Aurora Electrical Solutions delivers warehouse and industrial electrical work across South East Queensland’s major industrial corridors — Yatala, Wacol, Pinkenba, Stapylton, Rocklea, Heathwood, Larapinta, Hemmant and beyond. From a single high-bay LED upgrade to a full fit-out of a new tenancy with three-phase machinery wiring, distribution boards, forklift charging and data cabling — we handle it. Aurora is a fully licensed Queensland electrical contractor (Licence EC91972), Master Electricians Australia members, fully insured for commercial sites, and we provide certificates of currency for site induction on request.
What's included
- High-bay and low-bay LED lighting design and installation
- Three-phase power distribution and sub-board installation
- Machinery, equipment and motor wiring
- Control panel wiring and machine connections
- Mezzanine and racking electrical
- Forklift and EV charging stations
- Switchboard upgrades for warehouse expansions
- Data cabling and structured wiring (Cat6, fibre)
- Test and tag of portable appliances (AS/NZS 3760)
- Emergency and exit lighting installation and certification
- Preventative maintenance contracts with priority callouts
- Certificate of Test and Compliance on every installation
When warehouse electrical work is overdue
Warehouse and industrial sites tend to accumulate electrical issues quietly until something fails and stops production. If any of these apply, book an assessment — proactive work is always cheaper than reactive downtime.
- High-bay lighting that’s halogen, metal halide or T5 fluorescent (LED retrofits typically pay back in 12–24 months from energy savings alone)
- Sub-boards or distribution panels at capacity — no spare poles for new circuits
- Frequent main-breaker trips when multiple machines start up together
- No emergency or exit lighting, or fittings that have failed the annual test
- No test-and-tag program in place for portable appliances (legal requirement)
- Single-phase supply that’s holding back machinery upgrades or expansion
- Forklift charging on extension leads instead of dedicated circuits
- A new tenant moving in with different power requirements to the previous occupant
- Mezzanine being added with no electrical plan
- Racking changes leaving lighting in the wrong positions
- No documented switchboard or circuit labelling — anyone troubleshooting wastes hours
- Insurance review or workplace safety audit flagged electrical compliance
How much does warehouse electrical work cost?
Warehouse electrical pricing varies enormously based on the size of the facility, the scope of work, and whether it can be done during trading hours or needs to happen after hours. As a rough guide:
- High-bay LED retrofit (per fitting, supplied & installed): typically $250 – $600
- High-bay LED retrofit (full warehouse, 20–40 fittings): typically $8,000 – $25,000 with payback in 12–24 months
- Sub-board / distribution board installation: typically $2,500 – $6,500
- Three-phase machinery connection (per machine): typically $400 – $2,500 depending on cable run and protection
- Forklift charging station (per bay): typically $1,200 – $2,500
- Emergency and exit lighting (full warehouse install): typically $3,500 – $9,000
- Test and tag (per item): typically $5 – $10, with site visits priced by quantity
- Full warehouse fit-out (new tenancy): typically $25,000 – $150,000+ depending on scope
- Annual preventative maintenance contracts: typically $1,500 – $6,000/year depending on site size
Every commercial job is quoted fixed-price after a site assessment, with separate line items for materials and labour so you can see exactly where the budget is going. For larger projects we provide a phased proposal so capital can be staged over multiple budget cycles.
How long does warehouse electrical work take?
Project duration depends on scope. A high-bay LED retrofit on a typical 500–1,000 m² warehouse usually takes 1–3 days. A new sub-board installation can be completed in a day. Wiring in a single piece of machinery is usually a half-day to a day. A full new-tenancy fit-out can run anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks depending on size and complexity. We coordinate around your operating hours — after-hours, weekend and night work is available where production schedules can’t be interrupted, and we factor that into the quote up-front so there are no surprises on the invoice.
When businesses book us for warehouse electrical
The most common scenarios that bring Brisbane and Gold Coast businesses through to us:
- Moving into a new warehouse tenancy and needing fit-out for production requirements
- Expanding operations — adding machinery, mezzanines, racking or staff that exceed existing capacity
- High energy bills triggering an LED retrofit business case
- Production downtime from old, failing lighting or switchgear
- Annual compliance review flagging missing test-and-tag, emergency lighting, or RCD protection
- Adding electric forklift charging or commercial EV chargers for fleet vehicles
- Upgrading from single-phase to three-phase to support new machinery
- Data cabling for warehouse management systems, barcode scanners, or office areas
- Building or insurance review requiring documented electrical compliance
- Switching to a maintenance contract after a reactive callout costs more than expected
How we deliver warehouse electrical projects
Commercial work needs different communication than residential — you need a single point of contact, predictable scheduling, and documentation that satisfies certifiers and insurers. Here’s how we run a project:
- Site assessment and scope — A licensed electrician attends the site, walks through your operations, reviews existing infrastructure (switchboards, sub-boards, lighting layout) and discusses what you’re trying to achieve. We provide a written scope of works and fixed-price quote, usually within 3–5 business days.
- Project planning and scheduling — We agree a phased project plan that works around your operating hours. After-hours and weekend work is priced and scheduled separately. A single point of contact from our team manages the project end-to-end — you’re not chasing different sparkies.
- Materials and procurement — We use reputable Australian brands and trade-grade equipment — Clipsal, Hager, NHP, Aurora Lighting, Schneider Electric. Bulk materials are ordered and staged so the install phase runs without delays.
- Installation — On-site work begins at the agreed time with daily site reports. Larger projects get a weekly progress update with photos. We respect site safety rules (high-vis, SWMS, JSEA, induction) and provide our certificate of currency on request.
- Testing, commissioning and compliance — Every circuit is tested to AS/NZS 3000, every machine connection is commissioned, and emergency lighting is certified to AS/NZS 2293. You receive a complete documentation pack — Certificate of Test, as-built drawings where applicable, test and tag schedules, and any compliance certificates required by certifiers or insurers.
- Handover and ongoing maintenance — We walk you through the new installation, brief the site manager on labelling and any operational considerations, and offer an optional preventative maintenance contract to keep everything compliant and reliable long-term.
High-bay LED lighting for warehouses
High-bay lighting is the single biggest electrical cost in most warehouses — and the single biggest opportunity for energy savings. Old metal halide, mercury vapour, or T5 fluorescent fittings consume 2–3 times more energy than modern LED equivalents, run hotter (raising air conditioning costs), and need frequent globe replacements that mean scissor-lift hire and lost productivity every time one fails.
A modern LED high-bay retrofit typically pays for itself in 12–24 months from energy savings alone, before counting reduced maintenance and improved lighting quality. We design lux levels to AS/NZS 1680 for safe operating conditions across racking aisles, loading docks, packing benches and pedestrian zones, and we’ll provide a payback calculation as part of the quote so you can see the business case clearly.
For most warehouse retrofits we can complete the changeover in 1–3 days, often outside trading hours so there’s no production impact.
Three-phase power and machinery wiring
Most commercial warehouses run three-phase power — necessary for forklifts, compressors, conveyor systems, large extraction fans, dust collectors, hoists, and the majority of industrial machinery. If you’re moving into an older facility that’s still single-phase, or expanding operations beyond what your existing supply can handle, we manage the upgrade end-to-end including the Energex application and supply coordination.
Individual machine wiring is its own discipline. Each piece of equipment needs the right cable sizing per AS/NZS 3008, appropriate circuit protection, and often a dedicated isolator within reach for safe operation. We work directly with your equipment supplier or installer to ensure everything is connected per the machine manual and commissioned to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Warehouse fit-out for new tenancies
New warehouse tenancies almost always need electrical work — the previous tenant’s layout rarely matches the new occupier’s needs. We handle full fit-outs including sub-board configuration, lighting redesign for new racking layouts, power outlets for benches and packing stations, three-phase outlets for new machinery, data cabling for WMS terminals, office area wiring, and emergency lighting certification.
On larger fit-outs we coordinate directly with the building owner, the certifier, and any other trades on site. You get one electrical contractor managing the entire scope rather than juggling separate jobs.
Industrial corridors we cover across SEQ
Aurora’s commercial team works daily across the major SEQ industrial corridors. To the south, we cover Yatala, Stapylton, Ormeau and the Gold Coast logistics belt. To the west, Wacol, Larapinta, Heathwood, Carole Park, Berrinba and the Logan industrial estates. To the east, Pinkenba, Hemmant, Murarrie, Tingalpa and the airport precinct. North, Brendale and the Brendale industrial area. Rocklea and Acacia Ridge in the south-west. We respond fast across all of these areas and we know the access constraints (street parking, dock access, after-hours arrangements) for the bulk of established sites.
If you’re not on the list above, we still cover you — the suburbs named are simply where we have the highest workload concentration. Call us and we’ll confirm timing.
Preventative maintenance contracts
For ongoing sites, a maintenance contract works out far cheaper than reactive callouts. We tailor the contract to your facility — scheduled lighting audits, switchboard thermography, test and tag of portable appliances per AS/NZS 3760, emergency lighting testing per AS/NZS 2293, and priority response for breakdowns that fall outside the scheduled visits.
For sites with critical infrastructure (cold storage, manufacturing lines, data rooms), we offer 24/7 emergency response with guaranteed attendance times built into the contract. Predictable monthly cost, predictable response — and you’re not negotiating callout fees during a production halt.
Compliance and documentation
Commercial electrical work has more compliance touchpoints than residential. Every installation we deliver is tested to AS/NZS 3000, emergency lighting certified to AS/NZS 2293, test and tag programs documented per AS/NZS 3760, and cable sizing verified per AS/NZS 3008. Every job comes with a complete documentation pack — Certificate of Test, as-built drawings where relevant, equipment certifications and warranties — the documents your insurer, certifier, or future buyer may need.
We hold full public liability insurance (certificate of currency provided on request for site induction), and Aurora is licensed as a QLD electrical contractor under EC91972.