Residential
Five Decades of Family-Powered Electrical Service
For over five decades, our family at French Electrical has been the heart and soul behind Auckland’s trusted residential electrical solutions. Since 1974, we’ve blended tradition with innovation to ensure your home remains comfortable and safe throughout the year.
In particular, our services are undertaken by registered Master Electricians using sustainable practices that respect the environment as much as your home. What’s more, our capacity allows us to respond quickly to urgent jobs, always keeping you informed of the situation to put your mind at ease.
Our Residential Electrical Services
We also provide design and installation packages for residential electrical installations for any home, no matter what the size. We also offer:
- Power Reticulation
- Builders Temporary Supply (BTS)
- Lighting & Power Layouts
- Home Automation
- Audio Visual Systems
- Outdoor Lighting
- Security Systems
- TV / Phone Layouts
- Data Layouts
- Solar Power
- Electric Vehicle Chargers
All The Electrical Needs For Your Home
From home automation to new lighting installations, and even security systems (including alarms and cameras), as well as emergency callouts, we have a range of market-leading solutions.
Additional Power Outlets
Many older homes simply aren’t built for today’s lifestyles. That’s why our team installs extra power outlets in strategic areas of your home, helping you cope with additional electrical devices.
Additional Lighting
Need extra lighting in a room, or want to design a scheme for a new outdoor living area? Either way, our team can design and install additional light fittings to suit your requirements.
Additional TV/Phone Outlets
If you’re experiencing reception or internet issues, or simply need more outlets for a growing family, we can help. In fact, we handle TV, phone, and network upgrades to suit your needs.
Hot Water Elements
From urgent repairs to a full system replacement, our team can assess your hot water needs and specify the right solution.
EV Chargers Installation
As electric vehicles become more popular, installing charging stations is a growing part of our business. So, talk to us about your specific requirement.
Water Pump Repairs
We also offer fast, efficient repairs, maintenance, and replacement options for a range of water and electric pumps.
Explore our recent Residential projects
Broomfields Road, East Auckland
New home · 2,000sqm whole-house wiring. Ten bedrooms with ensuites, a main kitchen and a separate chef’s kitchen, seven family lounges, formal entry and dining, three studies, a media room, a games room and separate two-bedroom accommodation — all wired from scratch.
Kenley Heights
New home · home automation. Clipsal C-Bus automation through five bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, two living areas and a home theatre, plus a pool house, feature landscape lighting and an automatic gate. Architect Kim Veltman Architecture, built by Aegean Homes.
Strathfield Lane
Renovation · full electrical refit. Six bedrooms with ensuites, kitchen, conservatory, four living areas, a seven-car garage and a PABX phone system, with a separate pool house. Architect Swan Railley Architects, built by Stehr Brothers.
Vale Road, St Heliers
Full rewire · Superior Construction Ltd. A four-bedroom St Heliers home stripped back and rewired from the mains in — renovation prewire, complete fit-off, meter and main switchboard relocation, LED strip lighting to the steps, decks and vanities, alarm and AV.
Reihana Street, Orakei
Two new builds · Principle Homes Ltd. Full electrical contracts on two neighbouring architectural homes — slab conduits before the pour, mains and underground services, gate and intercom, driveway and garden lighting, and lift plant on the first.
Birch Park, Whitford
LED relight · six years of service. Every fitting in the house replaced with LED, then pool lighting, automated blinds and louvres, pump and float controls, gates and cameras — and the callouts in between, since 2020.
What Sets Us Apart
50+ Years of Proven Experience
Established in Auckland since 1974, French Electrical has been trusted across the region for over 50 years. Our team of registered Master Electricians delivers work that's built to last every time.
After-Hours Emergency Response
Electrical breakdowns don't keep business hours. French Electrical keeps an electrician on call outside office hours for residential, commercial and industrial clients across Auckland, responding fast to minimise downtime and protect your property.
SiteWise 100 Certified
French Electrical holds SiteWise 100 certification — New Zealand's highest contractor health and safety rating. This is required by many commercial, industrial and government clients and reflects our commitment to safe worksite practice.
$20,000 Workmanship Guarantee
As Quality Assured members of Master Electricians, our residential work carries a $20,000 workmanship guarantee. If anything falls short of standard, we put it right — labour and materials — at no cost to you.
East Auckland Suburbs We Service
What our clients say
From Small Fixes To Wiring New Homes
Whether you are looking for an additional power outlet or a complete redesign of your electrical system, our expert electricians are ready to help with all your residential requirements.
Residential Developments
80% of our business is electrical work on new dwellings for builders and residential development companies. In fact, the French Electrical team works on up to five house projects daily, with residential housing at the core of our business. As a result, we provide an impressive service, fit for every residential need.
So, get in touch with us so we can get to work, providing you with a personal electrical solution.
FAQs
What does an electrician do?
Electricians are trained and certified professionals who handle a range of tasks, including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in residential properties. Since they specialise in electrical work, they can complete jobs safely and to a high standard. In particular, our team of expert electricians at French Electrical are skilled in everything from heat pump and air conditioning installation and maintenance to security cameras, solar power, and home theatre installations.
What's the difference between an electrician and an electrical engineer?
Electrician vs Electrical Engineer
Although one might assume electricians and electrical engineers have similar roles, they’re actually very different. Electrical engineers, for instance, are often office-based and use computer software to design new products and solutions while overseeing manufacturing. Electricians, on the other hand, are hands-on professionals working directly in the field. Common tasks include wiring homes and inspecting and repairing electrical systems.
Do I need an electrician to install a light fixture?
Lighting Installation Safety
Installing indoor and outdoor lighting is a speciality area for French Electrical. If you’re considering a light fixture yourself, keep in mind that without trained expertise in the electrical field, it can be dangerous to attempt this alone. That’s why it’s safer and quicker to enlist our help, ensuring the work is completed to a high standard.
