Marmoset Electrical is a Wellington-based, owner-operated electrical services company run by Shaun, delivering electrical work for homeowners, landlords, and businesses across the Wellington region. Shaun is a fully licensed electrician and electrical inspector, a qualified solar energy inspector, an Evnex Certified Installer, and holds Vero Liability insurance, with over a decade of experience in the industry.
Marmoset covers everything from everyday repairs and lighting installations to safety inspections, fault diagnostics, and complete home rewiring, alongside more specialised work like outdoor lighting and power, switchboard upgrades, and EV charger installation for major brands including Tesla, Wallbox, and Evnex. Being owner-operated means customers deal directly with Shaun rather than a call centre or rotating contractors, and the business specialises in the particular electrical challenges of older Wellington villas and bungalows.
Marmoset services the wider Wellington region — Wellington City, Porirua, Lower Hutt, and Upper Hutt — without restricting coverage or adding surcharges for outer suburbs. The business holds a 5.0 rating on Google across 21 reviews and 23 reviews on Builderscrack, and reports over 400 satisfied customers and a 100% project completion rate. Electrical certificates for insurance, property sales, and landlord compliance are included in quoted prices.
Marmoset Electrical is run by Shaun, a fully licensed electrician and electrical inspector who has spent over a decade working across the Wellington region. As an owner-operated business, every job — from a quick repair to a full home rewire — is handled directly by Shaun, without the call centres or rotating contractors that come with larger electrical companies.
Marmoset covers the everyday and the specialised. On the everyday side, that means repairs, lighting installations, safety inspections, and fault diagnostics. On the more involved end, Shaun handles complete home rewiring, switchboard upgrades — replacing outdated fuse boxes with modern switchboards featuring RCD protection — and outdoor lighting and power work, covering landscape lighting, outdoor outlets, and security systems for entertaining or garden enhancement.
As an Evnex Certified Installer, Shaun handles certified installation of major EV charger brands including Tesla, Wallbox, Evnex, and universal Type 2 chargers. That work goes beyond just mounting a charger: it includes electrical capacity assessments, dedicated circuit installation, and smart charging setup, so the system is properly integrated with a property's existing electrical supply rather than just bolted on.
One area Shaun specifically calls out is older housing stock — villas, bungalows, and other older Wellington properties that come with their own particular electrical quirks. Rather than treating every job the same, Marmoset positions itself as understanding these challenges specifically, which matters in a city like Wellington where a lot of the housing stock predates modern electrical standards.
Marmoset services Wellington City, Porirua, Lower Hutt, and Upper Hutt, and is explicit about not restricting coverage or charging extra for outer suburbs — from Johnsonville to Island Bay, Petone to Kaitoke. That covers a long list of specific suburbs across the four areas, including CBD, Thorndon, Kelburn, and Karori in Wellington City; Whitby, Papakowhai, and Plimmerton in Porirua; Petone, Eastbourne, and Wainuiomata in Lower Hutt; and Heretaunga, Silverstream, and Kaitoke in Upper Hutt.
Marmoset describes its pricing as fair, transparent, and no-surprises — Shaun keeps overheads low as a way of passing savings on to customers, and will discuss any unforeseen complications with a client before proceeding, particularly relevant given how much variation there can be in older Wellington homes. Electrical certificates needed for insurance, property sales, or landlord compliance are included in the quoted price rather than tacked on as an extra.
Marmoset holds a 5.0 rating on Google across 21 reviews, and 23 reviews on Builderscrack, with the business reporting over 400 satisfied customers and a 100% project completion rate. Reviewers consistently mention Shaun's efficiency, friendliness, and clear communication, along with tidy work that leaves no mess behind — themes that come up across reviews from customers including Claire Hughes, Dave Preece, Paul Emery, Rachel Treston, Dave Evans, and Ben Gaukrodger.
Marmoset Electrical is based on Clyde Street in Island Bay, Wellington, and can be reached by phone or email, with a callback booking option also available through the website for those who'd rather be called at a specific time.