Mount Gravatt electrician · Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart & Mansfield
Electrician in Mount Gravatt, for homes, units and townhouses across 4122.
Looking for a licensed electrician in Mount Gravatt? M-Tech Electrical works across Mount Gravatt, Mount Gravatt East and Upper Mount Gravatt (4122), from the 1950s and 60s brick and timber houses on the hillside streets to the townhouses and units along Logan Road and around Garden City. We find out why a circuit trips or goes dead, fix the real cause, and fit lighting, power points, ceiling fans and smoke alarms. You approve the price before we start, and every job is tested before we leave. Monday to Friday, same-day where we can.
5.0★★★★★from 52 Google reviews
- Licensed, QLD licence 90386
- Regular in Mount Gravatt
- Price agreed before we start
A power point inside a hot water cupboard in Mount Gravatt East. Water had got into it and kept tripping the hot water circuit, so we made it safe and got the hot water back on.
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Had these guys come round to sort some new lighting and power points. Super easy to deal with, showed up on time, no fuss, and cleaned up after. Proper quality job, would 100% get them back again.
★★★★★ Mark J., Google review
Licensed and insured
QLD electrical contractor licence 90386.
Price agreed first
You get the full price in the quote before we start.
Mount Gravatt regulars
Our records include Mount Gravatt East, Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Eight Mile Plains.
What we get called for
Common electrical problems in Mount Gravatt homes
These are the electrical faults and upgrades Mount Gravatt homeowners call us about most, whether it’s an original post-war house or a newer townhouse. A few can wait for a normal booking. The first three are worth having an electrician check soon, because they usually point to a fault that gets worse, not better.
Lights tripping the safety switch
In Eight Mile Plains the lights kept tripping. Testing showed an active-to-earth fault, and the cause was the bedroom ceiling fan. A new fan went in and the circuit has held since.
Hot water circuit keeps tripping
In Mount Gravatt East, a leak reached a power point in the hot water cupboard, so the circuit tripped whenever it rained. We traced it, made it safe and got the hot water running again.
Hot, buzzing or scorched fittings
A warm power point, a buzzing switch or a brown mark on a cover plate needs a look soon. Switch it off, stop using it, and give us a call.
Tired wiring in the roof
Older roofs can hide sun-baked cable and rough joins from past work. In Eight Mile Plains we replaced damaged lighting cable and ran the new run in heavy-duty conduit.
Smoke alarms before 2027
By 1 January 2027, every Queensland home needs photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms. Just up the road in Tarragindi, we fitted 10 and linked them so they all sound together.
Lights, fans and LED panels
Swapping an old fitting for a light or fan? In Upper Mount Gravatt we replaced a failed light with a slim LED panel, and we fit DC fans, downlights and sensor lights too.
Smell burning, or see sparks?
Turn the fitting off at the wall, then switch that circuit off at the switchboard if you can do it safely. After that, give us a call. If there’s smoke or fire, get everyone out and call 000 first.
Pricing, explained
Electrician cost in Mount Gravatt: how our quotes work
Reviewed by MJ, licensed electrician at M-Tech. QLD electrical contractor licence 90386. Updated November 2026.
Faults start with a diagnostic visit, and we’ll tell you that fee before we book. Installs are different, because we can usually price them from a few details or a quick look. Either way, you approve the price before we start.
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Quick jobs
Replacing a light, a switch or a power point rarely takes long. If you have a few small jobs, we can also group them into one visit.
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Bigger jobs in older homes
Switchboard upgrades, rewiring and new circuits take more planning than a quick repair. So we look first, then put the whole scope in writing.
3
Units and townhouses
Units and townhouses near Logan Road and Garden City often share circuits and have tight ceiling space. So we check what belongs to your unit before we quote, then keep the work inside it.
Also an electrician for Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Mansfield
Mount Gravatt runs into Upper Mount Gravatt, Mount Gravatt East, Wishart and Mansfield, and the homes there have a lot in common. We also work south in Eight Mile Plains, and next door in Holland Park and Tarragindi. So anywhere around 4122, we’re usually nearby.
Recent electrical jobs in Mount Gravatt and nearby suburbs
These come straight from our job records. The first is in Mount Gravatt East, and the rest are in the suburbs right next to it. We keep the street and the customer private.
Jobs around Mount Gravatt, in photos
How it works
Booking a Mount Gravatt electrician, step by step
01
Tell us what’s happening
Call or send a message with the problem. A photo of the fault or your switchboard also helps us plan.
02
Pick a time
Then we book a time that suits you, with same-day where we can, Monday to Friday.
03
Approve the price
Next, we confirm the job or find the fault, and you approve the price before anything starts.
04
Work, testing and clean-up
Finally, we do the work, test it, clean up and walk you through what we did.
Services
Electrical services in Mount Gravatt
Our electrical services in Mount Gravatt fall into four main groups. Here’s what each one covers, so you know what to ask for when you call.
Faults and tripping
When power drops out, trips or flickers, we test first, find the cause with proper test gear, then repair it to AS/NZS 3000.
What it includes
- Dead circuits and power points
- Safety switches that keep tripping
- Flickering lights and faulty dimmers
- Scorched or loose fittings
Switchboards and safety switches
Older Mount Gravatt homes often need a modern switchboard or more safety switches before new work can go in.
What it includes
- Switchboard upgrades
- Safety switches and RCBOs
- Extra circuits
- Old fuse board replacements
Lighting, inside and out
We also fit downlights, pendants, LED strip, sensor lights and floodlights, then test them before we go.
What it includes
- LED downlights and LED panels
- Carport, deck and sensor lighting
- LED strip lighting
- Dimmers matched to LED
Power points, fans and smoke alarms
We also add power points, fit ceiling fans and upgrade smoke alarms across the house.
What it includes
- Extra, USB and outdoor power points
- Ceiling fans and fan lights
- Photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms
- Certificates after every install
Good to know
Is M-Tech a regular Mount Gravatt electrician?
Yes. Our job records include Mount Gravatt East, Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Eight Mile Plains, plus plenty of work next door in Holland Park West and Tarragindi. So Mount Gravatt sits well inside our usual run.
How soon can a Mount Gravatt electrician get to me?
We aim for same-day where we can, Monday to Friday. When you call, we’ll give you a realistic time, and if we can’t make it soon enough, we’ll say so.
Older Mount Gravatt homes: what we look for
Many houses here went up in the 1950s and 60s, then got extended or renovated later. So we often find old switchboards, circuits without safety switches, tired roof wiring and extensions tacked onto old circuits. If your smoke alarms are older, read our 2027 smoke alarm guide or book an upgrade.
At a glance
- Where: Mount Gravatt, plus Mount Gravatt East, Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart, Mansfield and Eight Mile Plains.
- When: Monday to Friday, with same-day where we can.
- Pricing: a clear price before work starts, and for faults, a diagnostic visit first.
- Testing: we test every job before we leave, then clean up.
- Licence: QLD electrical contractor licence 90386, which you can check with WorkSafe Queensland.
Speed up your quote
- Your suburb, and whether it’s a house, unit or townhouse
- What’s happening, or what you’d like installed
- A photo of the fault or the switchboard
Related services
Often done on the same visit.
Lighting installation
New lights, switches and dimmers, fitted while we’re there.
Safety switch installation
Safety switches on every circuit, then trip-time tested before we leave.
Downlight installation
LED downlights and bathroom fans, fitted while we’re already in the roof.
Switchboard upgrades
When the old board has no room left for new circuits, or still runs on ceramic fuses.
Smoke alarm service and install
Same visit, same electrician. Hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms, done while we’re there.
Electrical fault finding
Power point dead or sparking? We find the fault before anything is replaced.
Renovation electrical
Kitchen or bathroom reno? We work to your builder’s rough-in and fit-off timing.
Residential electrician
One licensed team for every electrical job in your home, so you only make one call.
Why M-Tech
Why Brisbane homeowners book M-Tech.
We’re a small Brisbane team, so the electrician who turns up actually cares how the job ends. No call centre, no jargon, no upsell.
- Close by. We work in and around Mount Gravatt regularly, so we’re rarely far away.
- Price first. You approve one clear price before we start, with no add-ons on the day.
- Careful in older homes. We protect floors and furniture, then clean up before we go.
- Tested every time. We test every repair and install before we leave.
- Licensed and insured. We hold QLD electrical contractor licence 90386.
Google reviews
Rated 5.0 by 52 Brisbane customers
Where we work
Areas we cover around Mount Gravatt
As well as Mount Gravatt, we’re a regular electrician in Upper Mount Gravatt, Mount Gravatt East, Wishart, Mansfield, Eight Mile Plains, Holland Park West and Tarragindi. Further afield? See all our service areas, or just give us a call.
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, and so are Holland Park and Annerley.
South and south-east
We also head south through Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Rochedale to Springwood.
Good to know
Mount Gravatt electrician FAQs
Something specific? Call 1800 549 545 and ask an electrician.
Are you a local electrician in Mount Gravatt?
Yes. Our job records include Mount Gravatt East, Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Eight Mile Plains, and we work next door in Holland Park West and Tarragindi most weeks. So Mount Gravatt is part of our regular southside run.
How much does an electrician cost in Mount Gravatt?
It depends on the job, so we don’t guess over the phone. Faults start with a diagnostic visit, and we tell you that fee before we book. Installs get one clear price, and you approve it before any work starts.
Why does my safety switch keep tripping when it rains?
Usually water is getting into something: an outdoor light or power point, a junction box, or a fitting in a damp cupboard. In Mount Gravatt East, a leak reached a power point in the hot water cupboard, so the circuit tripped every time it rained. We test each circuit to find the wet fitting, then repair or replace it.
Can a faulty ceiling fan trip the lights?
Yes. In Eight Mile Plains the lights kept tripping, and testing traced an active-to-earth fault to the bedroom fan. Once the fan was replaced, the circuit held.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade?
Maybe. If your board still has ceramic fuses, has no room for new circuits, or some circuits have no safety switch, an upgrade is worth a look. We check it first and tell you straight.
Can you replace old wiring in the roof?
Yes. In Eight Mile Plains we found lighting cable damaged by heat and poor past work. We replaced it and ran the new cable in heavy-duty conduit so it lasts.
Do you also work in Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Mansfield?
Yes. We’ve done jobs in Upper Mount Gravatt, Wishart and Eight Mile Plains, and Mansfield is on the same run. The homes are much like Mount Gravatt’s, so the same checks apply.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. M-Tech Electrical Solutions QLD holds electrical contractor licence 90386, and a licensed electrician does every job.
Can a Mount Gravatt electrician upgrade my smoke alarms?
Yes. We fit photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms, test them together, then send your certificate. Every Queensland home needs them by 1 January 2027, and our 2027 smoke alarm guide explains what that means for you.
Free quote
Tell us about your Mount Gravatt job. We’ll call you back.
Leave a few quick details and we’ll call to talk it through and book a time. A photo of the problem also helps. 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
- You approve 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