Best emergency electricians in Kensington
Last updatedSparky Nearby leads this list of emergency electricians in Kensington, NSW. The businesses differ in where they are based, what work they take on and which publish a licence number. None is based in Kensington itself, so each comes in from a nearby suburb. Choose by the job: switchboard and Level 2 work, lighting, or a fault after hours.
Quick picks in Kensington
- Best for Level 2 meter and service main work: Sparky Nearby, which specialises in ASP2 work and answers 24/7.
- Best for pool and garden lighting: Ambient Electrical, where customers praise the outdoor lighting jobs most.
- Best for EV chargers and commercial jobs: Randwick Electrical, which also lists data cabling and test and tag.
- Best for fault finding and switchboard work after hours: Sydney Eastern Suburbs Electrician, with 24-hour standby for consumer mains.
Best emergency electricians in Kensington, ranked
#1Sparky Nearby for round-the-clock Level 2 and switchboard faults
24/7Licence publishedBased in RoseberySparky Nearby is based in Rosebery and covers Kensington. It answers 24/7 for emergencies, and it specialises in Level 2 (ASP2) work on meters, connections and service mains. Beyond that it fits switchboards, three phase supply, fans and lighting. Its licence number, 295097C, is published, and strata common areas and urgent tenant repairs are also on its list.

#2Ambient Electrical for after-hours faults and pool and garden lighting
24/7Licence publishedBased in BronteAmbient Electrical is based in Bronte and serves Kensington. Its call-outs run around the clock, and the owner picks up the phone. Most of its work is lighting and power at homes and gardens, especially pool and garden lights, plus switchboard upgrades and EV chargers. Customers say it leaves the work tidy and explains it before starting. It lists licence 237173C.

#3Randwick Electrical for 24/7 response across the Eastern Suburbs
24/7Based in RandwickRandwick Electrical works from Randwick and serves Kensington. It advertises 24/7 emergency response across the Eastern Suburbs, and its services include fault finding, EV chargers and data cabling. The crew mixes licensed electricians with an apprentice, and the lead electrician brings more than 15 years on the tools. No licence number is listed, so request the details before a job.
#4Sydney Eastern Suburbs Electrician for after-hours faults and switchboard upgrades
24/7Based in Bondi JunctionSydney Eastern Suburbs Electrician has its office in Bondi Junction and covers Kensington. Consumer mains jobs have 24-hour standby on top of its round-the-clock call-outs. Its Level 2 side covers meter box and switchboard upgrades for homes, while everyday jobs are rewiring rooms, fitting ceiling fans and replacing dimmers. Commercial sites are covered too, and its trade list runs to security and CCTV. It lists no licence number either.
Compare emergency electricians in Kensington
The table below compares where each business is based, when it answers and whether it publishes a licence number.
| Electrician | Based in | After hours | Licence | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparky Nearby | Rosebery | 24/7 | โ | โ 4.9 (365) |
| Ambient Electrical | Bronte | 24/7 | โ | โ 5.0 (138) |
| Randwick Electrical | Randwick | 24/7 | โ | โ |
| Sydney Eastern Suburbs Electrician | Bondi Junction | 24/7 | โ | โ 3.5 (17) |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked emergency electricians in Kensington
Order follows customer scores weighted by how many customers left them. Each business's own after-hours claims count, and so do a published licence and a base in the suburb. Each business's own description of emergency and after-hours jobs is weighed as well. Coverage of Kensington counts too, since none of these works from the suburb itself.
Emergency electricians in Kensington: FAQ
Which emergency electricians in Kensington answer around the clock?
Sparky Nearby, Ambient Electrical, Randwick Electrical and Sydney Eastern Suburbs Electrician all list 24/7 call-outs, so each can be called for a fault at night.
Do I need a licence number before booking an electrician in Kensington?
Sparky Nearby and Ambient Electrical both publish their licence numbers, which you can check before a job starts. Randwick Electrical and Sydney Eastern Suburbs Electrician don't publish one, so ask them directly.
Who should I call for pool and garden lighting near Kensington?
Ambient Electrical, based in Bronte, is the one customers praise most for pool and garden lighting.
Which Kensington electricians install EV chargers?
Ambient Electrical and Randwick Electrical both list that kind of job. Sparky Nearby works from Rosebery and Ambient Electrical from Bronte, so neither is based in Kensington itself.