What you can do yourself
- Change light globes and plug-in appliances.
- Reset a tripped breaker or safety switch.
- Press the test button on safety switches and smoke alarms.
- Replace batteries in battery-powered smoke alarms.
What needs a licensed electrician
Anything that involves the fixed wiring: power points, light switches, light fittings, ceiling fans, hardwired smoke alarms, new circuits and anything at the switchboard. Even swapping a power point like-for-like counts.
Why it matters
- Safety: a loose earth or swapped wire can make a metal appliance live without anything looking wrong.
- Insurance: an insurer can refuse a claim if a fire is traced back to unlicensed work.
- Paperwork: NSW electricians provide a compliance certificate for their work. Buyers, landlords and insurers may ask for it.
Small jobs are welcome
No job is too small. If you've got a list of little things, like a loose power point, a dead light or an extra outlet, we'll knock them over in one visit.
Need an electrician in Wollongong, the Illawarra or Shoalhaven? Get a free, fixed-price quote or call Jade on 0402 273 820.
