Homes from the 1980s and 1990s
Most of Arundel’s houses were built during the Gold Coast’s growth years in the 1980s and 1990s. Brick and tile lowsets and some two storey homes are the norm. Their electrical systems were decent for the time, but many have had additions over the years that were not always done neatly.
Common issues we find include old switchboards with limited RCD protection, overloaded circuits in kitchens, outdated lighting, and outdoor extensions that are not properly protected. Our fault finding service is often the first call when something stops working, and we explain the cause as well as the fix.
Rentals near the hospital and university
Being close to the hospital and the university campus, Arundel has plenty of rental homes and share houses. For landlords and property managers, the key items are:
- Smoke alarms that meet Queensland law: photoelectric, interconnected, in each bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms and on every storey
- Safety switches protecting power and lighting circuits
- Prompt repairs so tenants are not left without power or lights
- Clear reports and invoices sent to the right person
We work with agents on access and complete jobs efficiently. See property managers and smoke alarms.
Shift workers and quiet hours
Plenty of people in Arundel work shifts at the hospital. We are happy to arrange times that suit, and we keep noise to what is necessary when someone is sleeping in the house.
Larger blocks and outbuildings
Parts of Arundel have larger blocks with granny flats, sheds and pools. A granny flat or secondary dwelling needs its own properly sized supply from the main board, correct circuit protection and compliant smoke alarms. A shed may need a sub-board. We assess the existing supply before adding big loads so the whole property stays safe.
Workshops and small businesses
With the Molendinar industrial area next door, many Arundel residents run businesses or work in trades nearby. We do workshop power, three-phase circuits, LED lighting upgrades and test and tag for small industrial and commercial tenancies. Local shops and medical practices around Arundel get the same practical service.
Upgrades worth doing
If you are staying in your Arundel home long-term, a few upgrades make a real difference: a new switchboard with individual RCBO protection, LED lighting throughout, dedicated air conditioning circuits and extra power where you need it. We can do these in stages to suit your budget.
If you are planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation, let us know early. Opening walls and ceilings is the best time to replace tired cabling and move switches and outlets, and it avoids patching new plaster later. Our renovation electrical checklist is a handy starting point.
Our approach
We are licensed and insured, owner-led, and based in Mudgeeraba. You get a clear written quote, tidy work and a compliance certificate at the end.