Electrician Strathfield: Licensed Level 2 ASP Services (2026)

Written by Chris · Licensed Level 2 ASP Electrician · Licence 397193C · Published 2 August 2026

If you're searching for a reliable electrician in Strathfield, you've landed in the right place. High Demand Electrical provides residential and commercial electrical services across Strathfield and the surrounding Inner West — from emergency callouts to planned upgrades, new power points to full switchboard replacements.

Chris (licence 397193C) is a licensed Level 2 Authorised Service Provider (ASP) with over 300 five-star Google reviews. As a strathfield electrician and Inner West specialist, the team handles everything from a tripped safety switch to a full three-phase supply upgrade — and everything in between.

Electrician Strathfield: Electrical Services

High Demand Electrical covers the full range of residential and commercial electrical services for Strathfield homeowners, landlords, strata managers, and small businesses. Here's what we do most often in the area:

Residential Electrical Work

• Power points: New power point installation, additional power points in kitchens and living areas, outdoor weatherproof power points

• Lighting: Downlight installation, light fittings, outdoor lighting, sensor lights and LED upgrades

• Safety switches: RCD installation and testing — required on all new circuits in NSW and strongly recommended on older homes. See our guide to safety switch installation in Sydney for more detail on what's required and what it costs.

• Switchboard upgrades: Replacing old ceramic fuse boxes with modern circuit breakers and RCDs. Strathfield has a lot of federation and inter-war housing stock where the original switchboards are well overdue for an update.

• Ceiling fans: Installation and replacement, including in rooms with no existing wiring, and suitable for some commercial spaces where needed

• Appliance connections: Ovens, induction cooktops, hot water systems, split-system air conditioning, with safe connections that help protect appliances and electronics

• Fault finding: Diagnosing intermittent trips, dead circuits, and electrical issues that other electricians have struggled to locate, including electrical faults and the underlying electrical problem

• Residential electrical services: Practical help for common home electrical needs, from installations and upgrades to repairs

Emergency Electrical Services

Electrical emergencies don't run on business hours. High Demand Electrical provides 24/7 emergency electrician response across Strathfield, with same day service for urgent jobs, and can assist with urgent electrical repairs including:

• Partial or total power loss at the property, including faults at the main switch or consumer mains where relevant

• Safety switch that won't reset (or keeps tripping immediately)

• Burning smell from a power point, switch, or meter box

• Sparks, flickering lights, or visible damage to wiring

• Storm damage to service lines or the meter box

For genuine electrical emergencies — smoke, fire, or live wires — call 000 first. For urgent but non-life-threatening issues where you need help with an electrical emergency and a reliable fix, get in touch via our contact page.

Level 2 ASP Electrical Work

Some electrical work in NSW can only be performed by a licensed Level 2 Authorised Service Provider — a higher-grade licence that allows work on the cables between the street network and your property and must meet NSW industry standards. This includes:

• Service mains installation and upgrades (the cable running from the street pole or pit to your meter)

• Meter installation, relocation, and upgrades (including smart meter upgrades)

• Power supply upgrades (increasing your property's supply capacity)

• Three-phase supply connections

• Defect notice rectification (when Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy issue a notice on your service mains or meter)

Chris holds a Level 2 ASP licence (397193C), which means he is fully licensed for this category of work and can complete the full job from the street network to your switchboard — without needing to bring in a second provider for the mains connection. For a full overview, see our guide to Level 2 electrician services in Sydney.

Switchboard Upgrades in Strathfield

Strathfield has an older housing stock than much of Sydney — federation bungalows, 1930s–1950s brick homes, and post-war semis are common throughout the suburb. Many of these homes still have original fuse boxes or early-generation switchboards that weren't designed for modern electrical loads or today's household electrical requirements.

Signs your Strathfield home might need a switchboard upgrade:

• Ceramic or porcelain fuses (you have to replace the fuse wire when a circuit blows, rather than resetting a breaker)

• Frequent circuit trips when running multiple appliances

• No safety switches (RCDs) on your circuits

• Planning to add an EV charger, ducted air conditioning, or a large solar-and-battery system

• Ausgrid has issued a defect notice on your switchboard

A modern switchboard with RCDs on all circuits typically costs $1,500–$4,000 installed, depending on the number of circuits and the complexity of your existing wiring. Upgrading the electrical system helps keep your home family safe as well as compliant. Switchboard work in Strathfield requires a licensed electrician — unlicensed electrical work is illegal in NSW and voids your home insurance. Our full cost guide covers everything you need to know about switchboard upgrade costs in Sydney.

EV Charger Installation in Strathfield

Electric vehicle adoption across Sydney's Inner West has accelerated faster than most suburbs, and Strathfield is no exception. High Demand Electrical installs EV chargers across Strathfield for both houses and apartments, with Sydney electricians familiar with local supply conditions and major brands of EV charger, including the Level 2 ASP mains work that may be required to increase your property's supply capacity.

Key considerations for EV charger installation in Strathfield:

• Switchboard capacity: A 7kW EV charger draws significant continuous load. Your switchboard needs to be assessed before installation — older boards often need an upgrade first.

• Three-phase vs single-phase: Most Strathfield homes run on single-phase supply, which limits EV charging to around 7kW. A three-phase upgrade unlocks 22kW charging if faster charging is a priority.

• Apartment buildings: Strata EV charger installations require approval from the owners corporation. NSW strata legislation now makes it harder for an owners corporation to unreasonably refuse a reasonable installation request.

• Supply capacity: Some older Strathfield properties have a 40-amp or 60-amp service that can't reliably support an EV charger without a supply upgrade — this is Level 2 ASP work.

Electrical Issues Common in Strathfield Homes

Having completed hundreds of jobs across the Inner West, we see patterns in the electrical issues Strathfield properties throw up more often than newer suburbs:

Aluminium Wiring in 1960s–1970s Homes

Some post-war and early-modern homes in Strathfield were wired with aluminium conductors rather than copper. Aluminium wiring is still functional but requires specific handling — it can create fire risks at connection points if incorrectly terminated or if incompatible accessories are used. If your home was built between 1960 and 1980 and you're unsure what wiring type you have, an electrical safety inspection is worth organising before doing any other electrical work, as inspection and ongoing maintenance are important with older aluminium wiring.

Undersized Switchboards

Federation and inter-war homes were built for very different electrical loads than we place on them today. A home originally wired for a few light fittings and a handful of power points is now running air conditioning, induction cooktops, EV chargers, and multiple home offices. The switchboard — and sometimes the service mains — need to be scaled up to match modern usage. This is one of the most common electrical issues we resolve across the area.

No Safety Switches on Older Circuits

Safety switches (RCDs) weren't mandatory in NSW until relatively recently. Many Strathfield homes have had piecemeal electrical work done over the decades, with some circuits protected and others not. NSW Fair Trading and Energy Safe NSW recommend RCDs on all circuits. If your switchboard has no RCDs or only partial coverage, this is a straightforward upgrade that provides significant protection for your household.

Why Choose High Demand Electrical for Electrical Services in Strathfield?

• Fully licensed and fully insured: Chris holds a Level 2 ASP licence (397193C), with electricians licensed to handle everything from an extra power point to a network supply upgrade

• Triple ISO certified: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (safety), reflecting quality workmanship and exceptional customer service

• 300+ five-star Google reviews: Consistent feedback on punctuality, workmanship, and transparent pricing from clients across Sydney, with customer satisfaction driven by excellent service

• Prompt service and same-day availability: Free quotes, with fixed pricing before any work begins and reliable service throughout — no surprises on the invoice

• 24/7 emergency availability: Genuine round-the-clock response for urgent electrical situations, carried out with the utmost care

• Compliance certificates issued: Every job that requires a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) gets one — important for insurance, property sales, and strata records

Areas We Cover Near Strathfield

As well as Strathfield itself, the team regularly services the surrounding suburbs: Homebush, Homebush West, Flemington, Burwood, Croydon, Concord, Rhodes, North Strathfield, and Strathfield South. We also cover the broader Inner West Sydney including Newtown, Balmain, Leichhardt, and Glebe — and western Sydney through to Parramatta, as well as Greater Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a licensed electrician for all electrical work in Strathfield?

Yes. In NSW, any electrical work involving your home's fixed wiring must be done by a licensed electrician. This includes adding power points, installing new lights, connecting appliances, and any switchboard work. Unlicensed electrical work is illegal in NSW and voids your home insurance.

How much does an electrician in Strathfield cost?

Hourly rates for licensed electricians in Sydney typically run $100–$160/hour plus materials, with a one-hour minimum call-out. After-hours and emergency rates are higher. For specific jobs — switchboard upgrades, EV charger installation, new circuits — a fixed-price quote is the better approach. We provide written quotes before starting any work.

How do I find my electricity distributor in Strathfield?

Strathfield falls within Ausgrid's distribution network. If you need to report an outage, a fallen power line, or a fault with street infrastructure, contact Ausgrid on 13 13 88 (available 24/7). For work inside your property or at the meter, contact a licensed electrician.

What's the difference between a Level 2 electrician and a standard electrician?

A standard licensed electrician can work on the wiring inside your property — circuits, switchboards, light fittings, power points. A Level 2 ASP is additionally licensed to work on the service mains (the cables between the street network and your meter), which are off-limits to standard electricians. If your job involves the meter, the service head, or increasing your property's supply capacity, you need a Level 2 ASP.

Can you help with electrical safety inspections in Strathfield?

Yes. We conduct pre-purchase electrical inspections, rental property inspections, and general electrical safety audits for Strathfield properties. These give you a clear picture of the wiring, switchboard, and safety switch condition before problems become urgent or expensive.

Book an Electrician in Strathfield Today

Whether you need an emergency electrician in Strathfield tonight, a quote for a switchboard upgrade, or a licensed professional to handle an EV charger installation, repairs, or maintenance — High Demand Electrical is ready to help with reliable, complete support for your electrical needs. The team provides prompt service across Strathfield and the Inner West, with clear communication and fixed-price quotes as standard.

Contact us via our website to get a free quote or book a time. We'll respond promptly with a clear scope and price before any work begins.