Common Area Rewires for Owners Corporations in Melbourne
Rewiring common areas — stairwells, corridors, car parks and plant rooms — bringing the building up to current Australian standards.
Common Area Rewiring
Common areas in older buildings often have wiring that no longer meets current standards. A common area rewire addresses:
- Stairwell and corridor wiring – outdated cables, missing earthing and inadequate circuit capacity
- Car park wiring – exposed cables, damaged conduits and insufficient power for lighting and outlets
- Plant room wiring – wiring to lifts, pumps, HVAC and other building services that may be decades old
- Roof and external wiring – exposed wiring that has degraded from weather and UV exposure
When It Is Needed
Common area rewires are typically needed when:
- Defect notices – ESV or the distributor has issued a defect notice for the common area wiring
- Building survey – a building inspection has identified wiring that no longer meets AS/NZS 3000
- Frequent faults – common area lights, power points or equipment are tripping or failing regularly
- Planned upgrades – adding new lighting, security systems or EV charging that the existing wiring cannot support
Legacy Building Upgrades
Older buildings present unique challenges:
- Lead-sheathed cables – older buildings may have lead-sheathed or cloth-insulated cables that must be replaced
- Conduit access – existing conduits may be blocked or too small for modern cables, requiring new trunking
- Asbestos – older buildings may have asbestos-containing materials near wiring routes, requiring licensed removal before electrical work
- Structural constraints – concrete and masonry walls require core drilling and surface-mounted trunking
We have experience working in heritage and legacy buildings — we plan around the constraints and deliver a compliant installation.
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Will residents lose power during the rewire?
We plan the work to minimise disruption. Common areas may lose power in stages — for example, one floor at a time. We provide advance notice and complete each section as quickly as possible.
How long does a common area rewire take?
A small building (20–30 units) typically takes 3–5 days. Larger buildings may take 1–2 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline in the quote.
Can the rewire be done while residents are living in the building?
Yes — we work around the residents. Noisy work (core drilling, chipping) is scheduled during business hours. We keep common areas safe and accessible throughout the project.
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