Lighting design
LED downlights, pendants over the bench, strip lighting under cabinets, outdoor and deck lighting, dimming where it is worth it.
New builds and renovations · Newcastle and the Hunter
Wired rightfrom thefirst fix.
Lighting, power, kitchens, bathrooms, smoke alarms and the conduit for solar and an EV charger later. Planned with you at the drawing stage and fitted off to your builder's schedule.
- Lic. 354927C
- Level 2 ASP AUB 6511
- SAA S9022865
- Family-run since 2018
- 5-year workmanship warranty
- 5.0 on Google
Plan it before the plasterboard
The cheapest timeto move a pointis on paper.
Where the bed goes decides where the reading lights go. Where the island bench goes decides where the induction circuit goes. We walk the plans with you before rough-in, room by room, so the switches end up where your hand goes looking for them and the kitchen has power where the appliances actually sit.
Then we work in with your builder, the plasterer, the kitchen installer and the tiler. Rough-in when the frame is ready, fit-off when the paint is dry, and a final test and certificate before you move in. On renovations we keep the rest of the house live wherever we can, so you are not living on an extension lead for a fortnight.
- Walk-through on the plans before rough-in
- Rough-in and fit-off timed with your builder
- Interconnected smoke alarms to current NSW rules
- Conduit run now for solar, battery and EV charging later
What we handle
Everything behindthe walls.
From the switchboard to the last light switch, and the things people forget until the plasterboard is up.
Power and USB outlets
More than you think you need, where you need them: bedside, benchtop, behind the TV, the garage bench, the outdoor kitchen.
Kitchen and bathroom circuits
Induction cooktops, ovens, rangehoods, heated towel rails, exhaust fans and underfloor heating, each on the right circuit.
Smoke alarms
Interconnected, hard-wired alarms with battery backup, placed to the current rules, which are stricter than most older homes were built to.
Switchboard and supply
A new board with RCDs on every circuit, and three-phase supply where the plans call for it. As a Level 2 team we handle the mains and meter too.
Data, TV and the future
Data points to the study and the TV wall, and empty conduit to the roof and the garage so solar, a battery and a car charger are a simple job later.
How a job runs
Four visits,no surprises.
Plans and quote
Dak marks up your plans with you and prices the job in writing, itemised, with the options explained.
Rough-in
Cables, boxes and conduit through the frame before the plasterboard, coordinated with the builder's program.
Fit-off
Switches, outlets, fittings, fans and the board once the paint is on. Everything straight, level and where the plan said.
Test and certify
Every circuit tested, the Certificate of Compliance issued, and a walk-through so you know where everything is.
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Good to know
Renovationquestions we getevery week.
When should we get you involved?
As early as you can. The best time is when the plans are drawn and before anything is ordered. We can still help after rough-in has started, but moving a point once the plasterboard is up costs more than drawing it in the right place.
Do you work with our builder?
Yes, that is normal. We fit in with the builder's program for rough-in and fit-off, deal with the other trades directly, and keep the electrical off the critical path. Owner-builders are welcome too.
Can we add solar, a battery or an EV charger as part of the build?
Yes, and it is the cheapest time to do it. Even if you are not ready for the panels or the charger now, we run the conduit and leave the capacity in the board so it is a half-day job later instead of a rewire.
What are the smoke alarm rules for a renovation?
Hard-wired, interconnected alarms with battery backup in the locations the current standard calls for. A renovation that needs a building approval can trigger the newer requirements for the whole house. We place and wire them to suit.
Will we have power during the renovation?
Mostly, yes. We plan the work so the rest of the house stays live while the renovated rooms are isolated, and we tell you in advance about the short outages for the board or the mains.
How long does the electrical take?
Rough-in on a typical extension is a day or two. Fit-off is similar. A full new home is longer and spread across the build. Your quote includes the timeline against the builder's stages.
How is it priced?
Itemised, in writing, after Dak has walked the plans with you. Lighting points, power points, circuits, the board, the fans and the alarms are all listed, so changing your mind on paper is easy and the final figure is not a surprise.
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Bring usthe plans.
Send through a rough idea of the build or renovation, and your builder's timeline if you have one. Dak walks the plans with you and prices it room by room.