Electrician in Forestville

DM Electrical is a Brookvale-based team that knows Forestville well. We work the village strip, the streets around Forestville Public School and the bushland-edge blocks toward Bantry Bay every week. Same-day service is straightforward from our Harbord Road workshop.

Drive time from Brookvale HQ: ~8-12 min via Warringah Road and Forest Way.

Forestville's older brick housing stock drives most of our residential work here: switchboard upgrades, safety switch installs, partial and full rewires and the LED downlight conversions that almost every 1970s home eventually needs. The Centre and Forestway tenancies keep our commercial electrician team busy with shopfront lighting, three-phase kitchen power, mechanical isolators and after-hours fault response. Level 2 ASP work. Mains upgrades, point-of-attachment repairs and underground service connections. Is a regular companion to renovation projects, and EV charger installation has steadily grown alongside the suburb's renovation activity.

Local context

A leafy low-density suburb of mostly 1960s-70s full brick family homes on medium-sized blocks, with weatherboard cottages near the village strip and a steady stream of contemporary renovations through the bushland-facing streets.

Common electrical jobs in Forestville

The most frequent calls from Forestville customers cluster around:

  • Original switchboards without RCDs
  • Rewires of brittle TPS in ceiling spaces
  • Commercial tenancy fit-outs and shopfront lighting around The Centre and Forestway
  • Safety switch installs on older brick veneer homes
  • Outdoor and garden lighting on the leafier bush-edge blocks

Electrical services available in Forestville

All six DM Electrical service lines are available across Forestville 2087. Tap any service for full detail and pricing context.

Local FAQs

Can you do after-hours emergency work for a Forestville shop?

Yes. We run a 24/7 emergency service and prioritise commercial tenants where loss of power means loss of trade. Call 0410 144 047 any time.

Do you upgrade old switchboards in Forestville family homes?

Yes. This is one of our most-requested jobs across 2087. We replace the board, install RCBO protection on every circuit and issue a CCEW.

Can you do shopfront lighting and signage at The Centre or Forestway?

Yes. We handle shopfront LED lighting, illuminated signage power, three-phase kitchen connections and mechanical isolators for cafe and retail fit-outs.

Do you install EV chargers on older Forestville homes?

Yes. And we always check whether the existing service and switchboard can carry a new 7kW or 22kW load before quoting; often a small mains upgrade is needed.

Are you licensed for Level 2 ASP work?

Yes. We are accredited Level 2 ASPs so we can do consumer-mains upgrades, point-of-attachment repairs and metering work directly without a separate contractor.

Can you replace old halogen downlights with LEDs?

Yes, and we usually find and remediate scorched ceiling insulation and failed transformers at the same time, bringing fittings up to current clearance standards.

Do you do safety inspections before settlement on a Forestville purchase?

Yes. We provide pre-purchase electrical inspections covering the switchboard, visible wiring, fittings and compliance items, with a written report.

How quickly can you reach Forestville from Brookvale?

Usually within 15 minutes door-to-door, sometimes faster outside peak hours.

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    Linda Mapledoram
    3 months ago

    Have been using the company while renovating a kitchenette and general updates throughout the premises. Found the service positive in response to all requests and prompt in delivery. Highly recommend.

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    Raymond Lambie
    7 months ago

    Shaun was great. Replaced our fuse box and installed a smart meter. He was a pleasure to deal with and took the time to explain everything to us. Very happy with the job DM Electrical did.

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    Vic Gigliotti
    a year ago

    We had a power outage across half our office and couldn't find the issue. DM sent an experienced electrician who solved it within 20 minutes. Extremely professional, clean and efficient. We can't recommend Dan and the team highly enough.

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    Tracey Hollings
    a year ago

    The team were punctual, polite and very efficient. Did an excellent job, which was a challenge considering the damage involved. They also did a great tidy up job. Left no mess. Highly recommend the team.

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    Lewis Haines
    10 months ago

    Dan and his team of highly qualified tradesmen did the level 2 change over of our electrical mains. The service, attention to detail, communication and speed is unparalleled to any electrical service I have had.

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    Claudine Athas
    a year ago

    Within an hour Dan sent the team to sort my urgent outage at work. He was kind, empathetic and professional. The problem was fixed and new power points installed with no fuss. Thanks Dan, you're a legend!

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    Neil Smith
    a year ago

    Thanks to Dan for organising my job so promptly. Luke and Cooper are very pleasant young men, polite and professional, who did an excellent job. I would definitely recommend DM Electrical.

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    Heather Rudkin
    8 months ago

    Excellent service provided on a timely basis which resolved a significant electrical issue at our home.

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    Chase Burrows
    a year ago

    Amazing job, issue was fixed quickly and for good money. Good blokes too! Couldn't ask for anything better, definitely will be going back.