Electrician in Lake Heights

The full details for Lake Heights

Ask anyone who has lived in Lake Heights for a while and they will tell you about the view. From the higher streets you can look straight across Lake Illawarra, and on a clear evening it is hard to beat. That view has drawn plenty of people to buy older homes here and renovate, and renovations are where we spend most of our time in the suburb.

Renovating in Lake Heights

Most homes in Lake Heights are brick or fibro builds from the post-war decades. When you open them up for a renovation, the wiring tends to tell a story. We often find circuits extended by previous owners, junction boxes buried in ceilings, and cable that has been run in ways no electrician would sign off today.

Getting the electrical side right early saves money and stress later. A good renovation plan covers:

• Where power points need to go once the furniture and benches are in
• Kitchen circuits for the oven, cooktop and range hood
• Lighting layout, including downlights, pendants and any feature lighting
• Whether the existing switchboard can handle the new load
• Smoke alarms that meet current requirements

Kalani is happy to walk through plans with you or your builder before work starts. Our renovation and new home electrical work covers everything from first fix to final fit off, and if the old cabling is past its best we can rewire the house while the walls are open.

We also do overflow work for builders and other tradies, so if your builder needs an electrician who fits in with their schedule, we can talk directly with them.

Making the most of a lake view home

Big windows and outdoor living areas suit Lake Heights. Good lighting makes those spaces work at night. Dimmable LED downlights, a pendant over the dining table and wall lights on the deck can change how a room feels. LEDs use a fraction of the power of the old halogen globes and last far longer, so they are worth it even before you think about style.

Extra power points are a common request too. Plenty of older homes have one double outlet per room, which is why so many lounges end up with power boards stacked behind the TV. Adding a few well placed outlets is safer and tidier, and it is a quick job while other work is underway.

A straight answer

We keep things simple. Kalani will tell you what your home needs, what it does not, and what is just nice to have. Customers regularly mention that he turned up on time, kept the place tidy and explained everything clearly.

Flowstate also covers neighbouring Berkeley and Port Kembla.

Planning a reno or chasing a fault? Call or text Kalani on 0424 400 346. Send plans or photos and we will take a look.