Salt air off West Beach is hard on outdoor fittings and old wiring. We see that every day in the grand terraces and Art Deco flats between Fitzroy Street and Beaconsfield Parade.
This is one of the quieter, more established pockets near the bay. Many streets are lined with substantial Victorian and Edwardian homes, plus well-kept interwar flat blocks and a few later apartment buildings closer to the water. Heritage overlays cover a lot of the area, so we keep any visible external work discreet and leave street-facing facades alone where we can. The coastal air corrodes standard outdoor lights and exposed connections faster than inland, so we choose fittings rated for it. Inside, these big old houses often have boards that were never sized for modern kitchens, heating and cooling, which is where most of our work starts.
“Steve helped us out with some AC installs, a new switchboard and new circuits to enable a complete kitchen redo. He was able to start quickly and the work was done on time as promised. Would definitely hire again!”
Anthony S.
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Switchboards
“Steve and Jason installed several new downlights and powerpoints in my apartment, as well as installing a bathroom fan and doing a general switchboard check. The work was done very fast and to high quality. Steve had great ideas on how to improve the lighting and ventilation in my apartment in a cost effective manner. Steve's input really improved the look of my bathroom in particular, it almost looks like a new room!”
Gregory
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Lighting
“Steve from Select Electrical Solutions did an excellent job re-wiring my house. I couldn't recommend him more. Very professional and personable team.”
Darcy J.
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House Rewires
Where we work
Across Melbourne's inner east.
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We live a short walk from the beach. Why do our outdoor lights keep failing?
Salt air corrodes standard fittings, screws and connections much faster near the bay. Water gets in, terminals rust, and the safety switch trips. We replace them with marine-grade or properly sealed fittings and check the outdoor circuit, so the problem does not keep coming back.
Is the quote free?
Yes. Quotes are free with no obligation.
What guarantee do I get?
A 12-month workmanship guarantee on every job, plus 2–5 year manufacturer warranties depending on the product.
Do you repair appliances?
No. We install new appliances but don't repair faulty ones.
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