Residential Electrician Sunshine Coast
Lighting, power points, smoke alarms, switchboards, renovations, new builds and solar – licensed electricians for Sunshine Coast homes, based in Buderim.
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Electrical Work for Every Part of Your Home
From a new power point in the kitchen to lighting the backyard, our residential electricians handle the jobs that make a home work better – and the safety upgrades that older homes often need.
FCS Electrical and Solar holds Electrical Contractors Licence 91222 and is based in Buderim. As electricians and solar installers, we can look at the whole picture: wiring, switchboard, lighting, air conditioning, EV charging and solar.
- Power points and USB outlets
- LED downlights and feature lighting
- Ceiling and exhaust fans
- Outdoor and garden lighting
- Fault-finding and repairs
- Rewiring older homes
- ForHomeowners, renovators and landlords
- ComplianceSmoke alarms and safety switches
- PlusHome solar and batteries
- LicensedElectrical Contractors Licence 91222
New Homes and Renovations
Building or renovating? Electrical work happens in two stages – rough-in before the walls are lined and fit-off after painting – so plan early.
New Home Electrical & Solar
Plans to handover, including solar or battery-ready provisions. New homes
Renovations & Extensions
Kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and rewires while the walls are open. Renovations
Safety Upgrades for Older Homes
Switchboards, safety switches and old wiring brought up to date. Switchboards
What Sunshine Coast Homeowners Book Us for
Lighting
LED, feature, outdoor and garden lighting.
Learn moreSmoke Alarms
Interconnected photoelectric alarms to QLD law.
Learn moreSwitchboard Upgrades
Out with ceramic fuses, in with modern protection.
Learn moreSafety Switches
RCD protection for every circuit.
Learn moreAir Conditioning
Split systems, sized and installed properly.
Learn moreEV Chargers
Fast, safe home charging.
Learn moreData Cabling
Network and TV points.
Learn moreHome Solar
Solar and batteries for your roof.
Learn moreSmoke Alarm Compliance
Every Queensland home must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms complying with AS 3786-2014 in each bedroom, in hallways connecting bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every level by 1 January 2027. Homes being sold or leased must already comply.
Alarms must be hardwired or powered by a 10-year non-removable battery. We can check what you have and upgrade it to meet the law.
- TypePhotoelectric alarms to AS 3786-2014
- InterconnectedWhen one sounds, they all sound
- LocationsBedrooms, hallways and every storey
- ReplaceAlarms older than 10 years
For Landlords and Property Managers
Rental properties in Queensland need compliant smoke alarms and safety switches on power-point circuits. We can check and upgrade rentals, work around tenants and provide the paperwork you need for your records.
Planning an upgrade across a few properties? Get in touch and we will help you schedule the work.
Rental complianceStraightforward from Quote to Clean-up
Quote
Tell us what you need; we quote clearly.
Booking
A time that suits you.
The Work
Done neatly by licensed electricians.
Test & Tidy
Tested, certified and cleaned up.
Residential Electricians Across the Sunshine Coast
Based in Buderim, we work across the Sunshine Coast. Call to check availability for your suburb.
Residential Electrician FAQs
What are Queensland’s smoke alarm rules for homes?
Every Queensland home must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms complying with AS 3786-2014 in each bedroom, in hallways that connect bedrooms to the rest of the home, and on every level by 1 January 2027. Homes being sold or leased must already comply. The alarms must be hardwired or powered by a 10-year non-removable battery.
How much does a residential electrician charge?
It depends on the job. The main factors are how long the work takes, the materials and fittings needed, access (such as roof space or two-storey homes), and whether extra work like a switchboard upgrade is needed. For anything beyond a small repair, ask for a written quote that sets out the scope so you can compare like with like.
Can I do my own electrical work in Queensland?
No. Queensland law prohibits unlicensed people from doing electrical work, including installing or moving power points, light fittings and switches. Illegal DIY work can cause fires and shocks and may affect your insurance. Simple tasks such as replacing a light globe or resetting a safety switch are fine, but wiring work needs a licensed electrician.
When should electrical work happen during a renovation?
Electrical work happens in two stages. The rough-in, which covers running cables and positioning boxes, is done after framing and before walls are lined. The fit-off, which covers installing power points, switches and lights, is done after painting. Plan positions early, because changes after plastering cost more and take longer.
What are the signs my home may need rewiring?
Warning signs include frequent tripping or blown fuses, flickering lights, warm or discoloured power points and switches, a burning smell, and old rubber- or fabric-insulated cabling found during other work. Homes with ceramic fuse boards often have older wiring too. A licensed electrician can test the installation and tell you whether rewiring is needed.
Do you also install solar for homes?
Yes. FCS Electrical and Solar is both an electrical contractor and a solar installer, so we can handle home electrical work and residential solar together. That helps when you are renovating, building or upgrading your switchboard, because circuits, capacity and solar connections can be planned at the same time.
Other Services You Might Need
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Electrical, lighting, compliance or solar – send us the details and we will come back to you with clear advice and a written quote.
- Call0427 468 568
- Emailjosh@futurecs.com.au
- Based inBuderim, Sunshine Coast QLD
- LicensedElectrical Contractors Licence 91222
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