1Free site assessment
We come out, look at your roof, switchboard and power bills, and talk through what you actually want. A system sized from a satellite photo is a guess. Ours isn't.
What we do
One licensed team for everything electrical
We specialise in solar, batteries and EV charging, but we're electricians first. If it has a wire in it, we can install, repair or upgrade it.
About us
A small local team with big standards
Begbie Electrical is a family-run electrical, solar and air conditioning company servicing homes and businesses across Melbourne. When you call, you'll only ever deal with one or two people, from the first quote to the final handover.
We don't subcontract our installs and we don't fit anything we wouldn't put in our own homes. Every job is done by our own licensed electricians, priced in writing before we start, and backed by real warranties we register on your behalf.
Owner · Begbie Electrical
Our process
From first call to final handover
No guesswork, no surprises. Here's exactly what happens when you get in touch.
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2Fixed written quote
You get the gear, the work and the price in writing, with every rebate already applied. That figure doesn't move, and there's no pressure to sign on the spot.
3Clean installation
Our own licensed team does the install, usually in a day. Tidy cable runs, conduit kept out of sight, and we leave the place cleaner than we found it.
4Handover & aftercare
We set up your monitoring app, register the manufacturer warranties, lodge the grid connection and rebate paperwork, and stay one phone call away.
Recent projects
Work we've recently finished
A few of the jobs from the last couple of months across Melbourne.
Stew AmosSolar, then Fronius battery
Josh and the team are 5 star all the way. Great advice, solid pricing and great service. Josh did our solar panel installation about a year ago, and recently we asked the team back to install the Fronius battery system. Again, great advice on the options and the job got done as requested.
Han SenSolar & battery
Great experience with Begbie Electrical. Fantastic team always arriving early in the morning, competent, professional install, demonstrated attention to detail and friendly. Highly recommended for solar and battery installation.
DesireeAir conditioning & switchboard
Begbie Electrical came highly recommended and have done both the electrical work installing split system air conditioners and upgrading my electrical board that was not up to code. In both instances I have found Josh and his staff to be polite, punctual and very professional.
Simon GilsonLarge solar & battery
Josh and his team installed a large solar and battery at home. They were punctual and fully discussed what they were doing. The boys were polite, cleaned up after themselves and got the job done nice and quick. Josh's after sales service has also been really good when we've asked questions about the system.
Ronny ReissBattery installation
Excellent service from start to finish. Josh's electrical work and battery installation were completed with true professionalism and care.
Herminio NascimentoTesla Powerwall upgrade
Josh's quote for our new Powerwall was one I couldn't refuse compared to the bigger companies. His team were very professional, explained the whole process, added an extra power point for free and cleaned up after themselves. Highly recommend them for all electrical work.
Meg KeppelGeneral electrical
Josh and Dave are incredibly professional and reliable. They did an excellent job and were very knowledgeable when discussing our requirements and the best solutions for our needs. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an electrician.
Nicholas Miller-StawyskyjHeat pump hot water
After a mixup with a heat pump hot water installer, Josh ended up on our premises. Despite not being the original contractor, he rectified the issue and now we have hot water! What a champ. Our company will be sure to contact him for any future electrical requirements.
Josh de GraafSolar panels & battery
Josh is great to deal with. Clear, honest communication and work was completed as promised within the time frame given. Can highly recommend!
FAQ
Questions we get every week
Straight answers, no sales talk. Can't find yours? Josh will answer it over the phone.
Most Melbourne homeowners are eligible for the Solar Victoria panel rebate plus federal Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which we take straight off your quote. Batteries currently attract a federal discount under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Eligibility depends on your income, property and existing system, so we confirm exactly what applies to you before you sign anything.
It depends on your roof, your usage and the gear you choose, which is why we quote after a site visit rather than off a satellite photo. As a rough guide, a quality 6.6 kW to 10 kW system after rebates lands somewhere between a good second-hand car and a cheap one. We'll show you the expected payback period in the quote.
If you use most of your power in the evening, have an EV, or want backup during outages, a battery usually makes sense. If you're home during the day and export a lot, panels alone may be the better buy. We look at your actual bills and tell you honestly which one it is.
Usually, yes. Some batteries work with any inverter, others need a hybrid inverter. We check what you have, confirm the switchboard has room, and quote the cleanest option rather than replacing gear that's still working fine.
Most residential solar, battery, EV charger and split-system installs are done in a single day. Bigger systems or switchboard upgrades can take two. Grid connection approval from your distributor is arranged before install day so you're not waiting afterwards.
Panels typically carry a 25-year performance warranty, inverters 10 years and batteries 10 years, on top of our own workmanship warranty. We register the manufacturer warranties for you at handover so they're valid from day one.
We're based in Melbourne's east and service the whole metro area, from the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley through the south-east, city and northern suburbs. If you're not sure, call and ask.
Yes. Begbie Electrical is a registered electrical contractor with Clean Energy Council accredited installers and full public liability insurance. Every job receives a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Contact
Get in touch
Call, email or send the form. Josh or one of the team will get back to you, usually within a couple of hours.