5 articles on what rewiring, downlights, smoke alarms, home automation and switchboard upgrades can cost. See all articles
5 articles
Victorian rentals must have switchboards with circuit breakers and safety switches. Replacing an old fuse board usually costs about $1,000–$3,500.
Victorian rules. Switchboard upgrades are in Adelaide only.
The cost of home automation depends on how much of your home you want to control and how complex the system is.
In Melbourne and Adelaide, replacing a hard-wired smoke alarm typically costs about $150 to $320, including the alarm.
LED downlights typically cost $50–$70 per light to install, and some electricians charge up to $110.
Rewiring a three-bedroom house typically costs about $6,000–$15,000 in Adelaide and $9,000–$18,000 in Melbourne, depending on its size, access and materials.
We do electrical work in Adelaide and install solar in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Solar: Melbourne & Adelaide. All other services: Adelaide only.
Power & safety
Solar & batteries
Lighting & fans
Appliances & air‑con
Melbourne head office
Solar and batteries only
2 Cobden Crescent, Wollert VIC 3750
Directions (opens in a new tab)