Circuit 06
Renovation Electrical Work
Plan the circuits before the walls close.
Electrical planning and installation for kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and whole-home renovations, coordinated around your builder’s schedule.
Before we start
What we’ll typically need from you
- R1Floor plans or a sketch, even a rough one
- R2A list of appliances, such as an oven, cooktop, dishwasher or heating
- R3Your builder’s or designer’s contact and the build schedule
- R4Whether your switchboard capacity has been checked
Where it applies
Common situations
Kitchens
Ovens, cooktops and dishwashers each have their own needs. Planning circuits and power point heights early avoids rework.
Bathrooms
Wet areas have restrictions on where fittings can go. Lighting, fans and heating are planned with the layout.
Extensions and whole-home work
New rooms often need new circuits, and sometimes a sub-board. The switchboard can decide the scope of the job.
Good to know
Useful information
Renovation electrical work usually happens in two visits: rough-in before the walls are lined, and fit-off after.
Changes after rough-in cost more time than changes on paper.
Switchboard capacity can shape the whole project, so it’s worth checking early.
Process
How the work runs
- 01
Review the plans
We go through the drawings and your appliance list and flag electrical decisions.
- 02
Rough-in
Cabling is run before the walls are lined, to the agreed layout.
- 03
Fit-off
Power points, switches and lights are fitted once finishes are done.
- 04
Test and hand over
Circuits are tested, labelled and explained before the job is closed.
Questions
Common questions
When should I involve an electrician?
As early as the design stage. Positions and circuits are far easier to change on paper than behind finished walls.
Can you work with my builder?
Yes. Sharing the plans and the build schedule early makes coordination easier for everyone.
Will I need a new switchboard?
Sometimes. New kitchens and extensions can use up spare capacity, so it’s checked at the start.
Related
Often needed alongside
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