Careful electrical work in one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs
New Farm has some of the most varied older housing in Brisbane. There are grand timber homes and Queenslanders near the river, rows of workers’ cottages, and many small walk-up flats built between the 1920s and 1960s, including the art deco blocks the suburb is known for. Mixed in are modern riverside apartments, the Powerhouse precinct and the cafes and restaurants of Brunswick Street and Merthyr Road.
Older buildings need a different approach. Original wiring may still be in service, switchboards are often in awkward shared spaces, and walls and ceilings deserve protection. In the older flats, individual units frequently run off small boards with limited capacity, and common-area wiring has been patched for decades.
We take the time to understand what is there before recommending changes. You get licensed electricians who explain the options clearly, protect the building and give you a price before work starts.
Electrical services in New Farm
Our full range of services is available in New Farm. These are the ones local owners, committees and businesses use most.
Character home rewiring
Sympathetic rewiring for Queenslanders, cottages and heritage flats that protects original features.
Body corporate electrical
Common-area lighting, main switchboards and compliance for older walk-up blocks and modern buildings.
Switchboard upgrades
Unit and house board upgrades with safety switches, planned around shared meter spaces.
LED lighting installation
Lighting that suits period homes, from pendants to discreet LED upgrades.
Hospitality and retail
Power, lighting and compliance for cafes, restaurants and boutiques.
Smoke alarm compliance
Interconnected photoelectric alarms for rentals, sales and owner-occupiers.
We also provide ceiling fans, emergency light testing, test and tag and urgent fault response in New Farm.
Residential, strata and commercial electricians in New Farm
Houses and cottages
For New Farm homes we handle rewiring, switchboard upgrades, renovation work, lighting and ceiling fans. We use existing access through roof spaces and under floors wherever possible, protect finishes while we work and choose fittings that suit the home.
Flats and apartment buildings
Many New Farm owners live in or invest in older flats. We upgrade unit switchboards, add circuits for air conditioning and kitchens, and bring smoke alarms up to standard. For committees, our body corporate service covers common-area lighting, main switchboards, meter rooms and emergency lighting, with clear reports that help plan future spending.
Cafes, restaurants and shops
We look after hospitality and retail businesses along Brunswick Street and Merthyr Road, providing commercial electrical fit-outs, kitchen power, lighting, test and tag and maintenance scheduled around service.
Why New Farm chooses Fully Wired
We respect older buildings and the people who live in them. Careful work, clear communication, fixed pricing and a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship.
Over 300 5-star Google reviews
We’re backed by our solid reputation as one of Brisbane’s most reliable team of electricians.
Local since 2008
Based in Darra, with years of shared experience across every type of south-west property.
No delays, no mess, no excuses
That means we turn up prepared, finish on time, and leave nothing behind but quality work.
Over 300 5-star Google reviews
We’re backed by our solid reputation as one of Brisbane’s most reliable team of electricians.
Local since 2008
Based in Darra, with years of shared experience across every type of south-west property.
No delays, no mess, no excuses
That means we turn up prepared, finish on time, and leave nothing behind but quality work.
Electrical challenges in New Farm
New Farm’s age and density bring some recurring issues.
- Original wiring still in use in older homes and flats
- Small unit switchboards with no room to expand
- Shared meter rooms with ageing equipment
- Common-area wiring patched over many decades
- Air conditioning added without enough capacity
- Rental flats needing smoke alarm upgrades
Urgent faults in New Farm
Call 1300 385 599 if you smell burning, see sparking, get a shock or lose power. We will give you straight advice and respond as quickly as we can during business hours, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. See our emergency electrician page for immediate safety steps.
Nearby suburbs we also look after
We service New Farm and the neighbouring inner-city suburbs.
New Farm electrician FAQs
Can you rewire an art deco flat?
Yes. We plan cable routes carefully in older masonry and timber buildings, work within body corporate rules and protect original features wherever possible.
Can I add air conditioning to my older New Farm unit?
Usually, but the unit’s supply and switchboard need checking first. Many older flats need a board upgrade or a supply review before an air conditioner can be added safely.
Do you work with New Farm body corporates?
Yes. We maintain common areas, meter rooms and main switchboards for older walk-up blocks and modern buildings, with clear reports for committees.
Do you look after cafes and restaurants?
Yes. We provide kitchen power, lighting, maintenance and test and tag for hospitality businesses, scheduled around service times.
Will I get a fixed price?
Yes. We quote onsite and confirm the price before starting. If anything unexpected turns up in an older building, we talk to you first.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. All of our workmanship carries a lifetime guarantee, and every job is tested and certified before we leave.
Book a licensed electrician in New Farm
Call 1300 385 599 or request a quote online. We will arrange a time that suits you and give you a clear price before any work begins.
