NT Electrical Contractor Licence C 4385

Before: a water-damaged living room ceiling in an Alice Springs homeBeforeAfter: the same room finished, with a new ceiling and lightsAfter
A leaking roof and a water-damaged ceiling, before and after: roof leak repair, insulation, new sheets, patch and paint and the electrical on one job. See the whole job.

Our Services

Sawtell Contracting NT: electrical, security and solar for homes and businesses across Alice Springs and Central Australia, plus the whole home repair, start to finish. Call 0438 478 116, 24/7.

Or request a quote online

NT electrical contractor licence C 4385

Electrical Services and Home Repairs in Alice Springs

Lights, ceiling fans, switchboards and home repairs, start to finish. One call. Licensed electrical contractor C 4385, on call 24/7.

We also supply what we install: lights, fans, switchboards, cameras and smart lighting, including the SAL PIXIE Plus smart lighting range and Hanwha CCTV cameras, with one quote for supply and install.

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.

  • 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, and tested before we leave.

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
  • Equipment vibration monitoring
  • Early detection of faults and overheating
  • Maintenance reports for compliance documentation
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 and servicing
  • Commercial energy audits and performance tracking
  • Electrical and solar integration for large sites

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.

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, security and solar 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.

Questions Alice Springs customers ask

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. At home or at work.

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, CCTV, lighting, and solar installations, 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. If yours keeps tripping, see our guide on what to do when a safety switch trips.

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, security and solar, 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.

Tell us what you need

For anything urgent, calling is faster than typing: 0438 478 116, 24/7.

Something's broken

Five details. If you smell burning, see sparks, have water near power or have no power at all, don't wait for a reply: 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.

Add more detail (optional)

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.

We aim to get back to you within 24 hours. A text or email with your details is the quickest way.

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 or a project

The more you tell us here, the more useful our first call is. On-site quotes around Alice Springs are free. Service calls are charged by the hour, with a one-hour minimum. Further out we quote from photos and satellite imagery first.

Add more detail (optional)

Optional. It isn't a price and we won't hold you to it.

Need an account for your business? Apply for a customer account.

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.

Book Your Free On-Site Quote

Call or text a photo of what you need. We're local, licensed and insured, and we take calls 24/7. You get a clear quote for the job and a tidy finish, every time.

Emergency calls day and night • Free on-site quotes in town • Service calls charged by the hour, one-hour minimum

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