Residential
Powerpoints, lighting, switchboards and full home wiring, done safely and built to last.
Residential electrical work for Perth homes
Most home electrical work falls into one of three buckets. Something has stopped working and needs fixing. Something is old and needs upgrading. Or you want to add something that was not there before. We do all three.
That might be tracking down the reason a circuit keeps tripping, replacing a tired switchboard that is running out of room, adding power points to a home office, putting LED downlights through the living areas, or wiring up a new appliance circuit for an induction cooktop. We work on homes of every age across the Perth metropolitan area. Older homes take a bit more investigation, and we would rather spend the time finding the actual cause of a problem than guess at it and have you call us back.
Common residential services
General electrical installation
New circuits, ceiling fans, new fittings and new outlets, installed neatly and tested properly.
Lighting upgrades
LED conversions, downlights, feature and pendant lighting, outdoor and security lighting.
Power upgrades
Extra power points, dedicated appliance circuits, outdoor power and added capacity where the supply is stretched.
Switchboard upgrades
Replacing old fuse boards with a modern board that has room for the circuits and safety devices your home needs.
Smoke alarms
Supply, installation and replacement of mains powered alarms, plus checks on the alarms you already have.
RCDs and safety switches
Installation and testing so the power point and lighting circuits in your home are protected.
Fault finding and repairs
Tripping circuits, flickering lights, dead power points and the intermittent faults nobody has pinned down.
Two RCDs, minimum, on every Perth home
In Western Australia a home must have at least two residual current devices, and they must protect all power point and lighting circuits. They are required before the title transfers on a sale, and for rental and short stay properties.
Press the test button on each RCD every three months. If it does not trip, it is not protecting you.
Minimum RCDs — Two
Test interval — Every three months
Required before — Sale, lease and short stay
The cheapest change you can make to a room
Lighting is the change people notice most. We handle new lighting layouts, LED conversions that cut running costs, downlights, feature and pendant lighting over benches and dining tables, outdoor and security lighting, and sensor lighting for driveways and entries.
On the power side, most homes we visit are short on outlets. We add power points where you actually need them, run dedicated circuits for ovens, cooktops and air conditioning, and put power and lighting into sheds and alfresco areas. If you are adding a significant load, we check the switchboard and the incoming supply first rather than assuming there is capacity.
When a switchboard upgrade is worth considering
We will look at what you have, explain what it would take to bring it up to standard and give you a clear price. If it does not need replacing, we will tell you that too.
Rewireable ceramic fuses
The board still runs on the old ceramic fuse carriers rather than circuit breakers.
Circuits tripping for no obvious reason
Nuisance tripping is usually a symptom of something, not a quirk to live with.
No space left
There is physically nowhere to add circuits or safety switches to the existing board.
Missing RCD protection
The home does not have the two safety switches Western Australia requires.
You are renovating or adding rooms
New circuits and appliances place more demand on the existing installation.
Damage or scorching
Heat marks, damaged fittings or a board that has been added to repeatedly over the years.
Residential jobs done properly
A Local Electrician You Can Trust
We take pride in delivering quality workmanship and genuine service on every job.
Great Communication
We keep you informed every step of the way, from first call to final walkthrough.
Reliable Service
We do what we say we will, and we treat your home and property with care and respect.
Upfront Pricing
Clear quotes with no hidden extras, so you know the cost before we start.
Careful Workmanship
Neat, compliant work that is done properly the first time and built to last.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and covered, so you have complete peace of mind on every job.
Clean & Tidy
We treat your home or business like our own and always leave it spotless.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Can't find the Answer? Reach out to us and we will be happy to answer any of your questions
Do you install smoke alarms?
Yes. We install and replace mains powered smoke alarms in homes and can advise on the number, location and type of alarms required. We can also check your existing alarms to confirm they are working, are not past their ten year life and meet the requirements that apply when a property is sold, rented or hired out.
Can you check RCD compliance?
When should a switchboard be upgraded?
Can you add more power points?
Do you handle lighting upgrades?
Can you help with electrical work during home improvements?
Do older homes need anything special?
The Team on site. The person who quotes your job is the person who does it.
A small team you can actually get hold of
Lifetime Electrics is led by Jay Rawlings, with Meg alongside him across residential, commercial, renovation and maintenance work. Because the team is small, the person quoting your job is the person doing it, and you are never passed between departments for an answer.
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