O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
Josh is specifically sought out to fix Enphase faults and solar installations that other electricians couldn't resolve.
That's a meaningful differentiator if you're inheriting a solar system or upgrading an existing one rather than starting fresh. Scott and Josh together cover the full sales-to-commission pipeline, and reviewers consistently note they don't feel sold to — pricing landed in the middle of the market on multiple quotes, with technical documentation included. The business is GST-registered and has operated under the same name for around 22 years, which adds stability to a category where fly-by-night operators are common. If you're planning a combined solar, battery, and EV charger install, ask them specifically about their Sigenergy and Enphase experience — reviewers name both systems, and the depth of that knowledge is what sets them apart from generalist electricians adding solar as a sideline.
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About O'Bryan Electrical & Solar
Josh O'Bryan leads the team day-to-day and is specifically praised for solar system design, Enphase troubleshooting, EV charger installation, and switchboard upgrades — including the often-overlooked step of coordinating energy company sign-offs and smart meter commissioning. Scott O'Bryan handles quoting and customer communication on larger solar projects, delivering detailed technical documentation alongside competitive pricing rather than sales pressure. The business handles the full electrical-plus-solar stack in a single relationship: residential rewires, 3-phase switchboard conversions, meter board relocations, security cameras, and large-scale commercial-style solar installs (a 73-panel micro-inverter system at one site, a 32kW Sigenergy system at another) — meaning homeowners planning a multi-stage upgrade don't need a separate electrician and solar installer. What separates them from solar-only providers is their willingness to fix what others can't: Josh has diagnosed faults in Enphase systems that original installers couldn't resolve, and he rewired third-party solar installations that came to him as a last resort. Across roughly 22 years of operation, repeat customers span everything from a first-ever solar install to a second major battery upgrade, with several reviewers explicitly naming them as their permanent go-to for both personal and business electrical work.
Best for: solar system upgrades and legacy fault diagnosis on existing Enphase or third-party installations, combined solar-battery-EV charger projects requiring 3-phase switchboard work, and homeowners wanting a single electrician relationship for both ongoing household electrical maintenance and major solar upgrades.
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Can O'Bryan Electrical & Solar fix or upgrade a solar system installed by someone else?+
Yes — and it's one of the things Josh is most specifically praised for in reviews. Multiple customers came to him after their original installer couldn't resolve Enphase communication faults or incompatible legacy system issues, and Josh diagnosed and fixed them. If you've inherited a solar system or had a bad experience with a previous installer, this is a business worth contacting directly about what they can do with the existing hardware.
Do they handle the full solar installation process, including energy company paperwork?+
Based on multiple reviews, yes — Josh coordinates directly with the energy company, handles sign-off requirements, organises smart meter installation, and walks customers through the monitoring app after commissioning. One reviewer specifically noted he handled everything including a subsequent dishwasher electrical fault over the phone at no charge. For homeowners who don't want to project-manage multiple parties, this end-to-end approach is a recurring reason customers choose them.
What do customers say about their pricing?+
Reviewers consistently describe their quotes as competitive but not the cheapest available. One customer who obtained several solar quotes noted O'Bryan landed in the middle on price while offering better warranty and product quality documentation than lower-cost alternatives. Another long-term customer described pricing as 'very fair' across multiple jobs over several years. The business doesn't appear to use upselling tactics — Josh is specifically mentioned as explaining options and letting customers choose without pressure.
Do Josh and his team work on general electrical jobs, or is it solar only?+
General electrical work makes up a significant portion of their jobs based on the reviews. Customers mention downlight installations, power point upgrades, ceiling fans, oven installations, security cameras, CAT6 cabling, LED strip wiring, and full residential rewires — including new home builds. Several customers use them for both ongoing maintenance and major solar projects, treating them as a single electrician for all household needs. If you have a combined list of electrical and solar work, they're set up to handle it in one engagement.
Are they available for urgent or short-notice electrical jobs?+
Reviews suggest they respond well to urgent requests. One customer describes Josh arriving in the rain at short notice to fix a power fault. Another notes the team reshuffled their schedule within 15 minutes when a ceiling fan delivery was delayed. A third reviewer mentions Josh fit them in before they went overseas. While they're not explicitly marketed as a 24/7 emergency service, the pattern in reviews points to above-average responsiveness for a business of their size.