Rewiring a stripped-back period home during renovation

House rewiring
in Armadale.

Armadale's Victorian villas and Edwardian homes have lasted well, and their wiring often has not. House rewiring is worth planning alongside any restoration or major renovation.

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Rated 5.0 from 127 Google reviews
  • Licensed electrical contractor REC 33978
  • A-grade licence A68607
  • Rated 5.0 from 127 Google reviews
  • Fixed price in writing before we start
  • 12-month workmanship guarantee
  • A text before we arrive
  • Cleaner than we found it

Armadale 3143

House Rewires for
Armadale homes.

A restoration is the best moment to deal with wiring, because floors, ceilings or walls are already open. In a Victorian villa near Toorak Park, we may find a mix: rubber or cloth cable in the front rooms, a newer extension behind them and several junction boxes in the roof space. We inspect and test, then plan the rewire to leave heritage details in place. Federation and interwar houses have their own quirks, like switch plates that are fixed into solid walls. Often we can reuse existing wall positions and run new cable above the ceiling. Because many streets are under heritage overlays, exterior work stays discreet. When the new rooms at the back get proper circuits and the original front rooms keep their character, the house is ready for modern life. We can stage the work if you plan to stay.

What the job involves, warning signs and what's included are on our main house rewires page. For everything else we do locally, see electrician Armadale.

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“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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“Steve kept me informed on where he was, did the job well and kept it simple no fuss. Extremely easy to deal with and gave a price straight up.”

Jennifer C.

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House Rewires in Armadale: FAQs

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Is it better to rewire before or after a restoration in an Armadale villa?

Before, ideally. With walls and ceilings open, new wiring is easier and tidier, and you avoid patching fresh paint. If the restoration is already done, we can still rewire by working from above and below. Talk to us early so the plan fits your builder's schedule.

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