Electrical services for your home
Residential electrical services
Licensed electricians for repairs, upgrades and new installations
Foleys provides residential electrical services across Dunedin, Christchurch and South Otago, with licensed electricians available for repairs, maintenance, upgrades and new installations. Our team delivers safe, practical electrical solutions with clear communication, professional advice and reliable workmanship from start to finish.
What we can do
Renovations & new builds
- Electrical work for renovations and new builds
- Bathroom and kitchen electrical work
- Rewiring work
- Oven and appliance connections
- Smoke alarms and ventilation systems
Repairs & maintenance
- Fault finding and electrical repairs
- Emergency electrical services
- Wiring issues
- Appliance testing and tagging
- Ongoing maintenance
Lighting & power
- Indoor and outdoor lighting
- LED upgrades and downlights
- Power point installations and upgrades
- USB outlets
- Outdoor power and weatherproof fittings
Safety, outdoor & specialist installs
- Main switchboard upgrades
- Security and landscape lighting
- Spa pool wiring
- EV charger installation
- Weatherproof outdoor fittings
What we help with
Electrical support for everyday repairs, home upgrades and larger projects
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Electrical maintenance and repairs
Regular electrical maintenance can help identify issues early and reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns around the home. From fault finding and wiring issues through to repairs, upgrades and urgent electrical problems, our licensed electricians carry out residential electrical work across a range of properties.
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Lighting installation and upgrades
Our electricians install new lighting and upgrade existing fixtures across residential properties. This includes LED upgrades, downlights, security lighting, outdoor lighting and landscape lighting. Whether you are renovating, replacing older fittings or improving lighting around the home, our team can help you choose practical options that suit the space and how it is used.
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Power points and electrical upgrades
Our electricians install, replace and repair indoor and outdoor power points across residential properties. We also upgrade USB outlets and weatherproof fittings where additional power access is needed around the home.
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Appliance testing and tagging
Foleys carries out appliance testing and tagging for residential properties where electrical equipment requires safety checking or ongoing maintenance. Our electricians inspect appliances and electrical leads to help identify faults, damaged equipment or potential safety risks around the home.
Common residential electrical problems
When to call a residential electrician
- Lights flickering or not working
- Power points not working
- Tripping switches or circuit breakers
- Burning smells or buzzing sounds
- Older switchboards
- Not enough power points
- Outdoor power issues
- Faulty appliances or fittings
- Electrical issues during renovations
- EV charger or spa pool wiring needed
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before you book
Do I need a licensed electrician for electrical work at my home?
Yes. Electrical work in New Zealand must be carried out by a licensed electrician to ensure work is completed safely and meets current regulations.
Can you help with electrical work during renovations?
Yes. Our electricians carry out electrical work for kitchen, bathroom and home renovations, including lighting, appliances, extractor fans, switch upgrades and new powerpoints.
Do you provide emergency electrical repairs?
Yes. Foleys responds to urgent residential electrical issues including power loss, faulty wiring and damaged electrical fittings.
Can you install EV chargers at home?
Yes. We install residential EV charging stations and can advise on charger type, power supply requirements and any upgrades needed before installation.
Can you upgrade old lighting to LED?
Yes. Our electricians install and upgrade LED lighting across residential properties, including downlights, outdoor lighting and security lighting.
Why does my power keep tripping?
Tripping power can be caused by faulty appliances, overloaded circuits, damaged wiring or electrical faults. Our electricians can identify the issue and carry out the repairs needed to restore power safely.
Can you install outdoor power points and lighting?
Yes. We install outdoor power points, security lighting, garden lighting and weatherproof electrical fittings around residential properties.
Do you install bathroom extractor fans?
Yes. Our team installs bathroom extractor fans and ventilation systems to help reduce moisture and improve airflow in wet areas.
Can you help with fault finding and electrical issues?
Yes. Our electricians carry out fault finding across residential properties, identifying electrical issues and repairing damaged or faulty systems.
Do you provide quotes before work starts?
Yes. Foleys provides quotes for residential electrical work so homeowners understand the scope of work before installations or repairs begin.
Book a job online or request a free quote
Book a job online or request a free quote
Need safe, reliable electrical work at home?
Whether you need urgent repairs, lighting upgrades, power point installations, switchboard work or electrical support for a renovation or new build, Foleys can help.