A Castle Hill electrician is a must

The law is clear that only licensed electricians are allowed to do electrical work in your Castle Hill home.

Changing light bulbs is almost as far as it goes for DIY. Many people don’t realise that there are many legal and insurance reasons why you should not carry out your electrical jobs.

Here the some do’s and don’ts that you need to remember to make sure that you are not breaking the law and keeping your family and home safe.

Don’t risk it

Apart from the safety reasons for not DIYing electrical work, here are some factors why you shouldn’t:

It is not legal and you can be prosecuted, the fines are huge
You are risking your life and anyone entering or working on your home
It is highly unlikely that any licensed Castle Hill electrician will sign off on your work
Your home insurance will be nullified if there is any evidence of illegal electrical work.

Do engage a licensed professional Castle Hill electrician

Depending on your experience and knowledge of your home, saving electrical costs during a renovation project is still possible, BUT you just need to be aware of what you can and can’t do.

NSW requires you to get a compliance certificate from your Castle Hill electrician for any major electrical work carried out. This also guarantees the work completed complies with the appropriate Australian Standard and that you are covered for any defective work.

You should always do a license check to verify the license number of the electrician. This can be done on the NSW Fair Trading website.

Do know the structure of your home

Before commencing any type of renovation work around your Castle Hill home make sure you check for wiring- it may be hidden in walls, ceilings, roof spaces, and underground.

If you are unsure, turn off the main switch, but better still, get your local electrician to check first!

Be especially careful if you, any tradie or electrician is doing any of the following works:

Removing, cutting, drilling, screwing, or nailing in walls, ceilings & floors
Demolition work
Ceiling spaces as the wiring are often left draped across rafters and can cause tripping hazards and electrocution.
Under the floor is also a dangerous place with wiring often attached to flooring, rafters
Installing insulation products in your roof
Carrying tall items outside like ladders – look up for power lines.
If using a power lead outdoors, be careful of water and trip hazards.

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If you are looking for a reliable electrician in Castle Hill you can also try one from our Tradebusters Connect Top 3 Local Choice Hills District directory. The details of highly recommended local electricians as well as other trades and professionals are listed here and you can contact them directly today.