KNIC Electrical Services Pty Ltd
A father-and-son team where dozens of customers have come back for their third and fourth job.
Kym handles consultations and quoting while Jack and Sam do the hands-on installation, and both sides of that split draw specific praise rather than generic compliments. The sample does include two 1-star reviews — one disputing a callout charge, one describing a $32,000 solar project where the quote was never delivered despite multiple follow-ups — so if your job involves a lengthy quoting process or a large multi-stage scope, it's worth confirming a clear timeline for receiving the quote before committing your schedule. For straightforward residential jobs — fans, lights, switchboard faults, sheds, or solar installs — the pattern across 50 reviews points to a team that shows up when they say they will and leaves the site clean.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (105 total)
“significantly better priced than other electrical companies in Adelaide”
“Kym offered helpful suggestions including sensor lights for the shed”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 304 solar panel installations in Gawler
Credentials & background
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About KNIC Electrical Services Pty Ltd
Run by father Kym and son Jack, with Sam also appearing across multiple jobs, KNIC Electrical is a family-operated team that covers everything from emergency fault-finding and switchboard work to full solar installations, shed wiring, and detailed residential fit-outs. Kym is consistently praised for his upfront consultation style — visiting sites quickly, offering written quotes the same day, and steering customers toward practical solutions they hadn't considered (sensor lights, higher-current circuits for spas and heating). Jack handles a wide variety of installation work including ceiling fans, downlights, data cabling, recessed power points, CCTV systems, and TV wall-mounts, with multiple reviewers singling him out for working neatly, cleaning up thoroughly, and never treating a job as too difficult. The team is especially well-suited to homeowners tackling multi-stage renovations — several reviewers mention using them repeatedly over 12+ months across different trades — and they're one of the few local operators willing to respond same-day or after hours for genuine emergencies. Their pricing comes up in almost every review, typically framed as noticeably better than other Adelaide-area quotes on comparable jobs. One reviewer flagged an experience where follow-up on a large quote didn't happen as promised, which is worth keeping in mind for complex projects that require back-and-forth before the job is confirmed.
Best for: homeowners managing multi-stage renovations who need a reliable team across repeated visits, urgent same-day fault repairs in the Gawler and Barossa area, residential solar installations, and detailed interior fit-outs including fans, downlights, and data cabling.
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Does KNIC Electrical handle emergency callouts?+
Yes — several reviewers describe same-day and after-hours responses to urgent faults. One customer had a safety switch replaced within an hour of calling, and another had Kym diagnose a smoking power point the same morning they rang. Reviewers in the Gawler and Barossa areas specifically mention KNIC being one of the few local operators willing to respond quickly. It's worth calling directly rather than messaging if your issue is urgent.
What areas does KNIC Electrical cover?+
The team is based in Gawler Belt and most reviews come from the Gawler and Barossa regions. Several reviewers also reference Adelaide more broadly, and the business lists Adelaide-area electrical work in its category description. If you're outside the immediate Gawler area, it's worth confirming coverage when you call — reviews don't give a hard boundary.
How does KNIC's pricing compare to other electricians?+
Pricing comes up in a high proportion of reviews, almost always framed as noticeably lower than competing quotes. Multiple customers specifically mention getting quotes from other Adelaide electricians first and finding KNIC significantly cheaper. One reviewer did dispute a nearly $400 charge for a 15-minute visit, so it's worth asking for an upfront estimate on callout-style jobs where the scope isn't fixed.
Who actually turns up to do the work — Kym, Jack, or Sam?+
Typically a combination of all three, depending on the job size. Kym usually leads consultations, quotes, and more complex problem-solving work. Jack handles the majority of installations — fans, lights, cabling, power points, solar — and is frequently mentioned by name for working neatly and cleaning up after himself. Sam appears alongside Jack or Kym on larger jobs like multi-shed wiring or switchboard relocations.
Can KNIC handle a full solar system installation, not just add-on electrical work?+
Yes — at least one reviewer specifically mentions a full new solar system installation completed by Kym and Jack, praising the promptness and cleanup. The Google business category lists solar panel installation as a primary service. For a large solar project requiring SAPN network approval (which involves a 6–8 week process), confirm quoting timelines early — one reviewer experienced delays on a large solar quote that ultimately cost them several weeks.