Rewiring

Top Option Electrical provides professional electrical rewiring for older homes, renovations, extensions and properties with ageing or damaged electrical systems across Adelaide.

If you’re concerned about the condition of your home’s wiring, our licensed electricians can inspect the existing electrical installation and determine whether repairs, partial rewiring or a more extensive upgrade is required.

Does My Home Need Rewiring?

The age of a property alone doesn’t necessarily mean it needs to be completely rewired. The condition and type of wiring, previous electrical work, switchboard, circuits and overall installation all need to be considered.

Signs that your electrical system should be inspected can include:

Frequently tripping circuit breakers or safety switches
Flickering or unreliable lighting
Old or deteriorated wiring
Damaged electrical fittings
Burning smells or unusual electrical noises
Discoloured or overheating power points
Recurring electrical faults
Limited power points and circuits
An outdated switchboard
Electrical problems discovered during renovations

If you’re unsure about the condition of your wiring, an electrical inspection is the best place to start.

Rewiring Older Adelaide Homes

Many established Adelaide homes were constructed when household electrical demands were considerably lower than they are today.

Modern homes can contain air conditioning, induction cooking, entertainment systems, computers, home offices and numerous other electrical appliances operating simultaneously.

Older electrical systems may need to be upgraded to accommodate these changing requirements safely and reliably.

Full & Partial Rewiring

Not every property requires a complete rewire.

Depending on the condition of the existing installation, we may recommend targeted electrical upgrades or partial rewiring rather than replacing everything.

Rewiring work can include:

Replacement of ageing or damaged wiring
New lighting circuits
New power circuits
Additional power points
Dedicated appliance circuits
Switchboard upgrades
Safety switch and circuit protection upgrades
Kitchen and bathroom wiring
Air conditioning circuits
Outdoor electrical circuits
Wiring for renovations and extensions

Rewiring During Renovations

A major renovation can be an ideal time to inspect and upgrade older electrical wiring, particularly while walls, ceilings or floors are already accessible.

Top Option Electrical can work with homeowners, builders and other trades to integrate electrical upgrades into the renovation.

This can also provide an opportunity to improve power point locations, lighting layouts, appliance circuits, switches and other electrical features rather than simply replacing the existing installation.

Switchboard Upgrades & Rewiring

Rewiring and switchboard upgrades often go hand in hand when modernising an older electrical installation.

Our electricians can assess the existing switchboard and determine whether upgrades to circuit protection, safety switches or other components should form part of the electrical work.

Rewiring for Modern Electrical Demands

Rewiring isn’t only about replacing old electrical cable. It provides an opportunity to design the electrical system around how the property is used today.

We can incorporate:

Additional power circuits
Modern lighting
Kitchen appliance circuits
Air conditioning
Home office power
Outdoor electrical installations
Ceiling fans
Additional power points
Dedicated circuits for higher-demand equipment

Electrical Inspection Before Rewiring

If you suspect your property requires rewiring, the first step is to have the electrical installation inspected.

Our electricians can assess the condition of the existing system, identify areas requiring attention and explain the available options before significant work begins.

Residential & Commercial Rewiring

Top Option Electrical can assist with rewiring and electrical upgrades for residential and commercial properties, including homes, investment properties, renovations, offices, shops and other premises.

The scope of work will depend on the existing electrical installation, condition of the wiring and future requirements of the property.