Lighting & feature lighting
LED downlights, stair and step lights, pendants and dimmers, planned room by room.
More about lighting →Based in Jesmond · Lic. 477240C
NewcastleElectricianCall and you'll speak
directly with Ben
0422 174 357
5.0 ★★★★★13 Google reviews
Lic. 477240CLicensed and insured
12 years an electricianTrading since 2019
Upfront priceBefore any work starts
Licensed in NSWLicence 477240C, insured
Based in JesmondNewcastle and the Hunter
About Ben
Meet Ben,
the owner.
Ben has been an electrician for 12 years. He started Ben Stokes Electrical in 2019 and runs it from Jesmond with a small crew, looking after homes in Newcastle and the Hunter.
“I started the business to do things the right way. Quality work, clear communication and showing up when we say we will.”Ben Stokes
- An upfront price before work starts
- We turn up when we say we will
- Your home treated with respect
NSW licence 477240C · ABN 73 668 651 956 · A Certificate of Compliance on licensed work.
What we do
Lighting, EV chargers
and switchboards.
These are the jobs Ben does most. We also fit ceiling fans and power points, find faults and wire renovations and new builds.
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EV chargers
A wall charger at home on its own circuit. Ben checks your switchboard can take it first.
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Switchboard upgrades
Old fuse boards replaced with circuit breakers and safety switches, labelled and tested.
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Renovations & new builds
Power points, lighting layout and the switchboard for a new kitchen, an extension or a whole new home.
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Outdoor lighting
Eave downlights, deck and step lights, and lights for the garden and driveway.
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Fans, power points & faults
Ceiling fans, extra power points and USB outlets, and finding the fault when the power keeps tripping.
Get a quote →Not sure what you need?
Tell Ben what's going on, or text him a photo of the switchboard. He'll work out the job and give you a price before he starts.
Tell Ben about it Or call 0422 174 357One job, start to finish
A new home,
wired and lit.
A switchboard upgrade, an EV charger and feature lights through the whole house. Filmed on the job in October 2026.
The switchboard
The old board, with three meters, was upgraded on the same job.
- Circuit breakers and safety switches
- Every circuit labelled
- Tested, with a Certificate of Compliance
The lighting
Step lights on the stairs and the deck, downlights in the eaves and a brass pendant.
- Stair, step and eave lights
- Pendants and dimmers
- Planned room by room
The EV charger
A wall charger on the teal tile, right where the car parks.
- Its own circuit
- Board checked first
- Tested, with a Certificate of Compliance
Building or renovating? Talk to Ben before the plaster goes up, so the lights and power points end up where you want them.
Tell Ben about the build →How it works
Four steps from
your call to the switch‑on.
01
Call Ben
You speak to Ben, not a call centre. Or send the form and he'll call you back.
02
Ben looks, then prices it
He looks at the job and gives you an upfront price before any work starts.
03
We turn up and do the work
We arrive when we said we would and treat your home with respect.
04
Tested and signed off
We test the work and give you a Certificate of Compliance for anything licensed.
Where we work
Newcastle and
Lake Macquarie homes.
We're based in Jesmond. These are the suburbs we work in most, and we cover the wider Hunter too.
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Reviews
What customers say
once the job's done.
“Can highly recommend Ben and the team, very professional prompt service will definitely be using them again.”
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Leave a review ↗Questions
Common questions,
plain answers.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. In Ben's words: “We'll give you an upfront price before work commences.”
Who will I deal with?
Ben. “Give us a call and you'll speak directly with me.”
Are you a licensed electrician?
Yes. Ben Stokes Electrical is licensed (NSW 477240C) and insured. Ben is happy to confirm the details on any job.
Do I need a new switchboard for an EV charger?
Not always. It depends on your board and how much spare room it has. Ben checks it and tells you before any work starts. EV chargers
How do I know my switchboard needs upgrading?
Old ceramic fuses, no safety switches, or a board that keeps tripping are the usual signs. So is adding a big new load like an EV charger. Switchboard upgrades
What areas do you cover?
Newcastle and the Hunter, from our base in Jesmond: Wallsend, Lambton, New Lambton, Mayfield, Charlestown, Cardiff, Warners Bay and the suburbs around them. Check your suburb
How fast can you get to me?
We're local, so usually close by. Call and we'll give you a realistic window, then turn up in it.
What work do you take on?
Lighting and feature lighting, EV chargers, switchboard upgrades and safety switches, outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, power points and USB outlets, fault finding, and the electrical for renovations and new builds.
Get a quote
Tell Ben about the job.
He'll call you
back himself.
- 1Ben calls you backNot a call centre. Ben.
- 2He looks at the jobThen you get an upfront price.
- 3You decideNothing starts until you say yes.
5.0 ★★★★★13 Google reviews
Lic. 477240CLicensed and insured
Thanks. Ben will be in touch.
If it's urgent, call 0422 174 357.