Our Services

  • Keep Your Business Powered, Protected & Compliant
  • Electrical, Security & Solar. One Local Team
  • Remote Reliability, Local Expertise

A full suite of electrical, security, solar, and HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, government and residential clients across Alice Springs and Central Australia.

One Local Team for Electrical, Security, Solar & HVAC

One call covers it all. We restore power, install CCTV, design solar, and run maintenance programs. Licensed in every trade we offer, and on call 24/7. Your site stays safe, compliant and running.

CCTV & Security Systems

Security isn't just about cameras. It's about peace of mind. We design, supply and install commercial-grade CCTV using Hanwha IP camera systems, and, as a Gallagher SMB Solution Partner, access control, intrusion detection and perimeter protection for councils, industrial sites, and remote facilities.

  • CCTV system design and installation (Hanwha)
  • Access control and card systems (Gallagher)
  • Perimeter security and automated gates
  • Networked surveillance and remote monitoring
  • Maintenance and upgrades for existing systems

Every system is fully integrated and compliant, ensuring smooth operation across multi-building facilities, council depots, and industrial premises.

Thermography & Predictive Maintenance

Prevent problems before they happen. With Level 1 Thermography Certification, our team identifies electrical faults before they lead to breakdowns or costly repairs. Using thermal imaging and vibration sensors to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

  • Switchboard and circuit thermal scanning
  • RCD (safety switch) testing and periodic verification
  • Test and tag for site tools and fixed equipment
  • Equipment vibration monitoring
  • Early detection of faults and overheating
  • Maintenance reports for compliance documentation

Especially valuable for motels, industrial sites, and remote operations where equipment uptime is critical.

Thermal scan of a ceiling showing one glowing rectangle at 49.0 degrees Celsius where an insulation batt is missing
From a real inspection: 49.0°C where a single insulation batt is missing. Found in minutes, invisible from below.
Thermal scan showing uninsulated ceiling strips glowing at 42.0 degrees Celsius between cooler insulated rows
Bare strips reading 42.0°C along the joist line. The exact map a repair crew needs, with spot temperatures to prove it.

Signature service

The Thermal Safety Check

Accredited in thermal imaging. It is a specialist capability not every Alice Springs electrician offers. Our Thermal Safety Check inspects your switchboard and wiring with a thermal camera. We find hot joints and missing insulation before they become fires. Photo report included.

  • Switchboard and circuit thermal scan. Hot joints and overheating found before they fail
  • Wiring and ceiling insulation checked. Gaps and heat leaks mapped with spot temperatures
  • Photo report included. Thermal images with temperatures, plus clear recommendations
Thermal scan of a ceiling where insulated panels stay cool and dark while bays with missing insulation batts glow at 35.7 degrees Celsius
Insulated panels stay cool; the bays with missing batts glow at 35.7°C against 26.0°C below, found without lifting a sheet.

Solar & Energy Solutions

Power efficiency, reliable performance. We deliver solar power and energy solutions built for industrial and commercial environments, with seamless integration into existing electrical infrastructure.

  • Solar system design and installation
  • Inverter upgrades. Battery coming soon
  • Commercial energy audits and performance tracking
  • Electrical and solar integration for large sites

We're also expanding into licensed battery installation and off-grid solar systems for remote and regional Northern Territory locations.

HVAC & Air Conditioning Services

A licensed electrical contractor who also holds UEE20120 Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems. We design, install and commission the supply, isolation, switching, controls and integration for air conditioning of any size, from a single split to ducted commercial and industrial plant, and we fault-find it when a unit will not run.

  • Dedicated circuits, isolators and supply for air conditioning
  • Electrical fault finding when a unit will not run
  • Controls, thermostats and switching
  • Electrical integration for HVAC systems

Other Electrical Services

Comprehensive electrical solutions for every commercial environment. From installations to ongoing maintenance, we're the one-stop solution for all electrical needs.

  • Electrical fault finding and repairs
  • Switchboard upgrades and replacements
  • Test and tag compliance services
  • Lighting design, installation, and LED upgrades
  • Power outlet and three-phase supply installations
  • Data, phone, and network cabling
  • EV charger installation. available on request, ask us
  • Periodic electrical maintenance contracts (e.g. quarterly motel servicing)
  • Emergency electrical call-outs, 24/7 response

Our Service Process

  1. Call Anytime

    We take emergency calls day and night. Quick troubleshooting is offered over the phone whenever possible. If we're out of mobile range on a remote job, text and we'll call back as soon as we're in range.

  2. Assess & Quote

    Send photos or descriptions and we'll assess your issue, often reviewing site maps to prepare an accurate quote.

  3. Attend & Fix

    We arrive promptly to fault find, test, and repair or install as required.

  4. Advise & Improve

    Reactive work is completed efficiently, with advice for long-term reliability and safety upgrades.

  5. Document & Maintain

    We document every job and offer ongoing maintenance programs. Keeping your business compliant and operational.

Why Choose Sawtell Contracting NT

  • Licensed multi-trade expertise. Electrical, HVAC, solar, and security under one roof
  • 24/7 emergency response. Urgent breakdown calls taken day and night; if we're out of mobile range on a remote job, text and we'll ring straight back
  • Proven reliability in remote work. Servicing Alice Springs and a 500km radius
  • Level 1 Thermography certified. Predictive maintenance and fault prevention
  • Gallagher SMB Solution Partner. Access control, intrusion detection & perimeter security
  • Silver Member, Master Electricians Australia, safety, quality, and compliance

We don't cut corners. Every job is done right, even if it costs us more to make it perfect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide emergency electrical services in Alice Springs?

Yes. Sawtell Contracting NT takes emergency electrical calls day and night across Alice Springs and remote NT. Faults, outages and urgent breakdowns. If we're out of mobile range on a remote job, send a text and we'll ring straight back the moment we're in range. Our licensed team responds quickly to restore power safely. Whether it's an industrial site, motel, or council facility.

What electrical services do you offer?

A complete range of commercial and industrial electrical services, including fault finding and power restoration, switchboard upgrades and safety switch testing, electrical maintenance and test & tag, CCTV, lighting, and solar installations, and HVAC integration and energy-efficient upgrades. All work is completed by fully licensed electricians who meet NT compliance standards.

What do safety switches and switchboards do?

Safety switches detect current leaks and instantly shut off power to prevent electric shock or fires. They're installed within your main switchboard, which distributes power across your site. Regular testing keeps your systems compliant and safe. Particularly in industrial and commercial facilities that operate continuously.

Do you install security cameras?

Yes. We design and install CCTV using Hanwha camera systems, with options for remote monitoring, motion detection, and integrated alarms, and, as a Gallagher SMB Solution Partner, access control, intrusion detection and perimeter security across Alice Springs and surrounding regions.

How do I book an electrician?

Call Sawtell Contracting NT on 0438 478 116 for 24/7 service, or request a quote online using the form below. Your local, licensed electricians keep Alice Springs powered, protected, and compliant.

General information only. These answers are a starting point, not a substitute for a licensed electrician. If you're ever unsure, smell burning, see sparks, or a switch won't reset, stop and call us.

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For regular customers

Customer Accounts

Need electrical work often? We'll set you up as an account customer. Home owners, agencies and facilities managers alike. How it works:

  1. Tell us about you (30 seconds, below)
  2. We call you back and set you up
  3. Every job after that: capped quote, fast turnaround, proper records

One local team across electrical, solar, HVAC and security, whatever the job needs.

A quoted cap applies to the scope of work described at the time of quoting. If the job turns out to need more, we'll stop, explain what's changed, and get your OK on a revised price before we go further.

Get started

Tell Us What You Need

Two ways in, because a burst-pipe emergency and a planned rewire need different questions. Pick whichever fits. For anything urgent, calling is faster than typing.

Something's broken

Four details and three taps. That's it. If it's unsafe or you have no power at all, please just call 0438 478 116. Day or night. If we're out of mobile range on a remote job, text and we'll call you back.

If you can smell burning, see sparks, or there's water near power, don't wait for a call back. Switch the power off at the switchboard if it's safe to reach, and ring us now.

Faster still: call or text 0438 478 116, 24/7 emergency service.

We use your details only to answer this enquiry and do the work. We never sell or trade them. How we handle your information.

A quote, a project or an account

The more you tell us here, the more useful our first call is. On-site quotes around Alice Springs are free, with no call-out fee. Further out we quote from photos and satellite imagery first.

Optional. It helps us scope the job sensibly rather than guess. It isn't a price and we won't hold you to it.

Prefer to talk? Call or text 0438 478 116. 24/7 emergency service, no call-out fee for on-site quotes.

We use your details only to answer this enquiry and do the work. We never sell or trade them. How we handle your information.

A note on quotes: any price discussed by phone, quoted on-site, or given as a rough figure is an estimate based on what we can see and what you've told us. It becomes a firm quote once we've confirmed the full scope of work, and if anything changes once we start (an unforeseen fault, extra materials, access issues), we'll explain it and agree the change with you before continuing.

Good to know

Book Your Free On-Site Quote

Need a sparkie day or night? We take emergency calls 24/7. We're local, licensed and insured. Emergency call-outs, LED lighting, CCTV, switchboards and power points, across Alice Springs and the NT. You get upfront pricing and a tidy job, every time.

Emergency calls day and night • No call-out fee for on-site quotes in town • Upfront pricing

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