Level 2 Electrician Ashfield

Adding a second storey, rebuilding the front facade or putting on a new roof? On many older Ashfield homes, the overhead service line runs to a bracket or mast on the front wall or roof line, and renovation plans often run straight into it. The point of attachment may need to move, the line may need to be rerouted and the consumer mains may need replacing. ERIS is a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider on the Ausgrid network that handles this work, plus defect repairs, metering and supply upgrades across Ashfield, Summer Hill, Haberfield and Croydon.

Why Renovations Run Into the Point of Attachment

The point of attachment (POA) is where the overhead service line from the street is fixed to your building. It has to meet height and clearance rules, sit on a structure strong enough to carry the line and stay safely accessible. When a renovation changes the wall, roof or height of the house, the POA often has to move.

Typical triggers in Ashfield homes:

• A second-storey addition that changes the roof line
• A new front facade, verandah or carport near the line
• Re-roofing where the bracket is fixed through the old roof
• A bracket that’s rusted, loose or pulling away from old brickwork
• A line that would pass too close to a new window or balcony

This guide explains who installs, repairs or moves a point of attachment in NSW.

Getting the Timing Right on an Ashfield Renovation

Moving a POA usually means disconnecting the supply, relocating the bracket or installing a new mast, and reconnecting the line. Builders often need the line moved or made safe before scaffolding goes up and before the roof comes off. Bring us in at the design stage and we can place the new POA where it suits the finished house, so it doesn’t have to move twice.

While the main supply is off, the site may also need a temporary builders supply so the trades can keep working.

Level 2 Work We Do in Ashfield

Overhead service lines

Replacing old or damaged lines, fixing low or sagging spans and rerunning the line to a new attachment point. You can find details about our overhead electrical service details.

Consumer mains replacement

Older homes often have consumer mains sized for much smaller loads. If you’re adding air conditioning, an induction cooktop or an EV charger, it often makes sense to upgrade the mains while the POA is being moved.

Meter relocation

If the meter board sits on a wall that’s being demolished or enclosed, we relocate it and reconnect the metering. For details, see our metering services.

Converting to underground

Some owners use a renovation as the chance to remove the overhead line and switch to an underground supply, where the site and Ausgrid’s requirements allow.

What Happens When You Contact ERIS

• Send the address and a photo of the front of the house showing the line and attachment point.
• Share the renovation plans or elevations if you have them.
• We work out whether the POA, line, mains or meter needs to move.
• You receive a scope and quote that fits around your builder’s program.
• We disconnect, relocate and reconnect as required, to Ausgrid’s requirements.
• You receive the compliance certificate for the work.

Can Any Electrician Move a Point of Attachment?

No. The POA and service line connect to the live Ausgrid network, so the work has to be done by an Accredited Service Provider with Level 2 authorisation. ERIS holds Level 2 ASP Licence 3022 and Electrical Contractor Licence 204698C.