Electrician Alphington
Period homes & renovations
Rewires, switchboard upgrades and renovation electrical for older houses and units throughout Alphington and surrounding areas. Send your details for a quote.
REC 38185
Licensed & insured
Free quotes
Mostly built between 1902 and 1930
Darebin’s heritage study records that although most of Alphington was subdivided in the 1880s, little was built until the railway opened in 1902. Most homes went up after the line was electrified in 1921, and by 1930 the suburb was almost fully settled.
Homes of that age have often been rewired in parts over the years. Before a renovation it’s worth checking what’s behind the walls and in the switchboard.
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Alphington (SAL20034).
Nearby areas we service
Downlight upgrade
Old halogen downlights and their transformers replaced with LED fittings. Heat damage like this failed driver is one reason older downlights are worth replacing.
A recent Task Trades project from around Melbourne.
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Renovations & rewires
Kitchen, bathroom and whole-home electrical, rough-in to fit-off.
Switchboard upgrades & safety switches
Replacing older switchboards and adding safety switches (RCDs).
Lighting & LED upgrades
Downlights, pendants, strip, feature and outdoor lighting.
Power points & new circuits
Extra outlets and dedicated circuits for appliances and outdoor power.
Fault finding & repairs
Tripping circuits, dead outlets and faulty lights tracked down and fixed.
Ceiling & exhaust fans
Ceiling fans, exhaust fans and bathroom heat, fan and light units.
Switchboard during a fit-out
Pendant points during a renovation
Garden spike lights at night
Common questions
Will a rewire damage period features?
We plan cable routes to limit disturbance to ceilings, cornices and walls, and discuss any patching needed before we start.
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Common signs are old rewireable fuses, no safety switches (RCDs), circuits that trip often, or no room for new circuits. We inspect the board and quote the upgrade.
Can you replace old halogen downlights with LED?
Yes. We replace old halogen downlights and their transformers with LED fittings, which also removes a common source of heat in the ceiling.
Can you do the electrical for my renovation?
Yes. We handle renovation electrical from rough-in to fit-off, and because Task Trades also runs plumbing and construction, trades can be coordinated.
How do I request a quote in Alphington?
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.
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.
Need an electrician in Alphington?
Rewires • Switchboards • Renovations
1800 TASK TRADES · 1800 827 587