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Electrical defects like exposed wiring, malfunctioning smoke alarms and tripping circuit breakers can pose serious threats to you and your property.

Here at Approved Electrix, we have more than 25 years of experience diagnosing and resolving a wide range of electrical defects in both residential and commercial locations. Contact Approved Electrix now.

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Resolving Electrical Defects And Clearing Defect Notices

Approved Electrix’s team of experienced electricians specialises in identifying and resolving electrical defects in distribution systems, including but not limited to electrical switchboards, meter boxes, points of attachment, and consumer mains. We’re also licensed to clear electrical defect notices from your home or office. Check one of the Defect notice examples.

Common reasons why electrical defect notices are issued:
Failure to comply with local electrical safety regulations
Adverse events like electrical fires, storms, short circuits, and power surges
Detection of damaged electrical equipment during an inspection
Incorrectly installed electrical equipment
Poor maintenance of electrical equipment
Fallen branches or trees

Common causes of electrical defects:
Old or damaged switchboards and meter boxes
Old or damaged consumer mains
Missing electrical equipment
Old or damaged points of attachment
Old or damaged mains fuse boxes
Damaged overhead power lines due to fallen trees

How to prevent electrical defects:
Have your electrical equipment professionally installed
Work with licensed electricians to conduct regular maintenance
Check for rotten fascia boards and replace them where necessary
Inspect damaged or broken trees and clear them to prevent interference with overhead power lines
Call a licensed electrician as soon as an electrical issue occurs

Professional Electrical Defect Detection And Resolution In Melbourne

At Approved Electrix, we aim to make electrical defect detection and resolution available in homes, offices, restaurants and other property types across south and southeast Melbourne. Because our offices are conveniently located in Malvern and St Kilda, we’re able to dispatch our specialists to a large number of nearby suburbs.

Certified & Licensed Electricians For The Job

Our electricians possess all the necessary skills and certifications to deal with even the most complex electrical defects. We also use the latest tools and techniques to guarantee the long-term safety and efficacy of your electrical equipment. We treat its job on its own merits and tailor our electrical defect solutions to each client’s unique needs.

Why Choose Us If You Have An Electrical Defect?

The Approved Electrix team can handle it whether it’s at your home, in the office or on any other property types. We’re also licensed to clear electrical defect notices issued by your electrical distributor. When you choose Approved Electrix, you can rest assured that your property will be safe, comfortable and compliant by the time we leave.

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Receiving a free, transparent and no-obligation quote on electrical defect resolution is easy when you choose Approved Electrix. Just call us at 03 8370 5737 or fill in the contact form below, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.

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Overview Of Our Other Electrical Services

Besides fixing electrical defects, Approved Electrix also offers a wide range of installation, maintenance and replacement services for commercial and domestic properties. Browse our list of services below:

Melbourne-Wide Electrical Defect Solutions

Approved Electrix aims to make Melbourne a safer place to live and work by providing electrical defect solutions in St Kilda, Malvern, Brighton and other east and south east suburbs. Whether you’re experiencing defects with your smoke alarms, power points, home or office wiring or any other electrical equipment, our electricians are only a call away.

Ensuring Safety and Compliance: Our Electrical Expertise

The Approved Electrix team also has an extensive understanding of local electrical safety regulations as laid out by bodies like Energy Safe Victoria. Our resolution services are aimed at keeping your property both safe and compliant. We’re also licensed to clear any standing electrical defect notices you may have.

Electrical Defect Resolution for a Safe Property

It’s crucial to keep your home or business free from potential electrical defects. At Approved Electrix, we offer a host of essential electrical defect resolution services, including repairing pendant lights, safety switches and power points to ensure that your property remains safe and comfortable.

24/7 Emergency Response for Urgent Call Outs

At Approved Electrix, we fully understand that electrical malfunctions can arise at unexpected times. For instance, you might experience a switchboard explosion in the middle of the night. Thankfully, Approved Electrix’s emergency electricians are available 24/7 to deal with dangerous electrical defects.

If you’re in the market for top-notch electrical defect solutions, get in touch with Approved Electrix today.

Here’s what you can expect when working with Approved Electrix to resolve electrical defects:

24/7 emergency electrical defect resolution.
Electricians with experience servicing apartment buildings, detached homes, offices, retail stores, restaurants and all other property types.
A comprehensive understanding of local regulations as they relate to electrical safety.
Free, transparent and no-obligation quotes.
An emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Recent Electrical Projects

We work on many electrical projects across domestic and commercial properties. From lighting, to switchboard upgrades and more.

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We operate across South East Melbourne including:

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FAQs

What is an electrical defect notice?

An electrical defect notice is an official document issued by an electrical distributor such as CitiPower, Jemena or AusNet Services alerting property owners or occupants about electrical defects on their property. These defect notices include a detailed description of the electrical problem. After receiving an electrical defect notice, property owners are required to resolve the stated electrical defect(s).

How long do I have to fix the issues outlined in an electrical defect notice?

In the majority of cases, you have 21 days to clear an electrical defect notice by resolving the issues outlined. However, in cases where the stated electrical defects pose an immediate risk, you’ll need to enlist a licensed electrician to resolve the issues right away.

Failing to resolve electrical defect notices on time may lead to power disconnection, so you need to hire a qualified electrician immediately upon receiving one.

Who is responsible for fixing electrical defects?

Typically, property owners are responsible for fixing electrical defects when they receive electrical defect notices. If a tenant receives a defect notice, they’re responsible for sending the notice to their landlords to ensure a resolution before the deadline for clearing the defect notice.

What are the potential consequences of ignoring an electrical defect notice in Melbourne?

There are many potential consequences of ignoring an electrical defect notice on your Melbourne property, including but not limited to:

Power disconnection by your electrical distributor
Electrical safety hazards like explosions and electrical fires
Potential fines for non-compliance with Victorian safety regulations
Long-term damage to electrical appliances like switchboards, safety switches and power points
Potential invalidation of your home or business insurance and difficulty securing insurance in the future
Decreased property resale value due to damage caused by electrical defects
Potentially expensive repair costs down the line

To avoid the consequences of ignoring an electrical defect notice, contact a licensed electrician as soon as you detect an electrical defect on your property.

Who is qualified to fix electrical defects in Melbourne?

Only licensed electricians are qualified to fix electrical defects in Melbourne. If your electrical defect relates to the connection between your property and the main power grid, you’ll likely need to work with a Level 2 Accredited Services Provider (ASP) electrician.

At Approved Electrix, our electricians possess all necessary licences and training to fix any electrical defects on your property and clear all standing electrical defect notices.

What happens if I don't address the issues in the electrical defect notice on time?

If you don’t address the issues in the electrical defect notice on time, your electrical distributor will likely disconnect your power supply until you’ve resolved the electrical defects on your property. This is done to encourage prompt action when it comes to repairing potentially dangerous electrical defects.

Contact a licensed electrician as soon as you receive an electrical defect notice to ensure that you clear it on time.

Do I need a Certificate of Compliance after the repairs?

Yes. You’ll need to secure a Certificate of Compliance from your electrician as soon as the electrical defects on your property have been resolved. This document lays out the repairs that were carried out and confirms that the defects in question have been cleared.

Work with a licensed electrician today to resolve your electrical defects and receive a Certificate of Compliance.

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Vanessa

02:41 26 Apr 24

Dean was super easy to coordinate with. Had 2 electricians out within hours who were super nice and replaced light switches fast. Really good prices, by far the cheapest. Would use again easily.

John Moy

00:58 25 Apr 24

Received 4 quotes for a switchboard upgrade. This group was the most professional and gave me the most confidence. Was flexible in adjusting the work to suit my preferences, turned up on time, work was completed without fuss and I was pleasantly surprised that they cleaned up everything at the end. I had an inspector drop by to review the work (because this included a new mains connection from the street) and they said it was a ‘good job’. Recommended.

S G

07:04 27 Mar 24

Very happy experience with Approved Electrix. Very prompt response to my request. Though mine was a small job, got rid of an unwanted wire and relocated a PowerPoint, it was done quickly and nicely. Thanks again to Dean and his team. Definitely will call them again when I have another job in the future.

Sam Freshly

05:26 28 Feb 24

The boys did fantastic work very quickly at my place. My new garage is now wired up for cameras and electric car charging couldn’t be happier.Really appreciate Jordon accomodating changes to the plan on the fly as I thought of additional stuff I would like. Shannon also did great work from digging trenches to getting in the roof to run cables and wiring up all my new lights. I’ll definitely use these guys again.

Jason Hay

03:51 10 Jan 24

I needed some domestic work: a mix of new power points and lights, the relocation of internet (FTTB) modem point to a more convenient location, and then running two cat6 network cables from the modem point across my apartment to another rooms.Dean responded fast to provide a detailed and competitive quote. Once confirmed he was able to schedule the job two days later.I work in IT and have seen lots of electrical work carried out by various electricians over the years so I'm confident in saying that his guys carried out the work very professionally.Rob turned up when they said he would, had the all necessary parts already with him, did the work to a high quality, and most impressively, was able to recommend creative and low cost solutions for a couple of things I hadn't considered, e.g. the network cables were cleverly able to be routed via the roof space to in between the narrow wall so there was no additional unsightly holes or conduit. Then they tested everything properly and cleaned up very well after themselves.This is all consistent with my previous experience when employing Dean several times over the past almost 10 years. Great service at reasonable prices... what more could you ask for?!

Anthony Hart

11:41 09 Jan 24

I have been using Dean and his team regularly since 2016 to assist with a range of electrical works at both my house and my parent's unit. Not only has he been very responsive and easy to deal with but the work is always of the highest quality. Highly recommended!

M Vecchio

03:00 06 Dec 23

I went to the trouble of getting a number of quotes for a TV to be mounted & for x3 ceiling fans to be installed. Approved Electrix was not only the quickest business to respond, but the easiest to communicate with and had the most affordable quote. Their text message booking system was easy to use and made communication really easy. I was home the day the electrician (Al) came to do the job. He was so kind and helpful. He chatted to me about what he was doing and asked lots of questions has he installed the items to ensure they were positioned in the most ideal location. He even helped me fix up a few other small jobs in my house, he was wonderful & it was an excellent experience. I will definitely be using them again if I ever need electrical work done. Thank you for such a seamless service and thank you to Al for his work at my place :)

Vinny

10:38 23 Oct 23

Very happy with the job Dean and his team did for my ensuite bathroom that included 2 power points, light switches and downlights. They encountered a few problems caused from the previous tradies but were able rectify the issues with minimal fuss.Thanks again fellas.

Andy Northrop

02:48 13 Oct 23

Very happy with Jordan and John’s ceiling fan installations. They were super efficient and friendly and provided a really reasonable quote as well. Thank you!

Lisa Heming

06:26 10 Sep 23

As a tradesperson myself I have seen and dealt with many trades of varying degrees of quality, from some of the best (rare) to some real shockers unfortunately. Dean and his team of guys most definitely impressed, the whole way through. Thanks Dean for coming by so quickly and for organising the job at lighting speed. Most appreciated thank you. Your guys were early/right on time and so friendly, polite and professional. I’m wrapped with Rob’s work and his meticulousness. Your team is teaching each other quality, and apprentice Shannon is so keen and willing to learn and keen to be helpful and back up his ‘mentor’ on the job at such a young age.. It was awesome to see!!! Quality is hard to find. Definitely highly recommend. Champions! Thank you

Mike Lafky

08:01 03 Aug 23

I needed a data cable installed at our new unit. AE attended the site on short notice and provided a quote, and were able to start the job two days later. The day of the work, the electricians arrived promptly at their start time and completed their work. Would hire again.

Brett Chaney

06:41 25 Jul 23

Dean with his excellent team (Al and John) did a number of electical jobs around our home recently. We are very happy with the whole process and outcome. Even when we added more items on the fly they were happy to accomodate and did everything to a very high standard. I highly recommend Approved Electrix for all your electrical needs!

Emily Bui

10:35 19 Jun 18

I freaked out when my two lights in my unit were down but the rest of the house was fine, luckily I found you guys in the area and you were a big help fixing this. Highly recommended

Angelique Both

23:11 14 Jun 18

Really happy with the service and work I received from Dean and his apprentice. I had a number of new light fittings to install and also wanted some advice on getting power and lighting to our garages. I will book dean again for future work and highly recommend! Thanks again, Dean, the lighting looks amazing.

erbil aykutyan

00:14 01 Jun 18

I am writing this review on behalf of my parents. I always use and recommend Dean to everyone. Recently my parents had a problem with random power going off at some parts of their home. Being elderly , Dean attended on site immediately, identified the issue and fixed it. He is very experienced and a genuine person , does not waste time and most importantly fixes the problem without overecharging. Would highly recommend Dean.

Linda Aykut

00:10 01 Jun 18

Fantastic service yet again! Dean and his team always provide a professional service. The best electricians I have used. Very reasonable pricing and knowledgeable. Always on time. They fix all my electrical problems. I highly recommend them.

Andrew Wang

10:53 16 Apr 18

Dean is excellent! Arrives on time, professional, knowledgeable with impeccable after sales service. Nothing was a problem. If I could give him more stars I would! Highly recommend Dean to anyone looking for an electrician.

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