Alice Springs electrician and one-stop shop for home repairs
Sawtell Contracting NT, Alice Springs, licence C 4385. Lights, fans, switchboards and home repairs, start to finish. Call 0438 478 116. Free on-site quotes in town.
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.
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.
See the whole job, step by step: whole-home repair before and afterWhat 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.
Home repairs, start to finishRoof leak repair, skylight, old ductwork out, insulation, ceiling sheets, patching, painting and the electrical, on one job.
LED and lightingDownlights, smart and outdoor lighting, fitted and tested before we leave.
Ceiling fansA new fan, or a fan where a light was, switched properly and running when we leave.
Switchboards and safety switchesOld fuse board out, safety switches in, and a Certificate of Compliance for every switchboard upgrade.
Emergency faults, 24/7No power, tripping safety switches or a burning smell: we come out day or night to find the fault and make it safe.
CCTV and securityHanwha IP cameras and Gallagher access control, installed and maintained.
Commercial and maintenanceFit-outs, maintenance programs and compliance work, staged around your trading where the job allows.
SolarGrid-connect solar designed and installed under SAA accreditation, plus fault finding on existing systems.
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Recent work: a home electrical repair
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The fault
AfterHome electrical repair: an old heat lamp unit with burnt wiring, replaced with a new heat lamp unit.
What happens when you call
Call, or text a photo
Ring 0438 478 116, or text a photo of what needs doing.
We look
We look at the photo, or come and look in town.
A written quote
You get a clear quote before anything is disturbed.
The work
Licensed electricians do the electrical. On a bigger home repair we run the whole job.
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.
“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 😊 …”
“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.”
“Such a knowledgeable electrician with great support and a friendly guy highly recommended!”
“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 came around at short notice and sorted my issue out. Good prices, good service. Very happy. Would. reccommend.”
“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.”
“Very good service for electrical installations i will be calling again 🙂👍”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Excellent workmanship and attention to detail, quality job - highly recommended!”
“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.”
“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”
“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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- 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. We will tell you what the work involves.
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
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.
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