Electricians servicing Kensington

Electrician Kensington

Terrace renovations & rewires

Renovation electrical, rewires, switchboard upgrades and lighting for terraces, townhouses and apartments throughout Kensington.

1800 TASK TRADES · 1800 827 587

House renovation with new wiring run through the wall and ceiling frames
About Kensington

Terraces, townhouses and renewal

More than half of Kensington’s occupied dwellings are terraces, townhouses or semi-detached homes (ABS 2021).

The City of Melbourne’s Macaulay Structure Plan 2021 covers a 90-hectare renewal precinct across parts of Kensington and North Melbourne, planned as a mixed-use, mid-rise neighbourhood.

What that means for electrical work


Rough-in for terrace renovations

Rewires and new switchboards

Lighting and power in townhouses and apartments
Kensington homes at the 2021 Census
17.1% Separate houses
53.4% Townhouses, terraces & semi-detached
29.3% Flats & apartments
49.1% Households renting

Share of occupied private dwellings. Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Kensington (SAL21327).

Key services

Electrical services in Kensington

Bathroom stripped to the frame during a renovation
Renovations

Bathroom stripped to the frame

New switchboard enclosure fitted in a meter box
Switchboards

New switchboard in the meter box

Switchboard upgrades with safety switches.

Crystal chandelier installed in a room with a cornice ceiling
Feature lighting

Chandelier installation

Lighting supplied, installed and tested.

Isolator switch and conduit installed on a brick wall for an outdoor unit
Circuits

Isolator and conduit for an outdoor unit

New outlets and circuits where they’re needed.

Renovating a terrace?

Bring us in before plastering, so new wiring can be run while the walls and ceilings are open.

Recent work

From recent jobs

Photos from genuine Task Trades jobs around Melbourne.

Kitchen opened up to the frame for new services during a renovation
Renovations

Kitchen opened up for new services

Meter panel with an older fuse unit above the electricity meter
Before upgrade

Older fuse unit above the meter

Double vanity with backlit oval mirrors and LED strip lighting in a wall recess
Bathroom lighting

Double vanity with backlit mirrors

Three black pendant lights hanging in a renovated kitchen
Kitchen lighting

Pendants in a renovated kitchen

FAQ

Good to know

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 disruptive is rewiring an older home?

It depends on roof and floor access. We plan routes first and can rewire in stages so parts of the house stay in use.

When should a switchboard be upgraded?

Before a renovation, when adding big appliances or air conditioning, or when the board has old fuses and no RCD protection. A photo of the board is a good starting point.

Can you work inside my apartment or unit?

Yes. We handle lighting, power, data and repairs inside the unit. Work on common property or shared switchboards usually needs owners corporation approval first.

What’s the best way to book work in Kensington?

Fill in the quote form with your address and a short description, or call 1800 TASK TRADES. We’ll get back to you to confirm the details and price.

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Need an electrician in Kensington?

Renovations • Rewires • Switchboards

1800 TASK TRADES · 1800 827 587

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