Licensed electricians for Hamilton, Hamilton North and Hamilton South. Switchboards, rewires, lighting and fault finding for older homes and local businesses, with a free quote before we start.
Hamilton is one of the older parts of Newcastle, and a lot of the houses, terraces and semis here were built well before modern electrical standards. That is a big part of why we get calls about tripping safety switches, tired switchboards and wiring that was never meant to run a house full of today’s appliances.
Harris Electrical & Solar is a licensed electrical team based in Singleton and working across Newcastle and the Hunter. We look at the job first, explain what needs doing in plain English and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Whether you own a cottage near Gregson Park, rent out a unit off Beaumont Street or run a business in the area, give us a call on 02 6571 3848 and we will sort it out. Looking for somewhere nearby? Have a look at our Newcastle electrician page.
From a single dodgy power point to a full rewire, here is the work we do most for Hamilton homes. Every job is quoted up front. For the full list, see our residential electrical services page.
Plenty of older Hamilton homes still have a small board in a hallway or under the stairs, and some still run ceramic fuses with no safety switches. We replace them with a modern switchboard with circuit breakers and RCD protection. More on switchboard upgrades.
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High ceilings in older cottages suit pendants and feature lights, while dark hallways and kitchens usually need more LED downlights. We check roof access and insulation before we quote so there are no surprises on the day.
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Older houses were built when a few power points per room seemed like plenty. We add double power points and USB outlets, put in dedicated circuits for ovens and air conditioners, and hang ceiling fans.
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Rewiring a terrace or semi takes planning, because cable runs through old walls and tight roof spaces are not always easy. If your wiring is the old cloth or rubber-covered type, or you are renovating, we will talk you through what a rewire involves before you commit.
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NSW landlords have to keep working smoke alarms in their rental properties, and Hamilton has plenty of rentals. We install and replace hardwired and interconnected alarms and can check your safety switches while we are there.
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Safety switch tripping, a power point that has gone dead or lights flickering when the fridge kicks in? We trace the fault and fix it properly, rather than just resetting the board and hoping for the best.
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You want an electrician who turns up when they say they will, explains the problem without the jargon and charges what they quoted. That is how we work on every job, big or small.
Licensed electricians do the work, we are fully insured, and everything is tested and finished to Australian standards before we leave.
We look at the job, explain your options and give you a clear quote before any work starts. In older homes the scope can change once the walls are open, so we flag it early and talk it through with you.
Our team is based in Singleton and works across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, so you are dealing with a local crew and not a call centre.
Hamilton streets can be tight for parking and access. We let you know when we are arriving, keep the site tidy and leave your place clean when the job is done.
Electrical, Level 2 work, solar, batteries, EV chargers and air conditioning all under one roof, so there is one team to call.
Yes. Older homes are a big part of our work. We take care with access, tight roof spaces and old wiring, and we explain what we find before we change anything.
Warning signs include old cloth or rubber-covered cabling, brittle wiring, a burning smell, buzzing power points, or a safety switch that keeps tripping. We can inspect the wiring and tell you honestly whether it needs a rewire or just a repair.
Yes. We handle lighting, power, switchboards and fit-off for hospitality and retail. Have a look at our commercial electrical page or call us to talk through your fit-out.
Yes. Service connection and metering work is Level 2 work, and we hold Level 2 accreditation. See our Level 2 electrician page for how it works.
Usually yes, but an older switchboard often needs upgrading first. We check your board and wiring and tell you what is needed. We install solar in Newcastle and EV chargers as well.
Yes. If you have an urgent electrical fault, call us on 02 6571 3848 and we will get someone to you as quickly as we can.
Lost power to the whole house, a burning smell from a power point or a safety switch that will not stay on? If it is safe to do so, turn the main switch off and keep clear of the affected area. Then call us on 02 6571 3848 and we will get someone to you as fast as we can.
Tell us what you need done at your Hamilton place and we will come back to you with a clear quote. Call 02 6571 3848 or fill in the form and we will be in touch.
A look at some recent electrical jobs we have completed around Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
