Water's been inside? Read this first
Keep the power off at the main switch if you can reach it while standing somewhere dry. Don't plug anything back in or reset breakers on circuits that got wet. Call the SES on 132 500 for flood and storm help, Endeavour Energy on 131 003 for fallen lines or a street outage, and 000 if anyone is in danger. Keep at least eight metres from fallen wires.
Windsor's electrical picture
A floodplain town
Infrastructure NSW counts around 130 moderate to major floods in the valley since the 1790s. June 1867 reached 19.7 metres AHD at Windsor, August 1990 reached 13.5 metres, and March 2021 peaked at 12.9 metres. The RFS says flooding is most prevalent in low-lying places like Windsor.
Endeavour Energy's patch
Hawkesbury is one of the councils Endeavour Energy lists. After the September 2026 wind storm, Endeavour named Windsor and South Windsor among its hardest-hit repair areas.
Among the oldest buildings in the country
Windsor was proclaimed a town in 1810. Its heritage places include the Thompson Square Conservation Area, the Johnston Street terraces and a group of North Street residences.
Plenty of tenants
At the 2021 Census, 41.6% of Windsor homes were rented, and 13.9% were semi-detached houses, terraces or townhouses.
Solar changes from 30 November
Postcode 2756 is in stage 2 of Endeavour's flexible exports rollout, which affects eligible new and upgraded solar systems.
After a flood, in this order
Wait for the all-clear
Follow the SES. Don't wade through water near power points, appliances or the meter box.
Leave wet circuits off
Anything that sat in water, from power points to the hot water system, air conditioners and pool pumps, stays off until it's been inspected.
Book an inspection before reconnecting
A licensed electrician tests the wiring and tells you what's sound, what needs drying out and what has to be replaced. Ask for the Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) for any repairs.
Record the damage
Photograph the waterline, damaged appliances and fittings for your insurer, from somewhere it's safe to stand.
What we'd do in Windsor
If you're buying or renting out an older Windsor place, get a full electrical inspection before anything else. Old buildings and flood history are the two things most likely to hide wiring problems. We'll match you with a licence-checked electrician who does inspections if we have one near Windsor.
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.