Addington's housing began in the early 1860s, when the railway came through and workers settled near the new factories and sheds. The railway workshops moved here in 1880 and were Christchurch's largest industry for many years, and their concrete water tower now anchors Tower Junction.
After the 2011 earthquakes, cafés, bars and venues such as the Court Theatre moved out of the cordoned central city into Addington. Our work here splits between older homes that need wiring and boards brought up to date and commercial premises that need fit-outs, lighting and maintenance.
Common Home Types in Addington
Residential streets sit beside retail and light industry. The older houses date back to the suburb's railway-era growth and may still have original fuse boards or rubber-insulated cable, which should be replaced rather than extended. Homes renovated piece by piece often have newer circuits joined to older ones, so we test before adding load for heat pumps or kitchens.
What Addington Conditions Mean for Your Wiring
Addington lies about 2.5 km south-west of the city centre, between Spreydon and Riccarton. The February 2011 earthquake led to demolitions here, including the Addington Raceway public grandstand, so many properties have had repairs. Christchurch Stadium, Addington Raceway and the venues around Tower Junction mean commercial, event and hospitality premises sit alongside homes, and we schedule work after hours where needed.
Electrical Services in Addington
- Emergency Electrician: Power out, sparks, a burning smell or a breaker that will not reset?
- Electrical Repairs: Tripping RCDs, dead power points, flickering lights and faulty switches traced to the cause and repaired, not just reset.
- Switchboard Upgrades: Old fuse boards replaced with a modern switchboard, circuit breakers and RCD protection, inspected and certified.
- Rewiring: Full and partial rewires for villas, bungalows and older homes, replacing tired rubber-insulated or overloaded wiring.
- Power Points: Extra power points, USB sockets, outdoor weatherproof outlets and new circuits for heat pumps, spa pools and workshops.
- Extractor Fans: Bathroom extractor fans and kitchen rangehoods wired and ducted outside, to move steam and damp out of the house.
- Security Cameras: Home and business security cameras and CCTV, wired or wifi, with recorder setup, outdoor cabling and phone viewing.
- Oven and Cooktop Installation: Ovens, induction cooktops and new kitchen circuits connected safely, including upgrades from gas or older electric hobs.
- Electrical Inspections: Electrical safety inspections and pre-purchase checks with a written report, covering the switchboard, wiring, RCDs and earthing.
- Smoke Alarm Installation: Hard-wired and long-life photoelectric smoke alarms installed in the right places, including rentals that must comply.
- LED Lighting: LED downlights, pendant and feature lighting, dimmers and smart switches, planned around how each room is used.
- Outdoor Lighting: Garden, deck, driveway and security lighting, with sensors and timers, wired safely for the outdoors.
- EV Charger Installation: Home EV chargers installed on a dedicated, properly protected circuit, with a switchboard check and certificate.
- Solar Installation: Solar panel systems and home batteries sized to your power use, installed and connected by licensed electricians.
- Commercial Electrician: Maintenance, fit-outs, lighting upgrades and fault finding for offices, shops, clinics and light industrial sites.
- Test and Tag: Portable appliance testing and tagging for workplaces, with a full register of results for your records.
- Data Cabling: Network and data cabling for homes and offices: Cat6 points, comms cabinets, wifi access points and TV outlets.
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Working in Addington
The railway workshops moved to Addington in 1880 and were Christchurch's largest industry for many years; their concrete water tower is the only remnant and now anchors Tower Junction.
Addington lies about 2.5 km south-west of the city centre, between Spreydon and Riccarton, with Blenheim Road forming the Riccarton boundary.
Our electricians are in and around Former Addington Prison and Christchurch Stadium (Rugby League Park) and the rest of Addington most weeks.
Electrician Addington FAQs
Do you do commercial electrical work in Addington?
Yes. We handle fit-outs, lighting, maintenance and test and tag for cafés, venues, shops and light industrial sites.
Does my older Addington house need a new switchboard?
Not automatically. We test it first. Common reasons to upgrade are no RCD protection, no spare room for circuits or signs of heat damage.
Can you work after hours at my business?
Yes. We can schedule work outside trading hours so your premises stay open.
Do I get a certificate for the work?
Yes. You receive a Certificate of Compliance for prescribed electrical work, and high-risk work such as a main switchboard replacement is inspected by a licensed electrical inspector.