Frequently asked questions

CGE Electrical & Communications covers a broad range of electrical work for domestic, commercial and industrial clients. This includes lighting design and installation, switchboard and mains upgrades, exit and emergency lighting installation and testing, underground cabling, surge protection, generator testing and maintenance, and general breakdown and maintenance work. Whether you need a one-off repair or ongoing scheduled servicing, our team can scope the job with you and recommend the right approach for your property.

Yes. Communications work is a core part of what we do. Our team installs CAT 5, CAT 6 and CAT 7 cabling from design through to certification, along with optical fibre links and backbones, coaxial networks, wireless access points, intercom systems and audio visual installations. We can also carry out infrastructure auditing so you have a clear picture of your existing network before any upgrade work begins.

Yes. Power requirements change as buildings add modern appliances and equipment, and older switchboards and mains often need upgrading to stay safe and compliant with current standards. Our electricians assess your existing setup, explain what is involved, and carry out switchboard upgrades, metering alterations and mains upgrades. We talk you through the scope before work begins so you understand what is needed and why.

Yes. Testing and tagging of electrical appliances is part of our general services, helping you keep your workplace safe and compliant. We can also handle testing of exit and emergency lighting. If you would like a regular schedule rather than a one-off visit, we can arrange recurring servicing so your testing stays up to date without you having to track it yourself.

We focus on transparency in pricing. Because every job is different, we discuss the scope of your work with you first and provide a quote for project work so there are no surprises. For maintenance and smaller jobs we explain how charges will apply before we begin. The best way to get an accurate idea of cost is to contact us with the details of your job and we will walk you through it.

Yes. Alongside domestic work, we support commercial and industrial clients with installation, construction and maintenance. Our experience covers projects such as breweries, gyms, medical centres, restaurants and retirement villages. We understand that commercial environments need minimal disruption and reliable systems, so we plan work to keep your operations running smoothly.

Yes. We design and install LED lighting and can fit energy saving devices, motion sensors and controls to help reduce running costs. We are happy to talk through practical options for your property, and our energy saving tips page has simple steps you can take as well. If you would like a tailored assessment, contact our team and we can discuss what would suit your site.

Our service team is available during business hours, and we also have an out-of-hours emergency system in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Faults are investigated and resolved as quickly as possible by our technicians. If you have an urgent electrical issue, call us and we will let you know how soon we can attend.

Yes. We are set up to make life easier for body corporate managers and committees by working directly with site contacts, scheduling regular safety compliance, and ensuring all work is completed. With more than 35 years of industry experience, we understand the process of coordinating with everyone involved in a body corporate, so you have less to chase and manage.

Our body corporate services cover general power work, installation and replacement of electrical circuits, common-area and security lighting, fault finding, switchboard upgrades and mains upgrades. We handle the everyday electrical needs of unit blocks and apartment buildings, from a faulty power point through to larger upgrades that keep the building safe and compliant.

Yes. We can automatically schedule regular safety compliance work so it does not get overlooked. By becoming your eyes and ears on site, we proactively identify electrical defects and address them before they become bigger problems. This gives the body corporate peace of mind that compliance is being managed consistently rather than reactively.

Yes. General lighting for a unit block or apartment building is important for visitors, owners and tenants. We work with sensor and security lighting, lighting on seasonal timers, bunker lighting for pathways, garden and outdoor community-area lighting, and garage, driveway and car park lighting. We can recommend practical lighting solutions for your common areas.

Yes. Older buildings were not designed for the power demands of modern appliances and equipment, which can place stress on the building's consumer mains. We carry out switchboard upgrades to keep boards safe and compliant with current standards, and mains upgrades to increase power capacity. Where appropriate we may also recommend upgrading the consumer submains to individual units.

Locating a fault in a strata property can be like finding a needle in a haystack, which is why it needs a professional. Our electricians are experienced in testing and tracking down electrical faults across common property and individual units. We identify the issue, explain what is causing it, and rectify it so the building's electrical systems return to safe, reliable operation.

We discuss the scope of work with your body corporate manager or committee and provide clear quotes for project work, so the body corporate can make informed decisions. For ongoing maintenance and scheduled compliance, we explain how charges will apply. Contact us with details of your building and what you need managed, and we will outline the best approach.

Yes. Part of the value of having CGE manage your body corporate electrical work is that we act as your eyes and ears on site. While carrying out scheduled work we proactively identify electrical defects and bring them to your attention, so small issues can be addressed before they affect safety or lead to larger, more disruptive repairs.