Licensed local electrician for Townsville homes and businesses. Instant quotes online, real availability, and he actually picks up the phone.
Townsville's electrician
Bob Henderson
22 years · Master Electrician
22+
Years on the tools
3,400+
Jobs completed
4.9★
Google rating
24/7
Emergency response
What Bob handles
If it's wired, Bob's probably fixed one. Below's the usual list — ring if yours isn't here.
Old fuse boards replaced with modern safety switches. From a 1960s ceramic fuse to a full RCD panel.
from $850Tesla Wall Connector, EVSE, or generic Type 2 — Bob's done them all. Dedicated circuit, certificate of compliance included.
from $620Full home electrical audit. Written report. Prioritised fix list. Required for insurance, new builds, and pre-purchase.
from $280Grid-tie, off-grid, and battery retrofits. Fronius, SMA, Sungrow, and Enphase certified.
from $440Burning smell, total blackout, exposed wiring — Bob picks up 24/7. After-hours rates apply.
24/7Lutron, Clipsal C-Bus, Google Home wiring. Power points, data cabling, scene lighting.
from $190Recent work
Three jobs from the last few weeks around Townsville. Same standard on every one.
Before
1970s ceramic fuses, no safety switches, circuits tripping weekly.
After
New board with RCDs on every circuit — labelled, tested, certified.
Switchboard upgrade
Kirwan
Before
Charging off an extension lead run out the laundry window.
After
7kW wall charger on its own dedicated circuit. Full charge overnight.
EV charger install
Idalia
Before
One flickering floodlight on a rusted bracket over the carport.
After
Sensor LEDs on all four corners — the whole yard lights up on approach.
Outdoor lighting
Belgian Gardens
Electrical emergency? Don't wait.
Burning smell, sparking switchboard, or complete loss of power — ring Bob directly.
No confusion. No chasing.
Answer a few questions about the job. Our quoting tool gives you a ballpark in under 2 minutes — no obligation, no email required.
See Bob's real availability. Morning, arvo, or Saturday slots. Same-day bookings when the schedule allows.
SMS reminder the night before. Arrives in the window. Works clean. Hands you the certificate before he leaves.
One sparky, one van, one mission
I started Bob's Sparks in 2003 out of frustration with how trades were done — dodgy estimates, no-shows, and bills that blew out. I wanted to build a one-person business that ran like a proper operation: real quotes, real availability, and someone who actually shows up.
Over 3,400 jobs later, I still answer the phone myself. I still turn up when I say I will. And I still hand you a certificate before I leave.
Bob Henderson
Master Electrician · Townsville QLD
4.9 / 5 — 312 Google Reviews
Real customers
Sarah T.
Townsville City
“Bob replaced our switchboard in one day, no fuss. Explained everything he was doing and left the place tidy. Genuinely the best tradie I've hired.”
Mark R.
Kirwan
“Called at 9pm on a Sunday with a burning smell from the meter box. Bob was here within the hour, found a dodgy neutral, sorted it safely. Absolute legend.”
Jess & Tim P.
Thuringowa Central
“Got three quotes for our EV charger. Bob's was middle of the road price-wise but he spent 20 mins explaining exactly what he'd do. Zero regrets.”
Service area
Common questions
Most residential jobs fall between $280–$1,800 depending on scope. Switchboard upgrades average $950, safety inspections $280, EV charger installs $620–$900. Use the quote tool for a more accurate number — it takes 2 minutes.
For most work yes — Bob will need access to the meter box and sometimes the roof space. For quote assessments only, external-only jobs can sometimes be done without you present. Bob will let you know at booking.
All electrical work in Queensland requires a Certificate of Testing and Compliance (CTAC). Bob supplies this on completion of every job. You'll need it for insurance, council, and future property sales.
For non-emergencies Bob typically books 2–5 business days out. Emergency callouts (live faults, burning smells, complete loss of power) get same-day response — ring rather than booking online.
Yes. Bob works with a number of property managers across Townsville for routine safety inspections, tenant job orders, and end-of-tenancy repairs. Invoices can be sent directly to agencies.
Instant quote takes about a minute. Same-day bookings if there's a slot — and the emergency line is always open.