Whether you are renovating a Federation cottage, extending a post-war brick veneer, or building a new home from the slab up, the wiring behind your walls sets the ceiling on everything else. Get it right and you have a safe, capable electrical system that adds real value to your property. Cut corners and you are looking at nuisance trips, overloaded circuits, and potential fire risk.
MetroPulse Electric carries out full and partial rewires, new circuit installations, power point additions, and dedicated circuits for air conditioning, EV chargers, and home automation — all to the letter of AS/NZS 3000 and your local DNSP connection requirements.
What a proper residential rewire actually involves
A lot of electricians will replace what is visible and leave the rest. We pull a full picture first: we document your existing circuits, test insulation resistance, check conductor sizing, and confirm earthing continuity before a single cable is removed. That diagnostic step means we are not guessing, and you are not paying for work that was not needed.
On a full rewire we replace mains cabling, sub-mains, all branch circuits, power points, switches, and ceiling outlets, then upgrade the switchboard to accommodate RCDs and RCBOs where required. We issue a Certificate of Compliance on completion — the document your insurer and future buyer will ask for.
Renovations and additions done on the electrical critical path
Builders hate delays. So do homeowners. When your renovation hits the rough-in stage, MetroPulse shows up on time, stages our work to fit the build sequence, and communicates any changes that affect other trades. We also coordinate DNSP applications when service upgrades or metering changes are required, so the paperwork does not stall your job.
Common addition work we handle includes extra power points for kitchens and workshops, dedicated circuits for induction cooktops, outdoor weatherproof power, garden lighting, and sub-boards for granny flats or secondary dwellings that need their own metering.
Safety switch and RCD requirements for homes
Under current Australian requirements, all new residential work must be protected by residual current devices. On older homes that predate the RCD mandate, we strongly recommend a switchboard upgrade or at minimum adding RCD protection to circuits covering wet areas, outdoor power, and the main power circuit. A safety switch trips in as little as 30 milliseconds — fast enough to prevent a fatal electric shock.
- AS/NZS 3000 compliant installation on every job
- Full and partial rewires for homes of any age or style
- New circuits for air conditioning, EV chargers, and induction cooking
- Dedicated outdoor, garden, and entertaining area power
- Certificate of Compliance issued on every completed installation
How good wiring lifts your property's value
Buyers and conveyancers are increasingly aware of electrical condition reports. A home with documented, modern wiring, a compliant switchboard, and evidence of licensed electrical work commands more confidence — and in competitive markets, a better price. If you are preparing to sell or refinance, a wiring health check and any remediation work is money well spent before valuation day.
Talk to MetroPulse Electric before you list, not after the building inspector finds a problem. We can inspect, report, and carry out any rectification work efficiently, giving you documentation that holds up to scrutiny.
Frequently asked
Common indicators include a ceramic fuse board rather than circuit breakers, wiring that runs in steel conduit or has cloth-covered insulation, frequent circuit trips, flickering lights, or power points that feel warm to the touch. A condition inspection by a licensed electrician will give you a clear picture without any obligation to proceed.
In all Australian states, any electrical work beyond the scope of minor maintenance must be carried out by a licensed electrician and a Certificate of Compliance must be issued. This protects your insurance, satisfies conveyancing requirements when you sell, and confirms the work meets AS/NZS 3000. MetroPulse Electric issues a certificate on every qualifying job.
In most cases, yes. We assess your switchboard capacity, the available load from your existing supply, and the cable run required. If your board has spare capacity and your mains cable can carry the additional load, we install a dedicated circuit and breaker without touching the rest of the house wiring.