After a flood, don't switch back on
If water has reached power points, the switchboard or appliances, leave the power off and keep away from anything wet. Don't switch it back on until a licensed electrician has checked it. For storm or flood damage call the SES on 132 500, and call 000 if anyone is in danger.
Keilor's homes and river
On the flood plain
Keilor sits in a basin of the Maribyrnong River. Floods in 2022 partially destroyed the heritage-listed Arundel Road Trestle Bridge.
Brick veneer, then bigger
From the 1950s, waves of mainly brick veneer homes filled the valleys and rises, and many older buildings have since been replaced by large houses.
Almost all houses
86.8% of occupied homes were separate houses in 2021, and none were recorded as flats or apartments.
Powercor's patch
Powercor says its St Albans zone substation supplies Keilor's homes and businesses, so faults go to Powercor on 13 24 12. Your bill confirms your distributor.
Renovating or extending in Keilor
A big extension can outgrow a 1960s board fast: ducted heating and cooling, a second kitchen, a pool pump, solar, a car charger. The electrician should look at the board and the supply into the house together before anything is ordered.
On Powercor's network, going from single phase to three phase or upgrading the meter panel has to be applied for by a registered electrical contractor through Powercor's eConnect portal. Powercor also offers flexible solar exports to eligible homes that get a 0 kW export limit, which needs a compatible inverter and a reliable internet connection.
What we'd do in Keilor
In a low-lying street, we'd raise flood levels with the electrician at the design stage, and ask whether the switchboard, inverter and any battery can sit higher. For a big extension, plan the board and the supply first, then the rooms.
Want a specialist to sort it?
Tell us the job and your postcode. We match the licence-checked local electrician who does this kind of work, and they call you. No ring-around, and your number goes to them alone.