More than 32, 000 additional electricians will be needed across Australia by 2030, according to Jobs and Skills Australia figures cited in industry reporting. That shortage is already showing up in Perth WA waiting times and it changes how a homeowner or business owner should choose an electrician right now. We are Always Electrical, a Perth WA based team that has been wiring homes, offices, warehouses, and shopfronts across the metro area for over 40 years. This guide covers what we think you actually need to know before you book anyone. You will get our take on finding a good sparky, what we can help with, why local matters, and honest answers to the pricing questions everyone asks first.
Key takeaways
- Always Electrical has been operating for more than 40 years, with 13 vehicles servicing Perth WA, Byford, Fremantle, Midland and Rockingham.
- Our owner Ron de Vos and project manager Quentin lead a team of qualified tradesmen and apprentices who adhere to Australian Wiring Rules and WHS standards.
- Every job we quote, invoice or attend is booked through our Alex Wood Drive workshop office, staffed by Emily and our Customer Experience team on 9399 2071.
- We handle residential, commercial and industrial construction and maintenance, from switchboard upgrades and RCDs through to three-phase equipment and test-and-tag.
- Fault-finding work is charged from a minimum of [pricing on request] + GST for up to 30 minutes on site, because we cannot quote a repair before we know what is wrong.
How do I find a good electrician in Perth?
A good electrician in Perth holds a current WA Electrician’s Worker Licence, works to the Australian Wiring Rules, and gives you a clear scope before starting. Ask for the licence number, check reviews for consistency over years rather than a single burst and confirm the business has a real workshop and office you can reach during business hours.
Beyond the licence check, look at how the business answers the phone. When you ring us on 9399 2071, Emily and our Customer Experience team pick up, take your details, and book a real tradesman who will turn up with a stocked van. That differs from a call centre that dispatches whoever is nearby. Our guide to choosing the right local electrician in Perthwalks through the questions we suggest asking anyone, including us. It matters because notifiable electrical work in WA must be reported to Building. And Energy under the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, and only a licensed contractor can lodge that paperwork properly.
What can we help with?
We design, install and maintain power systems for homes, offices, warehouses and shopfronts. That covers switchboards, lighting, RCDs, three-phase equipment, fault-finding, test and tag, and compliance certificates. If your electric hot water has stopped heating, we can help. If it is leaking or rusted through, that is a plumber, not us and we will tell you that on the phone.
Our services split into three streams that reflect how we run the business:
| Stream | What it covers | Typical jobs |
| Residential construction and maintenance | New homes, renovations, extensions, ongoing home repairs | Rewires, switchboard upgrades, lighting design, RCD installs, common home faults |
| Commercial construction and maintenance | Offices, retail fit-outs, shopfronts, ongoing site maintenance | Design and construct tenders, data and power, emergency lighting, planned maintenance schedules |
| Industrial construction and maintenance | Warehouses, factories, workshops | Three-phase installs, machinery repairs, test and tag, compliance testing |
For business owners, we help design a maintenance schedule that fits your site rather than copying a generic template. A single-tenancy office in West Perth WA has different needs from a warehouse in Kewdale and we would rather spend twenty minutes on the phone getting that right than sell you a plan you do not need. Our commercial electrician Perth guide unpacks how we approach that conversation.
Why choose a local Perth WA electrician?
Perth WA’s housing stock spans 1920s weatherboards through to 2026 land releases in Baldivis, and each era wires up differently. A team that has worked on all of it makes better calls faster. We know which suburbs still have older ceramic fuse boards, where three-phase upgrades tend to run into supply-authority approvals, and which streets in Fremantle need heritage-sensitive cable routing.
Local also means we are answerable. Our Alex Wood Drive workshop is a real address with a real fleet parked out front. If a repair is not right, you can drive to us. We have kept the same core team together for years because our owner Ron de Vos built the business on quality workmanship and long-term client relationships, not one-off jobs. That approach is documented across our residential and commercial electrician guide, and reinforced every time we hand over a compliance certificate.
How does our team stay compliant and safe?
Our tradesmen and apprentices adhere to the Australian standards for Occupational Health and Safety, the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) and the notifiable work requirements set by Building and Energy in WA. That is not a marketing line; it is how we run the workshop. Quentin, who leads our commercial design and construct projects, runs pre-start checks on every site, and Ron signs off on the compliance paperwork before it goes to the client.
Safety-driven work also means we say no to jobs that are not ours. If you ring us about a leaking hot water unit or a burst pipe, we will tell you to call a plumber. If you have an electrical fault that Western Power needs to know about, we will explain what to report and how. Our published electrical safety and compliance page covers the specific situations where you need to notify the network operator, and our home lighting guide covers the design side for renovations.
Two practical things every Perth WA household should do this year:
- Test your RCD safety switches every three months by pressing the “T” button on the switchboard. If the switch does not trip, ring us.
- Change your smoke alarm battery every twelve months, even if the alarm is hardwired. The battery is the backup when the power drops.
Frequently asked questions
How much do electricians charge per hour in Perth WA?
Hourly rates across Perth WA vary by the type of work, the licence class required, and whether the job is planned or a fault call. Planned work like a switchboard upgrade or a new lighting circuit is quoted before we start.
How much does a sparky charge per hour?
A licensed sparky in Perth WA typically charges a callout or minimum attendance fee plus a labour rate, and the two are often quoted together. Fault calls are hardest to quote upfront because the scope is unknown. Our minimum is [pricing on request] + GST for the first 30 minutes on site, which covers the diagnosis so you get a clear next step and a fixed quote for any repair works.
How much do electricians get paid in WA?
Electrician earnings in WA are among the strongest in the country because of mining and construction demand. According to industry reporting, Fortescue plans to train and recruit up to 1, 800 electricians for its Pilbara operations, which pulls up median pay across the state. That same pressure means residential and commercial clients now compete with mines for qualified trades, which is one reason booking early matters.
When will the electrician arrive?
We book jobs through our Customer Experience team on 9399 2071, and Emily will give you a realistic window based on where our closest van is and what parts we need to bring. Metro-wide, we service Perth WA, Byford, Fremantle, Midland and Rockingham with a fleet of 13 vehicles. So most planned jobs land within a few days and urgent fault calls are triaged the same day where possible.
How many reviews does Always Electrical have?
Client feedback consistently mentions our tradesmen being friendly, respectful and thorough on site. Rather than chase a single review count, we have kept clients for decades, and much of our residential and commercial work comes from repeat bookings and referrals. Our about page tells the story of the team, from Ron de Vos to Quentin and Emily,if you want to see who you would be dealing with.
Ready to talk to a licensed Perth WA electrician?
Forty years in one city teaches you the difference between a job done fast and a job done properly. We would rather book you into a slot that lets us bring the right tradesman with the right parts than turn up and improvise. Ring our Customer Experience team on 9399 2071 or fill in the contact form on our site, and we will give you an honest read on availability, scope and next steps. If you want more background on how we approach residential and commercial work before you call, our complete home and business electrician guide is the best place to start.