From switchboard upgrades and new wiring to fault finding and lighting, a good electrician keeps your home safe and working. In New Plymouth, with Taranaki’s high rainfall, coastal salt air and exposure to wind off the Tasman Sea and a high proportion of coastal homes plus a steady stream of new builds and renovations, reliable and properly registered electrical work is important.
This page highlights the Top 5 electricians in New Plymouth, based on independent research into reputation, safety, workmanship and reliability.
The top 5 electricians in New Plymouth are 1. Switched Electrical, 2. Tengo Electrical, 3. KES Electrical, 4. Electro Plus, 5. HEL Rimu. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
This featured position sits above the editorial Top 5 and is clearly labelled. It does not influence the rankings below.
Switched Electrical are local registered electricians servicing all of Taranaki, with a New Plymouth showroom and capability across residential and commercial projects.
With over 27 years of experience, Tengo Electrical delivers residential, commercial and industrial work plus heat pumps and ventilation across New Plymouth and Taranaki.
KES Electrical are Master Electricians serving New Plymouth and Taranaki with flexible options and competitive pricing for residential and commercial work.
Led by Master Electricians, Electro Plus manage end-to-end residential, commercial, heating, cooling and ventilation services across New Plymouth.
HEL Rimu services New Plymouth and surrounding areas with residential, commercial, industrial and rural electrical work, a versatile choice across the region.
A quick comparison of our Top 5 picks.
| Electrician | Best for |
|---|---|
| Switched Electrical | Residential and commercial electrical |
| Tengo Electrical | Experienced all-round electrical |
| KES Electrical | Competitively priced quality electrical |
| Electro Plus | Project-managed electrical and HVAC |
| HEL Rimu | Versatile electrical including rural |
Independent, editorial, and reviewed regularly.
TopChoice rankings are editorially curated by our New Zealand team and reviewed periodically. We don't host our own reviews. Our shortlists draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own research into each electrician. We weigh up a combination of:
We don't accept payment in exchange for a place in the Top 5. Featured placements are separate and always clearly labelled. Rankings may change over time as businesses evolve.
All electrical work in New Zealand must be carried out by, or under the supervision of, a registered electrician. You can verify any electrician on the <a href="https://www.ewrb.govt.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Electrical Workers Registration Board</a> register before you commit, and it is worth doing for any significant job.
When choosing an electrician in New Plymouth, ask about experience with your type of work, whether they offer a workmanship guarantee, and how they handle urgent faults. A clear quote and a Certificate of Compliance for the work are both reasonable to expect.
They should be. All electrical work must be done by or under the supervision of a registered electrician. You can check anyone on the EWRB public register, and a reputable New Plymouth electrician will happily confirm their registration.
A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) confirms electrical work meets the required safety standards. For most new or altered wiring you are entitled to one, so ask your electrician to provide it. It protects you and matters when selling the property.
Several do, which is useful given coastal weather and storms that can cause outages and faults. Ask about after-hours availability and callout rates when you book, and keep a trusted local electrician's details on hand for faults that cannot wait.
Electricians usually charge an hourly rate plus materials, or a fixed price for defined jobs such as a switchboard upgrade. Get a quote or estimate up front and ask whether the callout is included.
Many New Plymouth electricians install heat pumps, underfloor heating and other heating, which is in demand given Taranaki’s high rainfall, coastal salt air and exposure to wind off the Tasman Sea. Some are heat pump specialists in their own right, so ask about experience with the system you want.
If your home still has old ceramic fuses or lacks RCD protection, an upgrade improves safety and supports modern appliances and heating loads. A registered electrician can assess your board and recommend whether an upgrade is worthwhile.
Editorial disclosure: TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages may include clearly labelled featured placements for additional visibility. Featured placements do not influence rankings within our Top 5 lists.
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