About Us

Local, Reliable, and Backed by Decades of Experience

Founded by Phil and Leonie Doouss in 1986, North West Electrical is a multi-generational family business, with son Gareth joining as an apprentice and progressing to Contracts Manager. 

Backed by 50 years combined trading experience, we are passionate about offering pragmatic electrical solutions for commercial and industrial projects. As a company, our driving goal is to achieve a commitment to quality assurance and deadlines, while maintaining a customer focused business experience, based on transparency and a strong team ethic. 

We believe exceptional service extends beyond practical completion, and have a commitment to take care of our customers and provide them with peace of mind for years to come.

Some quick facts about North West Electrical

Established

North West Electrical established in 1986

Offices

Offices in Māngere and Dargaville

Specialists in

Commercial, industrial and rural sites

Known for

Reliability, communication, and practical problem-solving

what customers say

Hear from builders, operators, and rural clients who trust us to deliver reliable electrical work, job after job.

“North West Electrical are highly skilled and dependable electricians. Whether addressing an emergency or managing a project, they have consistently showcased their expert understanding of commercial electrical systems, safety protocols, and current industry practices. They tackle each assignment with professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail.”

Euroclass

“We rely on a lot of moving parts to keep our projects running smoothly and having a reliable electrical team you can count on is key to keeping the job on track. The boys at North West Electrical are always there when needed, getting the job done quickly and efficiently, which helps maintain steady progress on our sites. Their responsiveness and commitment make a real difference!”

Aintree

“The team at North West Electrical recently completed the electrical work for our new building located in Wiri. During the various stages of the project the team demonstrated professionalism, technical expertise and a strong commitment to quality. They worked seamlessly with the general contractor and other trades, ensuring that deadlines were met and all systems were installed according to plan and code requirements.”

Hughes Transport

“I’m happy to recommend North West Electrical as a top-quality electrical contractor. We’ve been working with their team at Aintree Group for the past two years across multiple commercial and industrial builds, and they’ve been consistently excellent. They’ve handled the electrical work on five of our recent projects — including Mico, Hawthorne, Freight Direct, 32 Cryer’s Road and 26 Ascot Road. On every site, they’ve shown up with the same solid approach: fast turnaround times, clean and reliable workmanship, and a real “get-it-done” attitude.”

Aintree

“We’ve partnered with North West Electrical on numerous projects and consistently found Gareth and the team to be excellent to work with. Their extensive experience, pragmatic approach to problem-solving, and clear, timely communication make them a standout in the industry. We’re happy to recommend Northwest Electrical for any electrical works.”

A-Line Construction

“Highly recommend North West to anyone looking for a Electrical contractor that understands Customer service in the tradesmen industry. When something breaks, they respond quickly but that’s not all they actually arrive when they say they are and get the job done and get out. Fast efficient service. After making the call to them you know the problem will be sorted so no need to worry about it again.”

Cirtex Industries Limited