Reliable House Rewiring Service in Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne House Rewiring
Melbourne House Rewiring
Are you wondering if the wiring behind your walls is still safe to use after decades of daily use? At Melbourne House Rewiring, we provide comprehensive house rewiring services in Melbourne, VIC and suburbs throughout the Greater Metropolitan area. We help residential and commercial properties assess and replace their outdated electrical systems, including wiring throughout their property and replace any electrical units that need an update, whether a switchboard, power points, or lighting fixtures. Our team provides full and partial house rewiring services, which help replace any old fabric or aluminium wiring so that there is reduced risk of house fires, and increase your electrical capacity to meet modern lifestyle needs and electrical demands. We also assess your switchboards as part of the service to see if it needs to be upgraded, and install modern circuits and outlets to meet the current Australian Standards for wiring installations
If you're noticing that your property is starting to trip on breakers, or you're renovating your home and updating wiring that has been installed over 40 years ago, then our licensed electricians will look through your home and see if a house rewiring can best benefit your home. Our team completely upgrades your electrical system so it meets the AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules, paired with proper circuits and provides you with the power capacity for modern living and business operations. Our team also installs safety features like RCDs that stop any electrocutions from happening, which will also increase your property's value and give you the genuine peace of mind that your electrical system will be able to last you over 20 years on the low end.
Our House Rewiring Services
Complete House Rewiring
A complete house rewiring essentially replaces the entire electrical system in your home or business. This includes wiring behind your walls and above your ceilings, but also checks if you need power points added, your switchboard upgraded, and if circuits need to be replaced or repaired. A full rewiring benefits you if your wiring is old or when major renovations are planned, and you'd like to get your rewired at the same time. Replacing your electrical wiring helps eliminate any hidden risks you've been living with and bring them up to Victoria's electrical standards. Our electricians in Melbourne, VIC look through your entire property first and map out existing wiring before we give you a quote and start the job. You trust us to provide you with the exact electrical system you need.
Partial House Rewiring
A partial house rewiring is like a full house rewiring but is limited to parts of your home. We assess and replace the electrical system in your living space, kitchen or bathroom. This can often be done whenever you're getting a kitchen or bathroom renovation, or if a certain area you've got has wiring that is worn out. We tend to find that homeowners who opt for partial rewiring need new wiring to accommodate new electrical appliances like ovens, cooktops, and fridges in a kitchen. Whereas other areas like a garage or shed may need new circuits to safely power tools, lighting, and other charging equipment. When we do carry out partial rewiring jobs, we ensure the new wiring integrates safely with our existing system. This makes our electrical cables and wires part of your system whilst improving the capacity and safety of the space you're in.
Our Comprehensive House Rewiring Process
A thorough, precise process allows our electrical work to stay top-tier and provide consistent results no matter who we service and the workers we take on. Here's what we do whenever someone chooses to get a house rewiring with our electrical company.
We begin with a full electrical inspection to check your existing wires and circuit condition, to see if anything needs to be upgraded.
After that, you get a clear proposal and pricing with a detailed outline of the work required and costs involved before work begins.
Once the quote has been accepted, we plan your new system with the new circuits, switchboards and wiring you need and where they go. Power point and outlet placement is also planned at this point in the process.
At this point, work starts, and we remove old wiring that is outdated and damaged so it no longer poses a risk.
New cables and circuits are installed with the correct cable size for each circuit. This gives appliances, lighting, and power points the capacity they need.
From there, if a switchboard upgrade is needed, we replace it along with adding the new outlets and switches to your entire building.
Once installation is complete, we test and certify your entire system and provide you with an electrical compliance certification.
Preparing Your Property for Rewiring
Properly preparing your property for a house rewiring helps to keep the entire process smooth for you and us, with minimal complications. Before our electricians arrive, remove any valuable items and fragile decorations from power points and electrical appliances, as we'll need clear access to your electrical appliances and outlets. Outside of this, our team will handle everything else and move furniture from walls where electrical outlets will be installed and circuits need to be added to. Regardless, keep maintaining clear communication with our electricians and keep working areas accessible. Good preparation and communication ensures that projects go ahead efficiently without any surprises.
If you need to get your entire house rewired, Melbourne House Rewiring is here to make it happen. Our expert electricians can answer any queries you've got over the phone or email and can start planning your house rewiring project as soon as we've inspected and visited your property. Contact us today to schedule a site visit and let's see if a house rewiring will benefit your building's circumstance.
Dangerous Wiring Types We Replace
Wiring that has been installed for multiple decades needs to be updated. This exists for many homes across Melbourne to this day. Many wiring types nowadays are considered unsafe and need to be replaced, even though they may have been more common at the time. What we've seen across our projects when wiring is done is that the insulation in the cables breaks down and connections loosen; the rubber outside your wires also becomes dry and brittle and breaks over time, which can lead to electric shocks and house fires. Our electricians do a thorough job during the site inspections to check for any old wiring that needs to be replaced so that your home can be a safe place for you and your family.
Fabric-insulated wiring
Homes build around the 1950s can have cloth and rubber insulation. This would become brittle and crack over time, which expose live wires and can lead to fires.
Aluminium wiring
Aluminium wiring is common in some homes during the 1960s and 70s. These wires expand and contract more than copper, which would cause loose connections and overheat.
Knob-and-tube wiring
Old wiring systems tend to lack proper earthing and circuit protection. Our house rewiring services make sure to check that these are updated.
Old plastic-insulated cables
Some cables can have plastic insultation. These dry out, crack and break down after many years being used and ultimately overheating.
If your property is older than 40 years since it was built, it's important to have a professional group of electricians inspect your wires and ensure that there aren't safety risks to your home. Our house rewiring team in Melbourne, VIC offers free, no-obligation assessments to see what cables and wiring you're using, then provide any recommendations or options afterwards. Contact us today to schedule a site visit with our veteran electricians and let's get started..
FAQs
How often should I have my home's electrical system inspected?
We recommend scheduling a professional electrical inspection at least every five years for residential properties. However, if you notice any unusual electrical behavior, such as flickering lights or tripped circuits, it's essential to have an inspection sooner. Regular inspections help identify potential issues before they become major problems, ensuring the safety and efficiency of your electrical system.
How do I know if I need a full house rewire or just a switchboard upgrade?
Generally, a switchboard upgrade is often necessary if you are adding high-power appliances or if your current board is outdated (e.g., still using ceramic fuses). However, if your home has older rubber or cotton-insulated wiring, a full house rewire is the only way to ensure the entire system can safely handle modern electrical loads. Regardless, know that we always provide a thorough safety inspection to determine which solution is right for your property, so you don't have to worry about making the wrong choice. Give us a call, and we can recommend the right solution forward.
How long does a typical house rewiring project take?
For a standard three-bedroom home, a full rewire generally takes between 3 to 7 days, depending on the accessibility of the wiring and the complexity of the layout. We aim to minimise disruption and will provide a specific timeline after our initial on-site assessment.
Can I add extra power points and new lighting while my house is being rewired?
Absolutely. In fact, a rewiring project is the most cost-effective time to upgrade your home’s functionality. Since we are already accessing the wall cavities and ceiling space, adding modern LED lighting or extra power points in more convenient locations is much simpler and more affordable than doing it as a standalone job by itself. With our service, you can opt for additional power points or lighting upgrades with the house rewire, or get it as its own service by itself.
Will there be a lot of damage to my walls during the rewiring process?
Our experienced electricians use specialised tools and techniques to "fish" wires through existing wall cavities and ceiling spaces whenever possible. This minimises the need for cutting into plaster. If access is restricted and a small opening is required, we will discuss this with you beforehand to ensure you are comfortable with the plan.
Servicing Melbourne, VIC
including Sorrento, Frankston, Lilydale, Cragieburn, Werribee, and Melbourne CBD.
Contact Info
Address: Level 4/179 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 0478 790 051
Email: [email protected]
Service Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00AM to 5:00PM