Strata maintenance
Strata maintenance in Sydney
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Overview
The short version
We provide comprehensive electrical maintenance and capital works for strata schemes, bodies corporate, and commercial property managers. From daily common area upkeep and mandatory compliance testing to full switchboard overhauls and rewiring, we handle every stage of your building’s electrical lifecycle.
Whether eliminating serious hazards like ceramic fuses and asbestos panels, or future-proofing your scheme with RCD protection, digital timers, and EV readiness, our licensed electricians ensure your property meets strict Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000). Every project includes transparent photo reporting, full compliance certification, and minimal disruption to residents.
What's included
What we do
- Routine & common property maintenance
- Safety, fire & compliance testing
- Switchboards & mains upgrades
- Security, access & communications
- EV charging & future-proofing
- 24/7 emergency & fault finding
Sound familiar?
Problems we sort out every week
- Dangerous ceramic fuses & asbestos boards
Ageing switchboards that pose active fire hazards and fail modern insurance checks.
- Nuisance tripping & overloaded circuits
Common property breakers that constantly trip and leave hallways or carparks in the dark.
- Overdue safety & compliance testing
Emergency lighting logs or RCD tests that are lapsed, leaving the strata scheme exposed.
- Unlabelled, messy switchgear
Tangled, unlabelled boards where nobody knows which breaker isolates which unit or area.
- Faulty common lighting & stuck timers
Analogue timers failing or globes burning out, driving up power bills or compromising security.
- Contractors who don't provide paperwork
Invoices arriving without photos, safety certificates, or the details your committee needs.
Pricing
What affects the price
Every job is quoted with upfront, transparent pricing before work begins. These are the main factors that influence the scope and cost - let us know these details so we can provide an accurate quote from day one.
- Site access & height requirements (e.g. car park clearances, ladders, scissor lifts, or boom access for common area lighting)
- Nature of the work (routine compliance testing RCDs vs. fault-finding, repairs, or replacements)
- Power isolation & timing (standard business hours vs. scheduled after-hours shutdowns to minimise disruption to residents)
- Switchboard & infrastructure capacity (age of the main switchboard, metering panels, or sub-boards across common property)
- Access coordination & security (keys, master fobs, plant room access, and resident notice requirements)
Time on site
Most routine servicing, lighting repairs, and compliance tests take 1 to 3 hours.
Complex fault-finding, building-wide shutdowns, or board upgrades typically require a half to full day.
Get a fixed priceHow it works
Four steps, no surprises
Call or send a photo
Tell us what you're after. A photo saves a site visit for most jobs.
Fixed-price quote
You get a clear price and what it covers. No call-out surprises.
Book a time
We lock in a time that suits you. We turn up when we say.
Done and certified
Work tested, area left tidy, certificate of compliance sent through.
FAQs
Strata maintenance: common questions
Why do our existing ceramic fuses need to be upgraded to circuit breakers?
Ceramic fuses are outdated technology that pose a serious fire and shock risk. When overloaded, they can arc or melt, and residents often dangerously replace blown fuses with incorrect wire gauges. Modern current-limiting circuit breakers and RCD safety switches instantly disconnect power in milliseconds if a fault or short circuit occurs, protecting the building and its occupants.
Why are RCD safety switches mandatory on strata switchboards?
Under Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000), RCDs (Residual Current Devices) are vital life-saving safety devices. They detect tiny electrical leaks to earth (such as a person touching a live wire or faulty appliance) and cut the circuit in fractions of a second, preventing fatal electric shocks and electrical fires.
How often should strata RCD safety switches be tested?
Routine push-button and trip-time testing should be carried out at regular intervals (typically 6 to 12 months for commercial/common strata areas under AS/NZS 3760) to verify that the internal safety mechanisms trip within legal time limits.
Will our power be shut off during a switchboard upgrade, and how is it managed?
Yes, a controlled power outage is required to safely replace switchboard panels and main isolators. We coordinate scheduled shutdown windows with the Strata Manager in advance, provide official tenant notices for display in common areas, and work efficiently to get power restored with minimal disruption to residents.
Why should we switch common property lighting to LEDs and digital timers?
Common area lighting that stays on 24/7 or relies on old mechanical timers wastes significant strata funds. Retrofitting with energy-efficient LEDs paired with motion sensors or smart digital timers drastically cuts common electricity bills, reduces bulb replacement call-outs, and improves building security.
Can our existing strata switchboard handle EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers?
It depends on your building's current maximum demand and transformer capacity. Before installing chargers, we conduct a load audit to determine if the switchboard can support the additional power draw, and we can advise on intelligent load-management systems to share building capacity without expensive grid upgrades.
“I engaged the services of BE Electrical recently and was very impressed! Their technician (Bryce) arrived on time, was well presented and got the job done in a timely manner. He even cleaned up afterwards! I would have no hesitation in recommending BE Electrical to anyone!”
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Need strata maintenance in Sydney?
Call Bryce for a straight answer, or send a few details and Brigitte will come back to you with a quote.