Electrical Services
House Re-wiring
Houses built prior to late 1970 were not designed for today's multiple appliance and lighting loads, and contain either VIR (Vulcan Indianised Rubber), or TRS (Tough Rubber Sheath) wiring, and porcelain re-wirable fuses. This wiring system has been found to perish and decay very quickly, leading to hazards such as electric shock, fire, overloading, and short-circuiting.
Any homes still containing this wiring should be rewired with TPS (Tough Plastic Sheath) as soon as possible, and have their fuses replaced with Circuit Breakers and Residual Current Devices, as required by law in all new homes built in New Zealand today.
Re-wiring usually involves the complete removal of all old TRS and VIR cables, old steel conduit and replacing with new TPS cables. All original sockets, lights switches, light fittings and other electrical fittings are replaced with modern fittings. New mains cables are installed and the dodgy old fuse board and porcelain fuses are thrown out and replaced with a modern recessed switch board, circuit breakers and residual current devices (RCDs). Power meters that were once part of the interior fuse board can be re-located to a new meter board outside, so that the meter reader no longer requires access to the home. Finally an electrical inspector will check certain aspects of the job and sign off the Certificate of Compliance. Quite often insurance companies will offer a reduction in premiums when old houses have been rewired.
Most homes can be completely rewired within one week, with minimum disruption to the occupier, and no damage to the walls of ceilings. The work that is started each morning will be completed before 5pm so that full power to lights, hot water etc is always re-instated each night.
We offer a free safety inspection and quote, if you suspect that your home is in need of partial or complete rewiring.
New House Wiring 
Kiwi Electrical have great experience in new house wiring. We can contract direct to the builder or developer, or work with the home owner as the house is built. We carry out most new home contracts on a quoted price basis.
We can wire to a specific plan supplied by the owner or architect, or offer we a free lighting design and power layout service if required.
Alterations & Renovations
If you are extending or renovating your home or business premises, call us to provide the necessary electrical alterations for the job. From wiring your new kitchen, to adding another level to your house, we will work in with other trades to make your renovation a breeze.
Shop Fit-outs
Kiwi Electrical have been involved in a number of retail fit outs. We offer a top quality level of workmanship resulting in an excellent finish under budget and on time!
