Electrician in Palmerston North
Faults, repairs and servicing across Palmerston North and the Manawatū. Give us a ring and we'll get you booked in.
Rated 5.0 on Google (22 reviews)· Registered electrician · Find us on Google Maps
Just so there's no surprises: a repair or fault callout is charged work, not a free quote. Labour's $95 per hour plus GST, plus any parts. We'll always tell you what we've found before we go any further.
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What Manawatū homeowners say
Rated 5.0 on Google (22 reviews)"First Tech Electrical was amazing to deal with. He was very quick and efficient, with great pricing! He replaced a switch that had burnt out in our laundry, put a new heat pump in and replaced our old school circuit board. These upgrades have made a huge difference to our home. Thanks Kees for your awesome work, and we highly recommend First Tech Electrical. We will be using them again."
"Exceptional service! Turned up to wire up my little house 2 days after I called them up. Made no mess, top notch tidy work. Reasonably priced. Will be doing all my sparky work now."
"Communication was great, they installed multiple power points and switches. Everything went really smooth, would highly recommend to anyone looking for an electrician in Feilding."
"5 star +, very professional with top-notch workmanship. Would highly recommend this young man to anyone, and also went above and beyond for us."
Looking for a registered electrician in Palmerston North? First Tech is local, and Kees is an EWRB registered electrician who also holds a refrigerant handling licence, so your wiring and your heat pump are handled by the same person rather than two trades.
We cover Palmerston North and Ashhurst, out to Feilding, Sanson and Rongotea, and up to Bulls and Marton. Switchboard upgrades, fault finding, repairs, renovation wiring, power points and lighting. Honest advice, tidy work, and an on-site quote before anything starts.
Why it's worth doing right
Registered and compliant
EWRB registered electrician. Every job done to current NZ standards and certified properly.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Local homeowners and businesses rate First Tech 5.0, and the reviews are on our Google profile for anyone to read.
One team for wiring and heat pumps
Registered electrician and refrigerant licensed, so there is no handballing between trades and one person is responsible.
A real quote before we start
We come out, look at the actual job, and give you a fixed on-site quote. No surprises at the end.
First Tech is based in Palmerston North and works across the Manawatu. Whether it is a single power point or a full rewire, you get a registered electrician, clean work and honest advice about what actually needs doing. Give us a yell and we will come and have a look.
Switchboard upgrades in Palmerston North
Plenty of Palmy homes, especially the older villas around Hokowhitu, West End and Terrace End, still run ceramic fuses or a board with no RCD protection. If you are adding a heat pump, an oven or an EV charger, the board often cannot carry it safely.
We replace the lot with a modern switchboard and RCD protection, certify it, and leave you with a board that is safe and has room to grow.
Fault finding and electrical repairs
Power out in one room, a breaker that keeps tripping, lights flickering, a dead power point. Faults are rarely where they look, so we trace the cause properly rather than guessing and hoping.
We cover repairs and fault finding across Palmerston North and the wider Manawatu, for homes, rentals and small commercial sites.
Renovation and new wiring
Doing up a bathroom, a kitchen, a sleepout or a whole house? Getting the electrician in early saves money, because the wiring, lighting and heating can be planned together instead of retrofitted afterwards.
We handle new circuits, power points, lighting, extractor fans and heat pump wiring, and we work in with your builder and plumber.
Frequently asked questions
Are you a registered electrician? ▾
Yes. Kees is an EWRB registered electrician and also holds a refrigerant handling licence for heat pump work. All work is certified to current New Zealand standards.
Do you cover Feilding and the wider Manawatu? ▾
Yes. We cover Palmerston North and Ashhurst, Feilding, Sanson, Rongotea and Halcombe, and up to Bulls and Marton. If you are not sure whether you are in range, give us a ring and ask.
How much does an electrician cost in Palmerston North? ▾
Our labour is $95 per hour plus GST, and materials carry a 30% markup. For anything more than a small job we come out, measure up and give you a fixed on-site quote before we start, so you know the number up front.
Can you do heat pumps as well as the electrical work? ▾
Yes, and that is a bit unusual. Most electricians cannot legally touch refrigerant and most heat pump installers cannot do the electrical side. Kees is both, so the whole job is one visit, one quote and one person responsible.
How quickly can you get to me? ▾
It depends what is on, but we are based right here in Palmerston North so we are not travelling far. Ring us on 022 608 9412 and we will tell you honestly when we can get there.
Related services
Switchboard Upgrades
Modern, safe switchboards with RCD protection for older and growing homes.
Heat Pump Installation
The right heat pump, sized properly and installed cleanly for year-round comfort.
Lighting Upgrades
Efficient LED lighting that looks great and lowers running costs.
Power Points & Wiring
New outlets, USB points and tidy wiring for renovations and additions.
Need it sorted?
Give us a yell and we'll let you know when we can get to you. Rather not call? Flick us your details and Kees will give you a ring back.
Ready to sort it out?
Tell us what is going on and Kees will give you a yell. We will tell you what it will cost before we start. Honest advice, no pressure, no shortcuts.