FAULTS
Fault-finding & repairs
Tripping, loss of power, failed circuits, damaged fittings and other electrical problems requiring investigation and repair.
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL
Electrical repairs and upgrades, safely scoped and properly managed.
From faults, lighting and power points to distribution-board work, additions and renovation electrical requirements, Dial-a-Contractor helps homeowners define the requirement, coordinate the appropriate electrical contractor and keep the work properly managed.
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Fault-finding & repairs
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Lighting, circuits & upgrades
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Compliance requirements considered where applicable
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Electrical work needs the right scope and the right person for the job.
Electrical faults and alterations can range from simple component replacement to work affecting circuits, distribution boards and the fixed installation. The requirement should be understood before the appropriate electrical contractor and compliance route are determined.
LIGHTING
Lighting & switching
Lighting alterations, replacement fittings, switches and suitable upgrades around the requirements of the home.
POWER
Power points & circuits
Additional or altered socket outlets, appliance supplies and circuits where the existing installation and intended load need to be considered.
DISTRIBUTION
Distribution-board work
DB-related faults, protection devices and upgrade requirements should be assessed by the appropriate electrical contractor before alterations are carried out.
HOW WE APPROACH ELECTRICAL WORK
Understand the requirement before changing the installation.
Electrical work should be approached around the existing installation, the intended use, the fault or alteration required and any applicable testing or certification requirements.
01 · UNDERSTAND
Understand the requirement
Establish what has failed or what needs to change, where it is in the home and how the affected electrical point or circuit is used.
02 · ASSESS
Assess the existing installation
Review the relevant circuit, distribution-board arrangement, visible condition and other information needed to define the work.
03 · COORDINATE
Coordinate the electrical work
Allocate the work appropriately and coordinate it with any building, ceiling, cabinetry or renovation work around it.
04 · CLOSE-OUT
Test & close out where required
Confirm outstanding items and applicable testing or certification requirements before the relevant electrical work is closed out.
COMMON ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some electrical problems need investigation rather than component swapping.
Repeated tripping, heat damage, overloaded circuits or unexplained failures can indicate a wider installation issue. The cause should be investigated before the same component is repeatedly replaced.
Repeated tripping
A breaker or earth-leakage device that repeatedly trips may require fault-finding rather than simply being reset or replaced.
Damaged fittings
Burn marks, heat damage, loose outlets and deteriorated electrical fittings should be treated as electrical faults requiring suitable assessment.
Renovation changes
New kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and alterations may require changes to circuits, outlets, lighting and appliance supplies.
Older installations
Existing installations may need further assessment when additions or alterations are planned rather than assuming unused capacity is available.
HOMEOWNER QUESTIONS
What to clarify before electrical work starts.
Why does my power keep tripping?
There are several possible causes. Note what was running at the time, which breaker or protection device trips and whether the problem is repeatable, then provide that information with the enquiry.
Can I add more plugs or appliance points?
Potentially, but the intended load, circuit arrangement and existing installation need to be considered before additional points or circuits are installed.
When is a Certificate of Compliance relevant?
The requirement depends on the nature and extent of the electrical installation work. Applicable testing and certification should be identified as part of the electrical scope rather than assumed.
Can electrical work be coordinated with a renovation?
Yes. Electrical changes should be planned with building work, ceilings, cabinetry, plumbing and finishes so completed areas are not unnecessarily reopened.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR ELECTRICAL WORK
Give us the details once, then choose WhatsApp or email.
Tell us what is happening or what you want changed, and include any useful information about tripping, the DB board, existing circuits or renovation work.
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM OR UPGRADE AT HOME?
Start with the requirement before deciding on the solution.
Send us the information above so the electrical work can be considered around the fault, intended use, existing installation and any relevant renovation or compliance requirements.