Spark Tech Electrical is a licensed local electrical contractor serving Mount Hawthorn and the surrounding inner-west Perth suburbs. From switchboard upgrades to safety switches, lighting and fault finding, we handle it to AS/NZS 3000 standards.
Spark Tech Electrical is a licensed Western Australian electrical contractor working throughout Mount Hawthorn and the inner-western suburbs of Perth. We are based nearby in Padbury, so getting to jobs in the area is straightforward and we keep travel time short. Whether you own a character home, rent out an investment property or run a small business along the local strip, we turn up on time, explain what the work involves in plain terms and leave the place tidy.
Every job is carried out by a qualified electrician and signed off to the standards required in WA. No guesswork, no shortcuts, and no jargon you need a dictionary for.
Electrical services we offer in Mount Hawthorn
We cover the full range of residential and light commercial electrical work. If it involves power, lighting or safety, we can help.
House rewiring — full or partial rewires for older properties with ageing or unsafe cabling.
Fault finding — tracking down tripping circuits, flickering lights and dead outlets.
Smoke alarms — supply and installation of hardwired interconnected alarms.
EV chargers — home charger installation sized correctly for your vehicle and supply.
The Mount Hawthorn housing mix
Mount Hawthorn is an established inner-west suburb with a strong mix of older character homes, including weatherboard and brick cottages, alongside renovated and newer builds. Many of the older properties still run original or part-original wiring and switchboards that predate current safety requirements. That often means undersized switchboards, ceramic fuses and a shortage of power points for how people live today.
We work on both ends of that scale. We can carefully upgrade an older home without tearing it apart, or wire up a fresh extension and renovation to suit modern appliances and devices.
Why choose a licensed local electrician
In Western Australia, electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician working under a registered electrical contractor. Spark Tech Electrical holds electrical contractor licence EC 17280. Using a licensed local means the work is compliant, insured and properly tested, and you get the safety certificate paperwork that matters when you sell or insure the property.
WA safety rules to know. Western Australian regulations require at least two RCDs (safety switches) covering all power and lighting circuits, and hardwired interconnected smoke alarms must be fitted before a property is sold or put up for lease. If your home does not meet these, we can bring it up to standard.
Emergency and after-hours callouts
Electrical problems do not wait for business hours. If you have lost power to part of the house, a switchboard that keeps tripping, burning smells, scorched outlets or exposed wiring, treat it as urgent and switch off at the board if it is safe to do so. We offer after-hours emergency callouts across Mount Hawthorn and nearby suburbs to make faults safe and get your power back on.
If supply to the whole street or your meter is the issue, that can sit with Western Power as the network operator, and we will tell you which way to go rather than charging you to find out.
What affects the cost of electrical work
Every job is different, so we quote on what is actually in front of us rather than a one-size price. A few things move the figure: the size and age of the job, how easy the access is, whether existing wiring needs replacing to comply, the quality of fittings you choose, and whether the work is standard hours or an after-hours emergency. Older Mount Hawthorn homes sometimes reveal extra work once a switchboard or wall is opened up, so we flag anything like that before we proceed. Ask us for a clear quote and we will walk you through it.
Book an electrician in Mount Hawthorn
Call Spark Tech Electrical on 0461 359 510 or email info@sparktechelectricalperth.com.au to book a job or get a quote. We will give you a straight answer on timing, what is involved and what it will cost.
Real reviews from Perth locals who have had Craig and the Spark Tech Electrical team out. Slide through to read more.
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Craig was an absolute star throughout my kitchen renovation. He was flexible around changing schedules, communicated clearly with other trades, and always turned up when promised. His work is neat, professional and completed to a very high standard. He made the whole process far less stressful and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing electrical work done.
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Naomi GillettJun 2026 · Google review
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I have used Sparktech electrical several times and have found the company respond quickly, professional and work to a high standard
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Susan SimmondsJun 2026 · Google review
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Craig carried out some electrical work at our place and we had a great experience! Arrived on time, the work was completed to a high standard and the space was left neat and tidy afterwards. Craig was friendly and communication was excellent from start to finish. I highly recommend Sparktech Electrical for anyone needing electrical work done.
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Matthew MantJun 2026 · Google review
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We run a plumbing company and use SparkTech for all of our electrical needs including hot water systems. Craig provides high quality, prompt, reliable service - highly recommend, we won't be using anyone else.
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Caiden PrattFeb 2026 · Google review
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Craig recently worked on my house installing new lights, power points and sensors. He was fantastic from start to finish, great communication, professional work, clean & tidy and very reliable. I would recommend Sparktech Electrical to anyone looking for quality old fashioned customer service at a competitive rate with peace of mind.
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Rhys IronmongerJan 2026 · Google review
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I recently had Spark Tech Electrical come out to upgrade my old switchboard at home in Perth. From the first phone call the team was super friendly and helpful, explained the process clearly without jargon, and offered the best price compared to a couple of other quotes. The guys arrived on time, worked efficiently and kept the site clean throughout. Honest advice and great value - couldn't ask for more.
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IzaacJan 2026 · Google review
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Great job by Craig - he was professional, punctual and very reasonably priced. I also appreciated him being able to accommodate us so promptly at late notice. I'll definitely be using Sparktech for all my future electrical work.
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Luke AinJan 2026 · Google review
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Had Craig out to install downlights throughout my house, did a fantastic job and was great with communication and pricing would recommend his services to everyone
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Taj WorsfoldJan 2026 · Google review
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SparkTech Electrical handled our renovation in Padbury and I couldn't be happier. From start to finish Craig was reliable, trustworthy and very reasonably priced. Communication was excellent throughout and they always took my ideas on board. The job was completed in a timely manner with great attention to detail.
Common questions Mount Hawthorn locals ask before booking an electrician. Still not sure? Just give us a call.
Yes. We cover Mount Hawthorn and the surrounding inner-west and northern Perth suburbs. We are a licensed WA electrical contractor based in Padbury, so reaching the area is easy and we keep callout times tight. Give us a call and we will confirm availability for your street and book in a time that suits you.
It is worth doing. Old ceramic fuse boards lack modern circuit breakers and safety switches, and many do not meet current WA requirements for RCD protection. Upgrading improves safety, reduces nuisance tripping and gives you capacity for modern appliances. We can inspect your board and recommend the right upgrade for your home without overselling you.
Western Australian regulations require at least two RCDs covering all power and lighting circuits in the home. Older properties often have one or none. We can test your existing setup, confirm whether it complies and install additional RCDs at the switchboard so every circuit is protected as the rules require.
Yes. In WA, hardwired interconnected smoke alarms must be installed before a property is sold or put up for lease. Battery-only alarms are not enough for that. We supply and install compliant alarms so your Mount Hawthorn home meets the requirement, which matters for both safety and settlement or rental paperwork.
Yes. We install home EV chargers and size the circuit and any switchboard changes to suit your vehicle and your existing supply. We check that your switchboard can handle the load and install everything to AS/NZS 3000 standards. Tell us your charger model or what car you drive and we will recommend a safe, compliant setup.
Yes. We respond to electrical emergencies across Mount Hawthorn after hours, including loss of power, repeatedly tripping switchboards, burning smells and exposed or damaged wiring. If it is safe, switch off at the board and call us. If the fault is with street supply or your meter, that may sit with Western Power, and we will point you the right way.
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