Electrician Sandgate
Licensed local electricians for Sandgate homes and businesses: electrical repairs, air conditioning, smoke alarms, switchboard upgrades and EV chargers, with 24/7 emergency help.
Reviewed by Lee Gundenswager (Lead Electrician, Connex Lic #92217) and Darren Standring (Owner). Last updated 2026-10-27.
Your local Sandgate electricians
Connex Electrical is based in Mango Hill and works across North Brisbane and the bayside suburbs, including Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Brighton, Deagon and Bracken Ridge.
Established in 2014 and led by Darren, a qualified electrician since 1997, we hold QLD Electrical Contractor Licence #92217 and ARC Refrigeration Licence #AU42842, so one team handles both the electrical and refrigeration side of an air conditioning job. When you call, you speak with the team doing the work. See our North Brisbane electrical services or all the areas we cover.
What we see in Sandgate homes
Sandgate is one of Brisbane's oldest bayside suburbs, so the housing is a real mix: Queenslanders and workers' cottages, post-war homes, and newer townhouses and units close to the foreshore and the train line.
In older homes we often find ceramic fuses or early switchboards without safety switches on every circuit, aged wiring that was never designed for today's appliance loads, and not enough power points for modern kitchens and home offices.
Being right on Bramble Bay, salt air is hard on outdoor lights, power points and air conditioning condensers. We use weather-rated fittings outdoors and position and protect outdoor units to suit the coastal conditions.
Many Sandgate homes are also being renovated or sold, which brings smoke alarm compliance, safety switch upgrades and electrical safety checks into the picture.
Electrical services in Sandgate
From a single power point to a full switchboard upgrade, all work is done to AS/NZS 3000 and comes with a certificate of compliance.
Air conditioning
Split system installation from $1,120 incl. GST installation only (you supply the unit), or supply and install a TCL 2.5 kW split from $1,650 incl. GST for a standard installation.
Smoke alarms
Interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms to meet Queensland's rules. By 1 January 2027, every Queensland home needs compliant interconnected alarms.
Switchboard upgrades
Old fuse boards replaced with modern switchboards, RCBO safety switches on every circuit and surge protection, from $1,320 to $3,850 incl. GST.
EV chargers
Home EV charger installation, including a check of your switchboard and supply, dedicated circuit and protection, and solar-aware chargers if you have panels.
More electrical work we do in Sandgate
Our Sandgate electricians also handle:
- Power points, USB outlets and dedicated circuits
- Ceiling fans, indoor and outdoor, including coastal-rated fans
- LED downlights and outdoor lighting
- Electrical fault finding and repairs
- Emergency electrical work, 24/7
- Safety switch installation and testing
- Electrical safety inspections for buyers, sellers and landlords
- Kitchen and bathroom renovation wiring
- Commercial and shopfront maintenance
Electrician prices in Sandgate
Upfront, fixed pricing confirmed in writing before any work starts.
No callout fee on booked work. Bigger jobs such as switchboard upgrades, air conditioning and EV chargers are quoted after a free assessment, and additional costs may apply for non-standard air conditioning installations.
Air conditioning pricing explained
Installation only: from $1,120 incl. GST if you are supplying your own air conditioner, depending on the installation type and complexity.
Supply and installation: a TCL 2.5 kW split system from $1,650 incl. GST for a standard installation.
| Common Sandgate jobs | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Licensed tradesman, hourly | $220 per hour |
| Tradesman and apprentice team | $253 per hour |
| Powerpoint installation | $220 to $385 |
| Ceiling fan replacement | $242 |
| Ceiling fan, new install | From $275 |
| Downlight swap | $71.50 to $165 |
| New downlight | $88 to $165 |
| Smoke alarm, per alarm | $120 |
| Switchboard upgrade | $1,320 to $3,850 |
| Callout fee | $0 |
Confirmed in writing before work starts. See all prices.
How we work
Call or request a quote
Tell us what's happening. We'll give a clear price upfront.
We assess
We explain what we find, give you options and never add work that isn't needed.
Book and complete
We turn up when we say, and finish the work safely and efficiently.
Test and sign off
Everything is tested before we leave, so you know it works.
Need an electrician in Sandgate?
Call us for a fixed quote, or for emergency help any time of day or night.
Why Sandgate chooses Connex Electrical
Established 2014
Over a decade in business, led by Darren, a qualified electrician since 1997.
Electrical and AC in one team
Our electrical and ARC refrigeration licences mean one visit for both sides of an air conditioning install.
Licensed and insured
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence #92217, verifiable on the Electrical Safety Office register.
Genuine Google reviews
5.0 stars on Google from real local customers. Read them below.
24/7 emergency help
We respond as quickly as possible, including after hours, subject to availability.
Fixed, written pricing
No surprises on the invoice, and no callout fee on booked work.
Sandgate electrician FAQs
Do you service Sandgate and Shorncliffe?
Yes. We work across Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Brighton, Deagon, Bracken Ridge, Boondall and the surrounding bayside suburbs, travelling from our base in Mango Hill.
How quickly can you get to Sandgate?
Standard jobs are booked into the earliest available appointment. For emergencies we offer 24/7 help and respond as quickly as possible, including after hours, subject to availability.
How much does air conditioning installation cost in Sandgate?
Installation only starts from $1,120 incl. GST if you supply the unit. Supply and installation of a TCL 2.5 kW split system starts from $1,650 incl. GST for a standard installation. Non-standard installations may cost more, and we confirm the price in writing first.
Does my Sandgate home need new smoke alarms?
From 1 January 2027, every Queensland home must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in the required locations. If your alarms are older than 10 years, battery-only or not interconnected, they will need upgrading. We can check your home and quote the work.
My older Sandgate home still has ceramic fuses. Should I upgrade?
Usually, yes. Old fuse boards lack modern safety switch protection and often struggle with today's loads. A switchboard upgrade with RCBOs on every circuit is one of the best safety improvements for an older home, and is often needed before adding air conditioning or an EV charger.
Can you install an EV charger at my Sandgate home?
Yes. We check your switchboard and supply first, then install a dedicated circuit with the right protection. If you have solar, we can fit a solar-aware charger.
Suburbs we service near Sandgate
Along with Sandgate, our electricians regularly work in these nearby areas.
Book your Sandgate electrician
Quality work and honest, upfront pricing, whether it's a small repair or a major upgrade.
Electrical Licence #92217 · ARC #AU42842 · $20M Public Liability · ABN 37 665 474 537
