Switch Installation in Melbourne, VIC
What is included
What Is Included in Our Switch Installation
- We find the circuit at the switchboard and turn it off, then test the switch dead before touching it.
- We look at where each switch sits against the door, the room and the light it controls.
- The old switch comes off the wall and we check the wiring behind it for heat damage and loose terminals.
- New switches go in as standard, dimmer, smart or weatherproof, with the dimmer matched to the lights it will control.
- Where a switch is being added or moved, new cable is run through the wall or ceiling to the position.
- Connections are made and labelled, then the switch is fixed square to the wall and the cover plate fitted.
- Power is switched back on and every switch is operated to confirm it controls the right light.
- We clean up, then show you how any dimmer or smart switch is used before we go.
Why us
Why Choose Us for Switch Installation?
Accountable for every job, long after the day
Every switch installation job is done by the people who will still be here next year.
Tested and signed off before we leave
Everything we touch on your switch installation is tested before we go, you get walked through exactly what was done.
Local electricians, not a call centre
An electrician answers the phone and the same faces come back if the job runs over a day.
How the job runs
Switch position decides how a room is used
Describing the switches
Tell us which switches you want swapped or added, and which light, fan or outdoor fitting each one controls. If you want dimmers or smart switches, mention the lights they will run. It helps to say whether the walls are brick or plaster, because that decides how cable gets to a new position.
Planning positions and types
Swapping a switch like for like is simple. Adding a switch or moving one means a cable run through the wall or ceiling, and that is where most of the work in the quote sits. Dimmers are matched to the lamps they control, and outdoor switches need a weatherproof type.
Fitting day and handover
The circuit is turned off and tested dead, the old switch comes off and the wiring behind it is checked. The new switch is connected, labelled and fixed square to the wall. Power goes back on, each switch is operated, and any dimmer or smart switch is shown to you before we clean up.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What electrical services do you provide?
We do domestic and commercial electrical work. That covers repairs, circuit breaker replacement, switches, outlets, lighting, appliance installation, switchboard upgrades, safety inspections, car chargers, renovations and new builds. The services page lists each one.
What happens when I call?
You describe what is going on: which room, what the power was doing, and whether a breaker has tripped. We ask a few questions and tell you what we think it is and what the next step is. If it is urgent, we say so and deal with that first.
Do you do emergency callouts at any hour?
Yes. We answer the phone at any hour, every day, and emergency callouts run at any hour too. If something smells hot, a switch is sparking or the power will not come back, call rather than send a message.
Do you handle new builds and renovations?
Yes. For a new build we work through the electrical from the switchboard out, including power points, lighting and cabling for appliances, data and security. For a renovation we work around what is already in the walls, and we coordinate with the builder where there is one.
Can you upgrade the switchboard in my older home?
Yes. Older switchboards often struggle with the load of modern appliances and can be a safety risk. We open the board, look at what is there and tell you what needs replacing, whether that is a few breakers or the whole board.
How often should I have an electrical inspection?
About every 5 years for a standard home. Have one sooner when you are buying a property, when the home has outdated wiring, or when breakers trip often. We check the wiring, the switchboard and the circuit breakers, and you get a plain report with recommendations.
Can you install an electric car charger?
Yes. We start with a consultation on your property's electrical system to decide where the charger should go and what suits your car. If the switchboard or wiring needs work to carry it, we do that as part of the job, then test the charger and show you how it works.
Do you install and replace lights?
Yes, inside and out. That includes downlights, pendants, wall lights, LED upgrades, and outdoor and garden lighting. We can also fit switches and dimmers to go with them.
Can you add or replace outlets and switches?
Yes. We fit new outlets where you need them, swap worn or faulty ones, and replace switches. If an outlet keeps failing, we check the circuit behind it rather than just changing the faceplate.
Do you connect ovens, dishwashers and other appliances?
Yes. That includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers. Some need their own circuit or a hardwired connection, and we set that up and test it. We can take the old appliance away on request.
What should I send with an enquiry?
Photos help. A shot of the switchboard with the cover open (only if you can do it safely), the faulty fitting, or the room where you want the work done. Add a line on what happened just before it stopped.
Which areas do you cover, and what if my suburb is not listed?
We work across Melbourne and the surrounding areas: the south-east, Casey and Cardinia, plus Box Hill, Hampton and South Yarra. The service areas page lists the places we work most often. If yours is not there, call and tell us the suburb, because the list is not a boundary.
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Where we work
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Send a photo of the spot on the wall where the switch is or will go, taken straight on. Add a photo of the light or fan it controls. Together they show us how the cable is likely to run.
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