Renovation and New Home Electrician in Lismore

Wiring Staged Around Your Build Program, Tested and Certified Before Handover

A renovation or a new build only runs smoothly when the electrical work lands at the right point in the program. Electric East Electricians handles renovation and new home electrical work across Lismore, from the first rough-in through to fit-off, switchboard and final testing. Electric East Electricians is an Essential Energy Accredited Level 2 ASP, so new connections and supply upgrades can be handled by the same team doing the internal wiring.

Renovation and New Home Electrical Services

The scope depends on how much of the existing installation stays. A kitchen or bathroom renovation usually means new circuits, new points and a board check. A full new home runs from a temporary builder’s power supply through to the final certificate. We quote either one against the plans and the build sequence you are working to.

Builder and homeowner marking up house plans to set out electrical points

Where a strip-out uncovers old or damaged cabling, the work moves into house rewiring in Lismore, and we price that as part of the same job rather than sending you back to the start.

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Switchboard Upgrades

Wiring Installation

Rewiring

EV Chargers

Level 2 ASP

Lighting

Power Points

Smoke Alarms

Why Choose Electric East Electricians for Renovation and New Home Wiring

Level 2 ASP accredited

new connections, mains and metering handled in-house, not subcontracted out.

Experience on site

20+ years on the tools across residential and commercial electrical work, with Level 2 ASP capability in-house.

Rough-in and fit-off on program

we work to the builder's dates and tell you early if a stage is at risk.

Upfront pricing

free quotes, with the scope written down before anyone picks up a tool.

Compliance at handover

testing completed and the required certification issued for the electrical work.

Honest advice without upselling

practical solutions for the way you will actually use the rooms, with no pressure to add fittings you do not need.

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Homeowners and builders around Lismore, Goonellabah and the wider Northern Rivers use Electric East Electricians for renovation wiring, new home electrical work and Level 2 connections.

What Northern Rivers Customers Say

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How a Renovation or New Build Electrical Job Runs

A lot of delays on a build happen when one trade isn’t ready for the next, so getting the electrical stages right matters.
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Newly finished home interior with timber floors and staircase

What Affects the Cost of Renovation Electrical Work?

Two renovations of the same size can price very differently because the electrical requirements and site conditions can be completely different. Access to the roof space and under the floor decides how long each cable run takes. The age and capacity of the existing switchboard decides whether new circuits can be added as they are. Whether the supply itself needs upgrading, or a new connection installed, brings Essential Energy requirements into the job.

A written quote from Electric East Electricians confirms the scope, the stages and the testing before work starts, and we quote for free. Where the plans are still moving, we price the stages we can confirm and flag what needs a decision from you.

Is it worth upgrading the switchboard during the renovation?

It can be, particularly if the existing board uses ceramic fuses or doesn’t have enough capacity for the new circuits. The labour overlaps with work already happening, and a switchboard upgrade done later means paying twice for the same isolation and testing. A board with spare capacity also leaves room for air conditioning, a charger or a battery without another round of work.

Renovation and New Home Electrical Work Across Lismore and the Northern Rivers

Electric East Electricians covers Lismore city and the surrounding suburbs, including Goonellabah, Dunoon, Nimbin and Eltham, and works across the Northern Rivers from Ballina and Alstonville through to Casino. Properties in the Lismore basin that have been affected by flooding may require an electrical safety inspection before power can be safely restored. That check often sets the starting scope for a rebuild or renovation.

General electrical work for the area, including repairs and maintenance outside a build, sits with our Lismore electricians, and compliance work for landlords and buyers is covered by electrical safety inspections.

Renovation and New Home Electrical FAQs

When should the electrician be booked into a renovation?
As soon as the layout is settled, because rough-in has to happen after framing and before the linings go on. Booking the electrician early also helps keep the electrical work aligned with the builder's program.
Do I need a Level 2 electrician for a new home?
You do if the property needs a new connection, a service or consumer mains, metering or temporary builder's power. Electric East Electricians is Essential Energy accredited for that work, so it is handled alongside the internal wiring.
Can you work directly with my builder?
Yes. We take the build dates from the builder, quote the electrical stages against the plans, and confirm the point layout with the owner before rough-in starts.
Does a renovation have to meet current wiring rules?
New and altered circuits have to comply with the current rules and be tested, and a certificate of compliance is issued for the work completed. Existing circuits that are not touched are not automatically brought up to date, which is why the strip-out is the right time to look at them.
How much does electrical work for a renovation cost?
It depends on access, the condition of the existing switchboard and whether any supply-side work is needed. Quotes are free, and the written quote sets out the stages, the testing and the certification before work begins.
Do you install air conditioning and appliance circuits during the build?
Yes. Dedicated circuits for air conditioning, ovens, cooktops and other hardwired appliances are installed at rough-in, which avoids cutting into finished walls later.

Get Your Renovation or New Build Wired Properly

A renovation or new home is a major investment, and electrical work behind finished walls isn’t something you want to revisit later. Electric East Electricians sets the installation out from your plans, completes the Level 2 supply work in-house, and hands the job over tested and certified. Send through the plans or the scope and we will price it.

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I can’t recommend Chris highly enough. We’ve used him for a wide range of electrical work over the years, including installing lighting, ceiling fans, bathroom ventilation, a Tesla EV charger, and completely rewiring and fitting out a flood-affected house. Every job Chris has done for us has been completed to the highest standard. He is reliable, punctual, efficient, and always leaves the work area spotless. What really sets him apart is his attention to detail, Chris is meticulous, thorough, and takes genuine pride in his work. No matter the size of the job, Chris consistently delivers exceptional results and always goes the extra mile to ensure everything is done properly and safely. It’s rare to find a tradesperson who is so dependable and consistently produces such high-quality work. If you're looking for an electrician who is professional, trustworthy, and takes pride in doing the best job every time, Chris is the man for all your electrical needs.

- Nerine

I recently had a few electrical jobs done around the house, including installing ceiling fans and new lights, repairing my solar system, and a few others. Everything was completed without any issues, and I'm really happy with how it all turned out. Communication was easy, the work was done neatly, and it was clear he takes pride in what he does. It's nice to have someone who turns up when they say they will and gets the job done properly. I'd happily recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable electrician, and I'll definitely be using him again in the future.

- Brett