Frequently Asked Questions

Entire Trades is a family-owned business proudly based in Maitland, NSW, and has been serving the local community since 2017. We are Maitland locals through and through, and our team services homeowners and businesses across East Maitland, Rutherford, Thornton, Cessnock, and the broader Hunter Valley. Choosing Entire Trades means choosing a team that genuinely cares about its reputation in the community it lives and works in.

Entire Trades has been serving the Maitland community since 2017, that is nearly a decade of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work in the Hunter Valley. Over that time, we have built long-standing relationships with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and major organisations across the region, including government and defence clients.

Locals choose Entire Trades because we are genuinely local, reliable, and easy to deal with. We show up when we say we will, we explain the job in plain language, we charge what we quoted, and we leave the place clean. That might sound like the basics, but it is exactly what Maitland homeowners tell us they struggle to find with other trades businesses. We back every job with a workmanship guarantee and a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work.

Entire Trades is 100% locally owned and operated, we are not a franchise, a call centre, or a national booking platform. We are a Maitland-based team that services the Hunter Valley day in and day out. Every job is handled by our own licensed tradespeople, not subcontracted out, which means consistent quality and full accountability on every job we take on.

Yes, community involvement is something we genuinely value. Entire Trades is a proud sponsor of local sport in the Maitland area, and we believe in putting money back into the region that supports us. We also employ local tradespeople who live and work in the Hunter Valley, which means your job supports local jobs and the local economy.

Entire Trades covers the full range of residential electrical services in Maitland including power point installation, ceiling fan installation, LED lighting upgrades, smoke alarm installation, switchboard upgrades, safety switch (RCD) installation, home rewiring, EV charger installation, solar panel systems, and electrical safety inspections. We also provide commercial, industrial, and Level 2 ASP electrical services, so whether you need a single power point added or a complete rewire of a heritage home in East Maitland, we have the team and the licence to handle it.

Yes, Entire Trades is an accredited solar installer servicing Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, and the broader Hunter Valley region. We manage the full process from initial roof assessment and system design through to installation and Essential Energy grid connection approval. We also carry out solar maintenance and panel inspections to make sure existing systems are running at peak performance. Call us on (02) 4905 0901 for a free solar quote.

Yes, Entire Trades provides split system and ducted air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance for homes across Maitland, East Maitland, Rutherford, Thornton, and surrounding areas. We hold a current Refrigerant Handling Licence (L140372) and Refrigerant Trading Authorisation (AU55470), which means our HVAC work is fully accredited. Whether you need a new unit installed before summer or an existing system serviced, we can sort it for you.

Absolutely, Entire Trades works with landlords and property managers across the Hunter Valley on everything from routine safety inspections and smoke alarm compliance through to urgent fault repairs for tenants. Around 40% of Maitland dwellings are rented, and we understand the compliance obligations that come with owning an investment property in NSW. We provide detailed written reports after every inspection so you have documentation for your records.

Yes, Entire Trades holds NSW Fair Trading Electrical Licence 370051C and is fully insured for all residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work. We also hold Level 2 ASP authorisation from Essential Energy, which permits us to carry out metering upgrades and mains connection work that most electricians cannot legally perform. You are welcome to verify our credentials before any work begins, we encourage it.

A Level 2 electrician holds Accredited Service Provider (ASP) authorisation from Essential Energy, which allows them to legally work on the network side of your connection point, including disconnecting and reconnecting your power supply, upgrading metering, and carrying out overhead and underground service line work. Entire Trades holds full Level 2 ASP accreditation, which means we can handle the complete scope of your electrical project without the need for a separate contractor. Most standard electricians in Maitland do not hold this authorisation.

Yes, we stand behind every job we complete. If something is not right with our workmanship, get in touch and we will come back and make it right, no runaround. Every completed electrical job is also issued a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) confirming the work meets current Australian Standards, which is an important document for your insurance and for any future property sale.

Entire Trades has 39 Google reviews with consistent praise for punctuality, communication, quality workmanship, and value, and a 4.5-star rating on Localsearch from Maitland and Hunter Valley customers. We are a verified, family-owned local business, fully licensed and insured, with a track record of working with major clients including the Australian Government Department of Defence, Essential Energy, BGIS, and Charter Hall. You can verify our NSW Fair Trading licence number (370051C) online before we set foot on your property.

Yes, all quotes from Entire Trades are completely free, written, and itemised. We provide a detailed breakdown of every cost so you know exactly what you are paying before any work begins. There are no hidden charges and no vague estimates. For most jobs in Maitland and the Hunter Valley, we can provide a quote over the phone or arrange a free on-site assessment, usually within 2 hours during business hours.

Yes, our team is made up of local tradespeople who live and work in the Maitland and Hunter Valley region. We are not a labour-hire arrangement or a national network of contractors. Supporting the local economy through local employment is something we genuinely believe in, and it means our team has firsthand knowledge of the properties, the infrastructure, and the specific electrical challenges that come with homes in areas like East Maitland, Rutherford, Morpeth, and Cessnock.

Yes, Entire Trades is an active sponsor of local sport in Maitland, which reflects our commitment to the community we call home. We believe trades businesses have a responsibility to give back to the region that supports them, and we are proud to have our name associated with local clubs and events in the Hunter Valley. When you choose Entire Trades, your money stays local.

Entire Trades services Maitland and the full Hunter Valley region, including East Maitland, Rutherford, Thornton, Metford, Cessnock, Kurri Kurri, Singleton, Raymond Terrace, Lochinvar, Branxton, Greta, Bolwarra, Morpeth, Gillieston Heights, Pokolbin, Newcastle, Wallsend, and Toronto. If you are in the Hunter Valley and unsure whether we cover your suburb, give us a call on (02) 4905 0901, we service a wider area than most and are happy to travel.

Yes, our licensed electricians hold current accreditations and complete ongoing training to stay across changes to the Australian Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018), NSW Fair Trading requirements, Essential Energy grid connection protocols, and emerging technologies including EV chargers, solar battery systems, and smart home automation. From 1 July 2026, all Certificates of Compliance for Electrical Work in NSW must be submitted via the eCert portal, a requirement Entire Trades has been preparing for across all our Maitland and Hunter Valley jobs.

Absolutely, there are several practical ways our licensed electricians in Maitland can help reduce your household energy use and lower your power bills. These include upgrading to LED lighting, installing a solar PV system with battery storage, fitting a smart home energy monitoring system, installing an EV charger to take advantage of off-peak charging rates, and ensuring your switchboard and circuits are optimised to handle modern appliance loads without waste. Get in touch for a free assessment and we can talk through the options that make the most sense for your home and budget.