House Rewiring & Electrical Wiring in Hurstville & St George
Flickering lights, warm power points or a fuse that keeps blowing? In an older home, these are often signs the wiring has reached the end of its life.
SOTA Group Electrical rewires homes and businesses across Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, Bexley, Sylvania and the wider St George area. Our licensed electricians (NSW Licence 309457C) replace old, unsafe cabling with modern wiring that meets AS/NZS 3000, and certify every job.
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Full and partial rewires, new circuits and renovation wiring
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Upfront, written quote before any work starts
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Room-by-room work, so most families can stay at home
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85+ five-star Google reviews from local customers
Signs Your House Needs Rewiring
Many St George homes were built between the 1950s and 1980s, and plenty still run on their original wiring. Insulation breaks down with age and heat, which can leave live copper exposed inside your walls and ceiling. Get your wiring checked if you notice:
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Lights that flicker, dim or buzz when appliances switch on
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Fuses blowing or safety switches tripping often
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Power points or switches that feel warm or show scorch marks
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A burning or hot plastic smell with no obvious source
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Small shocks or tingles from switches, taps or appliances
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Two-pin power points or very few power points per room
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An old switchboard with ceramic fuses
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A home over 30 years old that has never had an electrical inspection
Not sure? We'll inspect your wiring and tell you straight whether you need a full rewire, a partial rewire or just a few repairs.
Our Rewiring Services
Full House Rewiring
We replace all the old cabling, power points, switches and light fittings throughout the home, and connect everything to a modern switchboard with safety switches. It's the right choice for older homes with VIR or rubber wiring, or homes with repeated faults.
Partial Rewiring
If only part of your home is affected, we can rewire specific rooms or circuits, such as the kitchen, bathroom, laundry or an older extension. We'll test the rest of the house and tell you honestly if a partial rewire is enough.
Renovation and Extension Wiring
Renovating a kitchen or bathroom, adding a room or knocking out walls? It's the best time to rewire, while walls and ceilings are open. We work with your builder to run new circuits, power points, lighting and data, and sign off the work once it's done.
Commercial and Investment Property Wiring
We wire and rewire shops, offices and rental properties across St George, with work scheduled around your trading hours or tenants.
New Circuits and Power Upgrades
Modern homes need more power than older wiring was designed for. We add dedicated circuits for ovens, induction cooktops, air conditioning, pool pumps, home offices and EV chargers, so the power stops tripping when everything runs at once.
Switchboard Upgrades with Your Rewire
Most rewires include a new switchboard with circuit breakers and RCD safety switches. New wiring on an old fuse board misses half the safety benefit.
What Does Rewiring a House Involve?
Inspection and quote
We check your switchboard, cabling and fittings, talk through your plans (renovation, air con, solar, EV), and give you a fixed written quote.
Planning the work
We map out new circuits and power point locations with you, and plan the job room by room so you keep power in the rest of the house.
Removing the old wiring
Old cable is removed or disconnected and made safe. We access walls and ceilings through the roof space and subfloor where possible to keep wall openings small.
Installing new wiring
New TPS cable, power points, switches and light fittings go in, connected to a modern switchboard with safety switches.
Testing and Certification
Every circuit is tested for insulation resistance, polarity and earth continuity. You receive a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW).
Clean-up and walkthrough
We clean up, show you the new switchboard labels, and point out where any small patching is needed.
Why St George Homeowners Choose SOTA Group Electrical
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Local to St George. Based in the Georges River area, so we get to you fast.
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Licensed and insured. NSW Licence 309457C. All work done to AS/NZS 3000.
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Over 12 years' experience in residential, commercial and industrial electrical work.
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85+ five-star Google reviews.
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Business Awards finalist in 2025 and 2026.
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24/7 emergency service if a wiring fault cuts your power after hours.
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One team for electrical and air con. Rewiring before a new split system? We do both.
House Rewiring FAQs
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How do I know if my house needs rewiring?
Common signs are flickering lights, fuses or safety switches tripping often, warm or scorched power points, burning smells and small shocks. If your home is over 30 years old and has never had an electrical inspection, it's worth getting the wiring checked.
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How long does it take to rewire a house?
Most full house rewires take a few days, depending on the size of the home, roof and subfloor access, and how many circuits are being added. Partial rewires are often done in a day. We confirm the timeframe in your quote.
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Can I stay in my home while it's being rewired?
Usually, yes. We work room by room so you keep power in most of the house each day, and we restore power before we leave each evening wherever possible.
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What is VIR wiring and is it dangerous?
VIR (vulcanised indian rubber) is a rubber-insulated cable used in many Australian homes built before the 1970s. As it ages the rubber cracks and crumbles, which can expose live wires and cause shocks or fires. We recommend replacing it.
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Do I need a full rewire or just a partial rewire?
It depends on the type and condition of your wiring. If the whole house has old VIR or rubber cable, a full rewire is safest. If only an extension, kitchen or a few circuits are affected, a partial rewire may be enough. We test and advise after an inspection.
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Will rewiring damage my walls and ceilings?
We run cable through the roof space and subfloor wherever we can to keep wall openings small. Some small cut-outs are usually needed, and we'll show you where any patching is required.
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Do I get a certificate after rewiring?
Yes. Every rewire is tested and comes with a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW). Keep it for insurance, property sales and future electrical work.
House Rewiring Across the St George Area
We rewire homes and businesses throughout the Georges River and Bayside areas, including:
Book a Wiring Inspection
Old wiring doesn't fix itself. Get a licensed SOTA electrician to check your home and give you a clear, upfront quote.