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Frankston · Electrical Rewiring in Frankston

Electrical Rewiring in Frankston

Full or partial rewires for older homes. Staged where we can so you’re not sitting without power, walls patched afterwards, and a certificate on completion.

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Licensed & Insured
Local Frankston Team
Upfront Pricing

Scope Full or partial
Disruption Staged where we can
Certificates COES supplied

Decades-old homes, decades-old wiring

A decades-old home often has decades-old wiring to match. The wiring, the mains or the switchboard can all be past their best, and it’s not always obvious which one is causing the trouble until we’ve had a proper look.

A lot of the housing through Seaford, Frankston North and Carrum Downs was wired long before anyone was hanging fans off ceilings or plugging in an induction cooktop. That usually means a light circuit doing more than it should, too few power points, and sometimes a board with no room left.

We do full and partial rewires across Frankston and the south-east. It all gets a written quote first, the work is staged where we can so you’re not sitting without power for days on end, and every job leaves with the walls patched and the silicone tidy.

What's in a rewire

Inspection first

We look at the wiring, the mains and the switchboard in person before quoting, so you know which of them is actually the problem.
Full or partial

Some homes need everything replaced. Others only need the worst circuits done. We tell you which, and quote accordingly.
New circuits

Power and lighting circuits run fresh, with power points where the furniture actually sits.
Switchboard

A rewire often goes hand in hand with a modern board, with an RCD on every circuit.
Smoke alarms

Hardwired, interconnected 240V alarms fitted to the current standard as part of the job.
Testing & certification

Insulation resistance and earth continuity tested, RCD trip times verified, and a Certificate of Electrical Safety issued.

How we work

So you know what you’re paying for, this is how we approach it.

Quote: A fixed price in writing before anything is booked in
Timeframe: A realistic one with the quote, not an optimistic one
Staging: Work staged where we can, so you’re not without power for days
Wiring rules: Installed to the current AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules
Protection: RCD protection on every final sub-circuit
Finish: Walls patched and the silicone tidy before we leave
Certification: Certificate of Electrical Safety issued on completion

Signs an older home may need rewiring

Things we see constantly in older housing stock.

A circuit that trips intermittently, then behaves for a week
Lights that flicker or dim for no obvious reason
Half a room without power, or power points that have stopped working
A burning or fishy plastic smell near an outlet, or a socket that’s warm to the touch
A shock or a tingle from an appliance or a tap
Old ceramic fuses and no safety switches on the board

Not every one of these means a rewire. Sometimes it’s a single fault, which is why we test properly before we quote.

What's in scope

Included

Inspection of the existing wiring, mains and board before quoting
New power and lighting circuits, full or partial
Power points, switches and light points reconnected or replaced
RCD protection on every new circuit
Insulation resistance and earth continuity testing
Certificate of Electrical Safety issued

Not included

Switchboard replacement, quoted separately if the board needs it
Consumer mains upgrades, priced separately
Painting over patched walls
Asbestos removal, quoted if present

How the job runs

Step 1: Site visit

We look at the wiring, mains and board in person before quoting.
Step 2: Fixed quote

Full or partial, with a realistic timeframe rather than an optimistic one.
Step 3: Staged work

Circuits done in stages where we can, so the house keeps running.
Step 4: Test everything

Every circuit tested end to end and RCD trip times verified before it goes live.
Step 5: Patch & paperwork

Walls patched, the place tidied, and a Certificate of Electrical Safety issued.

Compliance and sign-off

Rewiring is prescribed electrical work, so it must be done by a licensed electrician and comes with a Certificate of Electrical Safety. Our REC licence number is A71092 and it goes on every quote we send, so you can look us up before we turn up.

Certificate of Electrical Safety issued in your name
Installed to the current AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules
Insulation resistance and earth continuity tested as standard
RCD trip times verified before handover
Test results recorded rather than described from memory
Warranty on our workmanship, on top of any manufacturer warranty

Why choose Streamline

We know the housing stock

From Frankston and Mount Eliza through to Cranbourne and Hastings, we know the streets, the switchboards and the quirks of the older homes.
Staged, not stranded

We stage the work where we can, so you’re not sitting without power for days on end.
Realistic timeframes

You get a realistic timeframe with the quote, not an optimistic one.
Tidy finish

Every job leaves with the walls patched and the silicone tidy.

Rewiring older homes across Frankston and the south-east

Streamline Electrical & Data is a Frankston-based team of licensed A-grade electricians looking after homes across the Mornington Peninsula and the wider south-east. Rewiring is the biggest of the behind-the-walls jobs, and it’s the one that keeps a property safe long after we’ve packed up our tools.

Full or partial: which one you need

It depends on the size of the home and what’s already there. Some houses have been partly rewired over the years, and only the original circuits need replacing. Others need the lot. We have a proper look first, because the wiring, the mains or the switchboard can all be past their best, and it’s not always obvious which one is causing the trouble.

How disruptive it is

A lot less than most people expect. We stage the work where we can, so you’re not sitting without power for days on end, and we give you a realistic timeframe with the quote rather than an optimistic one. Every job leaves with the walls patched and the silicone tidy.

Electrical maintenance and repairs

Safety switches and smoke alarms come with it

Hardwired, interconnected 240V smoke alarms and RCD safety-switch protection are required by Victorian law, and a rewire is the natural time to bring both up to the current standard. We fit them as part of the job, with the paperwork on the day.

When it isn’t a rewire

A circuit that trips intermittently, dead outlets or flickering lights are often a single fault: a loose neutral, moisture in an old cable, or an appliance failing slowly. It’s worth having it tested properly before assuming the whole house needs doing, because it often doesn’t.

Electrical fault finding

Frequently asked questions

How disruptive is a rewire?

A lot less than most people expect. We stage the work where we can, so you’re not sitting without power for days on end.

How long does a rewire take?

It depends on the size of the home and whether it’s a partial or full rewire. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe with the quote, not an optimistic one.

Do I need a full rewire or a partial one?

That depends on what’s already there. We look at the wiring, the mains and the switchboard in person before quoting and tell you which one you actually need.

Will I need a new switchboard as well?

Sometimes. If the board is ceramic-fuse or out of room it’s usually the bigger part of the job, and we’ll tell you at quote stage rather than on the day.

Do you patch the walls afterwards?

Yes. Every job leaves with the walls patched and the silicone tidy. Painting is up to you.

Do you offer upfront pricing?

Always. You get the number before we start the work, not a surprise on the invoice afterwards.

Do I get paperwork?

Yes, a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion, plus the paperwork a landlord safety check or insurer asks for.