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Mon to Fri 6am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 12pm

Ipswich electrician. Sharp work, no prickly surprises.

Downlights, ceiling fans, pendant lights, TV mounting, power points and smoke alarms across Ipswich, Springfield, Goodna, Redbank Plains and Ripley. Licensed and insured, with a free, no obligation quote.

5.0 68 Google reviews
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  • Downlights
  • Ceiling fans
  • Pendants
  • TV mounting
  • Smoke alarms
  • 5.0Google rating
  • 68Google reviews
  • 90705Electrical licence
  • 100%Recommend on Facebook

Services

Lights, fans and power, done neat.

Whether you need help with a minor electrical issue or a bigger project, Cactus Electrical can help. Every photo on this page is a real job from around Ipswich.

Gold and crystal chandelier glowing after installation in a grey room
Feature lighting

Pendant Lights & Chandeliers

Kitchen island pendants, crystal chandeliers and statement fittings, hung level and wired safely. Add that wow to your home.

New LED downlight glowing under the eave of a brick home at dusk
LED

Downlights, Indoor & Outdoor

LED downlight upgrades for living areas, plus eave, patio and over-the-garage downlights, including lights on sensors.

Three blade timber look ceiling fan installed in a white lounge ceiling
Keep cool

Ceiling Fan Installation

Bedroom, lounge and patio fans, from simple four blade fans to big feature fans like a 214cm fan on a fly-over patio.

Large TV wall mounted level on a white wall with no cables showing
Cables hidden

TV Wall Mounting

TVs mounted laser level with the cables out of sight. Options for different budgets: brush mounts or a new power point behind the TV. Brackets can be supplied.

New white double power point set neatly into a marble look tiled splashback
Power

Power Points, New & Replaced

Extra power points where you need them: into tiles, inside a hallway cupboard for the vacuum, or weatherproof outdoor power. Old ones replaced too.

Boxes of photoelectric smoke alarms and a mounting base ready for installation
2027 deadline

Smoke Alarm Upgrades

Working smoke alarms save lives. Owner-occupied Queensland homes need compliant alarms by 1 January 2027, so get it sorted before the rush.

AlsoTest and tag240V flood light camerasFridge plug replacementVacuum wall mountsExhaust fans

How it works

Simple, from first text to last screw.

  1. Call or text

    Ring or text 0415 784 809 with what you need. A photo of the spot helps get the quote right.

  2. Free quote

    A free, no obligation quote, with pricing that customers describe as transparent and fair.

  3. Done neat

    On time, polite and quick, with cables hidden and fittings sitting straight.

  4. See it working

    Lights on, fan spinning, TV up. You see it all working before the job is called done.

Recent work

Two years of jobs, all real.

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Fly-over patio with a large black ceiling fan and a grid of new downlights
Patio fan and downlights
Two glass globe pendants glowing over a kitchen bench
Kitchen pendants
Wave shaped LED pendant light over a kitchen island
Wave pendant over the island
Tiered crystal chandelier lit up in a lounge
Crystal chandelier
Eight blade black patio fan with downlights in the patio ceiling
214cm patio fan
Row of new downlights lighting a garage door at night
Over-the-garage downlights
Dark timber three blade fan with LED light in a lounge
Lounge fan with light
Sculptural black pendant light casting patterns on the ceiling
Feature pendant
Pair of ribbed glass pendants hung over a white kitchen
Glass pendants
240V flood light camera mounted under the eave above a brick wall
240V flood light camera
Square crystal ceiling light installed in a hallway
Crystal ceiling light
Black four blade ceiling fan between two downlights
Fan and downlights
Weatherproof outdoor double power point on a rendered wall
Outdoor power point
Cordless vacuum charging on a wall mount with a new power point inside a cupboard
Cupboard power and vacuum mount
Living room ceiling with new LED downlights
LED downlight upgrade
Replaced fridge plug being checked with a test and tag meter
Fridge plug replaced and tested

Straight from Google

5.0 on Google, 68 reviews deep.

5.0 68 Google reviews · Read them all
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… Great customer service, fast and efficient. Will be hiring him again to install my lights :)

Lighting · Google review, 3 months ago

… did an excellent job replacing 4 powerpoints at my home in Redbank Plains. He arrived right on time, was polite, professional, and got everything done quickly and efficiently. The quality of the work was top-notch, and the price was very reasonable … no overcharging or hidden fees. It’s not easy finding a trustworthy local tradie … Highly recommend and will definitely use again!

Power points, Redbank Plains · Google review, a year ago

I was in need of some lights and switches at short notice. … I had complete confidence in his work and advice. Will definitely use his services again and highly recommend him.

Lights and switches · Google review, 6 months ago

… was awesome installing pendant lighting and mounting the TV. He responded quickly, did a great job, and pricing was transparent and fair. Can happily recommend to others. …

Pendant lighting and TV mounting · Google review, a year ago

… out to multiple properties now and he’s been great. Very responsive and does good work for what seems to me like reasonable pricing. He has wall mounted TV’s for us, moved PowerPoints and installed pendant lighting. Highly recommended.

Multiple properties · Google review, 5 months ago

100% of Facebook reviewers recommend Cactus Electrical, and 343 locals follow the page for new job photos.

Choosing an electrician

Cactus vs a national chain vs a mate with a ute

Three ways to get a light hung. Here is what actually changes between them.

General comparison. Individual businesses vary, so always ask what's included.
What mattersCactus ElectricalNational chainA mate with a ute
Licensed for electrical work✓ Licence no. 90705, insuredYesCan't legally do electrical work
Who turns up✓ The local electrician who quoted youWhoever is rosteredYour mate, when he's free
Quote✓ Free, no obligationOften a call-out fee firstA slab and a sausage sizzle
Small jobs✓ A single power point is welcomeMinimum charges commonSure, but no compliance paperwork
Track record✓ 5.0 from 68 Google reviewsVaries by branchAsk his last mate

Good to know

Questions people actually ask

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Are you a licensed electrician?

Yes. Cactus Electrical is a licensed and insured electrical contractor, licence no. 90705, based in South Ripley and working across Ipswich.

What areas do you service?

Ipswich and nearby areas, including Springfield, Springfield Lakes, Goodna, Redbank Plains, Bundamba, Ripley, South Ripley, Karalee and Forest Lake.

Do you give free quotes?

Yes. Quotes are free and there is no obligation. Call or text 0415 784 809, describe the job and send a photo if you can.

Do you take on small jobs?

Yes. A minor electrical issue or a major project, both are welcome: a single power point, a broken fridge plug, test and tag, or a full lighting upgrade.

Can you install ceiling fans and feature lighting?

Yes. Ceiling fans indoors and out, including big patio fans like a 214cm fan on a fly-over patio, plus pendant lights, chandeliers and downlights.

Do you mount TVs and hide the cables?

Yes. TVs are wall mounted level with the cables hidden. There are options for different budgets, including brush mounts or a new power point behind the TV, and wall brackets can be supplied.

Can you add a power point somewhere new?

Yes. New power points go wherever you need them: into a tiled splashback, inside a hallway cupboard for a vacuum charger, or weatherproof outdoor power.

Do I need to upgrade my smoke alarms?

In Queensland, owner-occupied homes need photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms by 1 January 2027. Cactus Electrical can check what you have and bring your home up to the rules.

Do you install outdoor and security lighting?

Yes. Downlights under eaves and over the garage, patio lighting, and 240V flood light cameras wired in.

How quickly can you come out?

It depends on the week, so call or text 0415 784 809. Fast replies come up again and again in the Google reviews.

What are your hours?

Monday to Friday 6am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm, closed Sunday.

Get in touch

Call, text or email.

Opening hours
Monday6am to 5pm
Tuesday6am to 5pm
Wednesday6am to 5pm
Thursday6am to 5pm
Friday6am to 5pm
Saturday9am to 12pm
SundayClosed
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Based in South Ripley 4306. A mobile service with no shopfront: the electrician comes to you.

Map of the Cactus Electrical service area: a ring around Ipswich, Springfield Lakes, Goodna, Redbank Plains, Ripley and Forest Lake
Service area, as mapped by Cactus Electrical
  • Ipswich
  • Springfield
  • Springfield Lakes
  • Goodna
  • Redbank Plains
  • Bundamba
  • Ripley
  • South Ripley
  • Karalee
  • Forest Lake

Need a sparky this week?

Lights, fans, power points or smoke alarms. Call or text with what you need and you'll get a free, no obligation quote.

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