B. Electric is a small, agile electrical contracting business serving Christchurch and the wider South Island. Founded by Andy — who started the trade in 2011 driven by a desire to be part of the Christchurch rebuild — the team has grown to three experienced electricians who bring an unusual range of backgrounds to the trade: a Commonwealth Games medallist, a fully qualified zoologist and former Ice Blacks goaltender, and a Canterbury Rugby FPC team member.
The business handles residential and commercial electrical work across the full range of complexity — from urgent repairs to new builds, bespoke lighting design, solar power system installation, and heat pump installation with Healthy Homes compliance calculations included. Clients consistently highlight fair pricing, reliable communication, and a high standard of workmanship. Free quotes are available by phone or through the website.
B. Electric is a small, agile electrical contracting business serving Christchurch and the wider South Island. Founded by Andy — who started his trade in 2011 with a deliberate aim to be part of the Christchurch rebuild — the business has grown from a sole operator into a team of three, each of whom brings a background that's not quite what you'd expect from a group of electricians.
Andy is a Commonwealth Games medallist. Jonny is a fully qualified zoologist who traded his cocktail shaker for electrical tape after lockdown prompted a career change (and has played two seasons for the Ice Blacks ice hockey team). Emma is a member of Canterbury Rugby's FPC team. The team bio section of the website leans into this with deliberate humour — but behind the personality, the consistent message from clients is straightforward: fair prices, high quality, and people who are reliable and easy to deal with.
The service range spans residential and commercial electrical work across Christchurch and the South Island. On the routine end: general electrical repairs, electrical inspections (for home buyers, property upgrades, or peace of mind), and ongoing commercial and industrial servicing and maintenance.
For new builds and renovations, B. Electric handles all house wiring requirements — from standard wiring through to complex home automation systems. The approach is tailored to each client's requirements and budget, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
**Heat pump installation and maintenance** is a specific speciality. The team advises on the right heat pump for a given space, manages the full installation process, and handles the Healthy Homes compliance calculations. Existing heat pumps can also be serviced and repaired to restore efficiency.
**Solar power** is a growing part of the business. B. Electric designs and installs solar systems tailored to each property's needs, and the team describes themselves as genuine believers in solar as a significant part of New Zealand's energy future.
**Audio and lighting design** rounds out the offering on the higher-end residential side. This service goes beyond installing fittings — the team works with clients to understand how they want to use a space, develops a specialised lighting plan, and then handles equipment selection, supply, and installation. The project gallery on the website showcases some of the finished results across residential properties.
B. Electric positions itself as solution-focused and easy to work with — and the client reviews back this up. One reviewer described Andy as "the best electrician we have ever worked with in NZ," citing fair pricing, quality, and efficiency. Another highlighted his communication during a drawn-out heat pump delivery process, noting that he kept them updated throughout and installed the units as soon as they arrived.
Free quotes are available by phone on 027 276 0237 or via the contact form at belectric.nz. The business is also listed on ArchiPro, which is a useful reference for architects and designers considering them for a new build or fit-out project.