Residential and commercial electrical
Your Local Electricians in Joondalup
Electrical services across Joondalup, from houses, townhouses and apartments to commercial fitouts, planned and installed by the people who run Westcoast Energy.
What we do
Homes, units and commercial spaces.
Lighting and power
Lighting design and power for homes and commercial interiors, from a single room to a full fitout.
Learn more →Commercial electrical fitouts
Electrical and lighting installation for new and refreshed commercial spaces, coordinated with the fitout schedule.
Learn more →Switchboard upgrades
Replace or upgrade boards in houses, units and small commercial premises.
Learn more →EV charger installation
Home chargers installed to suit your supply, and the approvals that may apply in shared or strata properties.
Learn more →Smoke alarms and safety
Smoke alarm replacement and installation, plus fault finding and repairs.
Ceiling fans and general installations
Fans, extra power points and the smaller installations that make a space work better.
Why Westcoast
A small team with a founder on every job.
Matthew Wellstead and Mark Porges founded and run Westcoast Energy, and both are qualified electrical professionals. Because the directors are hands-on, the person who scopes your job understands what’s involved in doing it.
Both also hold Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation for PV and battery work, so a property that also wants solar or storage can deal with one business.
Founder-led
The directors quote, plan and stay involved.
Qualified electrical professionals
Both directors are qualified, hands-on electricians.
Residential and commercial experience
From a home upgrade to a multi-room commercial fitout.
Solar and battery accredited
Both directors hold Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation for PV and battery work.
Recent work
Lighting, fans and kitchen installations.
A selection of Westcoast electrical work from jobs across Perth.
Electrical services in Joondalup
Electrical upgrades for Joondalup homes.
Joondalup is the northern suburbs’ regional centre, so alongside freestanding houses it has a lot of apartments, townhouses and mixed-use buildings. Each has its own electrical considerations.
Apartments and townhouses
In strata properties, work that affects shared services or common property usually needs approval before it starts. We can tell you what to ask your strata manager for.
Chargers in shared parking
Installing an EV charger in a shared car park involves supply, metering and approvals that a house doesn’t. It’s worth settling these before ordering a charger.
Lighting that suits the space
In homes and workplaces alike, good lighting depends on how the space is used. We plan layouts, controls and fittings around that, not just the room dimensions.
Fitouts that keep to a schedule
On a fitout, electrical work needs to happen at the right stages. We coordinate with builders and other trades so the programme doesn’t stall.
Switchboards in smaller premises
Shops, offices and small commercial spaces can outgrow their boards as equipment is added. A capacity and protection check shows whether an upgrade is needed.
Safety checks and repairs
Smoke alarms, safety switch coverage and recurring faults are worth reviewing in any property, particularly a rental or one you’re about to sell.
FAQs
Questions for homes, units and businesses
Quick answers to common questions. If yours isn't here, give us a call.
Yes, where the work is within what a strata or shared property allows. Anything that touches common property or shared services usually needs approval from the owners corporation, so it’s best to check before we start.
Sometimes. It depends on the building’s electrical supply, where your bay is, how the charger would be metered and whether the owners corporation approves. Get in touch with details of the building and we’ll tell you what’s likely to be involved.
Yes. We’ve completed commercial electrical and lighting fitouts, including a multi-room beauty and wellness space in Perth, and take on suitable commercial jobs alongside residential work. Send us the details and we’ll let you know whether it’s a good fit.
As early as the plans exist. Lighting layouts, power requirements and switchboard capacity affect other trades, and decisions made early are cheaper and cleaner than changes made after lining.
Ceramic fuses, no safety switches, frequent tripping, heat marks or no space for new circuits are all reasons to have it assessed. An electrician can tell you whether it needs a protection upgrade or replacement.
Use the contact page or call 0429 346 088 and describe the job and the type of property. We’ll confirm we can help and outline the next step.
Have a property or project in mind?
Tell us about it and we’ll help you plan the electrical work.