Electrical Upgrade Checklist for New Home Builds
A complete checklist of electrical upgrades to consider for your new home — power points, lighting, outdoor circuits, solar pre-wiring, and smart home infrastructure.
Electrical work is one of the hardest and most expensive things to change after a home is built. Walls are closed, plasterboard is painted, and any additions require cutting, patching, and repainting. This checklist helps you plan your electrical layout at build time — saving you thousands later.
Watch out
Standard builder electrical inclusions are often minimal — a set number of power points and lights per room, with no additional circuits. Everything on this checklist is typically an upgrade.
Power Points and General Circuits
Lighting Circuits and Controls
Data, TV, and Communications
Future-Proofing: Solar, EV, and Smart Home
Appliance-Specific Circuits
Tip
The most cost-effective time to add electrical infrastructure is during the frame stage — before walls are closed. After handover, even simple electrical additions cost 3–5x more due to the wall-opening and repair work required.
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