Ceiling fans and lit recessed downlights fitted in an Alice Springs home by Sawtell Contracting NT
A finished home: new ceiling fans and downlights. Our own job.

Alice Springs electrician and one-stop shop for home repairs

Lights, fans, switchboards and home repairs, start to finish. Call 0438 478 116. Free on-site quotes in town.

4.9 out of 5 stars overall on Google · 17 reviews · checked

NT electrical contractor licence C 4385. Based in Gillen, in the trade here since 1988.

Service calls are charged by the hour, with a one-hour minimum.

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Home repairs, start to finish

A leaking roof and a water-damaged ceiling, taken from strip-out to finished room: roof leak repair, new skylight, insulation, new sheets, patch and paint, and the electrical. One call.

Before: a water-damaged living room ceiling in an Alice Springs homeBefore After: the finished kitchen and living area, with a new ceiling, fans and lightsAfter See the whole job, step by step

What we do

Sawtell Contracting NT is a licensed electrician and a one-stop shop for home repairs in Alice Springs, taking calls 24/7 on 0438 478 116. We take on the whole home job and see it through, from the ceiling and insulation to the finished room, and we fit lights and ceiling fans, repair faults, upgrade switchboards and install CCTV for homes and businesses across Alice Springs and Central Australia. We also install and maintain solar.

  • A home ceiling taken down to the roof frame with old insulation exposed, during a whole-home repair by Sawtell Contracting NTHome repairs, start to finish

    Roof leak repair, skylight, old ductwork out, insulation, ceiling sheets, patching, painting and the electrical, on one job.

  • A bedroom ceiling with lit recessed downlights fitted by Sawtell Contracting NTLED and lighting

    Downlights, smart and outdoor lighting, fitted and tested before we leave.

  • A ceiling fan fitted on a white ceiling in an Alice Springs homeCeiling fans

    A new fan, or a fan where a light was, switched properly and running when we leave.

  • A new switchboard with safety switches and neat wiringSwitchboards and safety switches

    Old fuse board out, safety switches in, and a Certificate of Compliance for every switchboard upgrade.

  • A switchboard with heat-damaged, burnt connections, the kind of fault an emergency call findsEmergency faults, 24/7

    No power, tripping safety switches or a burning smell: we come out day or night to find the fault and make it safe.

  • A solar-powered pole with a PTZ security camera under its solar panel, installed by Sawtell Contracting NT in Alice SpringsCCTV and security

    Hanwha IP cameras and Gallagher access control, installed and maintained.

  • Before and after: an illuminated shopfront sign in an Alice Springs shopping centre, with sign elements removed by Sawtell Contracting NTCommercial and maintenance

    Fit-outs, maintenance programs and compliance work, staged around your trading where the job allows.

  • An SMA Sunny Boy solar inverter installed on a brick wall by Sawtell Contracting NTSolar

    Grid-connect solar designed and installed under SAA accreditation, plus fault finding on existing systems.

All services · Home electrical repairs · Products we install

Recent work: a home electrical repair

Before: the old bathroom heat lamp and exhaust unit in the ceilingBefore
What we found: burnt wiring and a heat-damaged fan housing inside the old unitThe fault
After: a new heat lamp and exhaust unit fitted in the same ceilingAfter

Home electrical repair: an old heat lamp unit with burnt wiring, replaced with a new heat lamp unit.

Lighting and downlights · Ceiling fans · Switchboards

What happens when you call

  1. Call, or text a photo

    Ring 0438 478 116, or text a photo of what needs doing.

  2. We look

    We look at the photo, or come and look in town.

  3. A written quote

    You get a clear quote before anything is disturbed.

  4. The work

    Licensed electricians do the electrical. On a bigger home repair we run the whole job.

  5. Tidy-up

    We clear up and hand the room back clean.

What customers say on Google

Different customers and different jobs across Alice Springs, word for word from Google.

Madi Ambrose ★★★★★ Google review · Sep 2026

“Came out to have a look at what I thought was a problem at my house, which turned out to be nothing more than a bit of user error on my behalf 😂 He was super helpful and lovely about it, and didn’t even charge me for the call-out. Really appreciated the honesty and kindness, thank you so much! Highly recommend 😊 …”

James Pollard ★★★★★ Google review · Sep 2026

“Had a need for an electrical safety check in our home. At 530 pm Dave was very responsive and helpful, his willingness to come to our home reassured us all was safe. Highly recommended business in Alice Springs.”

Darcy Davis ★★★★★ Google review · Sep 2026

“Such a knowledgeable electrician with great support and a friendly guy highly recommended!”

alina carr ★★★★★ Google review · Sep 2026

“Dave came and fixed a broken circuit at our place on a Saturday within a week of first checking out the job. Unheard of for small down busy trades. Friendly, good communicator and very reasonably priced, would highly recommend.”

GSB 1978 ★★★★★ Google review · Sep 2026

“David came around at short notice and sorted my issue out. Good prices, good service. Very happy. Would. reccommend.”

Anna McGlynn ★★★★★ Google review · Aug 2026

“Sawtell Contracting NT good and the best service. Fast response and work outcome is the best. Highly recommended for everyone needs help from this company. David is good and approachable. Great service, I got. Thanks for Sawtell Contracting NT.”

Chris Walker ★★★★★ Google review · Aug 2026

“Very good service for electrical installations i will be calling again 🙂👍”

Angelina Davis ★★★★★ Google review · Aug 2026

“David was very efficient. He was able to assist at a late hour. Very friendly and helpful. And charges reasonable fee for service provided. Highly recommend especially for emergencies.”

Mel Rowsell ★★★★★ Google review · Aug 2025

“Dave was incredible. Got the job done quickly and professionally, and didn't mess me around with over inflated prices and a huge bill. Really recommend for the prompt, friendly and honest service.”

JAVI DHILLON ★★★★★ Google review · Feb 2025

“definately highly recommended service.dave is and his son are the most polite and well experienced electrician i ever came acrossed.thank you soo much guys to fix power line around my house.”

Nitz 98 ★★★★★ Google review

“Dave was able to come in and fix our lights. He was professional, friendly and quick to respond to us and made time for us in his busy schedule. He went above and beyond and we would happily use his services again. Highly recommended! Thanks Dave!”

Matt ILES ★★★★★ Google review · Jan 2023

“Dave worked with me to install my security cameras at home. He worked through the set-up of the system with me so that i understood what needed to be done so I understood the system and how to operate it. He was extremely supportive and worked through my question about the system. I am very happy and have already discussed further works in the coming weeks. Extremely grateful for his help and his willingness to assist as soon as he could. Thank you Dave.”

Rob Mayfield ★★★★★ Google review

“Excellent workmanship and attention to detail, quality job - highly recommended!”

Maddy ★★★★★ Google review · Dec 2022

“David was amazing! Had an emergency electrical issues on Christmas Eve and he didn't hesitate come over and help us restore our power and answered all our questions.”

Lindsay McClelland ★★★★★ Google review

“I just had David come and fix the outside aerial. He did such a great job nothing was too much trouble, he did some investigating before he went on the roof just to make sure he knew what the problem was. I can't recommend him highly enough, he was such a gentleman and has a great deal of knowledge. So if u need any electrical work done or are thinking about putting in some CCTV he's definitely your guy. I will definitely be using him in the future that's fore sure! Cheers Lindsay”

James ★★★★★ Google review · Dec 2022

“Dave was exceptionally supportive with the situation of our security cameras he was able to supply all the information on the most excellent package for us . Did not just attempt to sell us the foremost costly pack. Definitely recommend.”

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Questions Alice Springs customers ask

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How much does an electrician cost in Alice Springs?

Free on-site quotes in town. Service calls are charged by the hour, with a one-hour minimum. Larger jobs are quoted as a whole job, and a switchboard upgrade comes with its Certificate of Compliance. A figure given over the phone is an estimate until we confirm the scope.

Remote sites are quoted from photos or satellite imagery first, and travel is quoted before anything is booked. Emergency and after-hours attendance is charged at the after-hours rate, told before we attend. How we quote.

Do you work after hours and on remote sites?

Yes. We take emergency calls day and night and work up to about 500 km from Alice Springs. For sites further out we usually quote from photos or satellite imagery first, so nobody pays for the drive to find out the price. Emergency electrician and remote and industrial work.

What should I do when a safety switch trips?

Unplug all appliances, then flick the switch back on, and if it will not stay on call a licensed electrician. Full guide.

Do I get a Certificate of Compliance for a switchboard upgrade?

Yes. Every switchboard upgrade we complete comes with a Certificate of Compliance, the legal record that the work was done to standard by a licensed electrician. Keep it. It is what protects you if you sell, lease, or need to show an insurer the work was done properly. Switchboard upgrades.

Do you service and repair existing CCTV systems?

Yes. We service, check and repair CCTV systems in Alice Springs, and upgrade ageing analogue systems to IP. Tell us the camera brand and the problem when you ring. CCTV and security.

Do you install solar panels in Alice Springs?

Yes. Grid-connect solar is designed and installed under SAA accreditation (David Sawtell), and we inspect and fault-find existing systems. Solar installation.

General information only. These answers are a starting point, not a substitute for a licensed electrician. If you're ever unsure, smell burning, see sparks, or a switch won't reset, stop and call us.

Sawtell Contracting NT at a glance

Who
Sawtell Contracting NT Pty Ltd, ABN 57 655 213 077, electrical contractor licence C 4385
Where
9 Francis Street, Gillen NT 0870, serving Alice Springs and up to 500 km around it
When
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0438 478 116
Experience
David Sawtell has worked as an electrician in Alice Springs since 1988
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 from 17 Google reviews, all replied to (checked 9 Oct 2026)
Quotes
Free on-site quotes in town, written before the work starts

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