That is years of showing up on time, doing clean work, and charging fairly. Based in Sydenham, they cover everywhere from Taylors Lakes to Sunshine.
Customers mention punctuality and communication. You know when the sparkie is coming and you are not left guessing. Residential rewires, switchboard upgrades, LED lighting, and safety inspections are all covered.
Based in: Hillside
Google: 5.0 stars (113 reviews)
Check Safe Electrical has 113 reviews, all five stars. The name tells you their focus. Safety inspections, compliance checks, and switchboard upgrades. They also handle general residential and commercial work.
Hillside is on the northern edge of the area, which makes them a good option for Taylors Lakes, Keilor Downs, Delahey, and Sydenham. Buying a house nearby? Get them to do a pre-purchase electrical inspection.
Based in: Keilor East
Google: 5.0 stars (36 reviews)
Aligned Electrical operates from Milleara Road in Keilor East. Another perfect 5.0 across 36 reviews. Well-placed for jobs in Keilor, Keilor Downs, Keilor Park, and Keilor East itself.
The Keilor area has a mix of older homes and newer developments. That means everything from rewiring heritage properties to fitting out new builds. Reviews highlight clean workmanship and clear quoting before any work starts.
Based in: Sydenham
Phone: 0419 671 825
Website: bakerselectrical.com.au
Google: 4.7 stars (23 reviews)
Baker's Electrical is the second Sydenham sparkie on this list. They have a professional website with clear service descriptions and a straightforward quoting process.
At 4.7 stars across 23 reviews, the rating is strong. Services cover residential, commercial, and industrial work. They also do data and communications cabling, which is handy if you are setting up a home office or running ethernet through an older house.
Based in: Derrimut
Phone: (03) 8353 2744
Website: acfelectricalsolutions.com.au
Google: 5.0 stars (5 reviews)
ACF Electrical Solutions is based in the Derrimut industrial area and handles both commercial and residential work. The review count is small but perfect. Newer to the scene.
Derrimut sits on the southern edge of the area, making ACF a solid option for jobs in Deer Park, Ardeer, and Sunshine West. Commercial electrical work for warehouses, factories, or shopfronts? They understand the compliance requirements.
| Rank | Name | Base | Google Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chetts Electrical | Sydenham | 5.0 (340) | All-rounder, highest reviewed |
| 2 | Check Safe Electrical | Hillside | 5.0 (113) | Safety inspections, switchboards |
| 3 | Aligned Electrical | Keilor East | 5.0 (36) | Keilor area, clean workmanship |
| 4 | Baker's Electrical | Sydenham | 4.7 (23) | Data cabling, clear quoting |
| 5 | ACF Electrical | Derrimut | 5.0 (5) | Commercial work, Deer Park area |
Local tip: Many homes in Sunshine and St Albans have aluminium wiring from the 1970s. This type of wiring is legal but requires special connectors and more careful maintenance than copper. If you notice warm light switches, flickering lights, or a burning smell near outlets, call a licensed electrician immediately. Do not DIY electrical work.
Good electricians book up fast, especially heading into summer when air conditioning installations spike. If you find one you trust, keep their number. For more options, browse all electricians or explore businesses in Sunshine.
340 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0 stars. The highest-reviewed electrician in Brimbank by a wide margin. Based in Sydenham, covers the full municipality.
1 Chaffmill Cl, Sydenham VIC 3037
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113 Google reviews at 5.0 stars. Hillside-based, covers Brimbank's northern suburbs. Strong on safety inspections and switchboard upgrades.
4 Park Rd, Hillside VIC 3037
Open in Google Maps5.0 stars across 36 Google reviews. Keilor East based, good for jobs in Keilor, Keilor Downs, and Keilor Park.
235 Milleara Rd, Keilor East VIC 3033
Open in Google Maps4.7 stars across 23 reviews. Second Sydenham electrician on this list. Established local operator with a professional website and clear pricing.
40 Orchid Square, Sydenham VIC 3037
Open in Google MapsDerrimut-based with a 5.0 Google rating. Covers commercial and residential work across the western suburbs.
Sunshine West local electrician. Handy for the 3020 postcode suburbs including Sunshine, Sunshine North, and Albion.
1 Oldfield St, Sunshine West VIC 3020
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