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Class Above Electrical

Electrician In Camberwell

Electrical work for Camberwell period homes and shops. Switchboards, rewiring, lighting, renovations and EV chargers. Free quotes.

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Rated 5/5 based on 60 reviews.

Camberwell Electrician
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Electrical Services for Camberwell Homes

We look after period homes, family homes and small businesses throughout Camberwell, covering switchboards, rewiring, lighting, renovations, cooling and EV charging.

Californian bungalows and Edwardian homes here have often been rewired in stages over decades, which leaves a patchwork behind the plaster. It usually works, but the board is nearly always the part that's furthest behind.

Get in touch for a free quote and we'll open the board, look properly at what's there and tell you what needs doing.

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Class Above Electrical

Local Electricians Who Take Pride in Their Work

We're a small team, and every job is done by someone whose name is on it. That's the reason the finish matters to us as much as it does to you, right down to how the cabling is run where nobody will ever see it.

We've built up over 60 five star Google reviews doing it that way, and most of our work now comes from people calling us back or passing our number to a neighbour.

  • Over 60 five star reviews from homes and businesses across Melbourne's east
  • Tidy, safe installations completed to current Australian standards
  • We turn up when we say we will and leave the place as we found it
Testimonials

Trusted By Camberwell Home & Business Owners

  • Michael GHome Owner

    We are very happy with the recent work done by Jessie and his guys. Nothing was too much trouble. They arrived on time each day and consulted with us every step of the way. They cleaned up very well at the end of both days and took all the rubbish with them.

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  • Paula CHome Owner

    Excellent workmanship, highly recommend. Great to deal with Jessie & Noah. Excellent communication and perfectly presented completed work along with providing extra stickers for future installations.

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  • Hugh KHome Owner

    Jessie from Class Above Electrical did a bunch of electric cabling work at my house, including replacing an old switchboard with a new one. He is friendly, professional, and his work completed is always at a high standard.

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  • Lisa BHome Owner

    Jessie did a fabulous job when he came out to put new power points in and pendant lights above the breakfast bar. He is reliable, leaves the place spotless and does a super neat job. We won’t hesitate to have him back again for further jobs.

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  • Michael RHome Owner

    He had clearly done his homework on my style of house and came prepared with excellent recommendations to meet my needs. He was prompt, professional, and clearly very experienced.

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  • Charlie BHome Owner

    Couldn’t be happier with the quality of work completed. Jessie was warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. Will definitely be using Class Above for all electrical work in the future.

    Google
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Need An Electrician In Camberwell?

Contact us today to speak directly with a licensed electrician. We will discuss your project and arrange a time for a free inspection & quote to get started.

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How We Help Camberwell Home & Business Owners

Rewiring and Switchboards in Period Homes

Most Camberwell period homes have had sections rewired at different times. What's left original is usually the least accessible part, and the board is almost always furthest behind.

We assess what's still original, prioritise safety switch protection and staged replacement, and avoid opening up more than the job actually requires.

More on switchboard upgrades →

Lighting for Period Rooms

High ceilings and ornate detail change how a room should be lit. Downlights scattered on a grid rarely suit a period room and can damage cornices and pressed ceilings.

Wall lighting, pendants and carefully placed fittings work better, and we plan positions with you before anything is cut.

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Renovations and Extensions

Rear extensions on period homes are common here, and they usually mean tying modern circuits into an old system that's already carrying plenty.

We look at the whole installation rather than just the new part, because the board typically decides whether the plan works as drawn.

More on renovation electrical work →

Safety Switches and Smoke Alarms

Older homes are exactly where safety switch protection matters most, and it's the thing most often missing on an original board.

Smoke alarms in these homes are frequently well past their service life too, which is worth dealing with at the same time.

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Asked questions

Camberwell Electrician FAQs

  • Only where there's no other route, and we keep openings as small as possible. Roof spaces, subfloors and existing cavities do most of the work. We'll walk you through what's involved before starting.

  • Rarely all at once. Most period homes have been rewired in stages already, so it's about identifying what's still original and prioritising that. We tell you what genuinely needs replacing.

  • Yes, with care. Wall lighting, pendants and carefully placed downlights can work in period rooms without cutting into ornate cornices or pressed ceilings. We plan positions with you before anything is cut.

  • Yes, though the board usually needs upgrading first because there's no spare capacity. We check that as part of the quote so the full cost is clear before you order a charger.

  • Yes. All work is completed by licensed Victorian electricians to AS/NZS 3000 standards with a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion.

Areas We Serve

We Also Work Across Boroondara

We cover the whole of Boroondara, so if you're in a suburb near Camberwell we can look after that too.