Can you help with electrical planning and design?
Yes. We provide: • Electrical layout planning • Lighting design with lux calculations • Load calculations for existing services • Switchboard capacity assessment • Energy efficiency recommendations • Electrical budget estimation For large projects, we engage with architects and designers during the planning phase to ensure electrical systems are optimized.
How long does a typical shop fitout take for electrical work?
Timeline depends on size and complexity: • Small shop (<80sqm): 2-3 days • Medium shop (80-150sqm): 4-6 days • Large retail (150sqm+): 1-2 weeks These are electrical work only. Total fitout time includes other trades. We coordinate with shopfitters to ensure electrical work doesn’t delay your opening.
Are your electricians police checked and insured?
Yes. All our commercial electricians: ✓ Hold current police checks (renewed every 3 years) ✓ Are covered by our $20M public liability insurance ✓ Hold Victorian electrical licenses ✓ Are our direct employees (not subcontractors) We provide copies of insurance certificates for your business records.
Do you provide ongoing electrical maintenance for commercial properties?
Yes. Many businesses engage us for: • Annual electrical safety inspections • Test and tag services (every 12 months) • Preventative maintenance programs • Emergency electrical callout service (24/7 available) • Regular LED replacement and upgrades • Electrical system monitoring We offer maintenance contracts with fixed annual fees for predictable budgeting.
What’s included in a commercial electrical quote?
Our commercial quotes include: • Labor costs (hours × rates, itemized by task) • All materials and electrical equipment • Compliance testing and certification • Electrical plans/drawings (if required) • Project management • Cleanup and site maintenance • GST Excluded unless specifically quoted: • Permits and council fees (if required) • Access equipment rental (scissor […]
Can you work around our operating schedule?
Yes. For businesses that must remain open during electrical work, we: • Stage the project to maintain operations • Work section by section • Schedule noisy or disruptive work for closed periods • Provide temporary power if main power must be off • Communicate clearly about any necessary closures We’ve completed electrical upgrades in operating […]
Do you work outside business hours to avoid disrupting operations?
Absolutely. We regularly complete commercial electrical work: • After hours (6pm-midnight) • Overnight (for urgent projects) • Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) • Public holidays (if required) This is especially important for retail stores, restaurants, and offices that can’t afford downtime. We’ll schedule your electrical work around your business hours.
Do you provide emergency electrician service for commercial properties?
Yes. We respond to commercial electrical emergencies for: • Offices • Retail shops • Restaurants and cafes • Warehouses • Medical clinics • Any commercial property Commercial electrical emergencies often have higher urgency (business can’t operate without power), and we prioritize these accordingly.
Will I need to be home during the emergency repair?
For emergency repairs, yes. We need: • Access to the problem area • Access to your switchboard • Someone to approve quoted repairs • Someone to sign off on completed work If you’re unable to be home (away on holiday, etc.), you can authorize someone else to provide access and approve work on your behalf.
Can you fix the problem on the first visit?
In 85% of cases, yes. Our emergency vehicles carry comprehensive parts inventory and our electricians are highly experienced. Common repairs like replacing outlets, switches, circuit breakers, and repairing wiring are completed immediately. For complex issues requiring specialized parts or extensive work, we’ll make your property electrically safe, provide temporary power if possible, and return as […]