As qualified electricians, we:
- Fully insured
- Licensed experts
- Workmanship & parts guaranteed
- No overtime fee
Old Quinns and its overhead power lines
The original beachfront area known as Old Quinns has overhead power lines on wooden poles and many houses dating from the 1960s and 1970s. Homes of that age can still have original wiring, older switchboards and an overhead service line running from the pole to the house. We check the board, the mains connection at the house and the wiring before any renovation, and can install a modern switchboard with circuit breakers and safety switches throughout.

Norfolk Estate and its underground supply
East of Tapping Way, Norfolk Estate was built in the early 1990s with underground power lines and modern bungalow housing. Those homes are now in their thirties, and their switchboards were sized for the appliances of that decade. Adding air con, an induction cooktop, solar or an EV charger usually means checking spare capacity and adding safety switches where they're missing. We'll explain what the board can take before you buy the appliance.
Rentals and homes along Quinns Beach
Quinns Beach runs the entire western boundary of the suburb along Ocean Drive, and 22.8% of homes were rented in 2021. For landlords, a check between tenants covers smoke alarms, safety switches and damaged fittings. For owners near the beach, outdoor power points, lights and fans should be sealed against the weather. We also look at older outdoor wiring in beachfront homes, where sea air can loosen and corrode connections over time.
What we do in Quinns Rocks.
- 01Power
- 02Lighting & design
- 03Fan installation & servicing
- 04Air conditioning
- 05Electrical renovations
Not listed? Call us. We can help with most electrical jobs.
24/7 emergency call outs
Need urgent help in Quinns Rocks?
Call to check availability. If anyone is injured, call 000 first.
Where we work
Quinns Rocks and the suburbs around it.
Quinns Rocks (6030) sits about 6 km south of Alkimos. Not sure we cover your street? Call 1300 027 832 and ask.
Nearby areas we service
Questions we get asked
Does living in Old Quinns affect electrical work?
It can. Old Quinns has overhead power lines on wooden poles, and many houses there date from the 1960s and 1970s. That often means older switchboards and wiring, so we inspect before renovations or new appliances go in, and we'll tell you if the overhead connection to your house needs attention from the network operator.
Are the newer homes in Quinns Rocks easier to upgrade?
Generally, yes. Homes in Norfolk Estate, built in the early 1990s with underground power, are younger than many beachfront houses in Old Quinns, so jobs there are often about adding capacity rather than replacing old wiring. We still check spare switchboard space before adding air con, solar or an EV charger.
In their words
“On time, polite, and the place left clean.”
“Aaron did a great job. He was polite and turned up when he said he’d be there. Highly recommend ASTEC Electricians.”
“Very pleased with the work done by James. Work was done in a very efficient and timely manner and subsequent cleanup was thorough.”
“The entire office looks immaculate with cords and power points well hidden. They were accomodating of changes and requests for assistance with adjusting the monitor arm and ensured the office was clean when they left. Would highly recommend.”
Book a free consultation in Quinns Rocks.
Call Aaron on 1300 027 832 or send the details and we’ll be in touch.
