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Electricians in Cairns QLD

120 electricians8 based here · 112 serve the area★ 4.9 average from 411 reviews

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120 electricians based in or serving Cairns; listings updated 7 Oct 2026.

  1. Based nearby, serving Cairns

    These businesses aren't based in Cairns but list it as a service area.

  2. Mackie Electrical Pty Ltd

    Electricians, HVAC

    Based in Gordonvale QLD · serves Cairns

    4.9 (95 reviews) on Google Directions View profile Serves this area Est. 2025

    Electrician in Gordonvale, QLD for air conditioning repairs, switchboard upgrades and split system installations across Cairns and the Tablelands.

    • Airconditioning Repair Cairns
    • Switchboard Upgrades Cairns

    Based in Gordonvale QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · 24 hours

  3. McCosker ElectriCool

    Electricians, HVAC

    Based in Gordonvale QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2017

    Electrician and air conditioning business in Gordonvale, QLD, covering air conditioning, smoke alarms, test and tag and cabling.

    • Air Conditioning Installations & Mainten…
    • Generator Changeover Switch & Inlet Sock…
    • Data, Phone & TV Cabling Installations

    Based in Gordonvale QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 4:30 pm

  4. Norlec Electrical

    Electricians, HVAC

    Based in Freshwater QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2022

    Electrician in Freshwater, QLD for switchboards, smoke alarms, test and tag, data cabling and air conditioning.

    • Switchboards and smoke alarms
    • Safety switches and test and tag
    • Data cabling

    Based in Freshwater QLDServes Cairns

  5. O'Brien Electrical Cairns Central

    Electricians

    Based in Portsmith QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2007

    Electrician in Portsmith, QLD for solar inspections and repairs, air-conditioning work, appliance repairs and home automation.

    • Domestic & Commercial Air-Conditioning S…
    • PV Solar Repairs & Maintenance
    • Home Automation & Audio Visual Repairs

    Based in Portsmith QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  6. PJ Electrical

    Electricians, HVAC

    Based in Manunda QLD · serves Cairns

    4.1 (58 reviews) on Google Directions View profile Serves this area

    Electrician in Manunda, QLD for air conditioning, appliance repairs, solar systems and data cabling.

    • Appliance Repairs
    • Air Conditioning
    • Solar Systems

    Based in Manunda QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 4:00 pm

  7. Pear Electrical Pty Ltd

    Electricians

    Based in Edge Hill QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2024

    • After-hours emergency service
    • Family owned

    Based in Edge Hill QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:30 pm

  8. Phaze Solutions

    Electricians

    Based in Bungalow QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Serves this area Est. 2011

    • Intelligent Road Infrastructure Technolo…
    • Traffic Signals
    • Public Lighting

    Based in Bungalow QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 3:30 pm

  9. Power Tech Electrical Cairns

    Electricians

    Based in Whitfield QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Serves this area Est. 2024

    Electrician in Whitfield, Cairns for commercial electrical work, EV charger installation, ceiling fans and smoke alarms.

    • Smoke Alarm Installation & Testing
    • Ceiling Fan Installation & Replacement
    • Electric Vehicle Charging Station Instal…

    Based in Whitfield QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · 24 hours

  10. Power Tech Electrical Cairns

    Electricians

    Based in Cairns North QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Serves this area Est. 2021

    Electrician in Cairns North, QLD for switchboard upgrades, lighting installation and 24/7 emergency electrical work.

    • Lighting Installation
    • Switchboard Upgrading
    • 24/7 Emergency Electrical Services

    Based in Cairns North QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  11. PowerWurx NQ

    Electricians

    Based in Woree QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2022

    • Phone Data TV cabling
    • Fault finding, Test and Tag
    • Air conditioning

    Based in Woree QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · 24 hours

  12. Pyramid Electrics Gordonvale

    Electricians

    Based in Gordonvale QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Serves this area Est. 2007

    • Fan Installation
    • Over 15 Years Of Experience
    • Domestic Electrical Services

    Based in Gordonvale QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  13. RCC Electrical

    Electricians

    Based in Earlville QLD · serves Cairns

    Directions View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2021

    Electrician in Earlville, QLD for commercial and residential electrical work, switchboards, lighting and generators.

    • Light/power/ Fan and smoke alarm install…
    • Switch board installation/ upgrades and…
    • Generator installation and repairs

    Based in Earlville QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  14. Serene Electrical

    Electricians, HVAC

    Based in Cairns North QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2016

    Electrician in Cairns North, QLD for hot water system installations, switchboard upgrades and electrical test and tag.

    • Hot Water System Installations
    • Switchboard Upgrades
    • Electrical Test & Tag

    Based in Cairns North QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  15. Solartec Electrical

    Electricians

    Based in Kanimbla QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Serves this area Est. 2013

    Electrician in Kanimbla, QLD for solar installations and maintenance, switchboard upgrades and commercial electrical work.

    • Solar Installations & Maintenance
    • Switchboard Upgrades
    • Commercial Electricians

    Based in Kanimbla QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  16. Stratford Electrical Contractors

    Electricians

    Based in Stratford QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Serves this area Est. 2022

    Electrician in Stratford, QLD for switchboard upgrades, test and tag, split system air conditioning and lighting.

    • Split System Air Conditioning
    • Switchboards Upgrades
    • Test and Tag

    Based in Stratford QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 5:00 pm

  17. Tinus Electrical

    Electricians

    Based in Bungalow QLD · serves Cairns

    4.6 (5 reviews) on Google Directions View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2000

    Electrician in Bungalow, QLD for catering equipment servicing, electrical installations and gas equipment repairs.

    • Catering Equipment Servicing
    • Gas Appliances Installations
    • Commercial Type B Gas Experts

    Based in Bungalow QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 4:30 pm

  18. Visible Energy

    Electricians

    Based in Woree QLD · serves Cairns

    5.0 (1 reviews) on Google Directions View profile Serves this area

    • On-site services

    Based in Woree QLDServes Cairns

    Open now · closes 4:00 pm

  19. Woodburn Electrical

    Electricians

    Based in Cairns City QLD · serves Cairns

    View profile Licensed Serves this area Est. 2008

    Electrical distribution contractor in Cairns City, QLD for HV and LV cabling, switchgear, transformers and power poles.

    • HV & LV Underground Cable Installations…
    • Switch Gear Installations & Maintenance
    • Public Lighting Construction

    Based in Cairns City QLDServes Cairns

    By appointment

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Licensed electricians for wiring, power points, lighting, switchboard upgrades, EV chargers and emergency call-outs. Aussie Builders Directory lists 120 electricians in Cairns QLD, with ratings, licences and the services each one offers.

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How do I choose between electricians in Cairns?

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How much does an electrician cost?

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Do electricians need to be licensed?

Most residential trade work in Australia must be done by a licensed contractor, and building work above a set value needs a written contract and home warranty insurance. The rules differ by state, so check the licence number before work starts. Listings marked "Licensed" show a licence or certification on their profile.

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