Managing the electrical infrastructure of a strata scheme or multi-tenancy property is genuinely complex. Common area lighting, carpark lighting and ventilation, lifts, pump systems, fire indicator panels, security systems, EV charging infrastructure and individual lot supply connections all sit within the electrical scope, often across systems of varying age and documentation quality. Strata committees and property managers need an electrical contractor who understands this complexity, communicates clearly, and keeps detailed records that make the next repair or upgrade straightforward.
Common area and carpark electrical maintenance
Common areas are the first thing residents and visitors see, and well-maintained lighting signals a well-managed building. We carry out scheduled inspections and maintenance of all common area lighting including lobby, corridor, carpark, external facade and landscape circuits. LED upgrades to common area lighting are one of the most consistent sources of ongoing saving for owners corporations, reducing both energy consumption and lamp replacement costs significantly.
Carpark ventilation systems are a critical life safety element that often receive insufficient electrical attention. We inspect and test ventilation plant electrical connections, contactor condition, thermal overloads and control interfaces on a scheduled basis, and carry out carbon monoxide detector interface testing as required by relevant building standards.
Switchboard maintenance and compliance
Older strata buildings frequently carry switchboards that have not been formally inspected or upgraded since original construction. Overcrowded distribution boards, original circuit breakers from the 1980s and 1990s, inadequate labelling and missing or damaged neutral links are all common findings. We carry out detailed switchboard inspections, provide condition reports in plain language suitable for committee meetings, and stage upgrade works to manage cost without disrupting residents.
Strata electrical services at a glance
- Scheduled common area lighting and carpark electrical maintenance
- Switchboard condition audits and staged upgrade programmes
- Emergency and exit lighting annual compliance testing and certification
- EV charging infrastructure planning and installation for common areas
- Thermal imaging of main switchboards and distribution boards
Emergency and exit lighting compliance testing is a legal requirement under the Building Code of Australia and relevant state legislation. Many strata properties carry this obligation without a reliable contractor to fulfil it consistently. We provide scheduled annual testing with documented test records and issue the compliance certificates that building owners and managers require for insurance and regulatory purposes.
EV charging for strata properties
Electric vehicle charging in strata buildings is one of the most rapidly growing electrical challenges facing owners corporations. Individual lot owners want charging access, but common area supply capacity, metering, cost recovery and physical installation in carparks all require careful planning. We advise strata committees on practical, scalable approaches to EV charging infrastructure — from simple individual sub-metered charger connections to managed smart charging systems that distribute available supply capacity equitably.
A contractor strata managers can rely on
We understand that strata managers coordinate multiple trades, field calls from concerned residents and present recommendations to committees with limited technical background. We write our condition reports and quotes in clear, non-technical language. We attend committee meetings when invited. We are transparent about what is urgent, what can wait and what the cost implications of each path are. Our job is to give your committee the information they need to make confident decisions — then execute those decisions quietly and professionally.