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Electricians in Melbourne, VIC

Electricians for homes and businesses across Melbourne and the surrounding areas, from a dead outlet to a full rewire. When the power goes at night or on a weekend, we answer the phone at any hour.

  • Emergency callouts at any hour
  • Homes and businesses
  • Repairs, installs and inspections
  • Car chargers, lighting and switchboards
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About Methven Electrical

We are electricians working across the south-east of Melbourne and further out, and also at Box Hill, Hampton and South Yarra. The work runs from a faulty outlet or a tripping breaker to new wiring in a renovation or a house that has only just been framed.

Most calls start the same way. Something has stopped working, a breaker will not stay on, or a switchboard is old and you want it looked at. We come to the property, find the fault or check what is there, and tell you plainly what it needs.

More about Methven Electrical

What we do

Our Electrical Services in Melbourne

12 of them. The work covers repairs, circuit breakers, switches and outlets, lighting, appliances, car chargers, inspections, renovations and new builds. Each one has its own page with what is included and how the job runs.

Electrical repair

Fault finding and repair of power points, switches, lights, wiring and tripping breakers in homes and businesses across Melbourne, including emergency callouts at any hour.

Circuit breaker replacement

Replacing old, faulty or undersized circuit breakers and checking the switchboard around them, for homes, rentals and commercial buildings across Melbourne.

Switch installation

Fitting and replacing light switches, dimmers, smart switches and weatherproof outdoor switches in new, renovated and older properties across Melbourne.

Electrical inspection

Electrical safety inspections of wiring, switchboards, power points and lighting, with a report on what was found, for homes and businesses across Melbourne.

Car charger installation

Wall-mounted electric car charger installation for garages and driveways, with its own circuit run from the switchboard, for homes and businesses across Melbourne.

Electrical installation

Installing new wiring, circuits, power points, lighting and switchboard or meter upgrades for homes, businesses and extensions, done across Melbourne.

Renovation electrical work

Electrical work for renovations, including rewiring, moved power points and lights, new circuits and switchboard upgrades, in homes and businesses across Melbourne.

New build electrical work

Electrical work for new homes and multi-unit builds, from planning the cable runs to the switchboard, lighting, power points and data cabling, across Melbourne.

Outlet installation

Adding and replacing power points, USB outlets and specialty sockets in brick and plaster walls, with each new outlet tested, across Melbourne.

Appliance installation

Wiring and connecting ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, including new circuits and removing the old appliance on request, across Melbourne.

Residential electrical work

Electrical work in houses, units and rentals, from repairs and rewiring to lighting, appliances and switchboards, with emergency callouts at any hour across Melbourne.

Lighting installation

Installing downlights, pendants, wall lights, track lighting and outdoor lighting, with the switches and dimmers to run them, in homes and businesses across Melbourne.

How it works

From the first call to the finished job

01

You call and describe it

Say what the power is doing. Which room, what was running, and whether a breaker has tripped. You do not need to know which service it falls under.

02

We find out what is there

We look at the switchboard, the wiring and the fitting involved, then tell you what the job needs. If the answer is a small one, we say so.

03

It is tested and tidied

Once the work is in, we test it and check the power is safe to use. We protect your floors and furniture while we work and clean up when we finish.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What electrical services do you provide?

We do domestic and commercial electrical work. That covers repairs, circuit breaker replacement, switches, outlets, lighting, appliance installation, switchboard upgrades, safety inspections, car chargers, renovations and new builds. The services page lists each one.

What happens when I call?

You describe what is going on: which room, what the power was doing, and whether a breaker has tripped. We ask a few questions and tell you what we think it is and what the next step is. If it is urgent, we say so and deal with that first.

Do you do emergency callouts at any hour?

Yes. We answer the phone at any hour, every day, and emergency callouts run at any hour too. If something smells hot, a switch is sparking or the power will not come back, call rather than send a message.

Do you handle new builds and renovations?

Yes. For a new build we work through the electrical from the switchboard out, including power points, lighting and cabling for appliances, data and security. For a renovation we work around what is already in the walls, and we coordinate with the builder where there is one.

Can you upgrade the switchboard in my older home?

Yes. Older switchboards often struggle with the load of modern appliances and can be a safety risk. We open the board, look at what is there and tell you what needs replacing, whether that is a few breakers or the whole board.

How often should I have an electrical inspection?

About every 5 years for a standard home. Have one sooner when you are buying a property, when the home has outdated wiring, or when breakers trip often. We check the wiring, the switchboard and the circuit breakers, and you get a plain report with recommendations.

Can you install an electric car charger?

Yes. We start with a consultation on your property's electrical system to decide where the charger should go and what suits your car. If the switchboard or wiring needs work to carry it, we do that as part of the job, then test the charger and show you how it works.

Do you install and replace lights?

Yes, inside and out. That includes downlights, pendants, wall lights, LED upgrades, and outdoor and garden lighting. We can also fit switches and dimmers to go with them.

Can you add or replace outlets and switches?

Yes. We fit new outlets where you need them, swap worn or faulty ones, and replace switches. If an outlet keeps failing, we check the circuit behind it rather than just changing the faceplate.

Do you connect ovens, dishwashers and other appliances?

Yes. That includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers. Some need their own circuit or a hardwired connection, and we set that up and test it. We can take the old appliance away on request.

What should I send with an enquiry?

Photos help. A shot of the switchboard with the cover open (only if you can do it safely), the faulty fitting, or the room where you want the work done. Add a line on what happened just before it stopped.

Which areas do you cover, and what if my suburb is not listed?

We work across Melbourne and the surrounding areas: the south-east, Casey and Cardinia, plus Box Hill, Hampton and South Yarra. The service areas page lists the places we work most often. If yours is not there, call and tell us the suburb, because the list is not a boundary.

Power problem right now?

Request Your Electrical Quote in Melbourne

Call and tell us what it is doing. We answer the phone at any hour, every day, and emergency callouts run at any hour too.

0432 167 196

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