Power Point Installation Adelaide
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Adding a new power point sounds like a small job, but doing it safely means running cable, tapping into a circuit that can carry the load and testing the connection to AS/NZS 3000. We install extra power points right across Adelaide, from a single GPO in a bedroom to quad outlets behind the TV, USB power points on the kitchen bench and weatherproof points out on the patio. If an outlet is scorched, loose or dead, we replace it and find out why it failed.
Same Day Trades is a fully licensed electrical contractor (PGE 273919) and every job includes a Certificate of Compliance. There is no call out fee to have one of our electricians assess the work and give you a fixed price, and we back our labour with a lifetime warranty so the fix stays fixed. Call 1300 632 094 to book a licensed Adelaide electrician for your power points.
Adding Extra Power Points Around Your Home
Plenty of Adelaide homes were wired when one power point per room was normal. Now every room runs phones, chargers, lamps, heaters and a dozen kitchen appliances, so double adapters and extension leads start creeping in. Those are the outlets that overheat. A properly wired point clears the clutter and the risk in one go.
We add power points wherever you actually need them: beside the bed, above the bench, behind the entertainment unit, in the study, the laundry and the garage. In kitchens we plan around the splashback and benchtop gear so the kettle, toaster and coffee machine each get their own socket.
While the walls are open for cabling, it often pays to sort other work in the same visit, whether that is fitting new LED downlights or freeing up room on the board. Our Electrician Adelaide team handles the lot on one trip.
USB, Double and Quad Power Points
Swapping a single outlet for a double is one of the quickest upgrades we do, and it usually reuses the same wiring and wall box. Quad outlets suit spots where gear piles up, like a home office desk or the wall behind the TV, where the console, soundbar, modem and screen all fight for a plug.
USB power points build the charger straight into the wall, so phones and tablets top up without a plug pack hogging a socket. They go down a treat beside beds, on kitchen benches and in kids’ rooms. We fit both USB A and USB C versions to match whatever your household actually charges.
Outdoor and Weatherproof Power Points
Adelaide summers push everyone outside, and a weatherproof power point on the patio, pergola or alfresco area runs the fridge, the pizza oven, string lights and the pump on a water feature. Outdoor outlets need a sealed, IP rated enclosure with a spring cover so rain and dust stay out.
Salt air near the coast and stray sprinkler spray are hard on outdoor fittings, so we choose enclosures built for the exposure and protect the circuit with an RCD. We also run power to sheds, carports, pool areas and garden studios, whether that means a surface mount box on the wall or a supply buried out to the structure.
Replacing Faulty or Scorched Power Points
A power point that is warm to the touch, buzzing, browned around the pins or dropping plugs is trying to tell you something. Sometimes it is just a tired socket. More often, scorch marks mean a loose connection arcing behind the faceplate, and that is a genuine fire risk. We replace the outlet and check the wiring feeding it.
Cracked faceplates, points painted over during a reno and outlets that trip the safety switch all get the same treatment. We make the connection safe, test it, then confirm it holds under load. If the fault runs deeper into old or damaged cable, we can quote rewiring the affected circuit rather than chasing one bad point at a time.
Moving and Relocating Power Points
Renovating a kitchen, shifting the fridge, mounting the TV on the wall or reworking a bedroom layout usually leaves a power point in the wrong spot. We relocate outlets so the cable runs hidden inside the wall instead of trailing across the floor or up behind the furniture.
For wall mounted TVs we can set a recessed point behind the screen so the plug sits flush and the leads drop down inside the cavity. It is a tidy finish that keeps cords out of sight. Older homes in suburbs like Norwood and Prospect give us this job most weeks.
Load Checks, Circuits and Compliance
Before we load a circuit up with extra outlets, we check what it already carries. Adding a couple of points to a lightly used circuit is simple. Adding a run of outlets in a kitchen full of appliances may need its own dedicated circuit taken back to the board.
That is where the switchboard comes in. Older boards with ceramic fuses or no spare ways often need attention before they can safely feed new circuits, so we tell you straight if a switchboard upgrade is the smarter move. Every new or replaced power point is tested and issued a Certificate of Compliance under AS/NZS 3000.
How Much Does Power Point Installation Cost in Adelaide?
No two power point jobs cost the same, because the price follows the work involved rather than a flat rate. A straight swap from a single to a double on existing wiring sits at the low end. A brand new outlet on the far side of the house, fed by a fresh circuit, takes more cable, time and testing. Here is what moves the number up or down.
| What drives the price | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Type of outlet | Single, double, quad or USB power point |
| Number of points | One outlet versus several fitted in the same visit |
| Cable run | How far the new point sits from the nearest circuit |
| Wall and access | Brick or plaster, single or double storey, roof or subfloor access |
| New circuit needed | Whether the existing circuit can take the extra load |
| Outdoor or weatherproof | IP rated enclosures and added RCD protection |
| Switchboard capacity | Spare ways available, or an upgrade needed first |
| Repairs found | Old or damaged wiring uncovered behind the outlet |
Our electrician looks at the job on site, talks you through the options and gives you a fixed quote before any work starts. There is no call out fee, no surprise charges at the end, and every job carries our lifetime warranty on labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install a power point myself in Adelaide?
No. In South Australia only a licensed electrician can install or alter fixed wiring, and that includes power points. It is illegal and unsafe to do it yourself. A licensed electrician tests the work and issues a Certificate of Compliance, which protects your home, your insurance and anyone who plugs in later.
How long does it take to install a power point?
A simple swap or an outlet close to an existing circuit is often done in under an hour. A new point on a long cable run, an outdoor weatherproof outlet or a job that needs its own circuit takes longer. We give you a realistic time frame with your quote before we start.
Can you add power points to an older Adelaide home?
Yes, and we do it constantly. Many older homes have too few outlets and rely on power boards. We run new cable through the walls, roof or subfloor to reach the spot you want, check the existing wiring is sound and test everything on completion so the new point is safe to use.
What is a USB power point and is it worth it?
A USB power point has one or more charging ports built into the faceplate alongside the normal sockets. It charges phones and tablets without a plug pack taking up a socket. They work well beside beds, on kitchen benches and in studies. We fit USB A and USB C versions to suit your devices.
Can you install outdoor power points?
Yes. Outdoor points use a sealed, IP rated enclosure with a weatherproof cover and sit on an RCD protected circuit. We install them on patios, pergolas, near pools and out to sheds and carports. Coastal salt air and garden watering are tough on fittings, so we choose enclosures built for the exposure.
My power point is warm or scorched. Is it dangerous?
Stop using it and give us a call. Warmth, buzzing, browning around the pins or a burnt smell usually means a loose connection arcing behind the faceplate, which is a real fire risk. We replace the outlet, check the wiring feeding it and confirm the repair holds before you use it again.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade before adding power points?
Not always. If the existing circuit and board have spare capacity, we simply add the point. If the circuit is already busy or the board is old with no room, a dedicated circuit or a switchboard upgrade may be the safer option. We check the load first and tell you what the job actually needs.
Can you move a power point to a new spot?
Yes. We relocate outlets when a kitchen, fridge, TV or bedroom layout changes, running the cable hidden inside the wall so nothing trails across the floor. For wall mounted TVs we can set a recessed point behind the screen so the plug sits flush and the leads stay out of sight.
Do you provide a Certificate of Compliance?
Yes. Every new, replaced or relocated power point is tested and comes with a Certificate of Compliance under AS/NZS 3000. It confirms the work was carried out by a licensed electrician and meets the wiring rules, which matters for your safety and for any future sale or insurance claim.
Do you charge a call out fee for power point work?
No. There is no call out fee to have a licensed electrician assess your power points and quote the job. You get a fixed price before any work begins, and every job is backed by our lifetime warranty on labour, so you know the cost and the cover up front.
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