# Canterbury Electrician

> Licensed electrician serving Christchurch, Canterbury, and Banks Peninsula, New Zealand since 2011. Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services. Over 200 projects completed. As featured on Grand Designs New Zealand.

Canterbury Electrician is operated by John McDonald Electrical, a trusted and established electrical services company based in Canterbury, New Zealand. We provide comprehensive electrical services across the entire Canterbury region.

## Services

- **Emergency Electrical**: Prompt callouts for power outages, sparking outlets, tripped circuits, and electrical faults across Christchurch and Canterbury.
- **Residential Electrical**: Full house rewiring, renovations, lighting installations, power points, switchboard upgrades, smart home wiring, heating, EV charger installation, and complete new builds.
- **Commercial Electrical**: Office fit-outs, feature lighting, data cabling, three-phase installations, security systems, and ongoing commercial maintenance contracts.
- **Industrial Electrical**: Industrial wiring, testing, plant upgrades, installations, inspections and repairs for factories and industrial sites.
- **Lighting Design**: Indoor and outdoor lighting design, LED upgrades, feature lighting, garden and security lighting, recessed downlights, pendant installations.
- **Retail & Hospitality**: Track lighting, spot lighting, security systems, cameras, screens, illuminated signage, and complete electrical fit-outs.
- **Safety Inspections**: Electrical safety inspections, Certificates of Compliance, pre-purchase inspections, RCD testing, and smoke alarm installation.
- **Switchboard Upgrades**: Replace outdated fuse boxes with modern switchboards including RCD safety switches, circuit breakers, and surge protection.
- **EV Charger Installation**: Electric vehicle charger installation for homes and businesses across Canterbury.

## Key Facts

- **Established**: 2011
- **Projects Completed**: Over 200
- **Coverage**: Christchurch, Rolleston, Lincoln, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Pegasus, Prebbleton, Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton, Sumner, Ashburton, and all of Canterbury
- **Notable Project**: Featured on Grand Designs New Zealand for a complete electrical fit-out of an earthquake-resilient prototype home in Christchurch
- **Licensing**: Fully registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Certificate of Compliance provided for all work.
- **Phone**: 027 33 33 768
- **Email**: info@jme.co.nz
- **Website**: https://canterburyelectrician.co.nz
- **Hours**: Monday to Friday, 7am–5:30pm

## Pricing Guide (Canterbury, New Zealand)

- Electrician hourly rate: $70–$120 + GST
- Power point installation: $150–$250
- Switchboard upgrade: $1,500–$3,500
- Full house rewire: $8,000–$20,000+ depending on house size
- EV charger installation: Quote required
- Safety inspection: From $250
- All quotes are free and no-obligation.

## Areas Served

Christchurch Central, Riccarton, Fendalton, Merivale, Papanui, Ilam, Burnside, Halswell, Hornby, Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, West Melton, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Pegasus, Templeton, Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton, Sumner, Ashburton, Selwyn District, Waimakariri District.

## Why Choose Canterbury Electrician

1. Over 14 years of experience serving Canterbury
2. Over 200 residential, commercial, and industrial projects completed
3. As featured on Grand Designs New Zealand
4. Fully licensed and registered with the EWRB
5. Certificate of Compliance provided for every job
6. Free, no-obligation quotes
7. Upfront, honest pricing with no hidden costs
8. Local Canterbury-based team with deep knowledge of local conditions and regulations