M-Tech Electrical · Electrician in Brisbane’s southside and inner east
Your local electrician in Brisbane. Licensed, tidy and tested.
Licensed electrical contractors for homeowners, landlords and small businesses across Brisbane’s southside and inner east. Our Brisbane electricians specialise in fault finding and switchboard upgrades, as well as lighting, ceiling fans, power points and smoke alarms. Every job is quoted before work begins and fully tested before we leave, with same-day service where possible, Monday to Friday.
5.0★★★★★from 52 Google reviews
- Licensed, QLD licence 90386
- Every job tested before we leave
- Price agreed before we start
The M-Tech team and van, ready for the next Brisbane job
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They are punctual and on time, keep things tidy and try to offer solutions that can save us money.
★★★★★ Adam Nabali, Google review
Licensed and insured
QLD electrical contractor licence 90386.
Price agreed first
You get the full price in the quote before we start.
Every job tested
Tested before we leave, then we clean up.
What we do
Electrician services in Brisbane, all from one team.
Electrical fault finding
Power tripping, dead circuits or flickering lights? We find the cause, then fix it.
Switchboard upgrades
Old fuse boards swapped for modern boards, so you get safety switches and room to grow.
Safety switch installation
Safety switches and RCBOs fitted and tested, as well as tripping faults traced.
Smoke alarm installation
Photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms fitted, then tested and certified.
Power point installation
New, USB and outdoor power points, as well as old or cracked ones replaced.
Ceiling fan installation
New fans and replacements, fixed firmly to the ceiling, then tested on every speed.
Downlights and exhaust fans
LED downlights and bathroom exhaust fans, as well as 3-in-1 heat, fan and light units.
Lighting installation
Pendants, outdoor and sensor lights, and also dimmers matched to LED.
LED strip lighting
Under-cabinet, shelf and ceiling strip lighting, installed so it’s neat and hidden.
Renovation electrical
Rough in and fit off for kitchens, bathrooms and extensions, while keeping to your builder’s timeline.
Real estate and landlords
Repairs, safety checks and smoke alarms for rentals, while tenants are kept in the loop.
Hot water faults
No hot water or a tripping hot water circuit? We test the electrical side first.
Common warning signs
When to call an electrician in Brisbane
These are the calls we get most often across Brisbane’s southside. Some can wait for a normal booking, however the first three are worth acting on quickly.
Power keeps tripping
Usually it’s one faulty circuit or appliance, so we test each circuit until we find it.
Burning smell or sparking
Switch it off and call us straight away. For example, we replaced a cracked, sparking isolator in a Norman Park commercial kitchen.
Part of the house has no power
It can be a tripped circuit, a failed breaker or the supply itself, so we check our side first and let you know who to call if it’s the supply.
Flickering or dead lights
Often it’s a loose connection, an old dimmer or a failing fitting, so we track down the cause and fix it.
Old or beeping smoke alarms
Every Queensland home needs photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms by 1 January 2027, so it’s worth having yours checked now.
Old fuse board or no room left
A board with ceramic fuses or no room left usually means it’s time for a switchboard upgrade, which adds safety switches too.
Sparks, smoke or a burning smell?
Switch it off at the wall and turn that circuit off at the switchboard if it’s safe to do so, then call us. If there’s smoke or fire, get out and call 000 first.
Who we work for
An electrician for Brisbane homes, rentals and renovations
Most of our work falls into one of four groups. Here’s who we help and how.
Homeowners
We handle repairs, upgrades and new installs for houses, townhouses and units, including old Queenslanders and new builds. We protect your floors and clean up before we leave.
What it includes
- Fault finding and repairs
- Lights, fans and power points
- Switchboard and safety switch upgrades
- Smoke alarm upgrades
Landlords and property managers
We also carry out repairs and compliance work for rentals across the southside, arranging access with tenants and reporting back once it’s done.
What it includes
- Tenant repairs and callouts
- Smoke alarm upgrades and certificates
- Safety switch testing
- Hot water circuit faults
Renovations and builders
We handle rough in and fit off for kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and granny flats. We also work to your builder’s schedule, so other trades aren’t kept waiting.
What it includes
- Electrical rough in and fit off
- Oven, cooktop and dishwasher circuits
- Downlights, pendants and IXLs
- Switchboard capacity checks
Shops and small commercial
We also look after shops, offices and commercial kitchens. For example, we replaced a sparking isolator on a commercial grill in Norman Park.
What it includes
- Isolators and equipment circuits
- Lighting repairs and LED upgrades
- Exit and emergency light replacements
- Fault finding and making it safe
How we price
How our Brisbane electrician pricing works
Reviewed by MJ, licensed electrician at M-Tech. QLD electrical contractor licence 90386. Updated September 2026.
We don’t do surprise bills. For faults, we start with a diagnostic visit and tell you the fee before we book it. For installs and upgrades, we get a few details or take a look first, then give you one price. Either way, nothing starts until you approve it.
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Faults: find the cause first
We find the cause first, then you get the repair price and decide how to proceed. If something unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you first.
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Installs: one clear price
Tell us what you want and send through a photo or two. We’ll quote one price, and for bigger jobs we look at the site first.
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Save with one visit
If you have a few small jobs, group them into one visit so you’re not paying for a second call-out.
A licensed Brisbane electrician, start to finish
M-Tech Electrical is a small Brisbane team, so you deal directly with the electricians who do the work. Every job is carried out under our QLD contractor licence 90386. For example, see how we handle electrical fault finding and switchboard upgrades, or check the suburbs we cover.
Recent Brisbane electrician jobs from our records
For example, here are real jobs from our records across Brisbane, with the suburb, what we found and what we did.
Mount Gravatt East
FoundThe safety switch kept tripping, because moisture had got into a power point in the hot water cupboard.
DoneWe reterminated it, retested it, then turned the circuits back on.
Tanah Merah
FoundHalf the lights kept switching off and on at random.
DoneWe found the lighting circuit was fed from the hot water tariff supply, so we moved it back onto the main supply.
Norman Park
FoundA commercial kitchen grill sparked at its 32A isolator.
DoneThe housing was cracked and full of grease, so we repaired the damaged wiring and replaced the isolator.
Tarragindi
FoundThe home needed a full smoke alarm compliance upgrade.
DoneWe fitted hardwired and RF-interconnected alarms across the bedrooms, hallways and each level, then tested them all together.
Hemmant
FoundA new alfresco needed air movement and light.
DoneWe installed an outdoor fan fixed to a joist, as well as four downlights on the existing switch.
North Maclean
FoundA new granny flat and two bathrooms.
DoneWe did the electrical rough in for the power points, IXLs and downlights, added RCBOs, then came back for the fit off.
Camp Hill
FoundPart of the house had no power, even with every breaker on.
DoneWe found one phase missing from the supply, moved the lighting onto the live phase, then advised who to contact about the supply.
Photos from recent Brisbane electrician jobs
How it works
How booking an electrician in Brisbane works, step by step.
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Call or send a message
Tell us what’s going on. A photo of the problem or your switchboard helps too.
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We book a time
We book a time that suits you, aiming for same-day where possible, Monday to Friday.
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Price before work
We find the cause or confirm the job, then give you the price. Nothing starts until you approve it.
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Fix, test and tidy up
We do the work and test it, then clean up and explain what we did.
Good to know
Do I need a licensed electrician in Queensland?
Yes, in Queensland only a licensed electrician can carry out electrical work, even something as small as swapping a power point or light switch. Before anyone starts, ask for their licence number and check it with WorkSafe Queensland. For example, ours is 90386.
How quickly can an electrician in Brisbane get to me?
We aim for same-day where possible, Monday to Friday. When you call, we’ll give you an honest time, and let you know if we can’t get there soon enough.
Older Brisbane homes: what to watch for
Many southside homes are Queenslanders or post-war houses. We often find old switchboards with ceramic fuses, circuits without safety switches, and cracked or loose power points. Also, if your smoke alarms are older, it’s worth an upgrade before 2027.
At a glance
- Where: Brisbane’s southside and inner east, as well as nearby suburbs.
- When: Monday to Friday, and also same-day where we can.
- How it’s priced: one price before any work starts, and for faults, a diagnostic visit first.
- Testing: every job is tested before we leave, and then we clean up.
- Who turns up: a licensed, insured electrician from M-Tech Electrical (QLD licence 90386).
Speed up your quote
- Your suburb
- What’s going on, or what you want installed
- A photo of the problem or your switchboard
Why M-Tech
Why Brisbane homeowners book M-Tech.
M-Tech Electrical is a small Brisbane team, so the electrician who turns up cares how the job ends. There’s no call centre, no jargon and no upsell.
- Local. We work across the southside and inner east, so we’re usually close by.
- Clear pricing, no surprises. One price agreed before we start, then no add-ons on the day.
- Neat work. We protect your home, then clean up before we leave.
- Tested every time. Every repair and install is tested before we go.
- Licensed and insured. We hold QLD electrical contractor licence 90386.
Google reviews
Rated 5.0 by 52 Brisbane customers
Where we work
Electrician across Brisbane’s southside and inner east
We work regularly in these suburbs, and cover most of the southside too. If you’re closer to the inner east, see our Norman Park electrician page. Further out? See all our service areas, or just call us.
Inner east and riverside
Most days start in the inner east, around Norman Park, Bulimba and Cannon Hill.
Inner south
Coorparoo, Camp Hill and Carindale are regular stops between jobs.
South and south-east
We also head south through Mount Gravatt and Rochedale to Springwood.
Good to know
Brisbane electrician questions, answered.
Something specific? Then call 1800 549 545 and ask an electrician.
What does an electrician in Brisbane charge?
It depends on the job, so we don’t guess over the phone. For faults, we start with a diagnostic visit and tell you the fee before we book it. For installs, you get one price before any work starts.
Which suburbs do you cover?
Mainly Brisbane’s southside and inner east, from Norman Park, Coorparoo and Camp Hill to Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank and Springwood. We also take on some jobs north of the river, so call us either way.
Are you a licensed electrician in Brisbane?
Yes, M-Tech Electrical Solutions QLD is a licensed electrical contractor, licence 90386, so every job is carried out by a licensed electrician. We’re also insured.
How quickly can you come out?
We aim for same-day where possible, Monday to Friday. When you call, we’ll give you an honest time.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes, we look after shops, offices and commercial kitchens too. For example, we replaced a sparking isolator in a Norman Park commercial kitchen.
Can you help landlords and property managers?
Yes, we handle repairs, smoke alarm upgrades and safety checks in rentals, as well as arranging access with tenants. See our real estate electrician page.
Do I need to upgrade my smoke alarms?
By 1 January 2027, every Queensland home needs photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms fitted in the right places. If yours are older, we can upgrade, test and certify them.
What should I do if my power keeps tripping?
Unplug everything on that circuit and reset it. If it trips again straight away, leave it off and call us, because it’s usually a faulty appliance or circuit that needs testing.
Is M-Tech Electrical a local Brisbane electrician?
Yes, M-Tech Electrical is a small Brisbane team working across the southside and inner east, so we’re usually close by.
Free quote
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll take it from there.
Leave four quick details and we’ll call you back to talk it through and book a time. A photo of the problem speeds things up. Monday to Friday.
Or email admin@mtechelectricalqld.com.au
What happens next
- We call you back, usually the same working day
- Then we confirm what’s needed and book a time
- We agree the price before we start
“Excellent service from M-Tech Electrical Solutions! MJ attended and quickly diagnosed the issue with our safety switch.” ★★★★★ Michael B., Google review
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5.0★★★★★ from 52 Google reviews
Licensed and insured, QLD electrical contractor licence 90386