Electrician Henley Beach

Licensed electricians for Henley Beach, 5022 – switchboard upgrades, weatherproof outdoor power and smoke alarm compliance. 24/7 emergency callouts.

Local Electricians for Henley Beach's Beachfront Cottages and Bungalows

Henley Beach runs from the jetty and Henley Square back along Seaview Road and Military Road, a mix of 1920s weatherboard cottages, Californian bungalows and newer builds close to the esplanade. Plenty of these homes do double duty as holiday lets. Original wiring and switchboards facing the sea take a beating that inland suburbs don't see.

Salt-laden wind off Gulf St Vincent gets into everything within a few streets of the beach. Switchboard terminals corrode faster, outdoor fittings pit and fail early, and older ceramic fuse boards on west-facing walls need replacing sooner than the same board would inland. We fit tinned or marine-rated components on anything facing the water.

Electrical Services in Henley Beach

Every job in Henley Beach is carried out by a licensed South Australian electrician and completed to Australian safety standards.

LED Lighting

LED upgrades built to outlast salt air on Henley Beach homes.

Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans rated for Henley Beach's coastal humidity.

House Rewiring

Full rewires for older Henley Beach homes near the coast.

Switchboard Upgrades

Salt-rated switchboards for Henley Beach's coastal exposure.

Consumer Mains Upgrade

Consumer mains upgrades for Henley Beach's bigger loads.

3 Phase Upgrade

Three-phase power assessed for Henley Beach properties.

Downlight Installation

Downlights fitted to handle Henley Beach's salt air.

Emergency Electrician

24/7 emergency callouts across Henley Beach and the coast.

EV Car Charger Installation

EV chargers installed after a proper Henley Beach capacity check.

Electric Cooktop Installation

Cooktop circuits wired safely into Henley Beach kitchens.

Outdoor & Garden Lighting

Weatherproof garden lighting built for Henley Beach's salt air.

Power Outlets

Power outlets added wherever Henley Beach homes need them.

Television Installation

TV wall mounting with concealed cabling in Henley Beach.

Smoke Alarms

Compliant smoke alarms for Henley Beach homes and rentals.

Oven Installation

Oven circuits wired safely into Henley Beach kitchens.

Weatherproof Power Outlets

Weatherproof outlets built for Henley Beach's salt exposure.

Shed Wiring

Shed wiring rated for Henley Beach's coastal exposure.

Switchboard Upgrades in Henley Beach

Corroded fuse boards near the coast lose their grip on circuits and stop protecting you properly. We replace them with a sealed, RCD-protected switchboard sized for reverse-cycle air conditioning, an induction cooktop or an EV charger, and rated to handle the sea air out here.

Weatherproof Power Outlets in Henley Beach

Powerpoints on decks and courtyards near the esplanade rust and fail within a couple of seasons if they’re not rated for it. We install weatherproof power outlets built for outdoor entertaining areas, BBQ points and garden power close to the water, so they hold up against the salt air.

Smoke Alarms in Henley Beach

A lot of Henley Beach properties turn over as short-stay or long-term rentals. SA law sets out when alarms need to be interconnected and photoelectric, and we install and certify smoke alarms in holiday lets and rental properties between tenancies so owners aren’t caught out.

Why Switchboards Fail Faster This Close to the Beach

Copper and steel terminals corrode when they’re exposed to salt-laden air, and a board mounted on an external west-facing wall a few streets back from Henley Square copes with more of it than one further inland. Once corrosion gets into the connections, circuits run hot and safety switches can misfire or stop tripping altogether. We check board condition on every coastal job, not just when something’s already gone wrong.

Need an electrician in Henley Beach?
Call 0482 091 156 – 24/7 emergency callouts across Adelaide’s western coast.

      
      
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Michelle, Huge, Mason and Ocean were great. Couldn't recommend them more, kind, patient and answered all my questions and made suggestions for all the work done. Thanks guys!
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  The boys were at the property on time, did the job perfectly and professionally, and to an excellent standard, as per usual from Sharkey the Sparky. Shout out to Masyn, he was super friendly and easy to talk to.
   Laura 
 
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Kane did a great job today fitting my 3 light bar pendant which was a bit fiddly. He was very methodical and neat. He spent time getting the 3 lights level and advising on the distance from the ceiling. I’m really pleased with the result. Kane cleared up any mess and was really helpful. Thanks
   Alison Pope 
 
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  No problems. Came a day early as they had a cancellation. All works well.
   John and Sue Nettlefold 
 
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Job well done  with a smile, no worries.
Thanks sharkey.
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    Posted on Google  
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Great people. Great work, thorough and professional. They listen well, offer insights and follow through. Would definitely recommend them.
   Anne Hewitt 
 
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
    Posted on Google  
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Mason and Ocean were great. Found the best solution for a tricky installtion and discussed options with us. Couldn't be happier with the result.
   Murray Fopp 
 
 
 
 
 
   
      
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I was confused and amused when the Sharkey the Sparky van pulled up, because I was expecting a different contractor.  Mason and Ocean explained that they were there to instal the circuit for the next contractor and quickly got to work.  They were friendly and efficient and gave me a lot of trust in their work.  I'm happy to recommend them.
   Terry G

Frequently Asked Questions

Electrical questions we get asked in Henley Beach

Why does my switchboard need replacing more often this close to the beach?

Salt air corrodes copper and steel terminals faster than inland suburbs see. Once corrosion sets in, connections loosen and circuits can run hot or trip unpredictably. We use tinned or marine-rated components on coastal boards and check terminal condition on every visit near the water.

I rent out my Henley Beach property short-term. What are my smoke alarm obligations?

SA regulations set requirements for interconnected, photoelectric smoke alarms depending on when the property was built or acquired. We inspect and certify alarms in holiday lets and long-term rentals between tenancies, so you’ve got a record if it’s ever queried.

Can I get an electrician near me in Henley Beach for a same-day callout?

Yes. We run 24/7 emergency callouts across Henley Beach and the western coast, targeting a 60-minute arrival in metro Adelaide. Call 0482 091 156 and we’ll give you a straight answer on timing before you commit to anything.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Sharkey the Sparky is fully licensed and insured for all residential and commercial electrical works.

Do you service both Homes & Businesses?

Absolutely. We work with all Residential and Commercial properties like retail stores, offices, warehouses, and real estate agencies across Adelaide.

How fast can you arrive for an emergency?

For metro Adelaide, we aim to be at your door within 60 minutes. For outer suburbs, we’ll give you an exact ETA when you contact us. Call Now 0482 091 156

Electrician Near You in Henley Beach and Surrounding Suburbs

If you’ve searched for an electrician near me in Henley Beach, we’re already working the streets around Seaview Road, Military Road and Henley Square regularly. Call 0482 091 156 for a quote or a same-day callout.

We also service Grange, West Beach, Fulham Gardens, West Lakes

Fantastic service

Brett Blackwell

Michelle, Huge, Mason and Ocean were great. Couldn't recommend them more, kind, patient and answered all my questions and made suggestions for all the work done. Thanks guys!

Hayley Hall-Evans

The boys were at the property on time, did the job perfectly and professionally, and to an excellent standard, as per usual from Sharkey the Sparky. Shout out to Masyn, he was super friendly and easy to talk to.

Laura

Kane did a great job today fitting my 3 light bar pendant which was a bit fiddly. He was very methodical and neat. He spent time getting the 3 lights level and advising on the distance from the ceiling. I’m really pleased with the result. Kane cleared up any mess and was really helpful. Thanks

Alison Pope

No problems. Came a day early as they had a cancellation. All works well.

John and Sue Nettlefold

Job well done with a smile, no worries. Thanks sharkey.

stephen bramleigh

Great people. Great work, thorough and professional. They listen well, offer insights and follow through. Would definitely recommend them.

Anne Hewitt

Mason and Ocean were great. Found the best solution for a tricky installtion and discussed options with us. Couldn't be happier with the result.

Murray Fopp

I was confused and amused when the Sharkey the Sparky van pulled up, because I was expecting a different contractor. Mason and Ocean explained that they were there to instal the circuit for the next contractor and quickly got to work. They were friendly and efficient and gave me a lot of trust in their work. I'm happy to recommend them.

Terry G