Electrical Defect Notice Repairs
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Electrical Defect Rectification Specialists in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Redlands and Sunshine Coast
Receiving an official electrical defect notice can be alarming, but it is a necessary and critical notification that requires your immediate attention. It means that an authorised inspector, your electricity provider [such as Energex], or another authority has identified a safety hazard on your property that does not comply with current state safety standards. Don’t panic, but do act quickly. Most notices give you 21 working days to fix the issue before Energex is legally required to disconnect your power.
Fallon Solutions are electrical defect rectification specialists. We will assess the defect, perform the necessary repairs, and submit the Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) directly to the relevant authorities on your behalf, ensuring your power stays on.
- We Speak “Compliance”: We know exactly what the inspectors are looking for.
- Paperwork Handled: We submit the Complaints Certificates directly to the authorities.
- Gold Master Electricians: Fully licensed for consumer mains and point of attachment work.
- Fast Turnaround: We prioritise urgent jobs to beat your disconnection deadline.
- Upfront Pricing: Clear quotes for rectification work.
Financing options are also available. Our Master Electricians Can Be There Today!
Call us on 1300 054 488 or send us an enquiry here.
What is an Electrical Defect Notice?
An electrical defect notice, sometimes called a Form 17 in Queensland, is a legal document issued to a property owner when an electrical installation is found to be unsafe or non-compliant with the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and Australian Standards. You might receive a notice for a variety of reasons, often discovered during:
- A routine inspection
- Work being carried out by another trade
- An emergency callout
- A property sale inspection
- A network connection or alteration by your electricity distributor
It is crucial that you do not ignore this notice. Failure to rectify the identified defects within the specified timeframe can lead to fines or, most critically, the disconnection of your power supply to prevent the risk of fire or electric shock.
If the defect is classed as major or an immediate danger, Energex may have already disconnected your power. If this has happened, call our Emergency Electrician immediately on 1300 054 488.
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Our local tradies service Greater Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast.
Common Energex Defects We Fix
Our team sees these issues frequently across Greater Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast. We can quickly diagnose and fix:
Point of Attachment Defects
The “Point of Attachment” is where the Energex overhead cable connects to your house.
- The Issue: Broken brackets, rotting fascia boards, or the cable is pulling away from the house (low mains).
- The Fix: We re-secure the attachment point, often installing new raiser brackets or straightening the fascia to meet Energex standards.
Switchboard Issues
- The Issue: Old asbestos panels, exposed live parts, lack of safety switches, or the board is unreadable/unsafe for meter readers.
- The Fix: We perform a switchboard upgrade, removing hazardous materials and ensuring the board is safe for Energex access.
Consumer Mains
- The Issue: The cables running from the street to your switchboard are old, undersized or have degraded insulation.
- The Fix: We install new, compliant consumer mains cabling to handle your home’s power load safely.
Private Power Poles
- The Issue: If you have a pole on your land, it is your responsibility. It may be leaning, rotting or have termite damage.
- the Fix: We repair or replace private power poles to ensure they meet the network’s clearance requirements.
How Can We Help?
No matter what your electrical defect notice says, we have the skills, licenses, and experience to fix it. Here’s just a snapshot of what we can do:
We Can Install:
- Safety Switches (RCDs)
- Surge Protectors
- New Circuits
- Smoke Alarms
We Can Repair:
- Faulty Wiring
- Earthing Systems
- Damaged Outlets & Switches
- Water Damaged Electrics
We Test, Certify & Finalise
Not only can we carry out complete home rewiring, switchboard upgrades and point of attachment repairs – we also conduct finalised testing and certification. Once the rectification work is complete, our job isn’t finished. We conduct comprehensive testing on the installation to verify that all faults have been eliminated and that your entire system is electrically safe and functioning correctly. Most importantly, we handle all the compliance paperwork and submit the Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) directly to the relevant authorities on your behalf.
Electrical and Solar Solutions with Clear Options
When it comes to your home’s electrical safety, solar performance or energy efficiency, it helps to understand your options before making a decision.
Fallon Solutions offers Good Better Best* options across electrical and solar services, giving you the flexibility to choose a solution that matches your home, your goals and your budget.
Whether you need a safety repair, a switchboard upgrade, smoke alarm compliance, solar maintenance or an energy-saving improvement, your technician will explain the options clearly before work begins.
Your options may include:
- Good: A safe and compliant solution to resolve the immediate need.
- Better: An upgraded option designed to improve reliability, safety or energy efficiency.
- Best: A premium solution offering stronger performance, future readiness and long-term peace of mind.
You’ll receive upfront advice, professional recommendations and trusted workmanship backed by Fallon Solutions’ limited lifetime labour warranty.
Servicing South East Queensland Homes & Businesses
We clear defect notices across most of South East Queensland:
Get fast, reliable service from the Master Electricians that South East Queensland trusts.
Contact Fallon Solutions on 1300 054 488 or complete our online booking enquiry here.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t rectify the defect within the timeframe specified (often 21 days), Energex is legally obligated to disconnect your power supply to remove the safety risk. You will then have to pay for the repairs plus a reconnection fee to get the power back on.
The homeowner. While Energex owns the cables in the street, the property owner is responsible for the point of attachment and the consumer mains.
You need a fully licensed electrician. For defects involving point of attachment or consumer mains, the electrician must be authorised to work on the incoming supply and must submit specific Electrical Work Requests (EWR) to Energex. Fallon Solutions electricians are fully qualified for this work.
Beat the Deadline. Clear Your Defect Notice Today.
Don’t risk disconnection. Contact us about your electrical defect notice now for a fast quote and urgent servicing from Fallon Solutions. With finance available.
Contact Fallon Solutions on 1300 054 488 or complete our online booking enquiry here.
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