Electrician in Bentleigh East 3165
Helcro Electrical is a licensed electrician serving Bentleigh East 3165: general electrical, switchboards, air conditioning, solar, batteries, EV chargers and heat pump hot water, all under one team. We are based on Chesterville Road in Cheltenham, about 4 km away. Quotes come with no obligation, and we reply within 2 business hours. If you do not need the work, we will tell you.
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What our electricians charge
These are our own prices, all including GST. Anything bigger is quoted in writing after the site assessment.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Site assessment for a quote | $50 |
| Service call (first 30 minutes, one electrician) | $165 |
| Split system, standard back-to-back install | from $1,618 (Haier 2.5 kW) |
| Home switchboard upgrade | typically $1,250 to $2,500 |
| Zappi EV charger, supplied and installed | $2,200 to $2,500 single-phase, $2,500 to $3,000 three-phase |
| Tesla Wall Connector EV charger, supplied and installed | about $2,400 |
| Home solar system, installed, STC discount taken off | about $6,000 (6.6 kW), about $12,000 (10 kW) |
| SigenStor 8 kWh battery, federal discount taken off | from $8,400 single-phase, from $10,900 three-phase (October 2026); on solar you already have, priced after the site assessment |
Everyday electrical services
Bentleigh East is Glen Eira's largest suburb on both population and area, 30,159 residents at the 2021 Census across about 9.04 km², taking in the Coatesville pocket around Mackie Road. Most of it is post-war housing, single-storey cream brick with tiled roofs, mostly 1940s and 1950s, and that housing stock decides most of what we get called out for.
Everyday jobs we carry out:
- Switchboard upgrades, safety switch (RCD) installation and fuse box replacement
- Power points, USB outlets, LED downlights, ceiling fans and exhaust fans
- Smoke alarm installation and compliance, for owner-occupiers and rentals
- Fault finding and electrical repairs
- Full house rewiring, mains upgrades, oven and cooktop connection
- Outdoor, garden and sensor lighting
Installation and repair work finishes with a Certificate of Electrical Safety where one is required. We send licensed electricians, not subcontractors, and you get a written quote before we start.
Switchboards in post-war homes
Homes of this age often had ceramic or rewireable fuse boards, and plenty are still in service here. A rewireable fuse has to be rewired by hand rather than reset.
The bigger issue is what is missing. RCDs only became mandatory on power circuits in new Victorian dwellings in the early 1990s, and on lighting circuits from 2001. Neither rule reached an installation that was left alone, so a board from this era may still have no residual current protection at all.
Reverse-cycle air conditioning, an induction cooktop, a heat pump hot water system and an EV charger together will usually exceed what an original single-phase 60A board was built to carry. We assess the board as part of every solar quote at no extra charge.
Air conditioning, and what changed on 30 September 2026
Air conditioning is our most requested service here. Brick construction, large original rooms and limited insulation by modern standards mean sizing matters more than badge; we install Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Rinnai, Carrier, Daikin, Fujitsu and Haier split, multi-split and ducted systems. A split system installed on a standard back-to-back job starts at $1,618 (Haier 2.5 kW, including GST), with no rebate involved; our price table has the rest.
As a VEU Accredited Provider (A003039), we take the Victorian Energy Upgrades rebate off your invoice on the day. Since 30 September 2026, every ducted system, and any multi-split of 10 kW or more, carries a $3,000 minimum co-payment, up from $1,000; the other tiers did not move.
Solar panel installation
Only 18% of dwellings across Glen Eira have solar panels, so solar is still far from universal in the local area. Bentleigh East is relatively flat, and single-storey homes on uniform blocks with a north-facing roof plane are close to ideal.
We install home systems from 5 kW to 30 kW using LONGi, REC and Trina Solar panels with Fronius, Enphase or GoodWe inverters, under our Energy Safe Victoria electrical contractor registration (REC 35448).
Every solar quote includes a switchboard assessment at no extra charge, and where an upgrade is needed we include it in the same job.
Batteries: what is actually available in Victoria right now
There is no Victorian battery rebate, and Solar Victoria's interest-free battery loan closed to new applications in May 2025. Support is federal, through the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which aims at around a 30% discount on the upfront cost. The rate steps down every 1 January and 1 July until the program ends on 31 December 2030; our solar battery rebate guide works through the current numbers.
We install SiGENERGY SigenStor as our primary battery, modular storage from 5kWh to 48kWh. We are also a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer and a Sonnen Certified Partner, and install GoodWe and Sungrow; more on solar battery installation.
Heat pump hot water and the 2027 gas rules
From 1 March 2027, a mains gas hot water system in an existing Victorian home that breaks and cannot be repaired must be replaced with an efficient electric alternative. Repairs are still allowed and gas cooking is not affected; the exemptions are on our Victorian gas rules page.
Replace the tank while you can choose the product, the timing and the rebates, rather than on the day it fails. The VEU discount is up to $560 when a heat pump replaces gas, and eligible owner-occupiers can add Solar Victoria's hot water rebate, up to $1,000 or $1,400 for a model on its locally made product list. Your quote shows the exact figures.
EV charger installation
This is a two-car suburb. At the 2021 Census, 4,761 Bentleigh East households ran two vehicles (44.1%) and 1,700 ran three or more (15.7%), out of 10,802 occupied private dwellings. Two cars on a standard suburban block with a detached garage is the textbook case for a hardwired charger rather than a portable lead through a window.
A fixed charger runs on its own circuit with its own protection, and on a timer it can use the free 11am to 2pm window (up to 24 kWh a day) if you are on the Victorian Midday Power Saver, though other rates on that offer can be higher. Prices, charger types and brands are on our EV charger installation page.
Book one site assessment ($50 including GST) for solar and a charger, call 1300 201 358
Rental properties: what changed on 13 October 2026
Around 24% of Bentleigh East homes are rented, 2,590 of 10,802 occupied private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Victorian landlords must have an electrical safety check done every two years by a licensed or registered electrician, and since 13 October 2026 that applies to every rental agreement, regardless of when it started. RCDs have been required on rental power outlet and lighting circuits since 29 March 2023.
We handle safety checks, smoke alarm compliance and switchboard work for landlords and agents.
Commercial electrical work
We also work for shops, offices, landlords and small businesses: three-phase, switchboards, lighting, power circuits, maintenance and fit-outs, plus VEU commercial rebates on eligible upgrades. Full details are on our commercial electrical page.
How it works
- Call or request a quote: 1300 201 358, or send the form with your suburb, the job, and a photo of your switchboard if you have one. We respond within 2 business hours.
- Site assessment: we look at the switchboard first, then the job you actually called about. $50 including GST, no obligation.
- Written quote, then install: rebates applied on the invoice, a Certificate of Electrical Safety wherever the work requires one.
Why homeowners choose Helcro Electrical
One contractor for electrical, solar, batteries, VEU work, EV chargers and heat pump hot water means one Certificate of Electrical Safety, one warranty path, and nobody blaming the other trade when the switchboard and the inverter disagree.
- VEU Accredited Provider A003039, rebate applied at invoice, not after
- Registered Electrical Contractor REC 35448, registered with Energy Safe Victoria
- SiGENERGY Certified Installer, our most-installed battery brand
- Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer
- Sonnen Certified Partner, premium battery storage
- NETCC Approved Seller for solar and batteries
- ARC Refrigerant Trading Authorisation AU50700, and team members registered with the Building and Plumbing Commission (formerly the VBA) for air conditioning work
Areas we cover around Bentleigh East
We work across all of Bentleigh East 3165, including the streets around Centre Road, North Road, East Boundary Road and Warrigal Road, and the Coatesville pocket around Mackie Road. Neighbouring suburbs we service include Bentleigh, McKinnon, Ormond, Oakleigh South, Heatherton and Moorabbin, along with Cheltenham, Mentone, Highett and Brighton East. For the full service area across Melbourne South East, see our locations page.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Mandeep V, Bentleigh East (Oneflare, November 2021)
Frequently asked questions
Is the VEU rebate available?
Yes, the program applies across all of Victoria. As a VEU Accredited Provider (A003039) we apply the discount directly to your invoice, so there is nothing to claim afterwards. The most common rebate-eligible jobs here are split systems and heat pump hot water. Full details are on energy.vic.gov.au.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade before getting solar?
Often, but not automatically. Many post-war homes here still have an original single-phase 60A board, and before solar is connected that board has to be assessed for capacity, protection and compliance. Whether an upgrade is actually required depends on the existing installation and the loads you are adding. We check it as part of every solar quote at no extra charge and, where one is needed, include the upgrade in the same job.
How much does it cost to install a split system air conditioner?
A split system installed on a standard back-to-back job starts at $1,618 (Haier 2.5 kW, including GST), with no rebate involved. If your job qualifies for a VEU rebate, we quote it separately. Multi-splits are quoted on the number of heads and cable runs. Since 30 September 2026 the minimum co-payment on every ducted system, and on any multi-split of 10 kW or more, has been $3,000 inc GST.
Is there still a Power Saving Bonus I can claim?
No. The $100 round that opened in August 2025 closed at midnight on 31 March 2026, and no new general round has been announced. Anyone who lodged before the deadline still gets paid. All previous rounds of the Power Saving Bonus are closed for new applications.
Can I get a battery rebate in Victoria in 2026?
Not a state one. Solar Victoria's interest-free battery loan closed in May 2025, and the support that exists is federal. Be careful with any quote still advertising a Victorian battery rebate, and check current figures on solar.vic.gov.au before you sign.
Do I need an electrical safety check on my rental?
Yes, every two years, and from 13 October 2026 that applies to every rental agreement regardless of when it started. The check must be done by a licensed or registered electrician. Consumer Affairs Victoria sets out the full minimum standards, including the 2027 changes.
Get a quote
Call 1300 201 358, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm. Or send a quote request and we will call you back within 2 business hours. Written quote, no obligation, and we will tell you if you do not need the work.
Helcro Electrical, 45/148 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192