Electrical

You’ll be surprised at just how much wire goes through a modern house, but given the number of electrical fittings, you need it! This is where good planning can really pay dividends – think not only about what you want now but what you may need in the future.

Entertainment, Lighting, Home Automation and Security are all elements of the electrical fitout that may need specialist attention. Consult widely during your planning. For lights, light switches and powerpoints walk through the plans with your designer and project manager to ensure that they’re in positions that are convenient and functional.

• Do you have sufficient powerpoints through the house and in the right positions?
• Are the powerpoints, light switches, intercom boards installed evenly with each other and other elements on the wall?
• Is your home entertainment system hard wired into the walls (no more tripping over wire spread around the floor)?
• Have you future proofed for new light fittings, appliances or heating units and installed appropriate wiring (think outdoor heating, stereo speaker wire, outdoor lights, etc…)?
• Have you installed computer, security and stereo or other home automation cabling (better to do it now than rip holes in walls later)?
• Are they all protected from each other?

Websites to visit for more information:

Electrical Contractors Association of NZ Inc (ECANZ)