Lighting and power
Downlights that do not cook the ceiling insulation, power points where you actually need them, and a light that comes on when someone walks up the driveway. The everyday work that makes a house easier to live in.
Lighting
- LED downlights. New installs, or swapping out old halogens that run hot and cost a fortune.
- Halogen to LED conversions. Same light, a fraction of the power, and no more heat sitting against the insulation.
- Outdoor and garden lighting. Entries, paths, decks and alfresco, wired properly for outdoor conditions.
- Security and sensor lighting. Motion sensors on driveways, side access and back yards.
- Dimmers and smart switches. Including app and voice control if that is your thing.
- Feature and pendant lighting. Kitchen islands, stairwells, hallways and dining.
They run hot enough to be a genuine fire risk where insulation has been pushed against them, which happens in a lot of older Wentworthville and Toongabbie ceilings. LEDs run cool and use a fraction of the power. One of the few upgrades that pays for itself.
Power
- New power points. Indoor, outdoor, garage and shed, including double and USB outlets.
- Extra circuits. For air conditioning, ovens, workshop gear, or a home office that keeps tripping.
- Ceiling fans. Supplied and installed, with or without a light.
- Rangehoods, ovens and cooktops. Hard-wired appliance connections.
- Data and TV points. Ethernet, antenna outlets, and wall-mounted TV cabling run inside the wall.
- Rewires and renovations. New circuits during a reno, or replacing wiring that is past it.
Safety work
The unglamorous jobs that matter most, especially if the place is rented out.
- Smoke alarm installation and replacement, photoelectric as recommended
- Safety switch installation and testing
- Full property electrical safety inspections
- Pre-purchase and pre-sale electrical checks
Common questions
Is it worth switching halogen downlights to LED?
Yes, on two counts. LEDs use a fraction of the power for the same light, and old halogens run hot enough to be a genuine fire risk against ceiling insulation. Most homes pay the swap back in reduced running costs.
Can you add a power point where there is not one?
Usually yes. How easy it is depends on whether we can get access above the ceiling or under the floor to run the cable. We look at it and tell you what is involved before quoting.
Do I need a licensed electrician to install a ceiling fan?
Yes. Anything hard-wired into your electrical system is licensed work in NSW. Doing it yourself is illegal, voids your insurance, and it is not worth the saving.
What are the smoke alarm rules in NSW?
Every home needs working smoke alarms on each level. Rental properties have stricter requirements and landlords must ensure alarms are working. Photoelectric alarms are the recommended type, and we install and test them.
Can you do the whole house during a renovation?
Yes. We handle rough-in through to fit-off and coordinate around the other trades. Worth talking early so the cable runs happen before the walls close up.