Renovations & Residential
Expert electrical design, lighting, renovations, and new builds for Brisbane's finest homes. We specialise in premium residences, period properties, and architecturally designed houses that demand exceptional craftsmanship.
Trusted By
Working With Brisbane's Best Architects
We're proud to partner with leading architectural firms who trust us with their most demanding residential projects. These collaborations result in homes where the electrical design is as considered and refined as the architecture itself.
Inaspace Architecture
Collaborative partnership on premium residential and commercial projects across Brisbane.
KO&Co Architecture
Working together on architecturally designed homes that push creative boundaries.
Our Expertise
Residential Electrical Services
LED Lighting Design
Transform the ambiance of your home with expertly designed LED lighting. We work with you to create layered lighting plans that combine task, accent, and ambient lighting for every room. From pendant installations and dimmer circuits to under-cabinet strips and outdoor landscape lighting, we bring your vision to life with energy-efficient solutions that look stunning.
Full Rewiring
Older Brisbane homes, especially Queenslanders and period properties, often have outdated wiring that no longer meets current safety standards. Our team specialises in full rewiring projects that bring your electrical system up to code while preserving the character and integrity of your home. We minimise disruption with careful planning and clean workmanship.
Switchboard Upgrades
A modern switchboard is the backbone of a safe and functional home. If your switchboard still uses ceramic fuses or lacks safety switches, it's time for an upgrade. We replace outdated boards with modern switchboards featuring RCD safety switches, circuit breakers, and surge protection to keep your family safe and your appliances protected.
New Builds & Extensions
Building a new home or adding an extension? We handle the complete electrical package from rough-in to final fit-off. Our team coordinates with builders, architects, and interior designers to ensure your electrical layout supports your lifestyle perfectly — from power point placement to data cabling, home automation, and EV charger pre-wiring.
Specialisation
Premium Homes & Period Properties
Brisbane is home to some of Australia's most beautiful heritage architecture — from 1920s Queenslanders to 1940s Art Deco gems. These properties deserve electricians who understand the unique challenges of working with older construction while delivering modern electrical performance.
Our team has extensive experience with heritage renovations, concealed wiring in VJ walls, upgrading aging infrastructure without damaging original features, and integrating modern lighting design that respects the character of the home. We treat every period property with the care and attention it deserves.
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What We Do
Residential scope we cover
Every residential job is different — but after hundreds of Brisbane homes, the work falls into six repeatable patterns. Here's what each looks like.
Queenslander Rewires
Pre-1990 TPS, VIR, and knob-and-tube replacement. Staged room-by-room so you stay in the home. Original pendants, pressed metal, and stained glass preserved.
New Builds & Extensions
Full electrical from rough-in to commissioning. 3-phase supply coordination with Energex, distribution board sized for future growth (solar, EV, A/C).
Full Home Renovations
Architect-led rewires integrated with the broader renovation program. Coordination with builder, joiner, interior designer, lighting designer.
Luxury Lighting Design
Layered schemes — task, accent, ambient, feature. Dimmer circuits, LED strip integration, pendant restoration, landscape and pool-zone lighting.
Apartment Renovations
Body corporate coordination, strata approvals, common-wall cable routing, tenant notification for any shared isolation. Kitchen, bathroom, and lighting upgrades.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Thorough safety inspection before you commit. Board condition, wiring age, RCD coverage, earthing and bonding. Clear report with costed remediation.
What to Expect
How a residential project runs with Jentech
Design consultation
On-site walk-through with you (and your architect or builder where relevant). We scope lighting, power, switchboard capacity, future-proofing for EV and solar, and any heritage or overlay constraints.
Scoped fixed-price quote
Detailed quote within 3–5 business days. Every circuit, fitting, and stage described clearly. No lump-sum vagueness. Payment milestones agreed up front.
Rough-in coordinated with trades
For renovations and new builds, we rough-in once the frame is up — before gyprock. We coordinate with plumber, HVAC, and builder so cable routes don't collide.
Fit-off & commissioning
Once walls are lined, we install switches, GPOs, pendants, downlights, smart controls. Every circuit is tested and energised one at a time with full documentation.
Certificate & handover
Certificate of Electrical Safety issued for all regulated work. One-page guide to your new installation — circuits labelled, smart home set up, any scheduled maintenance calendared.
Compliance & Standards
The regulations that apply to your home
Residential electrical work in Queensland is regulated by several overlapping instruments. The ones that most often affect renovation or rewire work:
- AS/NZS 3000:2018 — the Wiring Rules. Any new circuit must comply, which means RCD protection and modern switchboard integration.
- QLD Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 — smoke alarms in every bedroom, interconnected, photoelectric. 2027 deadline for all owner-occupied homes.
- AS 3786:2014 — smoke alarm product standard. Only photoelectric allowed (ionisation banned since 2022).
- QLD Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 — licensed work only, Certificate of Electrical Safety required.
- Energex Connection Policy — applies to any service upgrade, meter change, or relocation. We handle the paperwork.
What Affects Your Quote
How we price residential work
Every job is quoted fixed-price after a site visit. We don't publish rate cards — no two homes are the same. The variables that shape your quote:
Scope of work
Full rewire vs partial, circuit count, room-by-room staging, switchboard replacement.
Home age & construction
Queenslander vs post-war vs modern infill affects cable routing, access, and heritage considerations.
Heritage or overlay constraints
Character Protection zones (Paddington, West End) affect meter placement and exterior hardware.
Supply & infrastructure
Energex coordination, single-phase to 3-phase upgrade, meter relocation.
Fittings & brand spec
Standard LED vs designer pendants, smart controls, landscape lighting.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to upgrade my switchboard during a renovation?
Can you work on heritage-listed Queenslanders?
How long does a full house rewire take?
Is an EV charger worth pre-wiring during a renovation?
Do you offer lighting design services for architectural homes?
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're renovating a Queenslander, building your dream home, or upgrading your lighting, Jentech Electrical brings premium craftsmanship to every residential project. Get in touch for a free quote.