Renovating an older house on this coast usually turns up at least one electrical surprise. Cloth covered cable in the roof, a circuit that was extended by someone who should not have, an old board fed by a cable that was never rated for what is on it now.

None of that is a problem if you know about it before the walls are closed up. Getting an electrician in early on a renovation is the one window where doing it properly is cheap.

We will walk through with you and set out what has to be replaced, what is fine to leave, and what is worth doing while the walls are open. Plenty of renovations only need part of the house rewired.

What is included

Assessment of the existing wiring before demolition starts
Partial or full rewiring, whichever the place actually needs
Removal of old cloth and rubber insulated cabling
Switchboard upgrade to suit the finished house
New circuits for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and heating
Downlights, feature and outdoor lighting
Working in around the builder and other trades to keep the program moving
Certificate of electrical safety on completion

If your place still has any cloth covered or rubber insulated cable in it, that needs to go, renovation or not. It becomes brittle with age and it is a genuine fire risk.

Why choose Coastal Electrics

We have worked on enough old houses on this coast to know where the surprises tend to be, which means the quote you get is more likely to be the price you pay.

We rewire and upgrade renovations in Lorne, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven, Anglesea, Torquay, Jan Juc, Eastern View, Wye River, Kennett River, Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay.

New home wiring

Complete electrical for new builds, from temporary supply through to final testing.

Switchboard upgrades

Old fuse boxes replaced with a modern board and safety switch protection on every circuit.

Fault finding and repairs

Diagnosis and repair of electrical faults, from flickering lights to dead circuits.

Renovations, answered.

Do I have to rewire the whole house?+

Not usually. It depends on the age and condition of what is there and how much of the house you are opening up. We will tell you what genuinely needs doing rather than defaulting to the biggest job.

Can you work around my builder?+

Yes. We do it constantly. Give us the program and we will fit rough in and fit off around the other trades.

What if you find something unexpected?+

We stop and ring you before spending your money. You will get a clear explanation of what we found, what it means, and what the options cost.

Renovation rewiring for older coastal homes