
14+ years experience. Licensed, insured, and servicing all of Adelaide. Free quotes, honest advice, and work you can count on.
Modern panel installations and upgrades for safety, capacity, and compliance with Australian standards.
Cat5e/Cat6 structured cabling, network points, patch panels, and rack setups for homes and businesses.
Induction cooktops, ovens, hot water systems, air conditioning connections, and all hardwired appliances.
LED upgrades, downlights, outdoor battens, landscape lighting, and smart lighting controls.
RCD testing, smoke alarm upgrades, safety inspections, and compliance certificates for landlords.
Powerpoints, ceiling fans, rewiring, fault finding, and all general residential maintenance.
North Adelaide is one of the city’s most historic and prestigious suburbs, with grand bluestone villas, heritage terraces, and leafy streets framing the Adelaide Oval precinct. The heritage character of North Adelaide homes means electrical work requires specialist care — upgrading systems to meet modern demands while respecting the home’s original features.
Jake has extensive experience working on North Adelaide properties, from rewiring heritage homes on Palmer Place to installing modern lighting in renovated terraces near O’Connell Street. First Class Electrical & Data uses minimally invasive techniques and takes genuine pride in delivering work that meets the high standards North Adelaide homeowners expect.
Period wiring assessments and compliance upgrades are a speciality of mine in North Adelaide. Many of the suburb’s grand bluestone villas and heritage terraces near Melbourne Street and O’Connell Street carry original rubber-insulated wiring that’s decades past its safe lifespan. I carry out careful, minimally invasive rewiring jobs that bring North Adelaide homes up to current standards without damaging irreplaceable heritage fabric.
Garden and outdoor lighting is a premium service throughout North Adelaide. The suburb’s beautifully maintained properties and formal gardens suit quality landscape lighting that highlights architecture and gardens after dark. I install low-voltage LED uplights, path lighting, and entertaining area illumination throughout North Adelaide, using heritage-appropriate fittings that complement rather than detract from these iconic properties.
Switchboard upgrades in North Adelaide require careful planning due to the age of many properties. I’ve upgraded dozens of switchboards in period homes throughout the suburb, working around original wiring, tricky access points, and heritage wall finishes. The result is a modern, RCD-protected board that keeps North Adelaide homes safe and compliant for decades to come.
Smart lighting and dimmer systems are popular upgrades in North Adelaide as homeowners modernise the interior of their heritage properties. I install smart switches, dimmer circuits, and LED lighting systems that suit the scale and proportions of North Adelaide’s grander rooms — delivering the comfort of modern technology while respecting the character that makes this suburb so distinctive.

I’m Jake Burrell, owner and director of First Class Electrical and Data. With 14 years in the electrical trade, I service all of Adelaide including North Adelaide.
I’m punctual, easy to deal with, and passionate about doing quality work at a fair price. Whether it’s a cooktop install, a full switchboard upgrade, or a lighting fit-out — I treat every job like it’s my own home.
SA licence PGE 224878 · full public liability insurance.
I show up when I say I will. Simple as that.
Your place is left the way I found it.
No obligation, no hidden fees.
Check out recent electrical jobs across Adelaide — switchboard upgrades, lighting installs, data cabling, and more.
View Our WorkHad a great experience with First Class Electrical. Quote was reasonable, communication was great and the job was completed before anticipated. 6 star service. Will be using Jake and his crew moving forward. Thank you Jake.
First Class Electrical did a re-wire for us — very professional, great communication. Would highly recommend to others in the future!
I recently used First Class Electrical for a job — I would highly recommend! Special shout out to Jake, he was great to communicate with and did a great job on my property. 5 Stars!
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