Electrical, explained plainly.
Straight answers to the questions Perth and Perth Hills homeowners, landlords and property managers actually ask — no jargon, no scare tactics, no upselling. Just what's going on and what to do about it.
Do I need RCDs in my WA property?
What safety switches do, where WA rules require them, and what it means for owners, landlords and property managers.
Read the guide → FaultsWhy does my safety switch keep tripping?
Why an RCD trips, what it's usually telling you, what you can safely check yourself, and when to call an electrician.
Read the guide → SafetyAsbestos and electrical work
Where asbestos hides in Australian properties, why it matters for electrical work, and how we keep everyone safe when it's present.
Read the guide → WA complianceSmoke alarms: what WA law requires
Mains-powered alarms, the 10-year rule and interconnection — what owners, landlords and sellers must do before a home is sold, rented or hired.
Read the guide → SwitchboardsWhen does a switchboard need upgrading?
Ceramic fuses, no safety switches, a full or tripping board or an asbestos backing — the signs your board is due, and what's involved.
Read the guide → Choosing an electricianHow to check an electrician's licence in WA
How to confirm an electrician or contractor is licensed with the free Building and Energy search — and what EC and EW licences mean.
Read the guide → WA complianceWhat's an electrical safety certificate?
What the certificate is, when your licensed contractor must give you one, and how it differs from a Notice of Completion.
Read the guide → Selling & leasingSelling or leasing a WA property: electrical checklist
RCDs, smoke alarms and a safety certificate — the electrical boxes to tick before you sell, rent or hire out a property.
Read the guide → Connections & supplyDo I need to notify Western Power?
When Western Power — not just your electrician — has to be involved: new connections, meter moves, disconnections and supply upgrades.
Read the guide →Still not sure?
If something doesn't seem right with your electrical, it's worth a proper look. Tell us what's happening and we'll point you in the right direction.