88 | Electrical solutions tailored to your needs de Bes Electricals’ approach to every project is highly personalised. Wellington-based de Bes Electrical Ltd has scored a major milestone, with their apprentice Ronan Griffiths winning the Wellington regional finals of the 2025 Master Apprentice Electrical Awards. Taking out the top spot in the regionals was a proud moment for both Ronan and the business says de Bes Electrical owner, Tyson de Bes. “It’s a huge achievement for Ronan, and for us as a small team. It reflects the effort we’ve both put into his training and the standard we set for all our work,” Tyson says. Twenty-two-year-old registered apprentice, Ronan has been with de Bes Electrical for three and a half years. He entered the competition last year as a second-year apprentice, placing fourth, before returning to win the regionals this year. The competition is high during the two days of rigorous testing of practical and technical skills, from complex switchboard fit offs to electrical fault-finding challenges. Only the top five apprentices in the country, ranked on points, make the cut to proceed to the national Master Apprentice finals to be held later this year in Queenstown. Ronan is awaiting the results of other regional heats to see if he qualifies for a shot at the nationals. For de Bes Electrical, Ronan’s award win is more than a just a trophy; it’s proof that the company’s investment in people, service, and standards pays off. Established in 2014 de Bes Electrical Ltd is an owner-operated small business serving the greater Wellington region, including Upper Hutt and the Kāpiti Coast. With over a decade of electrical industry experience, the company delivering high- quality electrical work across residential new builds, renovations, and light commercial projects. The business runs with a tight knit three-person crew, two registered electricians and Ronan as top apprentice. This size allows for personal accountability and direct client relationships. “We’re a small team of registered electricians who work directly with homeowners, builders, architects, and project managers to deliver a full end-to-end service from electrical design through to installation,” says Tyson. As well as general electrical services, the company specialises in architectural lighting interior and exterior, home security T T Bernadette Cooney and automation, audio visual cabling, smart home installations and EV charging solutions. To ensure all our projects go well, we work closely with our key suppliers such as Switch Lighting. “From high end new builds to renovations and extensions to retail and hospitality fit outs to maintenance and repair we offer quality workmanship and clear communication throughout.” de Bes Electrical Ltd Tyson says that de Bes Electricals’ approach to every project is highly personalised. “A key feature of our service is we take pride in personalised design and ongoing communication with the clients, so they are well informed, and they get exactly what it is they want.” “A lot of companies just work off the plans and call it done. We take the time to talk through what the client really wants and design a solution around that. It’s about making the most of every opportunity to get the electrical side exactly right.” With an extensive portfolio, expertly trained and experienced crew and glowing testi- monials de Bes Electrical Ltd are a trusted name for the trades and the homeowner. CONTRACTING Switch Lighting offers professional lighting consultations, including tailored design, site visits, and ongoing support. Contact Johnny on 027 226 6007 johnny@switch-lighting.co.nz NEED LIGHTING ADVICE FOR YOUR PROJECT?
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