Alice Springs electrician, day or night
Based in Gillen, in the trade here since 1988. Licensed Alice Springs electricians, 24/7: lights and ceiling fans, repairs, switchboards, CCTV. Free on-site quotes in town. Service calls are charged by the hour, with a one-hour minimum.
NT electrical contractor licence C 4385
What we do
Sawtell Contracting NT is a licensed electrician in Alice Springs, taking calls 24/7 on 0438 478 116. 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.
LED and lightingDownlights, smart lighting and outdoor lighting, fitted and tested.
Ceiling fansA new fan, a fan where a light was, or an outdoor fan, switched properly.
Home repairs and electrical faultsHome electrical repairs, safety switches and power points.
Switchboards and safety switchesOld fuse boards replaced, safety switches fitted, circuits added safely.
Emergency faults, 24/7No power, tripping safety switches, burning smells. We come out day or night.
CCTV and securityHanwha IP cameras and Gallagher access control, installed and maintained.
Commercial and maintenanceFit-outs, maintenance programs and compliance work for businesses.
SolarGrid-connect solar design and installation, plus maintenance and fault finding.
Recent work: a home electrical repair
Before
The fault
AfterHome electrical repair: an old bathroom heat lamp unit with burnt wiring and a heat-damaged fan inside, replaced with a new heat lamp unit.
What customers say on Google
4.9 out of 5 stars on Google · 17 reviews · verified
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- Master Electricians Australia, Silver Member
- Gallagher SMB Solution Partner
- SAA accredited Grid Connect Design & Install, David Sawtell
- Level 1 Thermography Certified
Want your home looking like this?
Call us, or text a photo of the job. Free on-site quotes in town. Service calls are charged by the hour, with a one-hour minimum.
Questions Alice Springs customers ask
Last reviewed
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. Service calls are charged by the hour, with a one-hour minimum.
Tell us what you need
For anything urgent, calling is faster than typing: 0438 478 116, 24/7. If you smell burning, see sparks or have water near power, ring now.