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Commercial · Sydney · NSW Licensed

Commercial Fit-outs Sydney Fixed price, done first visit

Fitting out a new shop, cafe or office? We handle the electrical scope end to end - power, lighting, data, exit signs and testing - to your program and your builder's schedule.

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WHAT WE DO

Commercial Fit-outs - what's included

Fitting out a new shop, cafe or office? We handle the electrical scope end to end - power, lighting, data, exit signs and testing - to your program and your builder's schedule.

  • Full retail, hospitality and office fit-outs
  • Three-phase power for kitchens and workshops
  • Emergency & exit lighting compliance
  • Data and comms cabling to workstations
  • Testing, tagging and CoC on completion
  • After-hours and staged works to keep you trading

COMMERCIAL · SYDNEY

Commercial Fit-outs in Sydney — done properly, first visit

Commercial electrical fit-outs are a different game to residential — the program is tighter, the sign-offs are more formal and the tenancy conditions dictate what you can and can't do inside the shell. We work as the electrical trade inside builder-led fit-outs and directly for tenants: sub-mains from the tenancy DB, general power to every workstation and kitchen bench, three-phase for commercial ovens, cool rooms and workshops, dedicated LED lighting circuits, exit and emergency lighting to AS 2293, data and comms cabling to workstations, and full testing and tagging on handover.

For hospitality and retail we plan works around trading hours — after-hours and weekend shifts to keep you open — and stage the electrical works so the builder can keep moving. For office fit-outs we coordinate with the base-building electrician, deliver the tenancy DB, sub-mains, general lighting and power, and hand over a fully tested and tagged tenancy with the electrical safety report the landlord's insurance requires.

Every commercial project ends with the same package: full test results, exit and emergency lighting log, test-and-tag register, Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work, and as-installed drawings if we designed the layout. $20M public liability and full workers cover — certificates on request for any site induction.

HOW THE JOB RUNS

Every commercial job, same 4 steps

  1. STEP 1

    Site walk-through

    We visit the tenancy with your builder or project manager, understand the scope and program, and quote inside 48 hours.

  2. STEP 2

    Rough-in

    Sub-mains from the tenancy DB, cable trays, GPO and lighting runs, data and comms cabling — all before ceiling and wall linings go on.

  3. STEP 3

    Fit-off and commissioning

    GPOs, switches, LED fittings, exit and emergency lighting, workstation power poles or floor boxes — installed, tested and labelled.

  4. STEP 4

    Certify and hand over

    Full test results, exit-lighting log, test-and-tag register, CoC and as-installed drawings. On-time, ready for occupancy sign-off.

Signs you need commercial

When to book a commercial sparky

  • New retail or hospitality lease and the shell is bare
  • Office fit-out with workstation power, data and lighting scope
  • Cafe or restaurant with three-phase kitchen equipment
  • Exit and emergency lighting overdue for the 6-monthly test
  • Test-and-tag register due for insurance or landlord audit
  • Existing tenancy needs a re-fit without closing the doors
  • Base-building electrical hand-over needs a tenancy DB installed

SYMPTOMS & CAUSES

What we usually see with commercial

Symptoms you tell us about
  • Landlord requires an electrical compliance report before fitout starts
  • Existing tenancy switchboard lacks capacity for new equipment
  • Fitout drawings need electrical, data and comms coordination
  • Emergency lighting or exit signs missing or expired
What actually causes it
  • Base-build electrical designed for a different use class
  • No dedicated tenancy sub-board
  • Old fluorescent lighting scheduled for LED replacement
  • Missing test-and-tag records for portable equipment

OUR PROCESS

How we handle every commercial job

Same repeatable sequence on every job — no shortcuts, no surprises, no invoices you didn't agree to.

  1. 1

    Design coordination

    We work with the fitout designer, mechanical trades and IT to lock in lighting, GPO, data and emergency lighting positions.

  2. 2

    Sub-board and rough-in

    We install the tenancy sub-board, rough-in wall and ceiling cabling, and coordinate outages with the building manager.

  3. 3

    Fit-off and commissioning

    Fittings installed, GPOs terminated, emergency lighting tested and logged, comms cables patched.

  4. 4

    Certification

    Full test to AS/NZS 3000, emergency lighting test to AS 2293.2, CCEW and compliance certificates issued for the building owner.

Typical on-site duration: about 40 hours, depending on access and switchboard condition.

FIXED PRICING

What you'll pay for commercial

$6,000–$60,000 AUD per fit-out

Every job is fixed-priced on site before we touch anything. No hourly meter, no call-out surprise.

Typical duration
40 hrs
Workmanship warranty
24 months
Compliance
CCEW issued

Included in every fixed price

  • Sub-board
  • LED lighting
  • GPO layout
  • Data cabling
  • Emergency lighting and exit signs
  • Full compliance documentation

COMPLIANCE

Standards we work to

Applicable standards
  • AS/NZS 3000:2018 — general wiring rules
  • AS 2293.2 — Emergency escape lighting maintenance
  • AS/NZS 3760 — In-service safety inspection (test & tag)

Every job includes a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) so your installation is on record with Fair Trading NSW.

Call us straight away if…
  • Any new tenancy before construction starts
  • Emergency lighting or exit-sign compliance renewals
  • Test-and-tag programs for portable appliances

RECENT JOBS

Anonymised examples from around Sydney

Retail fitout — lighting, power and data

New tenancy in Sydney needed a full electrical fitout inside a two-week window. We handled lighting design, GPO layout, data drops, sub-board, emergency lighting and the exit signs.

40 hrs on siteFitout complete, CCEW and compliance certificates issued, opened on time.

Cafe fit-out with three-phase kitchen equipment

A new cafe in Sydney needed power for a three-phase oven, grinders and cold room. We installed a sub-board, ran dedicated circuits for each machine and set up the exit and emergency lighting for sign-off.

30 hrs on siteKitchen powered, emergency lighting certified, opened on schedule.

Names and identifying details omitted. Every job includes an electrical Certificate of Compliance issued to the property owner.

24/7 Emergency Response

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Fully Licensed & Insured

NSW licensed electrical contractor with full public liability insurance.

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Upfront, Honest Pricing

Clear recommendations and pricing provided before any repair work proceeds.

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Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

If our workmanship ever fails, we come back and fix it. Free.

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VOLTEX SPECIALIST

25-year RCBO, GPO & switch warranty

Plus 7-year replacement on Voltex internal & external lighting.

Empire Electrical across all of Sydney

Empire Electrical Contractors bring licensed, insured emergency electricians to homes and businesses across the entire Sydney metropolitan area.

From the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West to the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Sutherland Shire, Hills District, Western Sydney and the South - our vans are on the road around the clock for urgent power, switchboard and safety faults.

Same number, same fast response - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Commercial FAQs

Commercial Fit-outs - questions we hear

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Ceiling and exhaust fans supplied and installed

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Compliant hardwired and 10-year lithium smoke alarms

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Hot Water Systems

Electric hot water repairs, replacements and installs

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Data & TV Points

CAT6 data, TV points and antenna installation

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Diagnose tripping, dead circuits and mystery faults — fast

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Accredited Level 2 ASP — service lines, meter work and mains upgrades

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High Voltage & Substation Works

HV switchgear, transformer and substation electrical works

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CCTV & Security Systems

IP CCTV design, installation and configuration

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Security Alarms

Back-to-base and self-monitored security alarm systems

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Split system and ducted air-con install, repair and service

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Grid-connect solar, batteries and EV-ready system design

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Optical Fibre Splicing & Testing

Fusion splicing, OTDR testing and OS2/OM4 fibre install

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Wireless Access Points

Enterprise Wi-Fi design, install and configuration

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Appliance Repairs

Ovens, cooktops, dishwashers, washing machines and more

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Underfloor Ventilation

Subfloor fans and moisture ventilation for Sydney homes

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Insurance Electrical Works

Storm, water and fire damage electrical scope for insurers

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Preventative Maintenance

Scheduled electrical maintenance for homes, strata and business

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Thermal Imaging

Thermal scans of switchboards, motors and cable joints

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Test & Tag

Portable appliance testing and tagging for workplaces

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5 STAR RATING

What Sydney customers say

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Shirish Shetty

June 2026 · Google review

Absolutely outstanding electrician and genuinely one of the best people to work with. He diagnosed and fixed the issue within a couple of hours. He was professional, efficient, and reliable.

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Jie Z (Jessica)

June 2026 · Google review

VERY HIGHLY recommend! We had an issue with power at home and needed someone urgently to restore the electricity service. They responded quickly, showed up on time, and got everything back up and running without any hassle.

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Vin J

March 2026 · Google review

I highly recommend Joe, he's very skilled, kind and does honest work. He did a massive last minute job for us, installing an entire 17.4kw ducted aircon system after our old unit broke.

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Jennifer Cornish

November 2025 · Google review

Exceptional Service - Highly Recommend! I contacted Joe from Empire Electrical to install new powerpoints and downlights. His professionalism, punctuality, and thoroughness stood out.

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Jasmin Cumming

July 2025 · Google review

I am so glad I called Empire Electrical. Joe is a very honest person which is hard to come by. He explained everything to me and charged me an incredibly fair price.

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Noreen De Gracia

July 2025 · Google review

It was an extremely exceptional service from Joe! He came to replace my cooktop on my rented unit then went above and beyond liaising and explaining with my property manager.

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Eric Lau

July 2024 · Google review

I recently had Joe fix two exhaust fans at my place, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service. Joe showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and fixed the issues quickly.

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Recent work across Sydney

Switchboard faults, urgent callouts, residential and commercial - handled by the same licensed team.

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    Fully stocked vans
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Our Mission

At Empire Electrical Contractors, we're committed to being Sydney's most trusted emergency electrician - whatever the time, whatever the fault.

Our licensed team is equipped with the knowledge, tools and stocked vans to handle any emergency electrical job - from a tripping safety switch at 3am to a burnt switchboard that needs replacing today.

Call us 24/7 to speak with a real Sydney electrician. Clear recommendations and pricing provided before any repair work proceeds.