IYR Electrical is a Wellington-based electrical company led by Matt Moore and a team of more than 20 electricians, with its main office in Lower Hutt and a secondary office serving Auckland's South/Eastern suburbs. Proudly operating for 14 years, the company handles both commercial and residential electrical work, from emergency callouts to large-scale property developments.
IYR's commercial portfolio includes retail fitouts for worldwide brands, local restaurants, property developments of more than 25 units, and multi-million dollar home builds, covering everything from electrical planning through to full installation. On the residential side, the team handles rewiring, repairs, switchboard upgrades, EV charger installation, heat pump installations, and smart home and security systems.
All IYR staff across their Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch operating areas are licensed electricians, and the company offers a workmanship guarantee on all electrical services, with the guarantee period varying depending on the job. IYR reports having completed over 350 successful projects for more than 1,000 happy clients, with a 98% client satisfaction rate.
IYR Electrical has spent 14 years building a reputation as one of Wellington's go-to electrical companies, led by Matt Moore and a team of more than 20 electricians. The company's main office sits in Alicetown, Lower Hutt, with a secondary office covering Auckland's South and Eastern suburbs, giving IYR the reach to take on both everyday residential jobs and large-scale commercial projects.
IYR splits its work across two main streams. On the commercial side, the team has handled fitouts and renovations, ongoing maintenance and repairs, air quality work, general electrical installation, and lighting design — with a portfolio that includes property developments of more than 25 units, retail fitouts for worldwide brands, local restaurants, and beautiful renovations and new builds across Wellington and Auckland. On the residential side, IYR covers electrical services, rewiring, repairs, and electrical work for new builds and renovations, including projects on multi-million dollar homes.
Beyond the big jobs, IYR's day-to-day work covers a long list of practical services: electrical fault diagnosis, electrical audits and recommendations, home air conditioning, thermal imaging, exit and emergency lighting, smoke alarms, automatic gates, landscape lighting, home ventilation, EV charger installation, LED lighting upgrades, intercom and buzzer systems, heat pump installations, extractor fans, switchboard upgrades and repairs, and residential security including sensor lights and CCTV. The company also offers solar services for those looking to reduce their reliance on the grid.
Every member of the IYR team across its Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch operating areas is a licensed electrician. The company backs its work with a workmanship guarantee on all electrical services, with the length of the guarantee varying depending on the specific job.
IYR's client testimonials point consistently to professionalism and reliability. Project Manager Matt Grant described working with IYR as "an absolute game-changer," praising the team's meticulous planning and seamless execution. Ryan Hazeldine, who has worked with IYR both as a Project Manager and a client, called them the best company he's worked with in 24 years in construction, recommending them as the number one electrical company in the Wellington region for price and quality. Tim Geard, Director of Precinct Architecture, praised Matt's electrical and mechanical designs as exceptional, while Project Manager David Castle noted the team consistently goes above and beyond, delivering high-quality work on time even under tight scheduling.
In Wellington, IYR services Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Petone, Wellington Central, Porirua, Johnsonville, Seatoun, Kilbirnie, Wadestown, Northland, Karori, Mount Cook, Newtown and Eastbourne. In Auckland, the team covers Botany, Howick, Mount Wellington, Mount Eden, Flat Bush and Beachlands. The company notes that if a customer's area isn't listed, it's still worth a call — they'll do their best to make it work.
IYR reports having completed more than 350 successful projects for over 1,000 happy clients, maintaining a 98% client satisfaction rate. Whether it's a general electrical job, an emergency repair, or a large commercial fitout, the company offers free quotes and an availability timeframe over the phone.
IYR Electrical's Wellington office is located at 16/5 Wakefield Street, Alicetown, Lower Hutt. Customers can reach the team by phone or email, or request a free quote online for their next electrical project.