What we can and cannot tell you
Council or building approval is about the building work: walls, structure, plumbing, wet areas and so on. Whether your renovation needs it depends on the work and the property. Your local council, a private building certifier or the Queensland Building and Construction Commission can tell you. P4 is an electrical business and doesn't give advice on building approvals.
What we can tell you about the electrical part
- Electrical work in a renovation must be done by a licensed electrician. DIY electrical work is illegal.
- When the job is done you get an invoice and a certificate for the electrical work. Your builder or certifier may ask for it.
- Moving or adding power points, lights, switches or circuits is electrical work, however small the building change is.
Plan the power early
Electrical work is easiest at two points: before the walls are closed up and again at fit-off. Talk to an electrician early if you are:
- moving a kitchen or laundry
- adding a bathroom or an extension
- removing a wall that has wiring in it
- adding an EV charger, heating or hot water
- adding a second dwelling or a granny flat
Your switchboard may need to change too, if it has no room for new circuits. Planning power for a renovation goes through what to think about.
Working with a builder
If a builder runs the job, ask who is arranging the electrician and when. Builders often bring their own. If you are choosing the electrician, tell the builder and the certifier, so the visits fit together.
Getting a quote
Send what you are planning, with photos and a plan if you have one, through the quote form. More on this work is on the renovations page.