Switchboards
Switchboard & Meter Box Upgrades
Old boards replaced, safety switches added, and switchboards and meter boxes upgraded or relocated.
Mon to Fri, 7am to 5pm
Electrician · North Ipswich
Ipswich electrician. Friendly service and the job done right.
Anything from changing a light fitting to a complete switchboard and property rewire. Chris and the S.eight team look after homes, sheds and businesses right across Ipswich.
5.0 20 Google reviews- 5.0★Google rating
- 20Google reviews
- Since 2016Ipswich business
- 7 to 5Monday to Friday
Services
Domestic and commercial, installs and maintenance.
Here at S.eight the focus is customer service, reliability and getting the job done right. If you're after an electrician you can trust to get it done, give Chris a call.
Homes
Rewires, Power & Lighting
From changing a light fitting to complete property rewiring. Power and lighting for new builds, extensions and renovations.
Sheds & workshops
Shed Sub Boards & Machinery Circuits
Sub boards, power and lighting for sheds, plus dedicated circuits for the machinery in them.
Safety
Safety Switches & Smoke Alarms
Safety switches (RCDs) fitted, and photoelectric smoke alarms installed ahead of Queensland's 1 January 2027 deadline.
Repairs
Fault Finding & Hot Water Repairs
Tripping power, dead circuits and flickering lights tracked down, plus electric hot water maintenance and repairs.
Install & maintain
Solar, Air Con, Data & TV
Solar system installs and maintenance, air conditioning installs, data points, TV points and TV antenna installation.
How it works
Straightforward, start to finish.
Call or text
Ring or text 0431 275 998 and tell Chris what's going on. A photo of the board or the fault helps.
Talk it through
You'll know what needs doing and what it involves before the work starts.
Job done right
Prompt, professional and tidy. The work is done properly the first time.
Your local sparky
Based in North Ipswich, so next time something trips you already know who to call.
Recent work
Neat boards, tidy wiring.
Switchboards and sub boards from S.eight's own job photos.
Straight from Google
Twenty reviews. All five stars.
★★★★★
I’ve been using Chris for all my electrician needs for years. He’s always prompt and professional. His service is top quality and his prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend him and his team
★★★★★
Excellent experience with s.eight electricians! They are responsive, friendly, and have managed to squeeze us in for a few last minute jobs. So good having a reliable local electrician!
★★★★★
Great customer service. Reliable. Fairly priced and high quality work. Highly recommend Chris.
★★★★★
It's so good to find a top quality tradesman at a reasonable price. Chris does great work, highly recommended on all levels.
Choosing an electrician
S.eight vs a national chain vs a mate with a ute
Three ways to get electrical work done. Here's what actually changes between them.
| What matters | S.eight Electrical | National chain | Mate with a ute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who turns up | ✓ Chris and his team | Whoever is rostered | Your mate |
| Short notice | ✓ Has squeezed in last-minute jobs, say reviewers | Next available slot | When he’s free |
| Pricing | ✓ “Fairly priced”, say reviewers | Often call-out plus hourly | A carton, until it goes wrong |
| Local | ✓ Based in North Ipswich | Head office elsewhere | Varies |
| Track record | ✓ 5.0 from 20 Google reviews | Varies by branch | No paper trail |
Where are you based and which areas do you cover?
S.eight Electrical is based at 4 Gulland St, North Ipswich and works across Ipswich. Not sure if you're in range? Call or text 0431 275 998.
Do you do residential and commercial electrical work?
Yes. Domestic and commercial electrical installs and maintenance, from changing a light fitting to complete switchboard and property rewiring.
Can you upgrade or relocate my switchboard or meter box?
Yes. Switchboard and meter box upgrades and relocates are a core job, including replacing old boards and adding safety switches.
Do you install safety switches?
Yes. Safety switches (RCDs) can be added to your existing board or fitted as part of a switchboard upgrade.
Do you install photoelectric smoke alarms?
Yes. Queensland law requires interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every home by 1 January 2027, and S.eight installs them.
Can you wire up a shed or workshop?
Yes. Shed sub boards, power and lighting, and dedicated circuits for machinery.
Can you find an electrical fault or fix my electric hot water?
Yes. Fault finding is part of the everyday work, along with electric hot water maintenance and repairs.
Do you do solar, air conditioning, data and TV points?
Yes. Solar system installs and maintenance, air conditioning installs, data points, TV points and TV antenna installation.
How much does an electrician cost?
It depends on the job. Call or text 0431 275 998 and describe what you need, a photo helps. Google reviewers describe the prices as very reasonable and fair.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Get in touch
Call or text Chris.
| Monday | 7am to 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7am to 5pm |
| Wednesday | 7am to 5pm |
| Thursday | 7am to 5pm |
| Friday | 7am to 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ipswich electrical specialists, based in North Ipswich and working across Ipswich.
Need a sparky in Ipswich?
Light fitting, safety switch, shed or a full switchboard. Call or text Chris and get it done right.