Residential electrical services
Your Local Electricians in Ocean Reef
Westcoast Energy provides residential electrical services throughout Ocean Reef and the surrounding northern suburbs, from an extra power point to a full switchboard upgrade.
What we do
Electrical work for every part of your home.
Lighting and power
Downlights, pendants, feature and outdoor lighting, additional power points and everyday improvements.
Learn more →Switchboard upgrades
Replace an ageing board, add safety switch protection or make room for new equipment.
Learn more →Ceiling fan installation
Ceiling fans fitted with the wiring and switching they need, to suit the room and how you use it.
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarm installation and replacement, including hard-wired and interconnected alarms.
General repairs and installations
Faults, circuits that keep tripping, new circuits and the smaller jobs that don’t fit a neat category.
EV charger installation
A home charging setup planned around your vehicle, your electrical supply and your switchboard.
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Why Westcoast
Work directly with the people who run the business.
Westcoast Energy is a founder-led electrical and solar business, run by Matthew Wellstead and Mark Porges. Both are qualified electrical professionals, so you’re dealing with the people responsible for the work rather than a call centre.
Both directors also hold Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation for PV and battery work, which means the same team can advise you if solar or a battery is part of your plans down the track.
Founder-led
The people who run the business are the people you deal with.
Qualified electrical professionals
Both directors are qualified, hands-on electricians.
Solar and battery accredited
Both directors hold Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation for PV and battery work.
Recent work
A look at our electrical work.
Lighting, renovation and charger installations by the Westcoast team, from jobs across Perth.
Electrical services in Ocean Reef
Electrical upgrades for Ocean Reef homes.
Homes in the northern suburbs range from established houses to more recent builds, but the same handful of electrical jobs come up again and again. These are the ones worth knowing about.
Switchboards and safety switches
Older boards may have ceramic fuses or limited protection. An assessment shows whether a protection upgrade or a full replacement makes sense, and not every board needs replacing.
Lighting and power that suit how you live
Downlights, pendants, outdoor lighting and extra power points are among the most common upgrades, and are easiest to plan before a renovation closes up the walls.
Ceiling fans
Ceiling fans are a popular way to keep rooms comfortable through summer. Fitting one properly means checking the ceiling structure, the wiring and the switching.
Smoke alarms
Working smoke alarms are a basic protection in any home, and they have a limited life. Replacing ageing alarms is a quick job that’s easy to put off.
Salt air and outdoor fittings
Homes close to the coast see more salt air. Outdoor lights, isolators and meter boxes can corrode sooner, so it’s worth having weathered fittings checked.
Getting ready for solar, batteries and EVs
A solar system, battery or EV charger puts new demands on your switchboard. Checking its capacity and protection first avoids surprises later.
FAQs
Electrician questions
Quick answers to common questions. If yours isn't here, give us a call.
Yes. We’re based in Perth’s northern suburbs and work across Ocean Reef, Joondalup, Mullaloo, Heathridge and nearby areas. Tell us your suburb when you get in touch and we’ll confirm we can help.
Lighting and power point work, switchboard upgrades, ceiling fans, smoke alarms, fault finding and repairs, and EV charger installations. If your job isn’t on that list, ask and we’ll tell you whether we can help.
Older ceramic fuses, frequent tripping, signs of heat damage or no room for new circuits are all good reasons to have it assessed. An inspection will show whether a repair, a protection upgrade or a full replacement is appropriate. Burning smells or overheating need urgent attention from a licensed electrician.
Often, yes. We check the ceiling and roof space access, the available wiring and how you want to control the fan before confirming the installation requirements.
Smoke alarms have a limited life, and the manufacturer’s replacement date is printed on the alarm; around ten years is common. Replace any alarm that is past its date, has no date, or doesn’t respond when tested. In WA, compliant working alarms are also a requirement when a home is built, sold or rented, so it’s worth checking if that applies to you.
Frequently tripping circuits, flickering lights, warm or discoloured outlets and switches, buzzing sounds and burning smells are all worth having looked at by a licensed electrician. If you notice smoke, a burning smell or overheating, keep away from the equipment and call a licensed electrician urgently, and call 000 if there is fire or immediate danger.
Send a quote request through our contact page or call 0429 346 088. Tell us what you need and your suburb, and we’ll talk through the next step. Pricing depends on the scope, access and fittings involved, so we confirm it once we understand the job.
Ready to talk through your electrical work?
Tell us what you need and we’ll help you work out the next step.