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Bayside & South East Melbourne

Power Point Upgrades & Installation

New points, extra circuits, outdoor power and double-adaptor rescue for homes and businesses across Bayside and the south east.

  • New points on a circuit that can carry them
  • Outdoor and wet-area points in rated enclosures
  • USB and data points fitted at the same time
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Nobody Has Ever Had Too Many Power Points

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Most Australian houses were wired with roughly half the points a modern household wants, and the gap has been filled with double adaptors and power boards for thirty years.

That is usually fine and occasionally not. A power board is designed for a lamp and a laptop, not for a heater and a dryer, and a point that was fitted in 1975 has had five decades of things plugged into it. Loose contacts inside a point generate heat, which is the ordinary and unremarkable reason old points sometimes discolour.

Adding points is one of the cheapest jobs an electrician does. Adding them properly means the circuit gets a look at as well.

01 - Overview

What We Actually Do

New points where you want them, extra circuits where the existing ones cannot take more, and replacement of points that have reached the end of a long life.

The judgement in this job is not the fitting, it is the circuit. Every general power circuit has a sensible limit to what it should carry, and the honest answer to ‘can you put a point there’ is sometimes ‘yes, but not on that circuit’. A point added to an already-loaded circuit works perfectly until the day two things run at once.

So we look at the board before quoting anything beyond a like-for-like swap. If there is a spare way, the job is straightforward. If there is not, that is worth knowing before you have picked where the furniture goes.

The short version

  • New points, indoors and out, on circuits that can carry them
  • Extra circuits where the existing ones are already loaded
  • Replacement of old, loose or discoloured points
  • Dedicated circuits for appliances that need their own
  • Weatherproof outdoor points with RCD protection

02 - What's included

Everything We Cover on the Job

01

New Points

Single, double or quad, where you want them rather than where the existing cable happens to run. Cut in, chased and made good.

02

Outdoor and Weatherproof

Points for the deck, shed, barbecue or caravan, in an enclosure rated for where it is going and on an RCD-protected circuit.

03

Dedicated Appliance Circuits

Induction cooktops, ovens, heat pumps and car chargers all want their own circuit and their own protection rather than a share of the general one.

04

Replacing Old Points

Points that are loose, discoloured or simply forty years old. A quick job, and the moment to check what else is on that circuit.

05

USB and Smart Points

Points with integrated USB, and switched or controllable points where they suit. Tell us what you want them to do and we will say whether it is worth it.

06

Circuit Assessment

What the circuit and the board can actually carry before anything is added, so the answer is not discovered on the first cold morning.

03 - Why it matters

Why Adding a Point Sometimes Means Adding a Circuit

A general power circuit is protected by a device sized for the cable, not for your intentions. Load it past that and the protection does its job, which is to say the circuit trips.

Adding a point counts as altering a circuit, and altered circuits have to carry residual current protection. So a board that has gone thirty years without a safety switch will often get its first one because somebody wanted a power point in the garage. That is not an upsell, it is what the rules require, and it is the cheapest moment it will ever happen.

Outdoor and wet-area points have their own requirements: a rated enclosure, correct positioning, and RCD protection. A standard indoor point mounted on an outside wall is common, cheap, and exactly the thing that trips a safety switch after every decent rain.

‘We can put a point anywhere you like. Whether it should go on the circuit that is nearest is a different question, and it is the one worth asking.’

Peter, licensed electrician & owner

Sources AS/NZS 3000Energy Safe Victoria

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

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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

04 - Our process

How a Power Point Job Runs

Small jobs, mostly, and the planning matters more than the work. Knowing where the cable can run and what the circuit is carrying decides whether it is an hour or a day.

Step 1

Tell Us Where and What For

Where you want the point and what will plug into it. That second half is what decides whether it needs its own circuit.

Step 2

We Look at the Board

Free, and no charge for the visit. What the circuit is carrying, whether there is a spare way, and what protection is already there.

Step 3

Fixed Price, Then Done

In writing before we start. Straightforward additions are usually a single visit, tested and certified.

05 - For landlords & property managers

For Landlords & Property Managers

If you manage tenanted property, you’re generally the one carrying the compliance obligation - and you’re usually hearing about problems second-hand from a tenant who just wants it fixed.

We can attend site, deal with the tenant directly, and report back to you with what was found, what was done and what it cost. Invoicing goes to you, scheduling goes through the tenant, and you get the compliance documentation for your records without having to be in the middle of every phone call.

06 - Where we work

Where We Work

We cover Bayside and the south east, with most jobs falling inside a 30-minute drive of Brighton.

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07 - What it costs

What Power Points Cost

A new point is a well-understood job and we price it as a fixed piece of work. What moves the number is the run: a point on the other side of the same wall is quick, a point at the far end of a solid-brick house is not.

Where a job needs a new circuit rather than an extension of an existing one, we quote that separately so you can see the two decisions apart. And where the honest answer is that the board has to be dealt with first, you will hear that before spending anything else.

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.

08 - FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many power points can go on one circuit?

There is a practical limit rather than a simple number, and it depends on the circuit’s protection and what will actually be running. The useful way to think about it is by load rather than by count: ten points feeding lamps and chargers is very different to four feeding heaters. We look at what the circuit is carrying now and what you are adding, and give you a straight answer.

Can I put a power point outside myself if it is just an extension?

No. Installing or altering fixed wiring in Victoria is licensed work, and an outdoor point has requirements around enclosure rating, positioning and protection that an indoor one does not. It is also the single most common source of a recurring safety switch trip, so it is worth having done properly the first time.

Why has my power point gone brown around the socket?

Usually heat from a loose connection, either inside the point or at the plug. It is worth having looked at rather than ignored, and it is a small job: replacing the point and checking the connection behind it. If several points on the same circuit are doing it, the circuit is worth checking too.

Do I need a dedicated circuit for an induction cooktop?

Almost always, yes. Induction cooktops draw far more than a general power circuit is built for, and they need their own protected circuit run back to the board. It is worth checking there is a spare way on the board before you order the appliance, because on an older board there frequently is not.

Can you add points without damaging the walls?

Often, depending on the construction. In a plaster wall with an accessible ceiling space there is usually a route that involves one small hole. Solid brick, concrete or a heritage interior is a different conversation and we will tell you what it involves before starting rather than after.

Are you licensed and insured?

Absolutely, our team of trusted electricians are fully licensed and insured. We have public liability insurance, and if required, just let our team know that you’d like to view our documentation.

Our team are NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) accredited, which means they are trained to work safely and to current Victorian standards, and they keep that training current as the standards change.

We are strict about hiring. Every electrician who attends a job is licensed, experienced and background checked.

Can you issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety?

We can, and do. Our licensed electricians complete and sign a Certificate of Electrical Safety for the work that requires one, and lodge it with Energy Safe Victoria. It records that the work meets the wiring rules. You keep a copy for your own records, and it is worth filing: it is the document a buyer, insurer or property manager will ask for later.

Is it safe to attempt a DIY repair or should I call an electrician?

That really depends on one factor. Are you a licensed electrician?! If not, the answer is a simple, ‘No, don’t do it’. As tempting as it may be to save money, or use skills learnt elsewhere, electrical work carries huge risks and it’s just not worth attempting on your own.

Find a licensed team that is affordable, reliable and has the qualifications and experience to sort the problem out. If budget is a constraint, talk to us about what options we can provide. We offer highly competitive rates, efficient service timeframes and most of all, you can rely on the safety of our work.

Do you offer both residential and commercial electrical work?

We certainly do. We can help with electrical work for your home or business, whether it’s a new design and installation, during renovations or for regular servicing or maintenance. We work with clients right across the Bayside region of Melbourne, and Melbourne CBD, for everything from minor residential work through to large industrial installations.

Can you help install or repair internet and phone cables?

We certainly can help with this. Our electrical contractors have the necessary certifications and licenses to perform this type of electrical service, which are issued by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). This type of licence shows that our team have completed the correct training to work with data cables, and that work will be carried out under the Australian Standards framework for wiring.

Can you assist with smoke alarm compliance?

We sure can. It’s imperative to ensure that your smoke alarms are serviced and maintained on a regular basis. We are able to install new systems, including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detection systems and other systems to detect smoke and fire, but generally, we are called out to maintain existing systems. We can help you service your home system, and also provide services to realties and body corporates.

How often should I schedule an electrical safety inspection?

This really depends on the purpose of your safety inspection, as there are different guidelines for workplaces and homes. For some workplaces, testing will be required more than once a year. In your home, it’s worth doing an inspection every 5 years or so, but this can vary greatly depending on the age and history of the building.

We can provide a detailed check on residential properties or commercial electrical devices, cables, appliances, switchboards and wiring, to ensure your safety and also compliance. If you have a specific electrical problem, we can have a team member attend and perform testing and electrical fault finding, to identify the fault and the right way to fix it.

Can you assist with advice in reducing my energy usage?

We certainly can. Our fully licenced electricians and electrical contractors can give you advice and recommend solutions to increase your energy efficiency. There are many ways that most households can decrease their energy consumption. Common suggestions include installing energy-efficient lighting, using energy-efficient appliances and utilising timers and smart technology for lighting and other switches.

In some cases, large changes will be required for long-term benefits, but often it’s a number of small changes that will make the difference.

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