Residential electrical services
Your Local Electricians in Pearsall
Westcoast Energy looks after the electrical side of Pearsall homes: safety checks, repairs, new power and lighting, and upgrades when the system needs them.
What we do
From a quick fix to a proper upgrade.
Repairs and fault finding
Dead circuits, tripping safety switches, flickering lights and anything that doesn’t behave as it should.
Power points and lighting
Extra outlets, new lighting and replacements, installed neatly and planned around how you use each room.
Learn more →Smoke alarms
Alarms replaced or added, including interconnected systems where they suit the home.
Ceiling fans
Fan installation with the wiring, switching and ceiling support to suit.
Switchboard upgrades
Replace a tired board, add safety switches and make room for more circuits.
Learn more →EV charger installation
A home charger fitted to suit your supply, switchboard and where you park.
Learn more →
Why Westcoast
Clear explanations, whatever the size of the job.
Matthew Wellstead and Mark Porges run Westcoast Energy, and both are qualified electrical professionals. Small jobs get the same attention from the founders as large ones, and you’ll get a plain explanation of what’s wrong and what it takes to fix it.
They’re also accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia for PV and battery work, which is useful if your plans extend beyond the switchboard.
Founder-led
The directors are the people you speak to and the people accountable for the work.
Qualified electrical professionals
Both directors are qualified, hands-on electricians.
Plain-English advice
We explain the problem and your options before you decide.
Solar and battery accredited
Both directors hold Solar Accreditation Australia accreditation for PV and battery work.
Recent work
Care taken on every installation.
A selection of Westcoast electrical work from jobs across Perth.
Electrical services in Pearsall
Electrical upgrades for Pearsall homes.
Pearsall is part of the City of Wanneroo. Whatever the age of your home, certain warning signs are worth acting on, and most are easy to spot without any tools.
Circuits that keep tripping
If a safety switch or breaker keeps tripping, something is wrong: an overloaded circuit, a faulty appliance or damaged wiring. Resetting it repeatedly doesn’t fix the cause.
Lights that flicker or dim
Flickering can come from a loose connection, a failing fitting or an overloaded circuit. Loose connections can generate heat, so it’s worth having them found.
Warm or discoloured outlets
Outlets, switches or plugs that feel warm, look scorched or buzz need attention soon. Stop using them and call an electrician.
Not enough power points
Multiple double adaptors and extension leads are a sign you need more outlets. Adding them properly is safer and tidier.
Smoke alarms past their date
Check the manufacturer’s date on each alarm and press the test button. Replace any that are out of date or don’t respond.
A switchboard that looks its age
Ceramic fuses, no safety switches or visible damage are good reasons for an assessment, particularly before adding solar, an air conditioner or an EV charger.
FAQs
Electrical safety and repair questions
Quick answers to common questions. If yours isn't here, give us a call.
Unplug the appliances on that circuit and reset it. If it still trips, or only trips when a particular appliance is on, the fault needs to be found. Don’t keep resetting it. Call an electrician, and call 000 if there is fire or immediate danger.
Treat it seriously. Stop using the outlet, switch off the circuit at the board if it’s safe to do so, and call a licensed electrician urgently. If you see smoke or flames, leave the area and call 000.
Each alarm has a manufacturer’s replacement date printed on it, and around ten years is common. Replace any that are out of date, undated or fail the test. WA also requires compliant working alarms when a home is built, sold or leased.
Usually, yes. The method depends on the wall construction, ceiling access and where the new wiring can run. We’ll explain the options before starting.
When the board has old ceramic fuses, no safety switches or visible damage, is full, or needs more capacity for something new. An inspection will show whether a protection upgrade or full replacement is appropriate.
Send a quote request through the contact page or call 0429 346 088, and tell us what’s happening and your suburb. We’ll confirm we can help and work out the next step.
Something not quite right at home?
Tell us what you’ve noticed and we’ll point you towards the next step.