Electrician Reservoir
Electrical upgrades for Reservoir homes
Switchboard and safety switch upgrades, lighting, extra power and repairs for houses and townhouses throughout Reservoir and surrounding areas.
1800 TASK TRADES · 1800 827 587
REC 38185 licensed electrical contractor
Licensed and insured
Residential & commercial
Electrical & air conditioning
Common upgrades for homes in Reservoir
Reservoir is mostly houses. At the 2021 Census, 63.2% of occupied dwellings were separate houses and 32.5% were townhouses, terraces or semi-detached homes. Flats and apartments made up just 3.9% (ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Reservoir).
Switchboard & safety switches
Older switchboards with rewireable fuses and no safety switches (RCDs) are worth replacing, especially before a renovation or new appliances.
Outdoor & garden lighting
Garden, path, step and driveway lighting, with outdoor-rated fittings and power where you need it.
Bathroom heat, fan & light
Ceiling heat, fan and light units, exhaust fans and LED niche and mirror lighting for updated bathrooms.
From 1920s bungalows to post-war homes
Darebin’s heritage study describes two main building periods in Reservoir. The first was in the 1920s, with weatherboard bungalows around Edwardes Street. The second began in the late 1940s, when most of the remaining farmland became housing estates, including large Housing Commission estates in the east and north.
Homes from those eras were wired for far fewer appliances than most households run today. If you’re renovating, adding air conditioning or an EV charger, or your switchboard still has old fuses, it’s worth having the electrical checked first.
Switchboard upgrades and safety switches (RCDs)
Rewiring and new circuits during renovations
LED downlights, pendants and outdoor lighting
Extra power points and dedicated appliance circuits
Other electrical work we do
Alongside switchboards and lighting, Task Trades handles the everyday electrical jobs homes need.
TV, data & home entertainment
TV wall mounting with concealed cabling, plus data and communications points.
Home entertainmentPower points & new circuits
Extra power points, dedicated circuits for appliances and outdoor power, installed and tested.
Fault finding & repairs
Tripping circuits, dead power points and faulty lights, tracked down and repaired safely.
EV charger installation
Wall-mounted EV chargers for homes, with a compliant supply and isolation.
Ceiling fans & smart wiring
Ceiling and exhaust fans, plus smart home wiring for lighting and appliances.
Renovations & rewires
Kitchen, bathroom and whole-home renovation electrical, from rough-in to fit-off.
Why Task Trades
Licensed electrical contractor
Task Trades holds REC 38185. Work is carried out by licensed electricians, then tested and certified on completion.
Homes and businesses
From a single light fitting in a house to lighting a commercial fit-out, we handle residential and commercial work.
Electrical and air conditioning
We also install split system and ducted air conditioning, with the electrical side handled by our own team.
Clear quotes, tidy finish
Written quotes with the inclusions listed before we start, and the site left clean when we finish.
Commercial electrical too
Task Trades also works for shops, offices and industrial sites: fit-outs, LED lighting upgrades, emergency and exit lighting, switchboards and power distribution, and maintenance.
Recent Task Trades electrical work
A selection of recent Task Trades electrical projects from around Melbourne.
Garden step lighting
Kitchen pendant lighting
EV charger with isolator
LED niche and mirror lighting
Questions from Reservoir homeowners
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Common signs are old ceramic fuses that have to be rewired, no safety switches (RCDs), circuits that trip often, or a switchboard with no room for the extra circuits new appliances need. We can inspect the board and quote an upgrade.
Do you install safety switches (RCDs)?
Yes. We install safety switches on power and lighting circuits, usually as part of a switchboard upgrade, and test them on completion.
Can you add power points and circuits in an older home?
Yes. We add power points, dedicated circuits for ovens, cooktops and air conditioning, and outdoor power, and check that the existing wiring and switchboard can take the extra load.
Do you install EV chargers at home?
Yes. We install wall-mounted EV chargers on their own circuit with isolation, after checking the switchboard and supply.
Do you install garden and outdoor lighting?
Yes. We install garden, path, step and driveway lighting, plus outdoor power points, using fittings rated for outdoor use.
How do I request a quote for electrical work in Reservoir?
Call 1800 TASK TRADES (1800 827 587) or use the quote form on this page. Send the address, a few photos and what needs doing, and we’ll come back with a price.
Servicing Reservoir & surrounding areas
Task Trades provides electrical services throughout Reservoir and in the surrounding suburbs, including:
Request an electrical quote
Tell us about the job and we’ll come back with a price. Quotes are free.
Call 1800 TASK TRADES
1800 827 587Tell us the suburb and what’s happening, and we’ll talk you through the next step.
Send photos by email
Photos of the switchboard, light fittings or work area help us price the job. Email them with your name and suburb.
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Switchboards • Lighting • Power • Repairs
1800 TASK TRADES · 1800 827 587