Electrician in Mosman, North Shore and Northern Beaches
Mosman's Local Home Electrician
A licensed local electrician based on Military Rd, Mosman, looking after homes from Lane Cove and Chatswood to Manly and Dee Why. We work on switchboards, lighting, EV chargers, appliances and fault finding.

Based in Mosman, not just servicing it

Fixed price agreed before any work starts

Licences: Contractor 497337C

Quality Workmanship
Free On-site Quote
Certified Service
2-7 Years Warranty
50+
5-Star Google Reviews
5,000+
Jobs Completed
15+
Years Experience
27
Suburbs Served
Client reviews
What Homeowners Across Mosman and the North Shore Say
4.9
(out of 54 reviews)
Our Services
Electrical Services for Mosman and North Shore Homes
From a flickering light to a full switchboard upgrade, we look after all your home electrical needs. You get a free quote and a fixed price before we start.
Electrical Fault FindingThorough electrical safety inspections to identify potential faults and help keep your property safe.
Pool Lighting InstallationSafe and reliable pool lighting installation to enhance visibility, ambience and outdoor entertaining areas.
Smart Switch InstallationUpgrade your home with professionally installed smart switches for convenient and reliable lighting control.
Switchboard UpgradesUpgrade your switchboard for a safer, more reliable electrical system that can handle modern power demands.
Smoke Alarm InstallationProfessional smoke alarm installation to help keep your home protected and compliant with safety requirements.
EV Charger InstallationProfessional EV charger installation in Sydney for safe, reliable and convenient home charging.
Common Faults
What We Get Called Out For in Mosman Homes
Mosman housing runs from Federation cottages to harbour-side apartments, and the wiring problems follow the housing. Here is what we see most as a local electrician in Mosman.
Ceramic fuses and boards with no safety switch
Older switchboards with rewireable ceramic fuses and no RCD still turn up in older homes. A fuse protects the wiring, not the person. If protection is missing, safety switch testing can find the gap.
Cloth and rubber wiring in pre-1960s homes
In homes wired before the 1960s, cotton, rubber or VIR insulation can go brittle and crumble behind switches and in ceilings. Look out for flickering lights, burning smells, warm switches or power outages for no clear reason.
Salt air on harbour-facing fittings and switchboards
Homes close to the harbour can get corrosion on outdoor lights, garden lighting, pool equipment and external switchboards. Rust, discolouration, flickering or nuisance tripping can all be signs of salt and moisture getting in.
Apartment and strata switchboards
Many Mosman apartments can have shared switchboards, locked meter rooms and strata approval to deal with. The first step is finding where the fault sits, in your unit or on common property, and who is responsible for fixing it.
Meet Barry O'Donoghue
About Bright Choice
Bright Choice Electrical is run by Barry O'Donoghue, a licensed electrician who has been looking after Mosman homes for more than 15 years. When you call, you speak to Barry. When the job is booked, Barry turns up.
He works out of Military Rd in Mosman, so he knows the older Federation homes, the harbour-side apartments and the beachside houses up the coast. That local knowledge is why so many of our reviews mention him by name.
Bright Choice is also a Beacon Lighting Preferred Electrician, so if you have bought your lights from Beacon, we can install them for you.

The 3-Step Way
How It Works, From Call to Completed Job
1
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call or send us a message and tell us what is going on. We'll ask a few questions about the problem and your home. Photos of your switchboard help.
2
Get a Fixed Price
We give you a clear price before any work starts. You approve it, and we book a time that suits you.
3
Job Done and Certified
We do the work, test it, tidy up and give you your compliance certificate when the job is finished.
Service Areas
We Work Across the North Shore and Northern Beaches
We’re based on Military Rd in Mosman. Here are the suburbs we visit most.
Mosman and the Lower North Shore
- Mosman, Balmoral, Clifton Gardens, Beauty Point, Cremorne, Neutral Bay, Cammeray, Northbridge, Castlecrag, Kirribilli, Milsons Point, McMahons Point, Waverton, Wollstonecraft, North Sydney, Crows Nest, Naremburn
North Shore
- Lane Cove, Chatswood, Willoughby, Artarmon, St Leonards
Northern Beaches
- Seaforth, Balgowlah, Clontarf, Fairlight, Manly, Queenscliff, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Dee Why
Not seeing your suburb? Give us a call. If you're on the North Shore or the Northern Beaches, chances are we cover it.
The Bright Choice Difference
Why Mosman Homeowners Choose Us
Having a tradie in your home is a big ask. So we focus on getting the basics right, every time.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and insured. You can check our contractor licence 497337C with NSW Fair Trading.
Local to Mosman
We live and work on the North Shore. That means faster call-outs and someone who knows the area's homes and buildings.
Upfront Fixed Price
You see the price and approve it before we start. No hourly surprises.
On Time
We turn up when we say we will and keep you posted if anything changes.
Workmanship Guarantee
If something isn't right with our work, we come back and fix it.
Clean & Tidy
We protect your floors, clean up as we go and leave your home the way we found it.
Need an Electrician in Mosman?
Tell us what's happening and we'll help you work out what needs fixing now and what can wait. Book your home visit today.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Electricians in Mosman
How much does an electrician cost in Mosman?
It depends on the job. We'll tell you the price, including any call-out fee, before any work starts. You approve it first, so there are no surprises on the bill.
Why does my safety switch keep tripping?
Your safety switch trips when it senses electricity leaking where it shouldn’t. Common causes are a faulty appliance, moisture in a circuit or damaged wiring. Unplug everything on that circuit and reset the switch. If it still trips, our electrical fault finding service can trace the problem.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade?
You may need one if your board still has ceramic fuses, doesn’t have safety switches on every circuit, or shows scorch marks or a burning smell. It’s also worth checking before you add a big load like an EV charger, an induction cooktop or ducted air conditioning. We’ll inspect your board and tell you honestly if it needs an upgrade.
Do you work on apartments and strata buildings?
Yes. We work in apartments across Mosman and the North Shore, including jobs that need meter-room access or strata approval. We can also help work out whether the problem is in your unit or on common property.
Will I get a compliance certificate?
Yes. When the job needs one, we give you a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW), as required in NSW. Keep it with your home records, as insurers and buyers may ask for it.
What are your hours?
We work Monday to Saturday, 6:30am to 6pm. We don't offer after-hours call-outs. If you leave a message or send the form outside these hours, we'll get back to you on the next working day.
Are your electricians licensed and insured?
Yes. All work is done by a licensed and insured electrician. Our contractor licence, 497337C, can be checked with NSW Fair Trading.
Get in Touch
Get a Free Quote for Your Home
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you within one business day to book a visit.
Prefer to talk? Call Barry on 0493 713 422, Monday to Saturday, 6:30am to 6pm.
| Visit us: | 450 Military Rd, Mosman NSW 2088 |
| Talk to us: | 0493 713 422 |
| Email: | info@brightchoiceelectrical.com.au |
| Office hours: | Monday – Saturday (6:30am–6pm) |

