Our Story - Astral Electrical in Wellington

The Beginning: Owners Vision

In 2019, Astral Electrical Limited was created in Wellington City. Ben Alchin, our founder, led this new step. He had a dream and loved helping the Kiwi community. Beginning as a part-time venture, by 2023 Astral Electrical had grown into a successful and respected business.

Ben moved to Wellington in 2017 with his wife Angel and their three cats. In Scotland, he was an artist doing graphic design and sculpture. But in New Zealand, Ben wanted a different job. He liked working with his hands and being outdoors, so he made a change.

Ben learned a lot about trades from his dad and received a top education in England. These things helped him switch to the electrical industry. Ben scored a rare 93% in his qualifying exams. This showed he was ready to bring high standards to his electrical work.

Ben spotted a need in our capital city. He continues to feel today that homeowners deserve fair prices and decent service. His goal continues to be to offer this, along with excellent communication.

For Ben, starting Astral Electrical was about more than just electrical work. He wanted to build a business that listened and understood what the people of Wellington needed.

Under Ben's leadership, Astral Electrical has become a name people trust.

Proudly locally owned and operated

Astral Electrical is 100% locally owned and operated. We know the community well because we are part of it. We focus on being reliable, giving personal care, and helping the community.

Our goal is to build strong relationships. We want every interaction to build trust and goodwill with our customers and suppliers.

Community First: Our Involvement and Initiatives

We do more than just electrical work. We support our community.

In March 2020, right before New Zealand's lockdown, we helped a lot. Our team, led by Ben Alchin, worked 24/7 to run an urgent Facebook group. This group helped people find emergency places to stay. Ben got public thanks from a community of 2,500 people for this effort.

We keep helping our community in many ways. We give discounts to both ‘Super Gold’ and ‘Force4Families’ cardholders. We also support Ghost Diving New Zealand. We also offer discounts to local residents of Khandallah, Ngaio, Broadmeadows, and Crofton Downs.

The key milestones

Astral Electrical has grown a lot since 2019. We have become a name in Wellington's electrical service industry. Our company has added more services over the years and expanded our field of knowledge.

We always try to meet the changing needs of our customers and the community. This means keeping up with industry trends.

By early 2023, many people in Wellington knew about Astral Electrical. People recognise us for our top-notch electrical work. We noticed an increase in the number of direct referrals.

In April 2023, we joined Master Electricians. Then, in May 2023, we achieved Quality Assured Member status. This shows we are good at what we do, we adhere to high standards, and we are committed to keeping people safe. This also means we can offer a $20,000 guarantee on all our work.

Looking Forward: Our Commitment to the Future

Our business keeps growing. We are adding new services, hiring people, and building our network. We also have a continued focus on recycling and minimising waste. We care about the environment.

Every day, we work hard to be the best. We love being part of the Wellington community and will we hope to keep serving for many years to come.