You’ll notice it in every quote, every job sheet, every conversation with our team. Perth Complete Electrical is a licensed electrical contractor. It might sound like standard business boilerplate, the kind of line every trade slaps on their website without thinking twice. It isn’t. Being licensed is what stands between a safe, certified install and a job that looks fine on the surface but isn’t safe underneath.
What Being Licensed Means
In Western Australia, electrical work is regulated by Building and Energy, and the rules are strict for a reason. Individual electricians need an electrical worker’s licence, and businesses that contract electrical work for profit need a separate electrical contractor’s licence. Getting there typically means completing a Certificate III in Electrotechnology and a four year apprenticeship before a licence is even issued. That is four years of supervised, hands on training before someone is qualified to work on a home unsupervised.
Licensed work is also certified and subject to inspection, giving homeowners a paper trail that proves the job was done to standard. Unlicensed work has none of that. There is no certification, no inspection process, and no accountability if something goes wrong later.
The Cost of Hiring an Unlicensed Electrician
Unfortunately, unlicensed electrical work still happens.
In 2023, a Perth man responded to a homeowner’s request for electrical work through a services website and quoted for a switchboard relocation, despite never having held an electrical licence of any kind. When the case reached Perth Magistrates Court, he was fined and ordered to pay costs, and the network operator and a licensed contractor had to attend the property afterwards to make the installation safe and compliant again.
That homeowner ended up needing the job redone by licensed professionals anyway, on top of whatever they originally paid. It’s a pattern that shows up again and again. Unlicensed work rarely ends up cheaper once it has to be fixed properly.
It’s About More Than Safety
Hiring a licensed electrician doesn’t just protect your home, it can also protect your insurance. If electrical work causes a fire or another serious issue, insurers may reject a claim if the work wasn’t completed by a licensed professional.
That’s a risk most homeowners don’t think about until it’s too late.
Why Standards Matter
Licensed electricians work to AS/NZS 3000, Australia’s wiring rules. These standards are designed to keep homes safe by ensuring electrical installations are reliable, properly protected, and built to last.
Peace of Mind You Can Trust
When you choose Perth Complete Electrical, you’re choosing qualified professionals who stand behind their work. Every job is completed safely, tested thoroughly, and backed by the right licences and certifications.
Need a licensed electrician you can rely on?
Call (08) 5122 6767, email info@perthce.com.au, or visit perthcompleteelectrical.com.au to book your next electrical job.
