Residential Electrical Services
EV Charger Installation
Last Updated: April 27, 2025EV Charger Installation: Electricians install single-phase or three-phase electric vehicle chargers in homes. This involves assessing load capacity, adding dedicated circuits, and ensuring the charger complies with manufacturer requirements and AS/NZS 3000. Smart charger setup and future solar integration may also be included. Introduction Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers are essential for charging electric cars conveniently...
Security Lighting
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Security Lighting: Outdoor lighting connected to sensors or schedules to deter intruders and increase visibility. Installations must be IP-rated, RCD protected, and carefully positioned to avoid nuisance triggering or light pollution.
Intercom System Installation
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Intercom System Installation: Installing wired or wireless intercoms with audio or video features. Electricians route cabling, install wall-mounted stations, connect power supplies, and configure settings for home security and communication.
NBN Box Wiring
Last Updated: April 25, 2025NBN Box Wiring: Electricians install power and internal cabling to support NBN equipment (Fibre to the Premises or Fibre to the Node). Ensures signal integrity, safe routing, and proper termination to patch panels or wall plates.
Hot Water System Wiring
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Hot Water System Wiring: Electricians connect storage or instantaneous electric hot water systems to a dedicated circuit with correct cable gauge, RCD, and isolation switch. Must match unit capacity and comply with installation instructions and QLD standards.
Pool Equipment Wiring
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Pool Equipment Wiring: Electricians wire up pumps, chlorinators, pool lights, and timers to meet electrical safety requirements. Installations must comply with AS/NZS 3000 Section 7.2 for pools and outdoor areas, including proper earthing and RCD protection.
Oven Circuit Installation
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Oven Circuit Installation: Ovens typically require a dedicated circuit with appropriate cable sizing and breaker rating. Installations must follow appliance load specs, include an isolation switch, and be certified to Australian standards.
Rangehood Wiring
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Rangehood Wiring: Connecting a kitchen rangehood to a dedicated circuit or isolation switch. Must ensure safe routing through cabinetry, correct earthing, and proper circuit protection per AS/NZS 3000 and appliance specs.
Sensor Light Installation
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Sensor Light Installation: Security and convenience lighting that activates via motion sensor. Electricians install and configure PIR or microwave sensors, adjust range and timer settings, and ensure safe, weatherproof wiring.
Outdoor Power Point
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Outdoor Power Point: Installation of weatherproof power outlets for outdoor areas like patios, garages, or gardens. These points must be IP-rated (typically IP53 or higher) and protected by RCDs to comply with outdoor safety requirements in QLD.
Data Point Installation
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Data Point Installation: Though more common in commercial setups, residential installations for Cat6/Cat6a outlets are increasing. Licensed electricians or registered cablers run data cabling from a central router or patch panel to key locations in the home, ensuring high-speed internet and network reliability.
TV Point Installation
Last Updated: April 25, 2025TV Point Installation: Installing or relocating TV points involves running coaxial cable to a central antenna system and testing signal strength. Electricians ensure proper shielding, secure wall plate mounting, and signal clarity for digital TV reception. Often bundled with data or media room fit-outs.
Home Rewiring
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Home Rewiring: Full or partial rewiring of a property involves replacing old, unsafe cabling with modern TPS (tough plastic sheath) cable. Often needed in homes built before the 1980s, rewiring improves safety, meets current standards, and accommodates modern appliances. Requires full testing and certification by a licensed electrician.
Dimmer Switch Installation
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Dimmer Switch Installation: Electricians install compatible dimmer switches for LED or incandescent lights to control brightness. Proper matching of switch type to load type is critical to avoid flickering or circuit overload. Must comply with manufacturer specs and AS/NZS 3000.
LED Downlight Installation
Last Updated: April 27, 2025LED Downlight Installation: Modern downlights are energy-efficient, low-heat, and safer than halogens. Installation includes cutting ceiling holes, wiring through fire-rated enclosures where required, and ensuring compliance with clearance zones around insulation. Often part of lighting upgrades or renovations. Introduction LED downlights are an energy-efficient lighting solution that can transform the ambiance of any room. This...
Ceiling Fan Installation
Last Updated: April 27, 2025Ceiling Fan Installation: Electricians install ceiling fans with or without integrated lights, ensuring they are securely mounted to ceiling supports and wired through an isolator switch. Installation includes balancing blades, testing speed functions, and ensuring compliance with fan mounting standards (AS/NZS 60335). Introduction to Ceiling Fan Installation Installing a ceiling fan can help improve air...
Switchboard Upgrade
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Switchboard Upgrade: Replacing old ceramic fuses with modern safety switches and RCBOs improves electrical safety and allows for additional circuits. Essential for homes with ageing boards, solar installs, or increased power needs. Must comply with AS/NZS 3000 and be performed by a licensed electrician.
Smoke Alarm Installation (QLD Legislation)
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Smoke Alarm Installation (QLD): Queensland law requires interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and level of the home. They must be hardwired or have 10-year lithium batteries and comply with AS 3786. A licensed electrician ensures compliant placement, testing, and connection to the mains where needed.
Light Switch Replacement
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Light Switch Replacement: Replacing faulty or outdated switches improves safety and aesthetics. Electricians ensure proper wiring, secure mounting, and compatibility with lighting circuits. Compliance with AS/NZS 3000 ensures the switch functions safely and reliably. A common job during renovations or lighting upgrades.
Power Point Installation
Last Updated: April 25, 2025Power Point Installation: Installing general power outlets (GPOs) ensures safe, convenient access to electricity in homes. A licensed electrician can add new power points, upgrade single to double outlets, or install USB-integrated sockets. Correct placement and circuit balancing are crucial to prevent overload and meet QLD electrical safety standards.