Electrical Powerhaus provides commercial electrical services for offices, shops, cafes, restaurants, warehouses and workshops across Melbourne. We handle fit-outs, maintenance, emergency and exit light testing, three phase work and fault finding, and we work around your trading hours so the business keeps running.
Commercial electrical services
- Office, retail and hospitality fit-outs
- Planned maintenance and fault repairs
- Emergency and exit light installation and six-monthly testing
- Three phase power for machinery, kitchens and workshops
- LED lighting upgrades for offices, shops and warehouses
- Data cabling, power for workstations and equipment
- Switchboard upgrades and safety switch testing
- After-hours and weekend work to avoid downtime
Emergency and exit lighting
Emergency and exit lights must work when the power fails, so people can get out safely. Under the Australian standard, they need to be tested every six months, with a full discharge test and a written record kept on site. Batteries in emergency fittings wear out over time, and many tests uncover fittings that would not have lasted. We test, record, repair and replace emergency lighting, and can put your site on a regular testing schedule so you never miss a date.
Fit-outs and tenancy works
A new tenancy usually needs power, lighting and data reconfigured for the way you will use the space, plus sign-off before you open. We work with fit-out companies, builders and business owners to plan the electrical layout, run new circuits, install lighting and certify the work. Our guide to why a tenancy fit-out needs an electrician explains the process.
Hospitality and commercial kitchens
Cafes and restaurants run fridges, cool rooms, coffee machines, ovens and fryers that draw serious power. When something fails mid-service, every hour costs money. We install and maintain kitchen circuits and three phase supplies, and respond fast to breakdowns. See our oven installation page for cooking equipment.
We also look after the less obvious loads, such as exhaust canopies, dishwashers, ice machines and outdoor heaters on terraces, so the whole kitchen and dining area is covered by one contractor.
Maintenance that prevents breakdowns
Most commercial electrical failures give warning signs first: warm switchboards, breakers that trip under load, flickering lights, emergency fittings that fail tests. A regular maintenance visit catches these early, along with safety switch testing and thermal checks of switchboards. Businesses also have a duty to provide a safe workplace, including electrical equipment, and keeping records of testing helps with insurance and inspections. Our article on why regular electrical maintenance matters covers this in more detail.
How much does a commercial electrician cost?
Commercial electrical costs depend on the size of the site, the scope of work, access and whether it needs to happen after hours. Fit-outs are quoted from plans or a site visit, emergency lighting testing is priced per fitting or per site, and maintenance can be scheduled on an agreed rate. We give fixed written quotes for project work, and new customers receive 15% off their first service. See our cost guide for typical upgrade prices.
How long does it take?
Small repairs and testing visits are often done in a few hours, outside trading time where needed. Fit-outs depend on size, from a day or two for a small shop to several weeks for larger sites. We agree a programme with you up front and stick to it.
Test and tag
Portable electrical equipment in a workplace, such as power tools, extension leads, kettles and computers, should be inspected and tested at intervals that suit the environment, from every few months on construction sites to longer intervals in offices. Testing finds damaged leads and faulty equipment before they hurt someone, and the tags and records show you are meeting your safety duties. We test and tag equipment and keep the records for you, and we can book it in with your emergency lighting tests to save a second visit.
Lighting for shops, offices and warehouses
Lighting is often the biggest single electrical cost in a commercial building. Replacing old fluorescent tubes and high bay fittings with LEDs cuts running costs, reduces maintenance and improves the light where staff and customers need it. Sensors in storerooms, toilets and car parks stop lights running in empty spaces. We plan the upgrade, schedule it around your hours and dispose of old fittings responsibly. See our LED upgrade page for more.
Commercial electricians across Melbourne
We work with businesses across Melbourne’s east, the CBD and inner suburbs, the bayside and Geelong, through our local technician. For urgent faults, our 24/7 emergency line covers businesses too. Find your area on our areas we service page.
Frequently asked questions
How often do emergency and exit lights need testing?
Every six months under the Australian standard, with a written record kept on site.
Can you work after hours so we do not have to close?
Yes. We schedule work for nights, weekends or quiet periods to avoid disrupting your business.
Do you handle three phase power?
Yes. We install and maintain three phase supplies for machinery, commercial kitchens and workshops.
Can you do the electrical side of our tenancy fit-out?
Yes. We plan the layout, run power, lighting and data, and certify the work so you can open on time.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We can set up regular visits for testing, inspections and repairs, with records for your insurer and safety obligations.
Can you respond to a breakdown during trading hours?
Yes. Our 24/7 emergency line covers businesses, and we prioritise faults that stop you trading, such as failed refrigeration, cooking equipment or power to the whole site.
Do you test and tag workplace equipment?
Yes. We inspect and test portable equipment such as tools, leads and appliances, tag them and keep the records, at intervals that suit your workplace.
Need a commercial electrician? Call 03 6358 2028 to discuss your site. $0 call-out, fixed project quotes and 15% off your first service.
Real work from the Powerhaus crew
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