Hornsby Electric Reviews 

565
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 85 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the professional and helpful staff, who are often described as friendly and knowledgeable. Many people highlight the exceptional service, noting the team's reliability, promptness, and efficiency in completing jobs. Reviewers appreciate the clear communication and the willingness of the staff to go the extra mile, ensuring problems are quickly diagnosed and resolved. The overall experience is frequently described as easy and professional, with many consumers recommending the company for various electrical needs. People consistently find the company reliable and trustworthy for all electrical work, often returning for future needs, especially for complex repairs requiring specialized skills. The team ensures a tidy workspace and a pleasant interaction, making the entire process smooth for customers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the 3 phase main fuse in my meter box melted on the late evening of Monday I contacted Hornsby Electric about my problem and the contact person advise me to report the issue with Ausgrid. Ausgr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Josh and Jon from Hornsby Electric arrived on time and installed my ceiling fan and new light switch efficiently. Josh made sure that he explained that extra work may be needed to reinforce the ceilin... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Hornsby Electric since 2010. Over that time they have seen me through two major power board replacements and continue to be my go-to company for all electrical work.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always prompt, reliable. They came back to double check what the plumber thought wasn’t correct - it was, it was just something the plumber couldn’t know about the electricity supplier phases. Their... See more

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Company details

  1. Electrician
  2. Antenna service
  3. Electric vehicle charging station
  4. Electrical equipment supplier
  5. Electrical installation service
  6. Phone and internet services

Written by the company

We're local electricians in Hornsby that offer quality electrical solutions with exceptional customer service to households and businesses throughout the North Shore, Hills District and surrounds for over 60 years. Our team of licensed and local electricians are hand-picked to uphold the exceptional customer service we are renowned for. Hornsby Electric carries out all types of electrical work for residences, businesses and strata managers. We are also level 2 Electricians. Our residential and strata services include rewiring, phone and data cabling, NBN cabling, fault finding and repairs, power points installations, energy-efficient LED lighting, electrical safety, switchboard upgrades, rewiring, smoke alarms, electrical safety switch protection, sub-mains and circuits, ceiling and exhaust fan installations, electrical hot water repairs, outdoor lighting and FREE home safety checks Our Level 2 electrical services include installing private power poles; connecting power to the premises via either overhead or underground supply, provide power upgrades, disconnects/reconnects, relocating switchboards and/or mains, upgrades including 3-phase and temporary builders supply. At Hornsby Electric we have customer satisfaction as a our top priority. Our team of local Electricians will leave your premises clean and tidy. They wear covers on their boots and use drop sheets and will clean up any mess made. We will leave your home just as clean, if not cleaner than it was before we got there. We offer 100% workmanship guarantee on all our work, for your peace of mind.


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The electrician who attended was…

The electrician who attended was friendly. He was very thorough in diagnosising the fault and fixing our issue. Thanks!

5 March 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

So pleased to have helped you with the fault finding issue at your home Wendy. Please reach out any time you need a truly local electrician you can trust again in the future. From the Hornsby Electric team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Service was excellent and I will call…

Service was excellent and I will call the company again when I need electrical work

31 March 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

We truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you for trusting us with your electrical work. We look forward to assisting you again whenever needed.
From the Hornsby Electric team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timing

The timing was a little difficult but you worked around the time to suit the customer.
The boys cleaned up and left the place as it was. Also another small job was attended to without a issue.
Thank You

5 March 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thanks so much for your kind review! We really appreciate your feedback and are always happy to help.
From David, Cassandra & the Hornsby Electric team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic as always

Fantastic as always. Fabulous communication and punctual and respectful.

5 March 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

We truly appreciate your review, thank you! Great to hear you had a positive experience. We will be here to help when you need a local electrician you can trust again in the future.
From all of us at Hornsby Electric.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reacted to my request and electrician…

Reacted to my request and electrician was at my house next morning. Very efficient service and communication, job was completed with no fuss.
My recommendation is excellent for service.
Terry W

5 March 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thanks for your wonderful words! We’re always here to help whenever you need us.
From David, Cas & team at Hornsby Electric

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and informative

Very helpful and informative . Positive experience would get them back when we need again. Thank you Ken and Andrew

24 February 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thank you for the great review John! We really appreciate your support and look forward to helping again in the future. From all the team at Hornsby Electric

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt response to urgent need

Prompt response to urgent need. Knowledgeable and courteous expert attended and was able to solve unusual problem on the spot and deal with another minor issue while here. Remarkably modest fee.

18 February 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thanks so much for your kind review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we’re glad we could help. If you ever need anything in the future, we’re always here. From all the team at Hornsby Electric

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Very efficient. Solved our problem methodically

16 February 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Amazing! Thank you for the wonderful feedback! It means a lot to us to hear you had a positive experience. Don’t hesitate to reach out if we can assist again down the track.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One pf the main 80 amp fuse melted

One of the 3 phase main fuse in my meter box melted on the late evening of Monday I contacted Hornsby Electric about my problem and the contact person advise me to report the issue with Ausgrid. Ausgrid came out the same night and secure and made safe my meter box. Hornsby Electric responded to my problem the next morning and replace faulty fuse.

10 February 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review on our level 2 electrical services! We’re glad we could assist and make the process with Ausgrid easy for you. Always here to help whenever you need reliable electrical work.
From David, Cas & the Hornsby Electric team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and efficient service

Hornsby Electric hung 2 chandeliers in my house, including threading all the crystals as part of Edwardian style chandeliers.

6 February 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re proud to be truly local electricians you can trust, and it’s great to know we delivered a service you were happy with. We appreciate your support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Peasy

Super easy to arrange and to communicate with. Kept me informed with arrival times and completed the job quickly. Friendly service too!

5 February 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad we could help and really appreciate your support. As truly local electricians you can trust, we’re always here whenever you need us. From all the team at Hornsby Electric

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strongly recommend

Hornsby Electric has always attended promptly and as promised. Their personnel are courteous and professional. I strongly recommend Hornsby Electric.

29 January 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Hi John, thank you so much for the thoughtful and kind review of our team and serivce. Very much appreciated! From all the team at Hornsby Electric

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

thanx for your help

came prepared was able to complete job in one visit. staff friendly.

28 January 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

You are welcome and thank you for the lovely feedback. Happy to help anytime you need us again. From all the team at Hornsby Electric

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The electrician stuck to the job until…

The electrician stuck to the job until he found the problem and fixed it.

21 January 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Great feedback, thanks for sharing. Please let us know next time you need a local electrician you can trust with your home electrical needs. From the Hornsby Electric team.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Very good service, but prices are prohibitive. Have been long term customers of M.E.Ward and prices were much more reasonable

21 January 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thanks for the terrific feedback on our service and team. We regularly do a competitive review of our pricing and feel confident it is on par but always welcome the feedback from our loyal customers. From all the team at Hornsby Electric :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, worked well with the customer.

20 January 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Great to hear! From all the team at Hornsby Electric

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bathroom ceiling fan and heater installed

Did a good job on the technical work replacing a bathroom heater and fan including rewiring back to the fuse box. Could have cleaned up a bit more. Overall happy with the job ao four stars.

20 January 2026
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Reply from Hornsby Electric

Thank you for the great feedback on our service and workmanship, we really appreciate it! We always use dropsheets and clean up so will definitely share your feedback with the team and reitterate the importance of cleaning up until it is sparkling!

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