1979Est.Walloon, QLD

Walloon electricians, family run since 1979.

Quality electrical installations and repairs by fully qualified tradesmen, for homes, farms, schools and light commercial work around Walloon, Rosewood and Ipswich.

5.03 Google reviews

Haigslea Amberley Rd, Walloon Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

Services

All your electrical installation and repairs.

For the house, the shed, the farm and the school, from Walloon and Ipswich out to Laidley and Fernvale.

Lights and power points

Light and power installation and repairs: new circuits, extra power points, lights inside and out, and faults tracked down and fixed.

Switchboards and safety switches

Switchboard installation, upgrades and repairs, with safety switches fitted so the power cuts out fast if something goes wrong.

Hot water systems

Electrical installation and repairs for hot water systems, from a unit that has stopped heating to a full replacement.

Overhead and underground power

Overhead and underground power installation and repairs, including runs out to sheds, pumps and outbuildings on rural blocks.

Irrigation pumps and farm work

Wiring for irrigation pumps and the everyday electrical work a farm needs, done by people who know rural properties.

Stoves and air conditioning

Stove installation and air conditioning installation, wired in properly on the right circuit.

Domestic, farm, schools and light commercial. Not sure if it's a job for us? Ring and ask.

Family owned and run

The same family, the same sign, since 1979.

Sheppard Electrical is R.K. and J.E. Sheppard: Ron and Jane, a family partnership working out of Walloon. Ron qualified as an electrician in 1973 and has been a licensed electrical contractor since 1979.

You'll find them on Haigslea Amberley Road behind the yellow and green sign, a short drive from Rosewood and Ipswich.

  1. Ring the office

    Call (07) 5464 5363, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

  2. Tell us the job

    House, shed, pump, switchboard or hot water. Where it is and what's going on.

  3. We book you in

    We arrange a time to come out and do the work properly.

A white Sheppard work ute with ladder racks parked beside the R.K. and J.E. Sheppard Electrical Contractors sign in Walloon
The work ute and the roadside sign at Walloon. Photo from the Sheppards' own former website, 2013.
Reviews

5.0 from 3 Google reviews.

Only a few reviews, and every one of them five stars.

5.0 ★★★★★ from 3 Google reviews Read them on Google
★★★★★
Excellent service,Ron will go out of his way to please.
Google review, posted about three years ago

Shown word for word as written on Google, without the reviewer's name. Rating checked October 2026.

Choosing an electrician

Sheppard Electrical vs a national chain vs a mate with a ute

Any of them can change a light. Here's where they differ.

A general comparison of how these kinds of operators usually work, not a claim about any particular business.
What mattersSheppard ElectricalNational chainMate with a ute
Time in the districtFamily run since 1979Varies by franchiseeVaries
Who you deal withThe family that owns the businessOften a call centreYour mate, when he's free
Licensed contractorYes, since 1979YesNot always
Farm work: pumps, overhead and undergroundPart of the everyday workSometimesDepends
Based near youWalloon, west of IpswichDispatched from whereverDepends
FAQ

Common questions

Where are you based?

330 Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon QLD 4306, west of Ipswich. Look for the yellow and green sign out the front.

What are your hours?

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, closed on weekends. Call (07) 5464 5363.

What areas do you cover?

Walloon and all Ipswich suburbs, plus Rosewood, Grandchester, Laidley, Lowood, Fernvale, Wivenhoe, Willowbank, Purga, Mt Walker, Rosevale, Plainlands, Glenore Grove and Forest Hill.

Do you do farm and rural electrical work?

Yes. Farm work has always been part of the business: overhead and underground power, irrigation pumps, and light and power for sheds and houses on rural blocks.

Do you install and repair hot water systems?

Yes. We do the electrical installation and repairs for hot water systems. Ring us when yours stops heating or needs replacing and we will talk you through the options.

Can you upgrade an old switchboard and fit safety switches?

Yes. We install, upgrade and repair switchboards and fit safety switches, which cut the power fast if something goes wrong.

Are you licensed?

Yes. Ron Sheppard qualified as an electrician in 1973 and has been a licensed electrical contractor since 1979. Ask for the licence number when you call and we will gladly give it to you.

Who runs Sheppard Electrical?

Ron and Jane Sheppard. R.K. and J.E. Sheppard is a family partnership, owned and run by the family since 1979.

Contact

Give the office a ring.

Address
330 Haigslea Amberley Road, Walloon QLD 4306
Hours
Opening hours
Monday9am to 5pm
Tuesday9am to 5pm
Wednesday9am to 5pm
Thursday9am to 5pm
Friday9am to 5pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Areas we cover
  • Walloon
  • All Ipswich suburbs
  • Rosewood
  • Grandchester
  • Laidley
  • Lowood
  • Fernvale
  • Wivenhoe
  • Willowbank
  • Purga
  • Mt Walker
  • Rosevale
  • Plainlands
  • Glenore Grove
  • Forest Hill
Walloon, since 1979

Need an electrician out Walloon way?

Ring the Sheppards. A local family business on the same road for decades.