We are seeing quite a bit of renovation work in Northmead these days, and it’s easy to see why. Big blocks, solid foundations, and great location, so why would anyone want to move? A lot of families are adding open-plan kitchens, second storeys, or backyard granny flats to their long-term spots. But the thing is, once the walls come open on a home from the 50s or 60s, you often find wiring that hasn’t been assessed since the home was built, circuits that are too small for a modern kitchen fit-out, and a board with no room left for the extra circuits the reno needs. You want all that to be addressed sooner rather than later to avoid compliance issues that can stall the whole build and cost a lot more to fix by the time you catch on to them . We work with your builder and other trades from the start, handling everything from board upgrades to new circuits, power points, and lighting, so the job is safe, certified, and ready to go from day one. If you’ve got a reno coming up, call us up and save yourself the headache later.
Apartments have absolutely taken off in Northmead over the last couple of decades, going from under 10% of homes here to over 30% and still growing. If you’re in one of the older unit blocks, your switchboard inside the apartment is probably original and well overdue for a proper check. And if you’re in a newer build, chances are you’ve noticed a few things that just don’t quite work for the way you live. There could be not enough power points for all your devices, no proper data cabling for a home office, or lighting that does not suit your needs. These are all pretty common calls we get from our Northmead apartment residents, and they’re all very fixable. Working in a strata building does come with its own set of rules though. You’ve got to sort out access ahead of time, be mindful of common property, and not leave any mess in the common areas for you or your neighbours to deal with. And that’s exactly what we do. If your apartment needs an electrical upgrade of any kind, just give us a call and we can sort out a time and come take a look.
