
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.
Semaphore is a charming seaside suburb on Adelaide’s western coast, renowned for its heritage shopfronts along Semaphore Road, the iconic Palais hotel, and beautiful beaches. The suburb’s character homes and coastal location create specific electrical needs — from heritage-sensitive rewiring to corrosion-resistant outdoor fittings that withstand the sea air.
Jake provides expert electrical services throughout Semaphore, whether you need a switchboard upgrade in a classic beach cottage, outdoor lighting installed for your seaside entertaining area, or data cabling for a home office. We use marine-grade products for coastal installations and take care to preserve the character of Semaphore’s beautiful older homes.
Marine-grade electrical installations are something I prioritise throughout Semaphore and the Le Fevre Peninsula. The salt air on this part of Adelaide’s coast is aggressive on standard electrical fittings — I’ve seen brand-new standard products corrode beyond use within a couple of years in Semaphore. I source IP-rated, marine-grade products for every outdoor installation, from powerpoints to light fittings and conduit.
Heritage building electrical work is a consistent service throughout Semaphore, where shopfronts and homes along Semaphore Road date back well over a century. I’m experienced at working on older Semaphore properties — upgrading wiring and switchboards while preserving the original heritage fabric. It requires patience and care, but the results maintain the character that makes Semaphore so appealing.
Outdoor entertaining electrical setups are hugely popular in Semaphore. With warm coastal evenings and a strong culture of outdoor living on the peninsula, residents invest in quality alfresco lighting, weatherproof powerpoints for speakers and appliances, and LED garden lighting around their outdoor areas. I design and install outdoor setups throughout Semaphore that stand up to the coastal environment.
Switchboard upgrades are a regular service in Semaphore, particularly in the older beach cottages and character homes throughout the suburb. Many of these Semaphore properties were built when electrical loads were a fraction of what modern households require. I replace ageing fuse boards with modern RCD-protected switchboards that provide both the capacity and protection these homes need.

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 Semaphore.
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.
All SA licences and full public liability.
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.
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View Our WorkPunctual and very knowledgeable. Explained what was necessary to be done, and took pride in his work. Very happy.
Communicated well regarding the process of downlight installation. Was able to get it done quickly and swiftly. Now the outside entertainment looks much better and brighter.
Highly recommend First Class Electrical, very easy to deal with, responsive and great at what they do.
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