New home electrical, from rough-in to fit-off
Building or finishing a new home in Shellharbour, Kiama, Gerringong or Jamberoo? Tell us about the job and we’ll pass it to a licensed local electrician who can quote it.
Referral service. Electrical work is done by independent licensed electricians.
Two stages matter: rough-in and fit-off
Electrical work on a new build happens in stages. At rough-in, the electrician runs cabling through the frame before the walls are lined, and sets up the points for power, lighting, data and appliances. At fit-off, after the walls are lined and painted, the power points, switches, lights and appliances go in, and the switchboard is finished and tested.
Most of the cost and most of the regrets come from decisions made before rough-in: where the power points go, how many you need, what sits outside, and whether you want an EV charger, solar or a pool later. It’s much cheaper to run the cable now than to cut into finished walls.
- Rough-inCabling through the frame for power, lighting, smoke alarms, data and appliances, done before the walls are lined.
- Switchboard and supplyThe main switchboard, safety switches, and the connection to the supply.
- Fit-offPower points, switches, light fittings, ceiling fans and appliance connections once the walls are finished.
- Testing and paperworkTesting of the installation, and the compliance paperwork the electrician is required to provide.
- Allowances for laterExtra conduit or cabling for an EV charger, solar, a pool or a granny flat if you want it.
How a new-home enquiry works
- 1
Tell us about the build
Where it is, who the builder is (if any) and roughly when rough-in is due.
- 2
Passed to a licensed electrician
They contact you to go through the plans and quote.
- 3
Rough-in at frame stage
Cabling goes in before the plasterboard.
- 4
Fit-off and final testing
Fittings go on after the walls are finished, and the installation is tested.
Worth knowing before you build
Plan your points early
Walk the plans with the electrician before rough-in. Moving a power point afterwards costs far more than placing it right the first time.
Builder’s electrician or your own?
Some builders use their own electricians. If you’re owner-building or choosing your own, send the enquiry early so the quote lines up with the timetable.
Ask about the paperwork
The electrician should be able to explain what compliance paperwork you’ll get when the job is finished.
What is rough-in?
The first stage of electrical work on a new home. Cabling is run through the frame before the walls are lined.
What is fit-off?
The second stage, after the walls are lined. Power points, switches, lights and appliances are installed and the switchboard is completed and tested.
Can I choose my own electrician?
That depends on your builder and contract. Check with your builder, and if you’re free to choose, send us the enquiry.
Can you plan for an EV charger or solar?
Yes. Tell us in the form. It’s cheaper to allow for it at rough-in than to add it later.
Other electrical jobs
Renovations and rewiring
New circuits, rewiring, and electrical for kitchens, bathrooms and extensions.
Learn more CCT 03Switchboard upgrades
Replace old, overloaded or unsafe switchboards.
Learn more CCT 05Power points, lights and fans
Extra power points, downlights, outdoor lights and ceiling fans.
Learn moreWe cover Shellharbour, Kiama, Gerringong and Jamberoo.
Tell us what you need.
It takes about a minute. We’ll pass it to a group of independent licensed local electricians, and one of them will contact you. If it’s urgent, call.
- Licensed electricians only
- Sending an enquiry is free
- Shellharbour to Gerringong and Jamberoo
Thanks, friend.
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