Guides & Recent Work

Electrical Guides & Recent Work

Practical guides on what electrical work costs and what the rules are in Victoria, plus a look at recent jobs completed across Melbourne. Written by a licensed electrical contractor trading since 2007.

Guides

Electrical Guides for Melbourne Homeowners

Straight answers to the questions we get asked most — what things cost, what the rules actually are in Victoria, and how to tell whether a job genuinely needs doing. Written by a licensed electrical contractor trading since 2007.

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How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House in Melbourne?

What a rewire really costs, why wall construction is the biggest variable, and how to tell a full rewire from a partial one.

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Why Does My Safety Switch Keep Tripping?

A ten-minute test to find the faulty appliance yourself, why it trips when it rains, and when to stop and call.

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Do I Need a Switchboard Upgrade? 8 Signs to Look For

Eight signs your board genuinely needs replacing, what the upgrade involves, and what it costs in Melbourne.

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Asbestos in Your Switchboard: How to Spot Zelemite Backing

How to recognise a Zelemite backing panel, why it is safe until disturbed, and what licensed removal involves.

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EV Charger Installation in Melbourne: Costs and What to Check First

Why your switchboard usually decides the price, when three-phase is genuinely needed, and what to check before signing.

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Can I Do My Own Electrical Work in Victoria?

What you can and cannot legally do yourself in Victoria, and what uncertified work does to an insurance claim.

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Halogen to LED Downlights: Cost, Savings and the Insulation Problem

What the swap costs, what you actually save, and why IC-rated fittings matter more than the running cost.

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Victorian Rental Electrical Safety Requirements: A Landlord's Guide

Safety switches, two-yearly checks, and what the rules mean for an older ceramic fuse board.

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Recent Work

Jobs We've Completed Recently

A look at recent work across Melbourne — switchboard upgrades, rewires, lighting and commercial fit-outs.

LED strip feature walls lighting exposed brick in a Yarraville garage by Litmec Electrical
Domestic · 30 July 2026

LED Strip Feature Wall in a Yarraville Garage

Three runs of warm, concealed LED strip lighting framing feature brickwork — turning a converted garage into a space with real atmosphere.

Modern sweep-style ceiling fan installed in a Point Cook bedroom by Litmec Electrical
Domestic · 30 July 2026

Ceiling Fans & a Rangehood in Point Cook

Three modern sweep fans through the bedrooms and a new stainless steel rangehood in the kitchen — a full list knocked over in one visit.

Two woven pendant lights installed over a kitchen island in Diggers Rest by Litmec Electrical
Domestic · 26 June 2026

Two Pendant Lights Installed in Diggers Rest

A small but smart job in Diggers Rest — installing two woven wave-style pendant lights over a kitchen island and dining area for a warm, designer finish.

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Lounge lighting upgrade in West Footscray by Litmec Electrical
Domestic · 26 June 2026

Power Point, Switch & Lighting Upgrade in West Footscray

A tidy West Footscray job — swapping tired power points and light switches for clean modern ones, a new ceiling fan, and fresh oyster lights through several rooms.

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Jim's Self Storage commercial building electrical fit-out by Litmec Electrical
Commercial · 20 May 2025

Commercial Electrical Extension at Jim's Self Storage

We completed a full electrical fit-out and extension at Jim's Self Storage, wiring over 50 new storage rooms plus common areas with lighting, power and security lighting.

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Home renovation electrical rewiring by Litmec Electrical, Melbourne
Domestic · 8 May 2025

Full Home Rewire During a Major Renovation

A complete rewire and switchboard upgrade as part of a full home renovation — new circuits, LED lighting, extra power points and a modern RCD-protected board.

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