New homes, built to a budget
Most Pimpama houses were built in the last fifteen years by volume builders. They meet the Wiring Rules, but the standard inclusions are usually modest: a few power points per room, basic lighting, no ceiling fans and often no data cabling. Once families move in, the gaps show up quickly.
The good news is that newer homes are usually straightforward to add to. Roof spaces are accessible, the switchboard is modern, and cable runs are short. Most add-on jobs can be completed in a day.
What Pimpama owners ask us for
- Extra power points in kitchens, bedrooms and garages, including USB outlets
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms, living areas and the alfresco
- Data points and a network cabinet for reliable internet in every room
- Outdoor lighting, sensor lights and weatherproof power
- EV chargers in the garage
- Split system circuits for bedrooms that were built without air conditioning
Planning a new build in Pimpama
If you are building, the cheapest time to get the electrical right is before rough-in. It is worth thinking about where furniture and TVs will go, what you will charge in the garage, and whether you want data cabling now rather than later. Builders often allow electrical variations before rough-in, and adding a conduit or a spare circuit at that stage costs far less than retrofitting. Our article on smart home wiring for a new build has a useful checklist.
Dual-key and investment properties
Pimpama has a large share of investment homes, including dual-key and dual-occupancy designs with two living areas under one roof. These need correctly arranged circuits, compliant smoke alarms in each dwelling and, depending on the setup, separate metering. For landlords and property managers, we handle repairs, smoke alarm compliance and rental property electrical work, coordinating access with tenants through the agent.
Solar and batteries
Many new Pimpama homes already have solar or were built ready for it. As households add batteries or electric cars, the switchboard and the supply need checking to make sure everything fits and is protected properly. We work with solar installers on the electrical side and install chargers on dedicated circuits.
Storms in open country
With fewer established trees and wide-open estates, Pimpama homes feel the full force of summer storms. Lightning-induced surges can damage inverters, TVs and appliances. Surge protection at the switchboard is a sensible, low-cost addition. If a storm leaves a circuit that will not reset, call a licensed electrician rather than forcing it.
New commercial tenancies
New shopping centres and commercial strips bring new tenancies: cafes, childcare centres, medical practices and gyms. We handle fit-outs, lighting and ongoing maintenance, working to landlord requirements and around opening deadlines. See commercial fit-outs.
Straightforward service
You get a written quote before we start, Stefan on the tools, a tidy job and a compliance certificate at the end. No pressure and no upselling.