Renovating an established home often reveals things you couldn’t see when the plans were being drawn.
Once walls and ceilings are opened up, you get a much clearer picture of the electrical system that has been sitting behind them. In some Glen Iris homes, that can include older cabling or electrical work completed during previous renovations and extensions.
At O’Shea Electrical, we know how to work through those discoveries without losing sight of the bigger project.
Our electricians in Glen Iris can work alongside your builder and other trades, helping you update existing electrical systems while planning the power, lighting and technology you want in your renovated home.
The goal is to get the electrical work right while you have the perfect opportunity to do it.
Electrical planning can influence everything from the position of your kitchen appliances to where you charge your laptop at the end of the day.
Getting an electrician involved early gives you time to think beyond the basics.
Where will you need power points? How will you use the lighting in different rooms? Does the home office need additional power or data? Are you installing new heating and cooling? What about lighting in the garden once the renovation is finished?
Our Glen Iris electricians can work through those details with you and coordinate the electrical work with your renovation schedule.
It means fewer compromises later and an electrical setup designed around the way you’ll actually use your new space.
Our licensed electricians can help with:
Whether you’re renovating half the house or simply tackling a few electrical improvements, we’ll take the time to understand what you need before recommending the next step.
Glen Iris has a wonderful mix of Edwardian homes, Californian bungalows and established family properties, many of which have been renovated or extended over the years.
That history can make the electrical system more interesting than it first appears.
Different sections of a property may have been wired at different times. An extension might be relatively modern while another part of the house retains much older cabling. Previous owners may also have added appliances, lighting and circuits as the home evolved.
When we’re working on a renovation, we assess what’s already there before deciding what should stay, what should be updated and how the new electrical work fits into the existing system.
Where older wiring is identified, including cloth-covered cabling, we can explain its condition and recommend the appropriate next steps.
No assumptions. No unnecessary work. Just a proper assessment of the home in front of us.
Working from home has made power and connectivity more important in rooms that may once have been designed as spare bedrooms or studies.
Instead of relying on adapters and whatever power points happen to be nearby, we can plan the electrical setup around the equipment you use.
That can include additional power points, dedicated circuits and data cabling, as well as lighting that makes the space more comfortable to work in throughout the day.
If your home office is part of a larger renovation, even better. We can incorporate everything into the electrical plan from the start.
The electrical plan doesn’t have to stop at the back door. Glen Iris is known for its leafy streets and established gardens, and thoughtful outdoor lighting can help you enjoy those spaces well into the evening.
Our electricians in Glen Iris can install lighting for pathways, gardens, entrances, architectural features and outdoor entertaining areas. We can also incorporate outdoor power where it makes sense for the way you use the garden.
Planning it alongside your renovation or landscaping project gives us the opportunity to create a cleaner, more considered result.
Renovations rely on good coordination. We can work alongside your builder and other trades to help keep the electrical work moving with the project.
Our electricians in Glen Iris know how to assess existing electrical systems and integrate new work into homes that have changed over many years.
A renovation is your chance to plan power, lighting and technology properly. We’ll help you consider what you might need now and in the future.
O’Shea has been looking after Melbourne homes since 1978. Today, we continue that tradition with experienced tradespeople, quality workmanship and a commitment to doing things properly.
Our team works throughout Glen Iris, from homes around High Street to properties closer to Gardiners Creek and the surrounding residential neighbourhoods.
We also regularly service nearby areas including Malvern, Ashburton, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Mount Waverley, Burwood and Glen Waverley, along with homes throughout Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.
Whether you’re opening up an established home, adding an extension or simply getting a few electrical jobs sorted, O’Shea Electrical is ready to help.
Get in touch for an obligation-free quote and experience The O’Shea Way of doing things.
Yes. We can work alongside your builder and other trades, taking care of rewiring, new circuits, lighting, power and other electrical requirements throughout your renovation.
Yes. If older cabling is identified, our electricians can assess its condition, explain what’s required and replace wiring where appropriate.
Yes. We can install additional power points, dedicated circuits and data cabling to create a home office setup that suits the way you work.
Yes. Our electricians in Glen Iris can take care of the electrical requirements for a range of heating and cooling installations and assess whether your existing electrical system is suitable.
Yes. We can install lighting for gardens, pathways, entrances, outdoor entertaining areas and architectural features as part of a renovation or standalone project.
For all your electrical needs in Glen Iris, trust O’Shea Electrical to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient solutions. Contact our friendly office team to discuss how we can enhance the safety and performance of your electrical system. Your safety is our priority, and we’re here to keep your electrical infrastructure in top condition.
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