Modern Demands
Modern Demands | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Cowan
Outdated wiring can’t keep pace with smart appliances, EV chargers or today’s hungry entertainment systems, and that leaves many Cowan households dealing with tripped breakers, dimming lights and hidden safety risks. HEP’s Modern Demands Electrical team specializes in whole home rewires, swapping brittle conductors and undersized panels for a future-proof infrastructure that powers every room reliably and efficiently. From the first inspection to the final code check, our licensed electricians treat your home with care—working clean, staying on schedule and communicating every step of the way.
Whether you’re renovating an older property or simply want the confidence of a fully upgraded electrical backbone, we deliver turn-key solutions backed by straightforward pricing and a rock-solid warranty. Trust HEP to bring your home up to modern standards, boost resale value and keep your family safe—then relax and enjoy all the power you’ll ever need. Ready to get started? Call or click today to schedule your free assessment.
FAQs
Why might I need a whole-home rewire in Cowan?
Homes in Cowan built before the mid-1980s often contain ageing rubber, cloth, or VIR cabling, limited socket numbers, and switchboards without safety switches. These systems struggle to meet today’s power loads from air-conditioning, induction cooktops, home offices, and EV chargers. Rewiring eliminates fire hazards, ends nuisance tripping, and provides the extra circuits and RCD protection required by current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000).
What exactly is involved in a modern-demands electrical whole-home rewire?
Our electricians first perform a comprehensive inspection and create a circuit map of your existing wiring. We then isolate the supply, remove outdated cables, install new TPS copper cabling, upgrade the switchboard with RCBOs and surge protection, add hard-wired smoke alarms, and fit additional GPOs, USB outlets, and data points where you need them. Finally we test every circuit, issue a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW), and tidy all wall and ceiling penetrations ready for plastering or paint touch-ups.
How long will a full rewire take and will I need to move out?
Timeframes vary with home size and accessibility, but most three-bedroom Cowan houses are completed in 3–5 working days. We often stage the job room-by-room so you can stay in the house—critical circuits such as refrigeration and internet are re-energised each evening. For extensive plaster removal or if asbestos is present, temporary relocation for 1–2 nights may be advisable and we’ll discuss this during the quote.
How much does a whole-home rewire cost in Cowan and what affects the price?
Expect a ballpark of $6,000–$12,000 for an average single-storey home and $12,000–$18,000 for larger or double-storey properties. Key cost drivers include house size, roof space/crawl space accessibility, switchboard replacement, number of new outlets, smart-home or three-phase upgrades, and any remedial plastering. We provide a fixed-price quote after an on-site assessment so there are no surprises.
Will the rewire future-proof my home for solar, EV charging, and smart technology?
Yes. We design modern circuits with spare capacity in the switchboard, optional three-phase supply, and dedicated conduits for solar inverters, battery systems, heat pumps, and 32-amp EV chargers. CAT6 data cabling and Wi-Fi access point wiring can be installed simultaneously to support smart-home hubs, security cameras, and streaming. This means you won’t need another disruptive electrical upgrade for decades.
Do I need council approval or inspections after the work is finished?
Council development approval is not normally required for internal rewiring, but NSW Fair Trading mandates that all electrical work be done by a licensed electrician. After completion we lodge an e-Notice and provide you with a CCEW. Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy may perform a random audit, and your insurer may ask for the certificate as proof the wiring meets the latest standards. No further action is needed on your part.