About Us
The team behind the tools
Locally owned, Richmond based, and trusted by hundreds of Melbourne homes and businesses.
Our Founder
James Kowalski
Licensed Electrician · 12 Years Experience
I started Apex Electrical in 2012 with a single ute, a toolkit, and a belief that Melbourne deserved better from its electricians — honest quotes, clean work, and someone who actually shows up on time.
Twelve years later, we're a team of three, based out of Richmond, servicing everything from switchboard upgrades in Fitzroy terraces to full commercial fit-outs in the CBD. We still answer our own phones, and I still personally oversee every major job.
We're not the biggest electrical company in Melbourne. But I'd put our work, our punctuality, and our customer service up against anyone in the industry.
Meet the team
James Kowalski
Founder & Lead Electrician
12 years in the trade. James founded Apex in Richmond with one ute and a commitment to honest, code-compliant work. He still leads every major project personally.
Ben Nguyen
Senior Electrician
Specialises in commercial fit-outs and data cabling. Ben joined Apex in 2019 and has led over 150 commercial projects across Melbourne.
Sam Patel
Electrician & Emergency Lead
Our 24/7 emergency specialist. Sam handles after-hours call-outs and complex fault-finding with calm precision. Police checked and first-aid certified.
Licences & certifications
Fully compliant with all Victorian and Australian electrical standards.
Part of the community
We're proud to call Richmond home. We sponsor the local under-12s footy team, donate electrical work to the Richmond Community Centre each year, and offer discounted safety inspections for pensioners in the area.
When you hire Apex, you're supporting a genuinely local business that puts money back into the neighbourhood.