Electricians and energy-efficiency specialists, Fitzroy North VIC 3068

Solar, heating and electrical for Fitzroy North

A-Grade electricians who do the whole job: solar and batteries, reverse cycle heating and cooling, heat pump hot water, induction and EV charging across Fitzroy North and Fitzroy and Clifton Hill. About 60 minutes from our depot in Somerville, rebates applied before you see the price.

  • ★★★★★ Rated Excellent on Google
  • 60 min from our Somerville base
  • A-Grade licensed and insured
Postcode3068
CouncilCity of Yarra
From Somerville51 km, about 60 min
Homes here mostlyPeriod terraces, units and apartments
Fitzroy North

What we see in Fitzroy North homes

Fitzroy North is inner Melbourne, City of Yarra, about 60 minutes from our Somerville depot. The housing is terraces, units and apartment blocks, and a high proportion of it is rented. That shifts our work here toward rental safety checks and compliance, induction changeovers in small kitchens, EV charging in apartment car parks, and split systems where there is no roof space for ducted.

The gas heater and the hot water unit are where a Fitzroy North home's energy money goes, and both are in the Victorian Energy Upgrades area, so replacing them attracts VEU discounts on top of the running-cost saving. Ducted reverse cycle usually connects to the existing ducts, and a heat pump hot water unit goes in on the same day the old tank comes out. Solar Victoria rebates and loans cover the panels and battery that follow.

Everything on this page is done by Powerband employees, not subcontractors, and quoted as a fixed after-rebate price after a free site inspection. For the full picture of how we stage a house off gas, see home electrification; for Fitzroy North specifics, the fastest answer is a phone call.

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What we do in Fitzroy North

What Fitzroy North actually needs from an electrician

Rental compliance, induction and apartment EV charging lead in Fitzroy North. Solar is a design question, not a given.

Once heating and hot water are electric, the cooktop is the last gas appliance in most Fitzroy North kitchens and the reason the supply charge keeps arriving. We supply and install the induction cooktop, run the dedicated circuit and cap the gas, usually in half a day, with the VEU discount applied.

Induction Cooktops across Melbourne

For Fitzroy North apartments and townhouses we handle the owners corporation submission, load management and metering that shared-supply charging needs. For houses with their own supply it is a straightforward dedicated circuit and a charger set to solar-first.

EV Chargers across Melbourne

In Fitzroy North the ducted gas heaters are reaching the end of their lives together, and every one of them is a candidate for a reverse cycle swap using the ducts already in the roof. ARC-authorised technicians, VEU discount applied, and for the smaller homes and units a split system or multi-head does the job for less.

Heating & Cooling across Melbourne

Most Fitzroy North homes still have a gas storage tank, and when it fails it is usually replaced like for like without anyone asking the question. The better answer is a heat pump from Reclaim, iStore or Emerald, installed in a day by our plumber and electrician together, with VEU and STCs both applied. About a quarter of the energy, and normally the fastest-paying step off gas.

Hot Water Systems across Melbourne

Solar in Fitzroy North is a design exercise more than a sales one: small, often shaded roofs, heritage streets and shared walls. We work out what is realistic, pair it with a battery where the evening load justifies it, and apply Solar Victoria rebates and loans where you qualify.

Solar & Battery across Melbourne

Infill and knockdown-rebuild work is steady across Fitzroy North, and new Victorian homes are all-electric. We provide the electrical fit-out and the complete electric package for builders as one contractor, priced from the plans.

Builders across Melbourne
Why Powerband here

Local to Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North is 51 km from our Somerville base. That shows in how fast we quote and how often the same crew comes back.

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Local, not a franchise

Based in Somerville, 60 minutes from Fitzroy North. Inspections are quick to book, and if something needs a second look the same crew comes back.

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We know these houses

We have worked in Fitzroy North and the suburbs around it for years and can usually tell you on the phone roughly what your job will cost after rebates.

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Rebates handled, not just mentioned

Fitzroy North qualifies for the Victorian and federal incentives going. They are on the quote, and we do the paperwork.

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Licensed, insured, accountable

REC 32300, VBA registered, ARC authorised, CEC accredited. Every job signed off by the licensed tradesperson who did it.

Reviews

What customers around Fitzroy North say

Live Google reviews from across Melbourne.

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Brendan Jopling
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The whole experience of working with Powerband has been fantastic. From the get go they were helpful with the design, requirements and answering all the questions we had about the install. We couldn't be happier with choosing them for the job. Special thanks to Bailey and the team for getting the entire installation done in one day it was a huge job so for it to be done and to such a high standard is much appreciated Thanks everyone at Powerband for all you've done
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Ken Henderson
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We have just had a Braemer Dominator reverse cycle ducted system installed by the Powerband Electrical team to replace our gas-fired system. We were very happy with the whole process, from the sales/design discussions with Dayle to the installation by the team led by Julian and including Logan and Darren. Using the existing ducting had its challenges but the team overcame them well. Julian set up the AirTouch5 control system & zoning with us and with a sudden cold snap arriving it has proven simple to use to create a comfortable environment. In fact we are already finding it far more effective system than the considerably larger gas unit and a more uniform heat with less draughts. Thanks to the Powerband team. Ken in Glen Waverley
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Nessrin m
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Amazing service and work! Would definitely recommend Tim and his team 👍
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Carrick McLellan
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Petris and his electrical team did 2 inverter airconditioner installs as part of our whole solar system install. Great workers, good thinkers who could sort out a couple of small issues in short order and wonderful people to have around our house. Organised and professional. Highly recommend Powerband.
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Brad Adams
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Work was carried out very effectively and efficiently with the guys cleaning up after themselves. Very happy with the service and end product.
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Darren Morris
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Very happy with our solar and battery install. Everything was well explained before, during and after and completed on time. Would definetly recommend.
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Jarrod Bailey
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Had the Powerband team electrify out whole house. Updated the heating / cooling with split systems, replace gas cooktop & hot water and put solar on with a 30kw battery. No gas bill, solar is producing more energy than we consume. These days we barely even have the supply charge. As part of it, they put the package together of what we wanted and needed to future proof our house and showed us several options for paying for it, in the end we opted for a 5-year interest free loan. Looking at our numbers, most of the loan will be paid off from the savings from our gas and electricity savings. All the work and upgrades done and barely any out of pocket cost, nice.... The team were great - worked in with timing for the jobs when it worked for us. The boys on site were all great, friendly, polite and professional. Did the job well and packed up (and cleaned up) well. Happy to recommend Powerband to anyone wanting to electrify their house in a cost-effective way.
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Stephen Wratten
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Great local friendly Aussie company, very neat job, cleaned up after. Installed 15kw solar and 24kw Sigenergy, zero hassles.. 👍
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Liga Byron
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The installation guys were really good. Polite. And cleaned up when the job was done. I would highly recommend them. The price was also very good.
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Will Livesay
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Powerband Electrical are always great to work with. Reliable, professional, and easy to coordinate with on jobs. Their team communicates well and turns up when they say they will. Highly recommend.
FAQ

Fitzroy North questions

Anything else, call 0466 355 441.

Is Fitzroy North eligible for Victorian Energy Upgrades discounts?

Yes. Fitzroy North is inside the VEU area, so heat pump hot water, reverse cycle heating and cooling and induction cooktops all attract discounts, with the largest when you are replacing gas. We apply them on the quote.

What is the first thing to replace in a Fitzroy North home on gas?

Usually the ducted heater or the hot water unit, whichever is older. Both carry the largest running costs and the largest VEU discounts, and both are one-visit jobs.

How quickly can you get to Fitzroy North for a quote?

Usually within the week, often sooner. Our depot is in Somerville, about 60 minutes from Fitzroy North.

Do you install batteries in Fitzroy North?

Yes. Sigenergy, Tesla Powerwall and Sungrow, sized to your evening load, with backup circuits configured. Solar Victoria battery rebates and loans and the federal battery discount are applied on the quote.

Which suburbs around Fitzroy North do you cover?

All of them. Fitzroy, Clifton Hill and Collingwood and the rest of the Inner Melbourne area, and across Melbourne. See the locations page for the full list.

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