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Electrician Kew

Licensed electricians for homes and businesses in Kew, from a single power point to a full switchboard upgrade.

  • Residential, commercial and emergency work, seven days
  • Fully licensed and insured - REC 26681
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Electrical Repairs, Installations and Maintenance in Kew, Victoria

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Kew houses tend to be large, and most of them have had things added since they were built: a second bathroom, a studio out the back, ducted heating, a pool pump, a car charger in the garage. The wiring usually keeps up. The switchboard often does not.

We work on both sides of that. If something has stopped working we find the fault and fix it. If you are adding load, we tell you what the existing supply and board will carry before you commit to the appliance, not after it trips the first time you run it.

Carda Electrics has worked across Boroondara and the inner east since 2019, and Peter has been in the trade since 2009. Every job is quoted free and in writing.

01 - Our services

Our Electrical Services

Licensed electricians for Kew homes, businesses and property managers.

Residential & Domestic

Fault finding, extra circuits, power points, lighting, safety switches and switchboard upgrades.

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Business & Commercial

Three phase, test and tag, data cabling and scheduled maintenance for Kew premises.

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Emergency Electrician

A circuit that will not reset, a board that keeps tripping, no power after a storm.

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02 - Electrician in Kew

Why Kew Homes Outgrow Their Switchboards

A house built in the 1920s was wired for lighting, a few points and not much else. A house extended in the 1990s got a board sized for what was in it then. Neither was planned around a heat pump, an induction cooktop, a pool, a home office and an electric car.

What that looks like in practice: a safety switch that trips when two appliances run together, a board with no room for another circuit, or a sub-board in the garage running more than it was ever meant to. None of it is an emergency. All of it is worth sorting before you add the next thing.

We start by looking at what is actually there. How many circuits, whether each one is protected by an RCD, what the mains and the meter will carry, and whether the board has physical room to grow. Then you get a written quote with the options in it, including the option of doing nothing yet.

01

We Check Capacity First

Before you buy the appliance, we tell you what the existing supply and switchboard will carry.

02

RCDs on Every Circuit

Victorian standards require residual current devices on new and altered circuits. We check the ones already there.

03

Documented on the Day

You get the compliance certificate for the work on the same visit, not a fortnight later.

04

Tidy Worksites

Drop sheets down, dust contained, and the place left the way we found it.

Pendant lighting in the entry hall of a large Kew home

Why Carda

Why Choose Bayside's Carda Electrics?

Our team takes pride in our work - we genuinely love what we do. Good, old fashioned service is key to everything we do. We know that every project is important, regardless of its size, and you can have peace of mind knowing we have the expertise and experience to get your job done properly! Each job presents unique challenges, which is why we are always ready to think creatively to find a solution.

Genuine Service

Our team is always smiling because we genuinely love what we do. When you reach out to us, a friendly team member will be happy to assist you.

Licensed, Insured, Background Checked

Every electrician we hire is licensed, insured and background checked before they set foot on a job.

Transparent Pricing

No one likes a surprise bill. We'll let you know our costs upfront, and cut the guesswork out. Our team will listen to what you need and talk to you about which solution suits your situation before starting any work.

Respectful & Tidy

You can feel 100% assured that our team won't leave a mess behind. We bring our own cleaning products to make sure the job is completed properly and your premises are tidy.

Fast Responses

We value your time and make sure we show up on time. We'll also give you a courtesy call before we arrive, so you don't need to waste your day waiting for us to arrive.

Compliant Materials

We supply compliant materials from reputable suppliers, and we warrant what we supply.

What customers say

Reviewed by the People We've Worked For

Excellent

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  • Karen Robb

    1 year ago

    Peter did a great job, installed points and 3-in-1 in my newly renovated bathroom. Very neat and professional. Thanks! Karen

  • Kelly Gooch

    1 year ago

    Great service. Fast and reliable fix on our light fittings. Cleaned up the mess and had it looking brand new in no time. Would definitely use the service again.

  • Aisling Molamphy

    1 year ago

    Peter recently carried out some work in my apartment. He was efficient, professional and very flexible with arranging times that suited me to get the work done. Highly recommend.

  • Lucy

    2 years ago

    Very happy with the service provided by Carda Electrics. Peter did a great job changing multiple light fittings for me, and was friendly, diligent and efficient. Highly recommend.

  • Sophie Cooper

    2 years ago

    I am so impressed with Peter from Carda. Our Paul Bacouse Oven element failed and need replacing Peter went above and beyond in sourcing a replacement and finding a solution. He kept me well informed and contacted me frequently until it was all fixed. I highly recommend Carda. Peter is an exemplary trades person.

  • Morgan Munro

    2 years ago

    Great service from Peter at Carda Electrics. From the high level of communication and professionalism to the understanding and care in regards to my repair… I can't recommend their services enough.

  • Pierre Zoghbi

    2 years ago

    Peter and George were professional and worked seamlessly throughout the day. The entire house lighting was changed and they even cleaned all the parts after the job was done. We hardly felt there presence. Thanks guys

  • Jenny Chen

    2 years ago

    Peter and his team did an outstanding job installing lights in my house. Brilliant service and well communicated. Peter is professional, responsive and efficient. Really pleased with the quality of work he's done for us - definitely recommend.

  • Luke Sgarbossa

    2 years ago

    A fantastic trades person, so happy I went with these guys. Nice person to deal with, did a fast and clean job, would highly recommend them to anyone

  • ethan

    1 year ago

    Peter is professional, efficient & helpful 10/10

03 - What we cover

What We Do in Kew Homes

Most of our residential work in Kew falls into three groups: finding a fault, adding capacity, or bringing an older installation up to current standards. All three start with the same look at the switchboard.

Our licensed electricians can help with

  • Safety switches & smoke alarms
  • Emergency electrical work
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Data cabling
  • Installation of power points
  • Electrical fault repair
  • Lighting solutions & ceiling fans
  • Switchboard upgrades

04 - Adding load

Adding Load to an Older Kew Installation

Three things account for most of the capacity work we do here.

Kitchen conversions. Moving from gas to an induction cooktop needs a dedicated circuit, usually a heavier cable run and often a spare way on the board. It is worth checking before the joinery is ordered.

Heating and cooling. A ducted system or a heat pump wants its own circuit and an isolator within reach of the unit. On a large house that can be the thing that finally fills the board.

Outbuildings and pools. A studio, a garage or a pool pump at the end of a long run is a sub-board question, not an extension-lead question. We size the supply for what will actually be plugged in, with the RCD protection the standards require for wet areas and outdoor circuits.

05 - Commercial

Commercial and Body Corporate Work in Kew

Along High Street and Cotham Road we work with consulting rooms, small retail and offices, and with the body corporates managing apartment blocks off them.

For businesses that means three phase where it is needed, test and tag on portable appliances, data cabling, and maintenance booked in rather than called in. For body corporates and property managers it means common-area lighting, exit and emergency lighting, smoke alarm compliance and the documentation to show it was done.

We schedule around trading hours and around residents, and we tell you the price before we start.

06 - What it costs

What It Costs in Kew

Quotes are free, in writing, and there is no charge for coming out to look at the job first. You get a fixed price before we start, and if we find something behind the wall that changes the scope, we stop and talk to you rather than adding it to the invoice.

No call-out surprises

Quotes are free and there's no charge for coming out to look at the job. You'll know what it costs before you decide whether to go ahead.

07 - Nearby areas

Electricians in the Suburbs Around Kew

We work across Boroondara and the inner east. If your suburb is not listed, call and ask: we can almost certainly still get to you.

HawthornBalwynCamberwellIvanhoeGlen IrisBurwood

08 - FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't see yours? Call us on 0433 577 910.

What areas do you service?

We provide service throughout Melbourne Bayside and surrounding suburbs.

Is there a difference between an electrician and electrical contractor?

An electrician is a worker in the electrical industry that has completed the relevant training and accreditation. Whilst an electrical contractor is a business that holds the appropriate insurances and licences to employ electricians to complete electrical work.

Are you insured?

Yes, all contractors are insured. We have public liability insurance and can provide documentation on request.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes we do. Contact us with your job details and we will either quote you over the phone or arrange a time to come and see you.

Why should I use a NECA accredited electrician?

A NECA accredited electrician is trained to work safely and to current Victorian standards, and NECA keeps that training current as the standards change. It also means the contractor is licensed and insured, and you can ask to see the documentation.

What is a Certificate of Electrical Safety?

It is the record that electrical work was done to the wiring rules. Your licensed electrician completes and signs it on finishing the work and lodges it with Energy Safe Victoria, which is the regulator rather than the issuer. You keep a copy. It is the document a buyer, insurer or property manager asks for later, so it is worth filing somewhere you will find it.

Are LEDs worth all the fuss?

They are, and the reason is heat. An incandescent globe turns most of the power it draws into heat rather than light, which is why it is too hot to touch. An LED puts far more of what it draws into light and runs cool, so it gives you the same brightness for a fraction of the electricity and lasts a great deal longer. Start with the lights you leave on longest, because that is where the difference shows up on a bill first.

How do I know which electrician to use?

Three things are worth checking. That they are licensed, and will give you the number so you can look it up. That the quote is in writing against an agreed scope, so you can compare one price with another instead of guessing. And that people in your own area have been happy with the work, which is what reviews are for.

Carda Electrics is locally owned and operated, our licence number is REC 26681, quotes are free and there is no charge for coming out to look at the job. The Google reviews are on this page for you to read before you call.

Meet the team

The Team That Turns Up in Kew

Same people, same van, every job.

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The Carda Electrics van on a job

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