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Electrician

Margate

Margate’s mix of older coastal homes and newer builds close to the water means the electrical work varies a lot from street to street. On Electrical covers switchboard upgrades, lighting, power points, ceiling fans, smoke alarm compliance, EV charger installs, fault finding and data cabling throughout the suburb, working out of a base just up the road in Clontarf.

How we help

Electrical installations

Appliances & power point installs.

Repairs & maintenance

Fuse box upgrades and more.

Safety & testing

Smoke alarms to Tag & Testing.

Brands We Use

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Being this close to the water brings its own set of considerations. Switchboards and outdoor fittings take more of a beating from the salt air than they would further inland, and that shows up over time in corroded terminals and connections that haven’t aged well. It’s something the team checks for as standard on switchboard and EV charger jobs in Margate, rather than treating it as an unusual find.

    What You Are Promised With Every Job

    • The job is looked at in person before a price gets set
    • Once you approve the quote, that’s the price, no changes once work begins
    • Everything’s wired to the AS/NZS 3000:2018 standard
    • Compliance certificates issued wherever Queensland law calls for one
    • Workmanship is backed by warranty
    • The site’s left clean, no mess left behind

      How Our Process Works

      Getting in touch is simple, a call or message reaches the team directly, not a booking line or answering service. From there, it’s a short chat about what’s going on with the property, followed by a visit to actually look at the job rather than guessing over the phone. Pricing only happens once that visit’s done, and it’s locked in before any tools come out. If something unexpected turns up mid-job, we raise it straight away rather than letting it show up as a surprise on the invoice. 

      Every quote is based on the actual job, not a flat rate card. A switchboard corroded from years of coastal exposure is a different job to one that just needs relocating, and a number on a page won’t reflect that difference. On Electrical quotes on-site after seeing the property, free of charge and with no obligation to go ahead.

      Why Margate Homeowners Choose On Electrical

      Clontarf is close enough that Margate falls well within the regular service area, not a stretch job tacked on at the end of the day. On Electrical has close to 20 years in the trade, most of it spent working this stretch of the peninsula, so coastal quirks, older switchboards, sub-floor access on Queenslanders, and salt-affected fittings aren’t new territory.

      On Electrical covers Margate and the surrounding Redcliffe Peninsula, including Redcliffe, Scarborough, Newport, Woody Point, Kippa-Ring, Rothwell, Clontarf, and Deception Bay.

       

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      What Margate Customers Say

      5.0
      Based on 146 Reviews
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      Great service from Bjorn! He was professional, friendly, punctual, contactable, and did an excellent job. Really happy with the service and would definitely recommend Bjorn to anyone needing a reliable electrician

      Jacob Butterworth September 28, 2026
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      Been working with Bjorn for a couple of years now on little projects and he has always been so reliable. Now we are doing a bigger reno, can't think of anyone I'd rather have do our electrical work.

      gerrad smith September 28, 2026
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      Bjorn was fantastic. Very professional and works hard. Bjorn turned up on time and completed the job in an estimated time frame. Bjorn will be my go to electrician. Very affordable and a pleasure to have do my work. My wife and I could not be happier. Recommend Bjorn without hesitation. 5 stars from us. Ty and Denise Carlyon.

      Ty Carlyon September 28, 2026
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      Bjorn has done an incredible job with our renovation project! He’s taken care of everything from new fans, lighting, switches and power points to air-conditioning units and the disconnect and reconnect of our kitchen. I’ve done a lot of renovations over the years, and I can genuinely say Bjorn has made this one incredibly easy. His communication has been excellent, he’s reliable, and his workmanship is impeccable. It’s been an absolute pleasure having someone we can trust to get everything done properly and with such attention to detail. Thank you, Bjorn, for all your hard work. We couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a fantastic electrician!

      Braydon Howard September 24, 2026

      Questions People Ask Before Booking

      Is On Electrical licensed to do electrical work in Margate?

      Yes, the business holds a license by the Electrical Safety Board of QLD. 

      How quickly can someone get out to Margate?

      Clontarf is close by, so it’s rarely a long wait. Call directly to check what’s available.

      Do you issue a compliance certificate?

      For new installations, switchboard upgrades, EV chargers and smoke alarms, yes, a compliance certificate is issued as Queensland law requires.

      How is the price worked out?

      There’s no fixed rate card. A price is agreed after seeing the job in person, and it’s confirmed before any work starts.

      Can you handle older homes and coastal wear and tear?

      Regularly. Salt-affected switchboards and fittings, along with older Queenslander wiring, come up often in this part of the peninsula and are worked through as standard.

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