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Electricians for Small Jobs – A List of 15 Electrical Tasks

Have you ever wondered when you should hire electricians for small jobs? Are there things that you can handle on your own? Should you always leave every electricity-related issue to the hands of an electrician like Hall Electrical Services? To help you answer these questions, we rounded up a list of 15 small electrical tasks that need the help of a professional electrician in New Zealand. 

1. Power and Lights Restoration

Sometimes isolated lights or power disruptions can happen due to faulty wirings or other factors. To help you restore everything back to normal, an electrician needs to trace the source of the problem. From there, he can carry out the required service.  

2. Heated Water System Repair  

Water heaters can sometimes go haywire and you end up with no hot water in your house. While it may seem like a job you can include in your DIY projects, you should definitely leave it to a professional. Otherwise, you might make the matters worse. 

3. Light Switch Repair or Replacement

Replacing or repairing light switches are among the simplest electrical tasks. However, if you don’t have the skills or safety tools needed for the job, it still pays to call in an electrician to do the job. 

4. Wiring in an Additional Light Fitting

The right lighting fixtures can add a different vibe to a house. It can also help you accentuate your home’s structure with lighting. You might need a few additions here and there, only to realise that you don’t have sockets. This situation certainly calls for the addition of new wirings to help you install whatever type of light fixtures you want. 

5. Kitchen Appliance Installation

Most of the time, kitchen renovations make homeowners realise that they need to rewire or upgrade their wirings. This is quite needed especially when you need to install additional kitchen appliances or change the layout of the room. If this sounds like you, then you can rely on us to help you add whatever wiring, socket, or other electrical requirements you need. 

6. Partial Rewiring

Partial rewiring may be a suitable solution if not every part of the house needs a rewire. It also comes in handy if you are looking to minimise the disruption in your home or have budget constraints. To know if this is an option for you, be sure to consult with your electrician. 

7. Quick Wiring Inspection for Selected Parts of the House

If you spot signs of wiring trouble. It’s best to have an electrician come in to do a quick check-up of your electrical system. This way, you get to determine which areas you need to prioritise in case you have to do a rewiring job.  

8. Power Plugs Installation

Don’t you just hate it when you don’t have enough power plugs for your appliances or electrical gadgets? By having new plugs installed, this won’t be a problem anymore. It’s a fairly quick process depending on how many power plugs you need. 

9. Phone Plug Installation

 

Phone line loss, telephone wiring trouble, and dated jack plugs are just among the many reasons why you might need a phone plug installation. If you’re having trouble with these things, a handy electrician can provide you with the appropriate service. 

10. Doorbell Replacement

Doorbells stop working if you have a defective doorbell button, transformer, wiring or chime box. Good thing, this is among the most common things that an electrician can quickly fix. 

11. Powerpoint or Socket Repair or Replacement

 

Got problems with your socket or powerpoint? Are you looking to switch to another type of electrical outlet? Both of these tasks are best done by an electrician.

12. Checking and Testing of New Electrical Installations

As mandated by the law, newly installed electrical wirings need to meet the requirements and standards set in the Electricity Regulations and the NZECP 51:2004. You will need to have an inspector or an electrician assess the new installation before you can get certified with a Certificate of Verification. 

13. Replacing a Circuit Breaker that Doesn’t Reset

Your home’s circuit breaker protects the entire system from damage in case of an overload or short circuit. In case of a problem, it interrupts the flow of electricity. As a result, you need to pay close attention to your circuit breaker especially if it frequently goes off. If you spot signs like a burning smell, visual changes or if it doesn’t reset, you will need to have it replaced by an electrician. 

14. Relocating Switchboards

Some renovation jobs require relocating the switchboards. This is quite a common trend especially in older homes or if you need to build a new room. Essentially, your switchboards act as a central distribution point of power. As a result, you may need to have it transferred to ensure better and smoother functionality.

15. Rewiring the Bathroom During a Revamp Project

Besides revamping kitchens, a lot of Kiwis are transforming their old bathrooms into something more modern and spacious. If you also plan on doing the same, make sure that you consider having your wirings checked and upgraded so you can get the best out of your bathroom, especially if you plan on adding new fixtures.

Request a Quote Today!

Which of the electrical jobs above do you need help with? If you would like to get a detailed and accurate cost estimate, you can request for a quote from our team at Hall Electrical Services today. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 0800 422 973 or drop us a line using our general contact form.

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Residential

Repairs & Faults

  • Restoring power, lights & hot water
  • Light fitting, switch repairs & replacements
  • Faulty power point, outlet & socket repair
  • Electrical Certificate of Verification (COV)

New Installations

  • New wiring & rewiring for power, lighting & data
  • Switchboard upgrades, installations & relocations
  • Power plugs, TV outlets & phone outlets
  • Indoor & outdoor lighting installation

Additional Services

  • Home Heating
  • Kitchen Appliance Installation
  • Home Renovations, Alterations & Extensions
  • Security Systems, Lighting & Alarms
  • Home Automation
  • Home Theatre & Audio

We believe a high quality domestic service requires electricians with professionalism to both quality of work and customer service. Doing a good job and making sure you are happy throughout the process is our priority.

Hall Electrical is committed to being Auckland’s preferred electrician and provider of electrical services. Our domestic services (i.e. the regular day to day electrical work we do with home owners and tenants right across Auckland) forms a very significant part of this commitment, we take your satisfaction when using us very seriously.

We think this is a special combination of professionalism mixed with old fashioned warm, friendly and accommodating personality. Call anytime (24 hours / 7 days) to speak with one of our friendly team and talk about your domestic electrical repair, installation, project, fault or any question you may have, we’re happy to help… ph 379 9198.

We Promise To

Turn up on time

We understand that communication is important to you. If we tell you we will arrive between 12:00pm & 2:00pm, we will. But if for some reason, like unforeseen traffic or we get stuck onsite longer than first thought, we’ll call to keep you informed.

Carry out a quality job

All tradesman are Master Electricians. Our 14 vehicles are also fully equipped for most repairs, saving you travel costs and time.

Tidy up when finished

Once the job’s done, it’ll be like we were never there. Our electricians will clean up and leave your place spotless.

Totally trustworthy in your home or office

Hall Electrical’s tradesmen all have security clearance from the New Zealand Police, for your peace of mind.

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If you are in charge of organizing the office fit out, you’ve likely discovered that you will need to select a skilled office fit out master electrician to take care of the electrical aspects of the project.

Perhaps you have a few questions:

  • Which electrician/electrical service provider should I use?
  • When is the right time to get an electrician involved in this process?
  • What will be the cost of electrical work?

Typical Office Fit Out Challenges:

Whether you find yourself;

  • in the first time position of organizing part or all of an office fit, or
  • you’re involved in the profession (builder, designer) and a regular…

…either way, people tell us that one of the biggest challenges is the organization of the many parties that are required to complete a project.

So, you need professional service providers that can quickly, and accurately, assess your individual needs and determine your project requirements in their area of expertise, and work well with all other partners and providers in the office fit out project. This includes electricians/electrical service providers.

Electrical Service Provider Solution & Benefits:

At Hall Electrical Services we have a very clear and solid methodology to make sure you get what you want. We follow a process;

  • Onsite Evaluation; – You likely have either an exact idea and design plan you want us to follow, or your open to suggestions and looking for an electrician to support your needs to make your office fit out project a success. Where possible we will look to meet you onsite to evaluate the premises, ask you clarifying questions of any initial designs, plans and requirements.
  • Proposal & Quote; we understand that your decision-making process can be challenging and filled with questions and possible alternatives. To help make the decision as easy, and to give you confidence in your decisions, we take great care to present proposals and quotes that reflect your individual objectives that were discovered in the Initial (Onsite) Evaluation.For simple & urgent office fit out projects we ensure we get you a concise proposal for you to approve and get underway quickly. In many other situations, the proposal stage is far more a consultative partnership with you involving a number of meetings to get the details just right for you and your requirements.
  • Design Project Plan; at this stage we design and electrical plan for your specific office fit out project. In a world of ever increasing dependence on power and electrical goods, we believe that a great design for your electrical plan can have a profound effect on the success of your business (or your clients business). The work environment matters, from lighting to power point access and placement, it’s the small things that when designed well and carefully thought out will produce a vastly superior office environment.
  • Schedule Project; careful consideration is required to accurately schedule any project. Not only do we schedule our own electrical project, we understand we will be working with you and other people involved in the project in stages and fixes. We are very experienced in working with multiple providers at the same time all working towards the ultimate goal of your complete project. We detest any situation in with you find other providers blaming each other for delays or mix-ups in the schedule so to avoid this happening we seek to be more proactive in our communication right from the start.
  • Project Fulfillment; getting your office fit out (electrical needs) completed on time and on budget is about four critical factors;
    • accurate planning & scheduling – the last thing you want is a surprise midway through the project, careful planning goes a long way to ensure your project runs smoothly.
    • diligent project management – regular project meetings with our internal team keep us on track and signal any potential areas of concern that might come up, allowing us to take proactive steps to keep everything on track for you.
    • a professional team – at Hall Electrical we have very high levels of staff retention, we hire the best and keep the best. Professionalism is a combination of experience, highly skilled, and integrity. Somehow our customers always remark on our team’s ability to be both very professional and friendly, our team are our main strength for your benefit.
    • flexibility & comprehensive communication – sometimes that an expected happens and to deliver the project we need to be flexible, our size allows us to do this well. But the most important aspect is communication with you and other parties to get clear on the next steps and not let the project get bogged down by any surprise.
  • Project Completion & Review; all projects finish with completion and your sign off. On large projects we always review the entire project from start to finish looking for opportunity where we can improve for our next customer or project. This means all customers benefit from our 25 years’ experience and desire for constant improvement.

Who We Help and Work With:

  • Directly with Business Owners & Managers
  • Builders & Building Companies
  • Commercial Interior Fit Out Designers & Architects
  • Procurement Managers & Administrators
  • Developers
  • Commercial Property Owners & Investors
  • Commercial Sales & Leasing Agents
  • Other trades; plumbers, etc

Why Hall Electrical for Your Office Fit Out:

We connect people and power, and pride ourselves on our professional service. Our stated vision is to;

”Be widely recognised as the preferred provider of Electrical Services Auckland wide through professionalism, honesty & understanding the customer’s needs”

We are one of Auckland’s largest independent electricians which means we have the team, experience, knowledge, tools and resources to make your office fit out project a success. We would love to talk to you about your project and perhaps someday soon you’ll be one of our featured customer testimonials…

Testimonials:
View some of our happy client testimonials

Next Steps:

Call us for a friendly chat with our professional team on 09 379 9198

Book a Free Electrical Proposal and Quote

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Emergency Lighting and Exit LightingEmergency lighting systems form a critical part of a safe building evacuation. Many commercial buildings, premises, workplaces and high occupancy residential buildings have a compulsory requirement to provide lighting that operates during a power failure event. Hall Electrical provides all the necessary electrical services for commercial building owners and tenants and for residential apartment building owners, building managers or body corporates. We can take care of the initial design & installation for new buildings or re-fits. We also offer corrective and preventative maintenance.

Emergency Lighting - Design & Installation

Design: Emergency lighting plans are often provided to us; in this instance, we can move directly to sourcing the appropriate parts and develop a project plan. However, on many occasions we arrange an On-Site Evaluation to fully determine the site requirements – particular for commercial property enhancement projects (whether funded by building owners or leaseholders) and residential apartment buildings.

Supply: We work with a select range of electrical suppliers who offer high-quality products backed with product warranties. Emergency lights now come in a range of options. These include designs that are basic but fit cost-effective briefs, through to high end aesthetically focused design concepts. LED emergency lighting can also provide considerable energy saving. High visibility signage for Exit lights is also a common requirement.

Install: With a clear project plan the installation of emergency lighting can be a relatively quick process. Liaising with other contractors is a common requirement. We strive to the deliver the project on time and on budget, every time.

Emergency Lighting - Preventative Maintenance, Testing, Compliance & Certification

Monthly Emergency Lighting Checks: The Compliance Schedule for a specific building should state the requirements, among which you will often find that owners need to ensure a regular emergency lighting check. For the building to pass its annual warranty of fitness the IQP (Independent Qualified Person) must be able to see that any regular checks have been done and recorded in a log book/maintenance history schedule. By outsourcing the regular emergency lighting checks you can ensure compliance with no surprises at the annual IQP check.

Emergency Lighting Compliance / Annual Electrical IQP (Independent Qualified Person): Buildings with emergency lighting systems are generally required to have a Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF). Such, BWOF’s require a Certificate of Compliance by an IQP to certify that the inspection, maintenance and reporting procedures for central battery and single point systems shall be performed in accordance with AS/NZS 2293 and the buildings Compliance Schedule.

Emergency Lighting - Corrective Maintenance Requests (Repair Service)

During the course of regular preventative maintenance lighting checks faults can be detected. Common issues with emergency lighting include:

  • Faulty Battery Pack,
  • Lamp Replacement,
  • Faulty Fitting

Phone: 379 9198 (24/7)

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Residential

Repairs & Faults

  • Restoring power, lights & hot water
  • Light fitting, switch repairs & replacements
  • Faulty power point, outlet & socket repair
  • Electrical Certificate of Verification (COV)

New Installations

  • New wiring & rewiring for power, lighting & data
  • Switchboard upgrades, installations & relocations
  • Power plugs, TV outlets & phone outlets
  • Indoor & outdoor lighting installation

Additional Services

  • Home Heating
  • Kitchen Appliance Installation
  • Home Renovations, Alterations & Extensions
  • Security Systems, Lighting & Alarms
  • Home Automation
  • Home Theatre & Audio

We believe a high quality domestic service requires electricians with professionalism to both quality of work and customer service. Doing a good job and making sure you are happy throughout the process is our priority.

Hall Electrical is committed to being Auckland’s preferred electrician and provider of electrical services. Our domestic services (i.e. the regular day to day electrical work we do with home owners and tenants right across Auckland) forms a very significant part of this commitment, we take your satisfaction when using us very seriously.

We think this is a special combination of professionalism mixed with old fashioned warm, friendly and accommodating personality. Call anytime (24 hours / 7 days) to speak with one of our friendly team and talk about your domestic electrical repair, installation, project, fault or any question you may have, we’re happy to help… ph 379 9198.

We Promise To

Turn up on time

We understand that communication is important to you. If we tell you we will arrive between 12:00pm & 2:00pm, we will. But if for some reason, like unforeseen traffic or we get stuck onsite longer than first thought, we’ll call to keep you informed.

Carry out a quality job

All tradesman are Master Electricians. Our 14 vehicles are also fully equipped for most repairs, saving you travel costs and time.

Tidy up when finished

Once the job’s done, it’ll be like we were never there. Our electricians will clean up and leave your place spotless.

Totally trustworthy in your home or office

Hall Electrical’s tradesmen all have security clearance from the New Zealand Police, for your peace of mind.

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Ok, House Rewiring. So, you have figured out that your house needs rewiring, but this has only raised a heap of questions. Selecting a house rewiring electrician and determining what you need to do can be a little overwhelming for many people.

Do you have one or more of these questions firing around in your head?

  • Who do I trust?
  • What are the important things to consider?
  • How much will this cost?
  • What are my options?
  • How long will it take?
  • Do I project manage this or my builder?
  • Where do I start?
  • How do we get this underway?

Let’s answer a few of these questions in the first instance. Obviously every persons situation is slightly different and nothing beats a good old fashioned chat on the phone about your specific house rewiring project. Nevertheless, below are a few general guidelines with house rewire projects. Give us a call with your questions, we are very happy to do what we can to help you answer them.

Who do I trust?

First, if you are dealing with a builder that you know and trust, great! A registered professional master builder that specializes in home renovations, makeovers, additions and extensions should be well placed to recommend a preferred Electrician. You should always look for an electrician with plenty of experience in helping people like you complete a successful house rewiring project.

What are the important things to consider for house rewiring?

There are always a number of important considerations with rewiring your home or an investment property. First and foremost you must consider your desired outcome. What is the end result? i.e. Are you looking to completely transform your way of living?

This brings us to the second important consideration: the electrical plan. It is the electricians roll to be able to help you solidify your vision into a well thought out electrical plan. The electrical plan ensures you get everything delivered that you expect.

Other very important factors include; the electrical service providers history in completing successful house rewire projects, your budget, your timeline, other service providers like plumbers & builders, and lastly… who will be project managing the entire process.

House Rewiring Cost: How much will this cost?

We all hate it when we ask someone this question and they say “it depends”. However, it really does. The cost of a house rewire has a number of factors to consider, including; size of house, quality of fittings installed (power plug points, lights, etc), accessibility of rewiring (basically can we easily get at the wires inside your walls from above or below, or is it extremely difficult). As an approximate reference you might find the following a useful guideline*:

  • Basic house rewire cost: $3,000 to $4,000
  • Regular house rewire cost: $4,000 to $10,000
  • Advanced house rewire cost: $10,000+

House Rewiring Options: What are my options?

We can rewire your home putting power points and lights where they were or you can use the opportunity to completely redesign your living space to work much better. Your goal should be to create a very livable environment for you and your family or for your investment property. The modern world has a far greater demand for easy access to power and with a little bit of careful planning from your electrician, you’ll be able to remove any annoying power and electrical shortcomings (e.g only 2 power outlets in the kitchen vs the need for 6, or the fact the power outlets in the living room are not aligned with perfect TV location). There are many options to explore and different people prefer different setups.

If it is for your family home: We recommend making a list of the things that annoy you the most from an electrical perspective. Missing power points, the need for multiple power adapters all over the place, the fact your toaster and kettle fight for the same power plug, not enough phone jacks, etc. Also list any ideas you have and features you have seen and liked in your friends and families homes. When we walk around onsite with clients for an evaluation and quote we love to hear these points. We’ll then present you with options that are a fit for your situation, helping you achieve that much improved living space.

If it is for your investment property: Many landlords view the need to rewire as an expense. The act of replacing something unseen may feel like replacing the hot water cylinder, annoying and costly without adding value to the property. We feel we understand the landlords desire to always seek to improve the value of the property, be that rental return or asset value. So, we take this into consideration when talking options with property investors that need to rewire a property. Our thought process is always asking ‘How can we increase the value of your investment through a rewire project?’

How long will it take?

Obviously the scope (size and complexity) of the project dictates to a large extent the length it can take. Some projects are relatively quick from the electrical perspective. We could be in and out within a couple of days. Most project timelines are to a large extent influenced by the project management of all the other parties involved. So, if the entire home is going through a huge transformation involving every trades person under the sun, then you could be looking at months. Whatever the overall project timeline, it is quite often the case that we will come in and do a certain amount until we can do no more until another trade services provider has finished.

How do we live during the rewiring phase (will I still be able to cook)?

We always ensure the minimum disruption to the basic living requirements that we can. This can include setting up temporary areas or reconnecting stove or lights before we leave for the day.

Do I project manage this or my builder?

The answer could be either. If you have a builder and you are doing a house rewire as part of a large renovation then you could have the builder project managing everything for you. Or you could be the project manager with your hands on the pulse of the comings and goings of every service provider. Either way we have worked with both situations many times. It comes down to personal choice. Some prefer the hands on approach others prefer letting professionals take charge.

If you are not doing a major renovation, and are simply rewiring the home from a need to perspective, then we’ll certainly take care of the electrical side of things freeing you up to focus on things that matter to you.

Whatever your situation we like to take care of the entire electrical plan, making it easy for you and ensuring we deliver on our promises of quality. You can be involved as little or as much as you like throughout. But the one thing we like to focus on is keeping the communication first class. People love the fact we are human and we are always keeping you up to date with what is going on. It’s your home, you care about it, and we get that… so we think you deserve someone that keeps you 100%
informed throughout the entire process.

Where do I start?

The best thing to do is talk to us. We will provide you with a quote by actually coming to your home or property and accessing the situation and getting to know what your vision is.

Next Steps:

Call us for a friendly chat with our professional team on 09 379 9198
(or)
Book a Free Electrical Proposal and Quote

*NOTE: We recommend getting a quote for an accurate assessment of your individual project.