Switchboards
Switchboard & Safety Switch Upgrades
Mains and switchboard upgrades, safety switches and surge protection, including 3-phase. The fix for older boards and safety switches that keep tripping.
Mon to Thu 7am to 4pm, Fri 7am to 3pm
Family run electricians
Brisbane West & Ipswich Electricians Switched on since 2008.
High quality, reliable service at an affordable price. Switchboards, lighting, split systems, smoke alarms and repairs for homes and workplaces, from Cameron and a team that leaves the place tidy.
5.0 123 Google reviews- Mon to FriOffice hours from 7am
- 1300 WATTVOLTOne number for every job
- Homes & workplacesRepairs to full fit outs
- West & south-westBrisbane suburbs and Ipswich
- 5.0★Google rating
- 123Google reviews
- 2008Family run since
- 20+Years of experience
Services
From one power point to the whole house.
Prompt, honest and friendly electrical work for your home or workplace. Tell the office what you need and you'll get a costing before the work starts.
Air conditioning
Split System Air Conditioning
Supply and installation of split systems, plus relocations, repairs, servicing and cleaning.
Lighting
Lighting, Downlights & Ceiling Fans
LED downlights, pendants, ceiling fans, energy efficient lighting, and garden and pool lighting.
Building
Renovations, New Builds & Fit Outs
Additions and alterations, renovation rewires, new builds and office fit outs, done neat and on time.
Safety
Smoke Alarms & Compliance
Smoke alarms including interconnected, testing and compliance, test and tag, emergency lighting.
Repairs
Fault Finding & Repairs
Power outages, faulty power points, stove and oven repairs, hot water systems and maintenance.
Also: power points, data cabling, phone and internet connections, tariff changes, industrial lighting, cable tray and preventative maintenance.
How it works
Straightforward, start to finish.
Call 1300 WATTVOLT
Ring the office on 1300 928 886 or email. Tell us what's going on and when suits.
Costing first
You'll know what the job involves and what it costs before the work starts.
On time, on the job
The team turns up when they said they would and talks you through the work as it goes.
Tidy and checked
Work areas left clean, and we check you're happy with the job before we go.
Recent work
Lighting that makes the room.
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Straight from Google
123 reviews. A perfect 5.0.
123 Google reviews · Read them all
★★★★★
Cam responded really quickly when we lost power. He was prompt, polite and clear in all communication and fixed the (reasonably significant) problem within a few hours. Others had quoted that it would take days or maybe weeks. …
★★★★★
I used Watts and Volts electrical services for a Tesla charger instal. … After some other quotes I expected to come home to some unsightly cables crisscrossing the exterior of my carport because I’d been told that was the only way it could be done, instead the cabling was very neatly placed out of sight. …
★★★★★
The Watts & Volts team are first class operators. Always get great work from Cameron, Bill and the team whenever we need electrical services; from renovation level rewires to quick fixes. Always great advice, neat, tidy, safe, professional and importantly always on time.
★★★★★
… We had three fans to be replaced and 26 LED downlights installed - a big job that took just short of 8 hours to complete. … they cleaned up before they left and we are thrilled with the results. …
★★★★★
… I didn’t have the easiest site to deal with and the team were able to come up with a great solution to locating the units. The installation team were polite and courteous and very clean and tidy. Pricing was great and It was all done on time and to the budget. …
★★★★★
Cam and his team have done almost 30 odd jobs for us, from a full switch upgrade to reparing a power socket and been great for all. …
★★★★★
Watts &Volts ran a 3-phase cable through existing conduit and upgraded my panel. In addition some new downlights, security, lights, fan replacement and switches. Very professionally done with presence on-site during the meter installation and follow up. …
★★★★★
… They arrived when they said they would – Jack and Bill and got straight to work. What I thought was going to be four or 5 hours of work they had nailed in 2 hours. Getting an additional power point installed at the 11th hour wasn’t an issue either. …
★★★★★
Yet again, prompt professional service from the team. They may not be the cheapest but they are the best we have used. Plus they never leave without fully tidying up and asking if we are happy with the work.
★★★★★
Staff attended to a variety of issues. In particular interconnected fire alarms and installation of ceiling fans. I have used this business on more than one occasion in the past 15 years. Always found them to be prompt and efficient.
Choosing an electrician
Watts & Volts vs a national chain vs a mate with a ute
Three ways to get the job done. Here's what actually changes between them.
| What matters | Watts & Volts | National chain | Mate with a ute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who turns up | ✓Cameron's family run team | Whoever is rostered | Whoever is free |
| Track record | ✓5.0 from 123 Google reviews | Varies by branch | Word of mouth |
| Around since | ✓2008, same family | Local staff change | Varies |
| Pricing | ✓Costing before work starts | Often call-out fee plus hourly | Varies |
| Scope | ✓Switchboards to split systems, one team | Bigger jobs often subcontracted | Small jobs |
| Clean up | ✓Work areas left clean and tidy | Varies | Varies |
Good to know
Questions people ask us most
Anything not covered here, call the office on 1300 928 886.
What areas do you service?
Brisbane's western and south-western suburbs and Ipswich, including Chapel Hill, Brookfield and the Karana Downs area. Not sure if you're in range? Call 1300 928 886 and ask.
What electrical work do you do?
Switchboard and mains upgrades, safety switches, lighting and ceiling fans, split system air conditioning, smoke alarms, power points, fault finding and repairs, hot water systems, data cabling, renovations, new builds and office fit outs.
Do you install and service air conditioners?
Yes. Split system supply and installation, plus relocations, repairs, and servicing and cleaning of existing units.
Can you upgrade my switchboard?
Yes. Mains and switchboard upgrades, new safety switches and surge protection, including 3-phase work. If a safety switch keeps tripping or the board is old, it's worth having it looked at.
Do you replace smoke alarms?
Yes, including interconnected alarms. Queensland's smoke alarm laws require interconnected photoelectric alarms in every home by 1 January 2027, so if yours aren't there yet, call 1300 928 886.
Can you come out for urgent jobs?
Call 1300 928 886 and say it's urgent, such as a power outage or a safety switch that won't reset. Customers' reviews often mention the team getting there the same day or the next.
Do you install EV chargers?
Yes. One customer's review describes a Tesla charger install with the cabling run neatly out of sight. Call to talk through your car, your switchboard and where the charger will go.
Do you do commercial and office work?
Yes. Office fit outs, emergency lighting, testing and tagging, industrial lighting and preventative maintenance for workplaces, as well as homes.
Do you do data cabling and phone points?
Yes. Data cabling, phone and internet connections, including network cable run through wall cavities.
How much does an electrician cost?
It depends on the job. Call 1300 928 886 with what's going on and you'll get a costing before the work starts.
How long have you been around?
Watts & Volts is a family run business operating since 2008, with over 20 years of experience. You may know it by its former name, C.J. Trent Electrical Services.
What are your hours?
Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm, Friday 7am to 3pm. Closed weekends.
Get in touch
Call the office or send the details
| Monday | 7am to 4pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 7am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 7am to 4pm |
| Friday | 7am to 3pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service area
- Brisbane western suburbs
- Brisbane south-west
- Ipswich
- Chapel Hill
- Brookfield
- Karana Downs
Need an electrician you'll call again?
Switchboard, lights, air con or a fault you can't pin down. Call 1300 WATTVOLT, tell the office what's going on, and you'll know the cost before the work starts.