Trusted electrical services for homes, farms, businesses and industries across North Otago and South Canterbury
With branches in Oamaru and Timaru, Plunket Electrical delivers reliable electrical services backed by decades of local experience. We have a large team of qualified electricians and specialist technicians with the skills and knowledge to handle electrical work across the residential, commercial, industrial and rural sectors.
We offer 24/7 emergency electrical support and our on-call team is ready to respond. After-hours calls are directed through our emergency call system to the appropriate technician, helping ensure you get fast support from the right specialist.
Whether you need help with a renovation, urgent fault repairs, a switchboard upgrade, industrial maintenance, rural electrical servicing or a complete new installation, we are ready to help. We provide practical advice, quality workmanship, fast response times and dependable ongoing support for our customers.
Contact Plunket Electrical for reliable electrical services.
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Residential electrical services - Safe, reliable electrical solutions for homes - including renovations and new builds
From repairs and urgent upgrades to new installations, our experienced residential electricians provide practical solutions and reliable workmanship backed by friendly service.
Our residential electrical services include:
- New home wiring, renovations and alterations
- Lighting, power points and switch installations
- Fault finding, repairs and electrical maintenance
- Switchboard upgrades, fuse board replacements and RCD safety upgrades
- Smoke alarms, heat pump wiring and hot water cylinder electrical work
- EV charger installation and smart home-type systems
- AV, data and home technology integration
- Electrical safety and pre-purchase inspections
No job is too big or too small — we can replace a faulty switch or completely rewire a home.
Commercial electrical services - Electrical repairs, installations and maintenance for businesses
Plunket Electrical works with businesses across a wide range of commercial sectors, providing electrical services for offices, retail stores, commercial fitouts, schools, public facilities and large-scale developments. We understand the importance of reliable systems, minimal downtime and professional project management when working in busy commercial environments.
Our commercial electrical work includes:
- Office, retail and commercial electrical installations
- Lighting upgrades, emergency lighting and switchboard upgrades
- Electrical repairs, fault response and maintenance contracts
- Data, fibre, security and alarm integration
- 3-phase power systems, generators and backup power solutions
- Planned shutdown work and out-of-hours electrical services
- Testing, tagging, compliance inspections and certification
We can streamline projects needing a number of services and reduce the need for multiple contractors. Talk to us for more information.
Safety and compliance
backed by industry standards and guarantees
Plunket Electrical provides electrical safety inspections, testing and tagging, compliance certificates, pre-purchase electrical inspections, electrical warrants of fitness, fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance services for residential, commercial, industrial and rural customers.
All prescribed electrical work is carried out in accordance with New Zealand regulations, with certificates and inspections provided where required. As Master Electricians, Plunket Electrical Group meets strict industry standards and undergoes regular auditing, with workmanship backed by the Master Electricians $20,000 guarantee for added peace of mind. Keeping electrical systems safe, compliant and operating properly is an important part of every project we undertake.
Industrial electrical services - Experienced industrial electricians for demanding environments
Industrial electrical work requires specialist knowledge, fast response times and the ability to work safely in complex environments. Our industrial electricians work across factories, processing plants, water schemes and manufacturing facilities throughout the region, providing dependable support for both planned projects and urgent breakdowns.
Our industrial electrical services include:
- Installations and system upgrades
- Preventative maintenance programmes and repairs
- Planned shutdown work and out-of-hours outage support
- Motor and control systems, automation and PLC systems
- 3-phase electrical systems, generators and backup power solutions
- Switchboard upgrades and emergency lighting
- Fast-response industrial fault support and troubleshooting
Our team understands the pressures industrial businesses face and works efficiently to minimise disruption wherever possible.
Rural electrical services - Local electricians with specialist rural knowledge
Plunket Electrical Group has extensive experience working across rural properties throughout North Otago and South Canterbury. We understand how important dependable electrical systems are to the day-to-day running of farms and rural businesses, especially during busy periods and after hours.
Our rural electrical services include:
- Dairy shed, irrigation and pump shed electrical systems
- Farm building and farmhouse electrical services
- Rural maintenance, fault finding and electrical repairs
- Switchboard upgrades, generators and backup power systems
- Security systems, outdoor lighting and electrical upgrades
- 24/7 rural breakdown response and emergency callouts
Our team is ready to respond quickly for rural electrical issues.
Plunket Electrical Group - for all your electrical needs
One of the biggest advantages of working with Plunket Electrical is the depth of experience and range of services available across the wider group. With specialist technicians covering electrical, HVAC, solar, data, fibre, alarms, CCTV and automation systems, we can deliver complete integrated solutions for homes, businesses, farms and industrial facilities.
Our local reputation has been built on providing dependable service, quality workmanship and practical support for generations of customers throughout the region. Contact the team at Plunket Electrical today for reliable electrical services, expert advice and free quotes.
Services range from small residential repairs to large commercial, industrial and rural installations.
This can include wiring for new builds, renovations, lighting upgrades, data cabling, security systems, HVAC power, solar installations and appliance work.
Yes. Emergency call-outs are available 24/7 throughout the year. After-hours calls are redirected to on-call technicians so urgent faults can be assessed and addressed as quickly as possible.
Yes. Electrical, solar, data, HVAC and security work can be coordinated by the same team, reducing the need to engage several contractors and helping ensure compatibility between systems.
All work is carried out by qualified electricians in accordance with New Zealand standards. Certificates of compliance and inspections are provided for prescribed work where required.
Free on-site quotes are available for most planned projects. The assessment helps clarify the scope of work, options and expected costs so you can make an informed decision before proceeding.