With our wired world, power issues can be the most annoying thing ever. Besides feeling like you’ve backtracked into the Stone Ages (no working lights, no TV, no computer!?), finding a reliable electrician is another headache. How long will they take to fix things up? How well can they do it? And, what are the chances you being ripped off by exorbitant fees?
Now, not everyone’s gone through enough renovations or power failures to know who exactly to call (if you do - good for you), so we’ve done the scouring for you. Put them in your phonebook now - here are the top 5 best rated electricians in Singapore.
Interior Designer: Primz Interior
How Do We Pick Them?
Ah Keong, Ah Beng or Ah Tiong may be raved by those on forums, but here, we choose to list electrical service companies that are registered and accredited by government bodies such as BCA (Building and Construction Authority), IDA (Infocomm Development Authority) or EMA (Energy Market Authority). We also only list those that have reviews - be it on social media or online. So you can be rest assured that we (and everyone else) agree they are fab.
Interior Designer: Aart Boxx
1. 1st Electrical Services
Website: http://www.electrician.com.sg/
Telephone: 9848 0111
Address: 8 Lakepoint Drive #01-45, Singapore 648926
Boasting a large fleet of vehicles and electricians for efficient response and service, 1st electrical services operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for a wide range of power-related issues and electrical installation works.
What They Do:
- Diagnose and fix power failures or other issues
- Installing TV, Telephone and electrical sockets
- Full or partial re-wiring
- Installing cable TV and SCV sockets
- Installing TV, air-con and heater points.
- General electrical repairs and troubleshooting
- Fixing electrical blackouts and faults
- Installing ceiling fans, lights and water heaters
- Replace main circuit breakers
- Move, add or replace light fixtures
- Fixing faulty power points and light switches
- Installing CCTVs and fire alarms
What People Love:
1. Quick Response: They are able to come down to your place as fast as within 30 minutes.
2. Professional Service: Electricians were mentioned in reviews to be courteous and prompt at solving power issues like outages. Advises homeowners about various solutions before getting to fixing them.
3. Affordable: Price point is reasonable, and experienced electricians recommend services based on necessity, rather than cost.
Interior Designer: Absolook Interior Design
2. CWC Engineering
Website: http://www.cwc.com.sg/
Telephone: 9858 7555
Address: 8 Burn Road #08-02/03 Trivex, Singapore 369977
Bringing 20 years of experience to the table, CWC Engineering is backed by an skilful team of electricians, all BCA/IDA/EMA licensed. An electrical service company that operates 24/7, CWC offers competitive pricing, plus a 7-day warranty for all its services. With fuss-free, quality service, it’s no wonder why CWC counts big brands like Siemens and Philips as its clients.
What They Do:
- Fixing and diagnosing power failures
- Fixing power trips
- General electrical engineering works
- Electrical wiring works for homes and commerical spaces
- Installation and design of lighting (indoor and landscape)
- Installation of power points, switches
- Installation of fans and smoke detectors
- Smart home automation
What People Love:
1. Responsive 24/7: Living up to it’s 24-hour promise, many reviews have praised the company’s prompt response and travel - even during ungodly hours like midnight or 2am.
2. Highly Knowledgeable Staff: Electricians have extensive knowledge and are quick to diagnose problems on site (sometimes in minutes!). They could also clearly explain and pinpoint the cause of electrical issues to homeowners.
3. Goes The Extra Mile: By providing homeowners with helpful tips on maintaining the health of electric wires, dealing with power failures and checking up on other faults besides the usual fixing and installation of electrical wires.
Interior Designer: Starry Homestead
3. Daylight Electrician
Website: http://www.daylightelectrician.com/
Tel: 6909 9921
Address: 1090 Lower Delta Road #03-07J, Singapore 169201
With over 10 years and thousands of projects under its belt, Daylight electrician is another key frontrunner in the 24 hour electrical service scene, well recommended by peers alike for it’s honest pricing and quality in service. Just to prove the quality and reliability of their work, Daylight Electrician even provides a 30-day warranty for all works, and strives to only use original parts for any electrical installations done.
What They Do:
- Fix fuse trips
- Diagnose and fix power failures and trips
- Repair faulty sockets
- Troubleshooting for telephone lines
- Fix faulty intercom systems.
- Installation of lights, sockets and ceiling fans.
- Installation of any electrical fittings
- Installation of switches and power points
- Electrical extensions
- General electrical engineering works.
What People Love:
1. Price Transparency: Costs are broken down and agreed on (without other sneaky hidden expenses) after diagnosing your place. Also, Daylight Electricians require each customer to sign off on the agreed prices and cost breakdowns before starting works.
2. Flexible and friendly: Contacting the firm was easy and pleasant, with staff on the line making sure costs and other procedures are well communicated before dispatching electricians over.
3. Tidy and cleans after themselves: Some irresponsible contractors or electricians may leave a huge mess for you to clean up after works have been done. Not with Daylight electricians here though - people have pointed out their impeccable clean-up and after service, keeping a place tidy as they would their home.
Interior Designer: DB Studio
4. ISO Homecare Division (Electrical)
Website: https://www.isohomecare.com/services/electrical.html
Tel: 67450150
Address: 41 Kaki Bukit Place, Eunos Techpark, Singapore 416219
A subsidiary of renowned building services provider ISOTeam, ISO Homecare Division features a slew of home services - ranging from electrical works to even plumbing and handyman services. Although this particular firm does not come with 24 hour operation, it definitely makes up for it with open, ala-carte pricing for each electrical work, and a professional team of electricians/handymen that each have an average of 10 years’ experience.
What They Do:
- Install lighting
- Install switches and sockets
- Install ceiling fans
- Install telephone, air-con, SCV point, and LAN ports
- Fix and replace light bulbs, switches, sockets
- Fix and replace distribution boards.
What People Love:
1. Expertise in lighting and other appliances installations: Many were satisfied with the works done on all sorts of home appliance installation and repairs - such as lighting, heater points and air-con points.
2. Ticks all the right customer service boxes: Prompt and polite responses to enquiries? Check. Staff that’s transparent and genuinely helpful, thinking for the customer? Check. Cleaning and removal of any debris? Check that too.
3. Getting multiple jobs done: The breeze of doing up your electrical wiring, plus plumbing and other general handyman installations - all in one place? Irreplaceable.
Interior Designer: 82
5. AVV Electrical
Website: http://avvelectrical.com/
Telephone: 91694893
Address: 100 Jalan Sultan, Singapore 199001
An IDA Licensed electrician, AVV Electrical has the track records to show for their reliability and professionalism - over 500 projects completed, to be exact. Along with a team of electricians with 15 years' worth of experience, AVV Electrical provides 24/7 electrical services, plus a 30-day cover for any parts repaired.
What They Do:
- Electrical wiring and installation
- Installation and fixing of ceiling fans
- Installation of data points, telephone lines and LAN cables
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Fix power failures and trips
- Replacing of circuit breakers
- Fix lighting power trips
- Installation and servicing of auto gates/auto barriers
What People Love:
1. Fast response with a professional team: If you're jumping at the thought of a blackout, fret not. Many homeowners have praised AVV Electrical's speedy response at answering to enquiries and emergencies.
2. Patient and understanding: Besides being professionals at their job, electricians from the firm have a solid attitude to match. Those who have engaged their services noted that staff were patient, and we're willing to listen to their needs.
3. Reliable and on-the-ball: When it came to electrical installations and re-wirings, AVV Electrical's servicemen make it a point to always show up on time, and are known to provide regular updates on the progress of works.
Interior Designer: Urban Habitat
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