Home Rewiring Melbourne
Upgrade ageing or unsuitable electrical wiring with professional home rewiring from Coop Group. We provide full and partial residential rewiring across Melbourne and surrounding areas, including Bayswater, Ringwood, Dandenong and many other suburbs.
Modern Electrical Wiring for Your Home
The electrical requirements of a modern home can be very different from what older wiring systems were originally designed to support.
Established properties may contain ageing cabling, limited circuits, older switchboards or electrical modifications completed over many years. Renovations, new appliances, air conditioning, electric cooking, home offices and EV charging can also increase the demands placed on the electrical installation.
Coop Group can assess the existing wiring throughout your home and determine whether targeted electrical upgrades, partial rewiring or a more comprehensive rewire is appropriate.
Our electrician will consider the age and condition of the existing installation, circuit layout, switchboard, intended electrical loads and any renovation plans before recommending the next step.
Whether you are upgrading an older home, renovating several rooms or addressing known electrical concerns, we can provide a rewiring solution suited to the property.
Full & Partial Home Rewiring Solutions
Our Home Rewiring Services
Whether you need one ageing circuit replaced or are planning a complete electrical upgrade, Coop Group can assess and complete the required work.
Full House Rewiring
Replace ageing or unsuitable electrical wiring throughout the home and upgrade the installation to better suit current electrical requirements.
Partial Home Rewiring
Replace wiring in specific rooms, circuits or areas where a complete home rewire is not required.
Renovation Rewiring
Install new electrical wiring as part of kitchen, bathroom, laundry, living-area or whole-home renovations.
Extension Wiring
Provide new circuits, cabling, lighting and power requirements for residential extensions and additional rooms.
Lighting Circuit Upgrades
Upgrade ageing lighting circuits and provide wiring for new LED downlights, switches and other lighting installations.
Power Circuit Upgrades
Replace or extend suitable power circuits to support additional power points, appliances and modern electrical equipment.
Switchboard Upgrades
Assess and upgrade an ageing switchboard where required as part of the broader rewiring project.
Electrical Testing & Fault Identification
Test the existing electrical installation and identify faults or areas of concern before determining the recommended rewiring scope.
What Our Home Rewiring Process Looks Like
1. Discuss Your Property
Tell us about the age of the home, any electrical issues you have noticed and whether you are renovating or planning other electrical upgrades.
2. Electrical Assessment
Our electrician assesses the existing wiring, circuits, switchboard and accessible areas of the electrical installation.
3. Professional Rewiring
The approved circuits and electrical wiring are replaced or upgraded in accordance with the agreed scope of work.
4. Testing & Handover
The completed electrical installation is tested, relevant circuits are identified and applicable electrical safety documentation is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is home rewiring?
Home rewiring involves replacing some or all of the electrical cabling and associated electrical components within a residential property.
The scope can range from replacing one ageing circuit to rewiring most or all of the home.
How do I know if my house needs rewiring?
There is no single sign that automatically means a home requires a complete rewire.
However, it may be worth arranging an electrical assessment if you have:
- Very old electrical wiring
- Ceramic fuses or ageing switchboard equipment
- Frequently tripping circuits
- Flickering lights
- Discoloured or damaged switches and power points
- Limited power points
- Electrical modifications from different eras
- Known wiring faults
- Major renovation plans
- Concerns about the condition of the existing installation
An electrician should inspect the property before recommending the appropriate scope of work.
Does an old house automatically need rewiring?
No.
The age of the house alone does not determine whether a complete rewire is necessary.
The condition, type and suitability of the existing electrical installation need to be assessed before deciding whether individual upgrades, partial rewiring or a complete rewire is appropriate.
Can you partially rewire a house?
Yes.
Where appropriate, individual circuits, rooms or sections of an electrical installation can be rewired without replacing every cable throughout the property.
The electrician will need to assess how the existing and new wiring will integrate.
Can you completely rewire an old house?
Yes.
A full home rewire may be appropriate where extensive ageing wiring or other electrical issues are present.
The exact scope depends on the property, accessibility and electrical requirements.
Can rewiring be completed during a renovation?
Yes.
Renovations can be an ideal time to replace or install electrical wiring because walls and ceilings may already be open or accessible.
Planning electrical requirements early can also make it easier to position:
- Power points
- Lighting
- Switches
- Appliances
- Ceiling fans
- Smoke alarms
- Data and other services
Can rewiring be completed during a renovation?
Yes.
Renovations can be an ideal time to replace or install electrical wiring because walls and ceilings may already be open or accessible.
Planning electrical requirements early can also make it easier to position:
- Power points
- Lighting
- Switches
- Appliances
- Ceiling fans
- Smoke alarms
- Data and other services
Can you rewire one room at a time?
Potentially.
A staged approach may be possible depending on the layout of the existing electrical installation and the circuits involved.
We can assess whether partial or staged rewiring is practical for your property.
Does rewiring include a new switchboard?
Not automatically.
However, an ageing or unsuitable switchboard may also need to be upgraded when substantial rewiring is completed.
The existing switchboard will be assessed as part of the electrical inspection.
Does rewiring include new power points?
New or replacement power points can be incorporated into the rewiring project where required.
This is a good opportunity to reconsider outlet locations and add additional power points in areas where they are needed.
Does rewiring include new power points?
New or replacement power points can be incorporated into the rewiring project where required.
This is a good opportunity to reconsider outlet locations and add additional power points in areas where they are needed.
Can you add more circuits during a rewire?
Yes, where appropriate.
Additional circuits may be recommended for modern appliances, air conditioning, kitchens, laundries, EV chargers or other higher-demand electrical equipment.
Can you rewire lighting circuits?
Yes.
Ageing lighting circuits can be replaced and new wiring installed for updated lighting layouts, switches and fixtures.
Can you rewire power circuits?
Yes.
Power circuits can be replaced or upgraded as part of partial or complete home rewiring.
Can you replace old electrical cable without opening every wall?
It depends on the construction and accessibility of the home.
Existing roof spaces, subfloors, wall cavities and renovation access can sometimes allow cables to be replaced with limited disruption.
Other properties may require sections of wall or ceiling to be opened.
The installation method can only be confirmed after assessing the property.
Have Questions About Home Rewiring?
Why Choose Coop Group for Home Rewiring?
Professional Electrical Assessment
We assess the existing wiring, circuits and switchboard before determining whether partial or complete rewiring is appropriate.
Full & Partial Rewiring
The work can be tailored to the property, from individual circuits and rooms through to larger whole-home electrical upgrades.
Clear Scope & Pricing
We explain what is included in the proposed upgrade and identify any additional electrical work discovered during the assessment.
Careful, Respectful Workmanship
We work carefully around your property, keep the installation area organised and explain the completed work.
Clear, Reliable Service
Coop Group services homes across Melbourne and surrounding areas, including Bayswater, Ringwood, Dandenong and many other suburbs.
Which Electrical Service Do You Need?
Home Rewiring
Switchboard Upgrade
Power Point Installation
EV Charger Installation
What Our Clients Say
Planning a Home Rewire? Let’s Talk.
Whether you need one ageing circuit replaced or are planning a complete electrical upgrade, Coop Group can assess your property and recommend the appropriate rewiring solution.