Power point installation
New outlets, USB points and outdoor weatherproof power, added on a circuit that can carry them.
24 hour electricians on standby
Licensed electricians across south-east Melbourne and the CBD
Power out, switchboard tripping, hot water gone cold. Ring us and talk to a licensed electrician, not a call centre. The phone is answered 24 hours a day.
- 5.0 from 216 Google reviews
- Registered Electrical Contractor REC 20101
- 25 years trading
Services
What we get called out for
Most of this work is unplanned. Something stopped working, or an inspection turned up a fault, or the switchboard will not carry what the house now runs on.
Hot water system repair and installation
Elements, thermostats and tripped circuits diagnosed, and full replacements installed and tested.
House rewiring
Period homes with cloth or rubber-insulated wiring brought up to AS/NZS 3000, in stages if needed.
Smoke alarm installation
Interconnected 240 volt alarms installed and positioned to meet the rules for your property.
After-hours fault finding
Power failures, tripping mains and dead circuits, attended 24 hours a day.
Commercial lighting
Shop, office and warehouse lighting, including LED changeovers priced around access rather than per fitting.
Switchboards and distribution boards
Board upgrades, added distribution and capacity checks before a fitout commits you.
Test and tag, RCD testing
Portable appliance and safety switch testing on the interval your environment requires.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 across 216 Google reviews
5.0
216 reviews
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Symon did a brilliant job replacing my bathroom fan. He quoted me $700 when another company quoted me over $2k for the same job! Symon was easy to communicate with, performed the job quickly and tidied up after himself. Would…
Aretha Peethamparam, Google review -
We recommend Simon unreservedly. Tired of overpriced superficial service and competency? Don’t look any further than Simon @ STL Electrical. And to boot, he’s a good guy. Simon will now be our go-to sparky.
Nigel Bird, Google review -
Highly recommend Simon and STL Electrical. One of our mains tripped during a freak thunderstorm resulting in no power to part of our kitchen (incl fridge) and internet. Simon was a lifesaver and kind enough to respond to an after…
Nat Chen, Google review
How it works
Four steps, no surprises
The part people dread is not the wiring. It is not knowing what it will cost or when someone will turn up.
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Call
You describe the fault. We tell you whether it is urgent, and whether you should switch anything off before we arrive.
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Quote
You get a price before any work starts. Estimates are free, and the price does not move unless the scope does.
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Book
We agree a time. Most jobs across south-east Melbourne are attended the same day, emergencies ahead of planned work.
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Complete
Work is tested and left clean, with a Certificate of Electrical Safety where the job requires one.
Licensing and credentials
- 25 years trading
- REC 20101 Registered Electrical Contractor, licensed in Victoria.
- Public liability insured Certificate of currency available on request.
- AS/NZS 3000 Every job wired and tested to the Australian wiring rules.
Who turns up
You get the electrician, not a subcontractor you have never heard of
STL Electrical is run by Symon Lambert, who has held the licence for 25 years and still does the work. That is why the reviews use his name rather than the company’s.
The business is based in Hawthorn East and works across the south-east, from Glen Iris and Camberwell out to Dandenong and down to Mornington, plus the CBD. Residential one day, commercial the next.
Questions
What people ask before they book
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. STL Electrical is a Registered Electrical Contractor, REC 20101, and carries public liability insurance. Every job is completed to AS/NZS 3000, the Australian wiring rules, and you get a Certificate of Electrical Safety where one is required.
Do you answer the phone after hours?
Yes. The line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and public holidays. If your power is out or something is sparking, ring rather than filling in the form.
How quickly can you get to me?
Most jobs across south-east Melbourne and the CBD are attended the same day. Emergencies are prioritised, so a dead circuit, a burning smell or exposed wiring goes to the front of the queue ahead of planned work.
What does an electrician cost?
It depends on the job, which is why we quote rather than publish a rate card. You get a price before any work starts, and estimates are free. Ring 03 9889 3341, describe the problem, and we will tell you what is involved.
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
The usual signs are a safety switch that trips repeatedly, ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers, no safety switch at all, or a board with no spare capacity for an air conditioner, an induction cooktop or an EV charger. Any of those is worth an inspection.
Can you install an EV charger at my place?
In most cases yes. Before quoting we check your switchboard capacity and the cable run from the board to where the car parks, because those two things decide the cost far more than the charger itself.
Which suburbs do you cover?
South-east Melbourne and the CBD, from Hawthorn East and Glen Iris through Camberwell, Malvern and Prahran, out to Dandenong and down to Mornington. If you are not sure whether your street is covered, ring and ask. Full list on the service areas page.
Get it sorted
Talk to an electrician now
Fastest way to get an answer is the phone. It is answered 24 hours a day, seven days.
03 9889 3341Not urgent? Send the details and we will come back to you within one business day.