Competent Electrician is a licensed electrical services provider in Singapore, operating from an office at Chinatown Point on New Bridge Road. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, the company offers 24/7 emergency electrical services across the island, alongside a broader range of electrical, plumbing and handyman work for residential, commercial and industrial properties.
The company is bizSAFE certified, meeting Singapore's workplace safety standards, and its electricians hold licenses from the Energy Market Authority (EMA), following EMA rules and standards. Competent Electrician promotes a 30-minute arrival guarantee, offering a $30 discount if that time isn't met, and states it offers transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden charges.
Services span everyday electrical needs such as power failure and power trip solutions, light and fan installation, switch repair and installation, circuit breaker replacement, and electrical wiring and troubleshooting, through to auto gate installation and repair, CCTV and data installation, smart home solutions, and commercial electrical work. The company also offers plumbing and handyman services. Client reviews describe electricians as punctual, professional, and thorough, with several naming specific technicians for resolving lighting, wiring, circuit breaker and water heater issues.
Competent Electrician positions itself as a go-to provider for emergency electrical services across Singapore, offering round-the-clock support to restore power and resolve electrical issues quickly. Operating from an office at Chinatown Point on New Bridge Road, the company draws on over 20 years of industry experience, with a team of licensed electricians equipped to handle emergencies for both homes and businesses.
The company's electricians hold licenses from Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) and follow EMA rules and standards, staying current with industry practices. Competent Electrician is also bizSAFE certified, meeting Singapore's workplace safety standards for work carried out in homes, offices and commercial sites.
One of the company's more distinctive promises is its 30-minute arrival guarantee: if the team doesn't arrive within 30 minutes of a call, customers receive a $30 discount under the company's Time Guarantee policy. Alongside this, Competent Electrician emphasises transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden charges, aiming to make costs clear before work begins.
The bulk of Competent Electrician's work covers everyday electrical needs: power failure and power trip solutions, light and fan installation, switch repair and installation, circuit breaker replacement, and general electrical wiring and troubleshooting. Residential services extend to HDB flats specifically, with upgrades of old wiring systems to modern standards.
On the commercial side, the company offers tailored electrical solutions for businesses, along with installation and maintenance of electrical systems in commercial properties, aimed at minimising downtime. Smart Home Solutions round out the residential offering, covering installation of smart devices, home automation integration, and advice on current smart home technology.
Beyond core electrical work, Competent Electrician also specialises in auto gate installation and repair, covering swing, sliding and bi-fold gates, with options to integrate CCTV and smart remote access control. Common auto gate issues the company addresses include motor malfunctions, power supply issues, faulty sensors, and general mechanical wear on hinges and tracks. Maintenance packages are also available to inspect, lubricate and troubleshoot gates before problems escalate, along with upgrades like smart access systems and energy-efficient motors.
CCTV and data installation, plumbing, and general handyman services round out the company's offering, giving property owners a single point of contact for a range of home and business maintenance needs.
Reviews describe electricians as punctual, professional, polite and thorough. One customer described a team resolving lighting fixtures and fan installation with professionalism, while another recounted an electrician sorting a circuit breaker issue and neatly labelling switches for future reference. Several reviews mention fast response times, including one describing an electrician arriving within 45 minutes late at night to isolate a faulty water heater and restore power. Another customer described being offered a free phone-based fix for a tripped power supply rather than being charged for an emergency callout.
Competing Electrician can be contacted or visited at its Chinatown Point office Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. For emergencies, phone contact is recommended over email, since email responses take 3 to 5 working days. With 24/7 availability for urgent electrical issues, plus auto gate, CCTV, plumbing and handyman services layered on top, the company positions itself as a broad, single-call option for property owners across Singapore.