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Trading for 73 years

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About Watkins Electrical

Watkins Electrical was established in 1951 by “Nutty” Watkins, a local sparky who ran the business alongside his wife, with a few employees and the occasional apprentice working with him to serve the local Maryborough community, which was much smaller at the time. Nutty was renowned for his quality service and dedication to perfection, and there’s still plenty of loyal customers we visit that had work done by Nutty himself back in the day. After running the business for nearly three decades, Watkins transferred ownership of the business to one of his employees in 1977, who also ran the business as a husband and wife team until 1997, when he passed the business on to his son, Peter, who worked as an apprentice under both Watkins and his father. Peter, maintaining the business as a husband and wife team, steadily grew the business, taking on another director in 2002. We’ve continued to grow over the past two decades to employ a team of nearly 20 staff, as well as expanding the business to a second physical location in Hervey Bay. This expansion of our operations has allowed us to offer a vast array of services to both commercial and residential customers. We’ve done all this whilst carrying on the quality workmanship that Nutty was famous for, all those decades ago.

Services

  • Residential Electrical

  • Faulty Lights & Switches Repairs

  • Power/ Data Point Failure Repairs

  • Slow Ceiling Fans Repairs

  • Data & Light Points Installations

  • Switchboard Upgrades

  • Safety Switches Safety Switches

  • Stoves Installations

  • Wall-Mounted Tvs With Hidden Cabling

  • Hot Water Systems Installations

  • Fire Alarm System Installations

  • Fire Alarm Testing & Maintenance

  • Smart Wiring Installations

  • Air Conditioning Cleaning

  • Air Conditioning Installations

  • Solar Power System Installations

  • Security & Flood Lighting

  • Security & External Lighting Installations

  • Emergency Electrical Repairs

  • Lighting Installations

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4.7 rating

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Ari

3 months ago

Highly recommend. Watkins Electrical are our electricians for my hotel and many Airbnb listings. Always professional, reliable and not overpriced.

Thank you Ari for your great review.

Responded 3 months ago

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Robyn

1 year ago

Highly recommend Watkins Electrical for all your electrical needs. Rick and Oakley were professional, friendly and offered great alternative solutions to what we needed done. My lengthy list of needs, relocating a solar panel, installation of new power outlets and light fixtures, was done in a timely manner and looks great. We will definitely have them out again when we do further home improvement's. Thanks again Rick and Oakley.

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Jay

1 year ago

Enquired about a Generator switch to be fitted at our home in Bauple via the Watkins Electrical website, was called back fairly quick regarding the job. I was asked my location and to confirm the work required. I was given a "quote estimate" of $400 give or take. No worries I thought seems fair, work can be done in a few weeks they said. Booked in and the night before they called to say they can't make it after id took a day off work to be there. They turned up the following day and fitted the switch. I then got my bill for $720. I was shocked as they has said it was around $400 !!! Spoke with the office who told me id been charged for 2.5 hrs at trade rate plus 2.5 hrs at an apprentice wage . The $720 included travel and parts plus tradesman and apprentice to fit a generator changover switch. So what happened to the $400 I got quoted on the phone ? apparently nobody can remember that part. Now they are coming to remove it as My $400 cash isn't good enough

We're disappointed to read your negative comment about our business and services that our experienced and professional staff completed for you given that you had advised us of your frustrations of not being able to get contractors to attend at your house as it involved travel time of approx 2 hours round trip from town. We would like to point out the following:- 1. During the initial phone call with us, we explained that we currently have a 6-8 week wait for written quotes but were happy to receive a rough verbal estimate. 2. You were advised at the time that it was a ‘rough estimate’ based on the minimum costs to complete the works you required and an ‘unseen’ job not including any travel time. 3. The job was provisionally booked in and you were advised that it was not a confirmed booking as we were fully booked for the next 3 weeks. 4. All our staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate your requirements in completing your requested works expeditiously.

Responded 1 year ago

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Keith Scott

2 years ago

Can't complain 😁. Arrived within 45 mins. after phone call, job done in about 15min. Second time using Watkins, will definitely use again.🏆

Location

8–10 Boat Harbour Drv, Pialba QLD

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  • Electrical Contractors Licence No: 37045

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Watkins Electrical provide?

Watkins Electrical offers a comprehensive range of electrical services, including installation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Are Watkins Electrical licensed and insured?

Yes, Watkins Electrical is fully licensed and insured to ensure the highest level of safety and quality for our clients.

Watkins Electrical

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