DIY is very popular in Australia, particularly in the wake of TV shows like The Block, but when it comes to electrical work, common sense, as well as the law, suggests that this is one area best left to the professionals. According to NSW regulations, any electrical wiring work – whether residential or commercial – may be done only by registered electrical contractors or electricians who hold valid licenses.
Electrical safety is no joke; DIY electrical work can be dangerous and can cause injuries or even death and property damage due to fires. Let us look at some scenarios where you will need the services of an electrician:
Fault finding and rectification:
A circuit breaker or a fuse keeps tripping or a switch does not work. Since there is no such thing as a ‘small’ or ‘harmless’ fault, these everyday situations need to be addressed before they cause serious harm. The fault location can be correctly identified and rectified by a competent electrician.
Safety inspections:
These inspections help identify any safety concerns including incorrect or non-standard wiring practices in any residential premises. If you live in Sydney’s north, in one of the areas many older houses (built more than 25 years ago), and suspect that the wiring is old, we recommend that it be inspected. As a Sydney North electrician, Crows Nest to Hornsby to Dee Why, the Everest Electrical Services team is at your service for your home safety inspection.
After the testing, we will give you our recommendation on whether your house is safe, whether it requires remedial work or whether it is unsafe for living. These inspections are also highly recommended when you are buying a property.
Installation of safety devices:
In NSW, smoke alarms are mandatory in all new and existing houses and rental apartments. Smoke alarms have been shown to save lives, by warning sleeping occupants about fire danger. There should be at least one alarm on each level and the home owners should take care to regularly check if they are working properly.
Safety switch installation is another step which protects against electrical shock by keeping track of the electricity flow throughout the house and cutting off supply in dangerous situations. Safety switches and circuit breakers are mandatory in rental properties and recommended in all houses.
Underfloor ventilation and ceiling fan installation:
In many houses with floor or crawl spaces, natural ventilation is not enough to prevent growth of mould and mildew or termite attacks. Installation of underfloor ventilation fans helps move the moist air out from the space and forces in dry air. Everest’s electricians have successfully installed vent fans in many homes in Sydney’s Northern Suburbs and Northern beaches – including those in Forestville, Mosman and St Ives.
*Ceiling fans are a low-cost way of keeping cool during summer and reducing your electricity bills when used instead of or along with air conditioners. Installing ceiling fans with reverse operation even helps you keep your house warm in winter by pushing the warm air down.
Outdoor electrical work:
From layout to installation, garden lighting work is a specialty of Everest Electrical – it can transform your garden into a beautiful haven where you can relax during the evening hours. Well-designed outdoor lighting also increases your property value, especially when it can be controlled remotely.
*A well-illuminated pool, whether by old-fashioned halogen globes or modern LED lights, can make night-time swimming pleasant and safe. We have established a name for ourselves as the North Shore pool lighting specialist electrician, especially for homes in Mosman, Neutral Bay, and Castle Cove – providing pool light repair and installation services for residents for many years.
Upgrading indoor fixtures:
Downlights light up a room and can transform its mood. Halogen down lights used to be extremely popular for many years, but they have low efficiency and produce too much heat which can increase fire danger. LED down lights have very high efficiency and last much longer, though they are considerably more expensive.
The new varieties of dimmer switches, which help to control the amount of light produced depending on your needs, are also an efficient way to save electricity and might also increase the lifetime of the lamp. Other indoor electrical work like switchboard upgrades and relocation, TV wall mounting etc. are also done by electricians.
General maintenance and repairs:
Here at Everest, we also take care of maintenance and repairs of your electrical fixtures and appliances, whether a frayed cord or a broken plug. Property managers can also entrust the electrical maintenance of your rental property, particularly those on the Northern Beaches – Manly to Palm Beach – to us.
New constructions, additions or renovations:
In order to keep your construction work within budget, choosing qualified professionals is crucial. Regardless of whether you need an Electrician Dee Why based or a Mosman electrician, Everest Electrical Services takes care of all your electrical work. Whether it is wiring for a new house, an addition to your existing home or renovation jobs, our work is of superior quality and compliant with building standards.
We provide professional electrical services throughout northern Sydney using the highest quality equipment and materials.
