Ascot Electrician Case Study – Modernising a Character Home

Ascot electrician Voltora was commissioned to transform a heritage-listed character home in Ascot, modernising the electrics while preserving its charm. This is the kind of job we love as a Brisbane licensed electrician, allowing us to showcase our multi-skilled approach to electrical upgrades.

Project/Client Name: Bennison St, Ascot
Year: 2024
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Type: Residential

Ascot Electrician Project Overview

The electrical services job was to take a heritage-listed character home in Ascot and seamlessly blend its historical charm with modern functionality. The client sought a sophisticated yet sympathetic electrical upgrade to support contemporary living while maintaining the home’s traditional look and feel.

The scope of works involved the installation of infrastructure for modern amenities like a generator, EV chargers, and enhancements such as external feature lighting and provisions for future upgrades. Key elements, like heritage switch plates, were thoughtfully incorporated to ensure the home’s timeless appeal remained intact.

Ascot Electrical Infrastructure Works

With a strong focus on electrical safety, our expert Ascot electrician team provided tailored electrical services to enhance the home’s power capacity and future-proof its electrical infrastructure.

Main Electrical Upgrades

As a trusted residential electrician, we ensured the installation met the unique needs of the homeowners while preserving the character of the property.

• Main Switchboard Installation: Installed a robust three-phase Q20 main switchboard, ensuring the electrical backbone could handle modern loads.
• Auto Transfer Switch: Integrated a 45A three-phase automatic transfer switch for seamless generator activation during power outages.
• Sub Boards: Supplied and installed three sub boards to optimise power distribution across the property, catering to both new and existing circuits.

Circuitry for Specialised Equipment

To future-proof the home and support its modern amenities, we installed dedicated circuits, including:

• 32A Three-Phase Circuits: Supporting essential systems such as sump pumps, EV chargers, and air conditioning.
• 20A Circuit for Lift: Ensuring reliable operation of the newly installed lift.
• 16A and 25A Circuits: Allocated for high-demand appliances like an upright cooker, multifunction ovens, and cooling equipment (cool room, fridge).

Modern Electrical Features Added

1. Generator Installation • Implemented a reliable backup power solution, ensuring uninterrupted functionality during outages.
2. Lighting Solutions • Installed 10x 240V photoelectric interconnected recessed smoke alarms for safety compliance.
   • Supplied and installed 57 meters of LED strip lighting for elegant, energy-efficient illumination throughout the home.
   • Enhanced outdoor aesthetics with driveway and garden lighting, creating a warm and inviting exterior.
3. External Lighting and Driveway Provisions • External feature lighting.
   • Installed conduit provisions for the front driveway, ensuring readiness for future upgrades.
4. Heritage Touches • Supplied and installed heritage-style switch plates, blending modern functionality with the home’s character features.

Challenges and Solutions Faced on This Ascot Electrician Project

• Maintaining Character: We carefully selected fixtures and fittings that matched the home’s character. The LED strip lighting was discreetly installed to highlight architectural features without drawing attention to the modern technology. For outlets and switches, heritage-style plates ensured the new installations blended seamlessly with the home’s vintage feel.

• Load Management: The inclusion of a three-phase main switchboard and auto transfer switch ensured the electrical system could handle the diverse range of loads without compromising performance.

• Future-Proofing: Driveway conduit provisions and a three-phase upgrade option with a galvanised pole ensured the home remains adaptable to emerging technologies.

Outcome

Voltora specialises in both residential and commercial electrical services, delivering high-quality electrical solutions for heritage and modern properties. The result is a stunningly modernised character home that retains its heritage appeal while supporting a contemporary lifestyle. We put a lot of thought and planning into the execution of this project, and were able to deliver a perfect balance of old-world charm and modern sophistication.

In modernising this character home in Ascot, Voltora ensured that every aspect of the property met the needs of modern living while preserving its historic charm.

This Ascot home now stands as a testament to how heritage properties can be thoughtfully updated to meet the demands of today without losing their essence. If your heritage home needs an electrical upgrade, please get in touch with the Voltora team!