Domestic
New homes, alterations, rewiring older homes, lighting, efficient heating, and thermostatically controlled underfloor heating.
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Hamilton & Waikato Master Electricians
Committed to Electrical Excellence Since 2006
Residential, commercial, rural, solar, EV & smart home electrical specialists — done safely, cleanly, and right the first time.
Est. 2006
Waikato Local
24 / 7
On-Call Support
100%
Spotless Work
Quick Quote or Job Request
Tell us what you need and our Hamilton team will get back to you promptly.
Accredited & Certified Installers
Master Electricians NZ
Smart Electricians
SEANZ Solar Member
Basis Smart Panel
EVNEX Smart EV
KNX & Russound
Our Services
Complete Electrical Solutions for Home, Farm & Business
Every service Best Electrical provides, organised clearly so you can find exactly what you need.
Commercial
24/7 maintenance callouts, regular servicing, switchboard upgrades, alterations, control systems, signage, and new installations.
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Rural & Dairy
New dairy installations, retrofitting, automated backing gates, and 24/7/365 support for effluent, water, and bore pumps.
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Solar Systems
Grid-tied, battery backup, and off-grid solar PV systems with Pylontech energy storage, installed by SEANZ members.
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Electric Vehicle Chargers
Certified EVNEX Smart EV Charger installers for convenient overnight home charging and commercial workplace stations.
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Basis Smart Panel
Real-time energy insights, instant fault alerts, and whole-home surge protection with certified Basis Smart Panel installation.
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Interactive Planning Tools
Live Electrical Calculators
Get instant, live estimates for your home or rental property before you request a quote.
Rental Compliance
Healthy Homes Heating
Calculate required kW heating capacity from room size & insulation.
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Compare 3-pin vs 7.4 kW vs 22 kW charge times & off-peak savings.
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Estimate annual kWh generation & power bill savings with Pylontech.
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Check if your peak appliance load needs a Basis Smart Panel.
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Our Story
Founded by Ben Thornton in 2006
Ben Thornton founded Best Electrical in 2006. With his team, he has worked hard to build the business’s reputation for service and safety, trustworthiness and reliability.
Ben is the business owner and the boss. His no-nonsense approach and high professional standards make him stand out among electricians. Ben and his carefully selected staff of electricians and apprentices won’t cut corners.
Best Electrical electricians aim to create as little disruption as possible and leave the place spotless. The expected outcome is a happy customer, who sees the electrical work that has been done is good value, safe for all concerned and is exactly what they wanted or better.
Why Waikato Locals Choose Best Electrical
- Clear Communication: We give you as much or as little detail as you want about the work and explain what we are doing and why.
- Spotless Workmanship: Minimal disruption and a clean site when we finish.
- Safety & Compliance: Full testing to NZ Electrical Safety Regulations.
- 24/7 Support: On-call for commercial breakdowns and rural water/effluent pumps 365 days a year.
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298F Kahikatea Drive, Frankton, Hamilton • 0800 308 300