Electrician in Bradfield, NSW
Bradfield, large blocks along Badgerys Creek Road
Bradfield today is mostly farmland and rural-residential blocks, with Badgerys Creek Road running through and new works going on around it. Work here sits on large blocks with the house set well back and one or more sheds beyond. Because the area is changing, the roads and gates we use may have changed too, so we ask for the current way in rather than relying on a map.
Driveways are long and often gated, and the supply is rural, with a pole at the road and a span to the house. Meters and boards may be on the house, on a shed, or both. Tell us who can open the gate, and whether works on the road or next door change how we reach the block. Where a block backs on to works, the best parking spot is the one off the road, not on the verge.
Houses are a mix of older farmhouses, brick homes from the second half of last century and newer homes on large lots. An older house may be on a board that was never meant for current loads, and sheds have been wired off whatever was nearest. Open land gives antennas and dishes a good view, but the cable runs are long, and new structures going up nearby can change the line of sight over time. On a rural supply, how steady the power is, is worth a look too.
What we do here most
What Bradfield blocks need
On these large blocks everything is a long way from everything else, so each job is really a cable route first and a piece of equipment second.
Starlink Installation
A dish on a large, open block
Open farmland gives a dish a wide view of the sky, which is the easy part. The harder part is the cable back to the house, which may be a long way from the best mounting spot. We choose between a roof, a shed and a pole, and we weatherproof the mount and the cable entry. Any large new structure going up nearby can change what the dish sees, so we think about that too.
CCTV Camera Installation
Cameras covering a long driveway and sheds
On a large block the places that need watching are far apart: the gate, the driveway, the shed and the house. Cameras at each place send their picture back to a recorder at the house, which means long cable runs or a network link between buildings. We plan the view from each camera, and where it will get power, before anything is fixed.
Switchboard Upgrades
An old farmhouse board running modern loads
A farmhouse board built for a few lights and a stove struggles with air conditioners, heaters and a workshop. Ceramic fuses give way to breakers and safety switches, and the new board has space for what comes next. On a rural supply we also look at the cable from the pole to the board, as that is part of the system too.
Digital TV Antenna Installation
An antenna for a house set far back
A house set far back from the road can have a good signal at the roof and a weak one in the bedrooms, after the cable and splitters have done their work. We place the antenna clear of the roof edge and the trees, then run a cable into the roof space and out to each outlet. On open land, the direction to point is confirmed on site.
If it is urgent
If the power drops on a large rural block
- 1Check whether the house, the sheds and any pump have lost power, and whether the neighbouring blocks still have their lights on.
- 2Leave the switchboard and any shed board alone if you see damage, water or a burning smell, and keep clear of poles or lines that look damaged. Do not keep resetting a breaker that trips again.
- 3When you ring 0438 653 022, tell us the road you are on, how to get through the gate, and whether any roadworks or closures affect the way in.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What electrical and antenna services do you offer?
We install and repair digital TV antennas, install Starlink, mount TVs on walls and install CCTV cameras and security systems. On the electrical side we do switchboard upgrades, electric hot water repairs, interconnected hardwired smoke alarms, EV chargers and general home and commercial electrical work.
Do you work on homes and on businesses?
Yes, both. Homes make up the bulk of the antenna, wall mount and smoke alarm work. For businesses the work includes fit-outs, maintenance, test and tag, and security system installation. Tell us which you have when you call so we can ask the right questions.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Silverdale and work in Warragamba, Mulgoa, Wallacia, Luddenham, Bradfield, Bringelly, Rossmore, Austral, Leppington, Smeaton Grange and Camden. In general we work within about a 30 to 45 minute radius of Silverdale. If you are just outside that, call and ask.
Do you work after hours?
We list ourselves as open 24 hours, Monday to Sunday. For anything urgent, call 0438 653 022 and describe what is happening. If something smells hot or a switch will not reset, say so straight away.
How do I choose the right digital TV antenna?
It depends on where you are, how far the signal has to travel, what is in the way and how many TVs you want to feed. Tell us your suburb and what the picture is doing, such as dropping out, pixelating or missing channels. We can then look at the roof and the existing cable and recommend what suits.
What do I need to know before a Starlink install?
The dish needs a clear view of the sky, so the first question is where it can sit without trees or roof lines blocking it. We also look at how the cable gets inside and where the router will go. Photos of the roof, the wall and the room where the router will live help when you call.
What should I send you for a CCTV quote?
Tell us how many cameras you want and where they should look, such as the front door, driveway or back yard. Say whether you want to watch from your phone and whether there is a spot for a recorder. A few photos of the outside walls and the eaves help us see how cables will run.
Can you mount my TV on any wall?
Usually, but the wall type matters. Brick, timber stud and plasterboard are each fixed differently, and a large TV needs a firm fixing point. Tell us the TV size, the wall type and where you want the power and antenna lead, so the cabling can be hidden if the wall allows.
How much does a job cost?
The price depends on the job, so we do not quote figures over the phone for anything that needs a look first. The first step is a look at the site, or photos for a small job. You then get a clear quote with no pushy upselling.
What do I need to know about EV charger installation?
The charger has to connect to your switchboard, so the distance from the board to where the car parks is the main question. Tell us the make of your car and where you park it. We install chargers for owners of Tesla, Nissan Leaf, BYD, Hyundai and Kia vehicles, and a photo of your switchboard helps us see what is there.
My hot water has stopped working. What should I tell you?
We repair electric hot water. Tell us whether there is no hot water at all or only a little, whether the unit is leaking, and whether the switchboard has tripped. If you can see water running from the unit, turn off the water supply to it and call us.
What is different about hardwired, interconnected smoke alarms?
Hardwired alarms are connected to the mains power of the building rather than running only on a battery. Interconnected means that when one alarm sounds, every alarm in the building sounds together. We install them as part of the electrical work, so the wiring is run and tested at the same visit.
Everything we do here
Services in Bradfield, NSW
Large blocks and rural supply around Bradfield shape how each of these services is done, mainly through distance and cable runs.
Local, and on the phone
Talk to us about a Bradfield job
Call 0438 653 022 and tell us the road the block is on and the way in for a vehicle today. Roads and gates here are changing, so that one detail decides how a visit gets planned. Add where the main board is, if you know.
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