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Rewire Bayonet Light Fitting
$50
Very professional and prompt service Happy to recommend Will be using Micheals services again! 5 stars
Rewire desk lamp
$100
Great job thank you
Rewire 2 lights from American to Australian
$350
Alex did a great job, very friendly and communicative, would highly recommend.
Rewire 2 x table lamps
$90
Excellent service, on time and job done well
Replace safety switches and rewire
$500
Legend. He came, he saw, he conquered. Would recommend.
Rewiring Telephone Line to new plug
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If you need any electrical work done on your home, we know how important it is to find an electrician you can trust. After all, you don’t want to risk your money and safety with someone unfit to handle rewiring tasks. However, finding a reliable and affordable electrician can be quite a challenge. But that’s why Airtasker is here to help!
Our platform allows you to set your budget and get offers from multiple electrical rewiring services in your area. Moreover, our Taskers are rated and reviewed by past customers. As a result, you get to check an electrician’s qualifications before you hire them to work on your home’s faulty electrical system.
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Top Electrical Rewiring related questions
Electrical rewiring may be necessary if you have an old home or if you’re looking to do some upgrades. An older home may have unseen electrical issues you need to address. Flickering lights or slight shocks from outlets may be signs you need an electrical rewiring. Socket additions or lighting upgrades are also reasons for electrical rewiring.
Certification requirements for electricians depend on the type of electrical work. An electrician must notify the local building control department before major electrical work or work in high-risk areas. Furthermore, the electrician must be under your local government’s approved “Competent Person” schemes. As for minor work like adding sockets to existing circuits, an electrician may not need a certificate to do the job. Please check qualifications with your Tasker before hiring them for a task.
Check ratings and reviews of Taskers before accepting an offer. It’s best to find an electrician who’s done work similar to the services you need. Message Taskers via our platform for follow-up questions on how they plan on going about your task. Lastly, try to get at least three quotes from different electricians before you hire someone for major electrical work.
Expect major disruption due to electrical wiring. You may need to vacate the room to allow your electrician to work. Before your electrician arrives, plan your day ahead and keep in mind the spaces you can’t use during the appointment. Your electrician may also have to pull up floorboards and wall panels to install new cabling. Make sure to schedule any wall painting or decoration after the rewiring work.
Yes, electricians can do electrical rewiring in wet areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and swimming pools. However, an electrician must abide by certain restrictions when doing such electrical work. For example, your Tasker may have to position shaver sockets away from the splash area of the shower. What’s more, ventilation fans and light fittings in damp locations may need moisture and mechanical protection.
No, you should not try DIY electrical rewiring if you’re not qualified to do so. To ensure your and your family’s safety, hire a qualified electrician for electrical tasks. Poorly installed electrics could pose fire hazards and invalidate your property insurance.
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What do electrical rewiring services include?
Electricians can replace cables, fittings, and distribution boards that are old or dangerous. Additionally, electrical rewiring may involve adding circuits to power a pool area or run a new appliance. An electrician or sparky can come in to check your existing connection and assess the work they need to do.
Afterwards, the specialist can perform the rewire and conduct safety tests on all the wiring. A Tasker may conduct safety tests on circuits, fuse boards, and sockets. These tests ensure electricals are running properly and are compliant with building regulations. Below is a list of different ways an electrician can help you.
Electrical rewiring for electrical issues
An electrician may need to rewire your home if you always experience overheating sockets, flickering lights, or a blown fuse. In any case, an electrician can do full or partial rewiring on your property. For example, your technician can rewire your lights to address flickering or dimming fixtures.
A major renovation, on the other hand, may need a fuse board upgrade. Taskers are here to help with minor to major electrical issues you may have. For other home repair tasks, we also help you find plumbers who can address leaking pipes, low water pressure, or other plumbing problems in your home.
Electrical rewiring for home updates
If you live in an old home that has not been rewired in 25-30 years, it’s a good idea to have an electrician check your electrical system. Chances are, you’ll need to schedule a partial or full rewiring on your house. Old rewiring from the 1980s or 90s is not designed to handle the huge volume of modern household appliances.
An electrician can ensure your wiring complies with present-day safety standards. When the work is done, you can have another Tasker take away the construction debris and vacuum up dust from the work areas.
Electrical rewiring for home upgrades
Electricians can do rewiring for small upgrades or major renovations. Small upgrades include installing additional sockets in a room, so you don’t have to use too many extensions around the house. This upgrade can prevent sockets from overheating and reduce fire risks.
If you’re converting a garage into a recreational space, you may also need electrical wiring. This upgrade enables your electrical system to carry extra loads. Other electrical services include lighting upgrades, light switch replacement, and fan installation. These offerings may vary from Tasker to Tasker. With electrical wiring updates, you may achieve a more attractive living space with a higher property value.
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Rewire my HWS electrical supply from Control Load to General Usage
$100
West Pennant Hills NSW 2125, Australia
10th May 2026
Rewire my HWS electrical supply from Control Load fuse switch to General Usage fuse box in my mains switch box
Install camera with no motion plate and check rewiring please
$100
St Marys NSW, Australia
5th May 2026
Install a camera with no motion place that is missing. Recheck wiring of camera aswell please
Rewire two 1970s pendulum lights/Polish and Clean
$200
Heidelberg VIC 3084, Australia
4th May 2026
Restore vintage retro ceiling light fixture – rewire, polish & clean I have two retro mid-century style ceiling light fixture (3-arm, orange globe shades with chrome/brushed metal hardware) salvaged from a demolition house. Looking to have it fully restored. Work needed: Full rewire to Australian standards with new cord and plug (licensed electrician required) Polish and buff the chrome/metal arms and canopy Clean the orange glass globe shades Test and confirm safe to use
Rewire lamp from Japan to Australia
$35
East Melbourne VIC, Australia
4th May 2026
Rewire a table lamp from Japan to Australia plug
ali was so great! Really friendly, helpful and quick. Rewired my lamp perfectly :)
Rewire two lamps
$200
Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
30th Apr 2026
HI Taskers – I need two vintage lamps re-wired and checked over. They currently have American plugs so need to fix that. Also one has a bulb mount that needs to be re-mounted.
Recommended with zero hesitations
Remove and rewire abours
$100
Trigg WA, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Looking for some to remove and re wire our abours
Install 8 light fittings, already prewired. Std ceiling, Under 2kg
$600
Tallawong NSW 2762, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Install 8 light fittings, already prewired. Std ceiling, Under 2kg
Rewire pendant light
$50
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Wanting to replace inline electronic dimmer switch with inline mechanical on/off switch in 2 pendant light fixtures. Do not have the mechanical switches.
Rewire Window Exhaust Fan
$150
Caulfield North VIC, Australia
28th Apr 2026
Hi, I recently had a new bathroom window exhaust fan installed (Maxair 190mm Window Exhaust Fan). The old exhaust fan has been removed from the window but is still hardwired. I’m looking for a licensed electrician to safely disconnect the existing wiring and connect it to the new fan.
Adam helped wire the new window exhaust fan on a very short notice within two days. Very hassle free communication and happy with the job. Thanks
Rewire 2 Metal Table Lamps (Add Earth) – Qualified Electrician Only
$100
Darlinghurst NSW, Australia
24th Apr 2026
Description: Looking for a licensed electrician to rewire two table lamps and ensure they are safely earthed. These are metal lamps and require proper earthing to the body. Scope of work: Rewire 2 x table lamps Add earth connection to lamp body Install new lampholders, cable, inline switch, and plug Test and confirm safe operation All hardware is supplied, including: Bakelite E14 Lampholder (Edison Light Globes) Black 10A Inline Switch 240V (Edison Light Globes) Fabric Covered Braided 3-Core Lighting Flex (Edison Light Globes) Black 3-Pin Side Entry 240V Plug Top (Edison Light Globes) Requirements: Must be a licensed electrician Location: Darlinghurst, NSW Timing: Flexible – ideally this weekend Let me know if you have any questions or need photos of the lamps beforehand.
Remove electrical outlet, rewire antenna, and hang tv
$100
Belmore, New South Wales
20th Feb 2026
Need the existing bracket removed, remove the electrical socket and rewire the antenna connection back down to bottom of wall. Then hang TV
Great guy - did an awesome job, would recommend 100%
Sparky electrician, rewire and swap over 4 kitchen lights
$200
Mulgrave VIC, Australia
18th Feb 2026
Need to swap over and re-wire 4 kitchen ceiling lights. I have the 4 new lights and 4 new power plugs to rewire and place the 4 new ceiling lights in. See photos. Need help to replace asap
Great work and communication highly recommended !!!
Electrician required - internal rewire + EV charger install
$500
Kings Langley NSW 2147, Australia
11th Feb 2026
Electrician required - 2 visits for internal rewire + EV charger install I’m looking for a licensed electrician for two separate visits as part of renovation works. Visit 1 - required tomorrow • Disconnect and make safe all wiring in wall being removed (lighting switches and power points). 2 light switches need removal and coping, as well as 2 PowerPoint. It impacts 2 bedrooms. • Isolate and cap off as required for demolition • Re-route existing wiring to a new temporary or final location so power and lighting remain functional Visit 2 - scheduled next week as soon as EV charger delivery is received • Install new lighting switches • Install new power points in updated locations • install EV vehicle charger at side of house Additional notes • Residential property • Wall being removed is internal and not load bearing • Must be licensed and insured • Please confirm availability for tomorrow for Visit 1
Hank is amazing. He is easily the best electrician I’ve ever worked with. Very polite, hard working and professional. Very skilled as well. Highly recommend.
Assessment for rewiring and installation of kitchen appliances
$25
Ryde NSW, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Needing a licensed electrician to conduct an on-site assessment for the feasibility of a rewiring and installation of kitchen appliances for an upcoming renovation project
He is punctual and knows what we need
Electrician To Quote To Rewire 3 Bedroom House in Tweed Heads South
$10
Tweed Heads South NSW, Australia
28th Jan 2026
Old house, fully renovated, rewire 5 rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and get power to the front boundary for a motorised gate
An excellent electrician very efficient knowledgeable and hard working - gets the job done neat and safely I highly recommend Mitchell
Pendant light installation with minor rewiring
$100
St Kilda VIC, Australia
10th Jan 2026
Need a qualified electrician to install a pendant light in my ceiling. Some rewiring is required. Existing light point is in place. Looking for someone experienced.
He did a great job, really happy with the outcome!
Rewire light switch panel
$150
Balgowlah NSW, Australia
22nd Dec 2025
We have installed Philips hue downlights but 4 of the old lights were on a circuit with a dimmer. So now those hue lights flicker on and off. So we need to rewire the switch circuits on this panel so that they work with the new lights and not the old ones.
Got the job done quickly
Retick Rewire
$100
Baldivis WA 6171, Australia
22nd Dec 2025
Dog dug up and chewed some wiring about a year back need some1 to fix/replace . Repost of a job as last 1 did not go ahead
Thanks for the job well done Dan
Rewire US lamp
$35
Randwick NSW 2031, Australia
21st Dec 2025
I have a lamp from the US I want to use in Australia. Needs an AU plug and advice on bulbs due to voltage/current differences.
Super straightforward to deal with. Recommend
Rewire vintage lamp + replace power plug
$70
Kensington VIC, Australia
7th Dec 2025
I have a 1950s-60s era vintage floor lamp that has had the power plug cut off it. I require a registered electrician to rewire the lamp, attach a new power plug and test that it’s operational and safe. Please note that I don’t have a replacement power plug but can buy one under your direction or you can provide it and this can be added to your Airtasker fee. Please only respond to this task if you’re a registered electrician, thanks!
Leon is a skilled lamp repairer - he replaced the cord on my vintage lamp quickly and to a professional standard. Would recommend him to anyone requiring lamp repairs or rewiring!