Maintenance plans
Keep the Kitchen Running with a Maintenance Plan
A fixed-price preventative maintenance programme puts regular electrical checks on a set schedule, at a price you can budget for.
Gold Coast – fixed price – 24/7
Commercial Kitchen Electrician Gold Coast
When a safety switch trips mid-service or the cool room loses power, the kitchen can grind to a halt. Our licensed electrical contractors find the fault, make it safe and give you a fixed price for the repair before work starts.
- QLD licence 1511406
- Fixed price before work starts
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Smoke, sparks, or a tingle from equipment?For fire, smoke or someone shocked call 000, and for a tingle from a tap or equipment call Energex on 13 19 62.
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When Should Your Kitchen Call an Electrician?
Call us when a safety switch keeps tripping, equipment smells hot, or new gear needs its own circuit.
A safety switch that keeps tripping is usually reacting to a fault. Don't keep resetting it, and never bypass it.
Not sure? We'll test it and tell you straight, with a fixed price before work starts.
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- Hot or buzzing switchboard
- Burning smell from equipment
- Cool room circuit won't reset
- Water on or near electrics
- Tingle: call Energex first
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- New oven, fryer or dishwasher
- Three-phase equipment
- More power points on the line
- Lights out over benches
- Fit-out changes
- Regular maintenance checks
Commercial Kitchen Electrical Work We Do
For cafes, restaurants and takeaways across the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads. We find the fault or plan the new work, then quote a fixed price.
Tripping and Fault Finding
We trace which appliance or circuit is tripping the safety switch.
Electrical fault findingEquipment Circuits
Dedicated circuits for ovens, fryers, dishwashers and other hardwired equipment.
Three-Phase Equipment
Connections for three-phase cooking gear, with supply checks before it arrives.
Three-phase power upgradesCool Rooms and Freezers
Refrigeration on its own circuit, so a fault elsewhere is less likely to stop it.
Kitchen and Dining Lighting
Failed lights over benches and in dining areas repaired or upgraded to LED.
Commercial lightingSwitchboard Checks
Thermal imaging can show connections running hot, so they can be fixed early.
Commercial thermal imagingWhy Gold Coast Businesses Choose Knight Electrical Solutions
Fixed
Price Quoted on Site
We inspect first. The quote is the number you pay.
Lifetime
Workmanship Warranty
If our work fails, we come back and fix it.
24/7
Emergency Call-Outs
Based in Palm Beach, so same-day is often possible.
1511406
Licensed and Insured
QLD Electrical Contractor Licence, fully insured.
20+
Years' Experience
Residential, commercial and industrial work.
EFTPOS
Pay on Completion
Paid on site when the job's done. No invoice to chase.
Electrical Safety Rules for Food Businesses
From WorkSafe Queensland, the Electrical Safety Office and Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
Hardwired Equipment Is Licensed Work
WorkSafe says disconnecting hardwired equipment must only be done by a person who holds an appropriate electrical work licence.
Source: WorkSafe Queensland
Faulty Equipment Comes Out of Use
WorkSafe says unsafe equipment should be clearly labelled as unsafe and not used until it has been tested, repaired or replaced.
Source: WorkSafe Queensland
Wet Areas Need More Attention
WorkSafe says extra controls and more frequent inspections may be needed in high-risk areas, such as wet areas behind bars.
Source: WorkSafe Queensland
Equipment Testing Is in the Regulation
Part 6 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2026 covers inspecting, testing and tagging workplace electrical equipment and using safety switches.
Source: WorkSafe Queensland, Regulation 2026 summary of parts
A Tingle from a Tap or Equipment
Call Energex on 13 19 62 straight away. Don't touch the switchboard, appliances or metal fixtures such as taps. Get medical advice.
Source: Electrical Safety Office
Refrigeration Has Lost Power
Potentially hazardous food that has spent more than 4 hours in total between 5°C and 60°C can't be sold and must be thrown away.
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. A shock at work may be a notifiable incident: read what to do after an electric shock at work.
Byron Knight
Director, Knight Electrical Solutions
Byron has more than 20 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial and industrial electrical work, from family homes and rural properties to large-scale projects. That depth shows in how quickly and accurately he gets to the cause of a fault.
He has run his own electrical business before, so he knows what it takes to lead a job from the first call to a clean handover. He's also trained in PLC and instrumentation and qualified in Level 1 thermal imaging, so complex jobs are well within his wheelhouse.
What drives him is quality: neat, safe work, straight advice and a finished job he's proud to put the Knight name to. Do it once, do it right.
- QLD Electrical Contractor Licence 1511406
- 20+ years' experience
- PLC and instrumentation
- Level 1 thermal imaging
How It Works
- Call Us
Tell us what's tripping or what you're adding.
- Make It Safe
We isolate the fault and test to find the cause.
- Fixed Price
One figure before the work starts.
- Book Around Service
We agree a time with you, or come 24/7 if it's urgent.
- Work and Testing
Done, tested and explained before we leave.
- Pay on Completion
EFTPOS on site when the job's done.
For larger jobs over $5,000 in materials that span multiple days, a deposit may be requested when the quote is accepted.
What Sets the Price of Commercial Kitchen Electrical Work
We price the job after we've seen the kitchen and tested the fault. These are the things that move the number.
- The fault. A failed appliance is quicker to sort than damaged wiring.
- New circuits. How many you need, and how far from the board.
- Three-phase equipment. Whether the supply and board can carry bigger gear.
- Switchboard room. A full board may need upgrading first.
- Heat and water damage. Damage can spread past the first fault.
- Timing. Whether it's urgent or can be booked ahead.
Commercial Kitchen Electrician FAQ
Questions Gold Coast cafe, restaurant and takeaway owners ask us about their kitchen electrics.
Why does the safety switch keep tripping in my commercial kitchen?
Usually because current is leaking to earth somewhere, often from one piece of equipment. Worn heating elements, water getting into equipment or outlets, and damaged cords are common causes. Don't keep resetting the switch, and never bypass it. If there's no water, heat or burning smell, unplug what you safely can and reset it once. If it trips again, call us. We test circuits and equipment to find the cause.
What if the kitchen loses power during service?
Call us. We take emergency call-outs 24/7. We find the fault, make it safe and explain what's safe to keep using. Don't keep resetting a safety switch that trips straight away, and never bypass it. If there's smoke, fire or someone has been shocked, call 000 first. Once we know the cause, we give you a fixed price for the repair before the work starts.
How much does a commercial kitchen electrician cost?
It depends on the job, so we don't guess over the phone. The main factors are what's causing the fault, how many new circuits you need, whether three-phase equipment is involved, whether the switchboard has room, and how urgent the work is. We inspect, then give you one fixed price before work starts. You pay on completion by EFTPOS.
Can you install three-phase kitchen equipment?
Yes. We connect three-phase cooking equipment and check first that your switchboard and supply can carry it. If the tenancy doesn't have enough capacity, we explain the options, including a three-phase supply upgrade. Energex and your retailer handle their parts of a supply upgrade and set their own timing, so we tell you that before you order the equipment.
What should staff do if someone gets an electric shock?
Don't touch them. The Electrical Safety Office says to turn the power off, or separate them from the source with something non-conductive, then call 000 and start CPR if they aren't breathing. For a tingle from a tap or equipment, call Energex on 13 19 62 and don't touch the switchboard or metal fixtures. A shock at work may also be notifiable to WorkSafe Queensland.
How long can food stay in a cool room without power?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand's 2-hour/4-hour rule counts the total time potentially hazardous food spends between 5°C and 60°C. Under 2 hours it can be used, sold or refrigerated. Between 2 and 4 hours it can be used or sold but not refrigerated again. Over 4 hours it can't be sold and must be thrown away. Keep doors shut and note when the power went off.
Does kitchen equipment need testing and tagging?
Part 6 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2026 covers inspecting, testing and tagging workplace electrical equipment and the use of safety switches. What applies depends on the type of work and equipment, so check WorkSafe Queensland's current guidance. In the meantime, WorkSafe says unsafe equipment should be clearly labelled and kept out of use until it's tested, repaired or replaced.
Are you licensed and insured for commercial kitchen work?
Yes. We hold Queensland Electrical Contractor Licence 1511406 and are fully insured. We bring more than 20 years of residential, commercial and industrial electrical experience. Our workmanship carries a lifetime warranty, and we test our work when it's finished. You can check any electrical contractor's licence on the Electrical Safety Office's online licence search.
Our Service Area
Our electricians cover the whole Gold Coast and Tweed Heads.
- Gold Coast
- Ashmore
- Austinville
- Benowa
- Biggera Waters
- Bilinga
- Bonogin
- Broadbeach
- Bundall
- Burleigh Heads
- Burleigh Waters
- Carrara
- Coolangatta
- Coombabah
- Currumbin
- Currumbin Waters
- Elanora
- Helensvale
- Highland Park
- Hollywell
- Hope Island
- Kirra
- Labrador
- Main Beach
- Mermaid Beach
- Mermaid Waters
- Merrimac
- Miami
- Molendinar
- Mudgeeraba
- Nerang
- Nobby Beach
- Palm Beach
- Paradise Point
- Reedy Creek
- Robina
- Runaway Bay
- Southport
- Surfers Paradise
- Tallai
- Tallebudgera
- Tugun
- Tweed Heads
- Varsity Lakes
- Worongary
Book a Commercial Kitchen Electrician
Tell us what's tripping or what you're adding, and we'll give you a fixed price before work starts.
0421 333 034
If anyone is in danger, has had an electric shock, or you can see fire, sparks or fallen powerlines, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Don’t touch anyone who may be in contact with live electricity.
Important disclaimer
The information on this page is general and is not advice for your property. Summaries of Queensland law and standards are drawn from the official sources linked on this page, and may change; the official sources prevail. Regulations, Australian Standards and safety requirements change, and errors can occur, so have a licensed electrician assess your situation in person before acting on anything here. Electrical work in Queensland must only be done by a licensed electrician. If you think something here is wrong or out of date, call 0421 333 034 or email byron@knightes.au and we'll review it. To the extent permitted by law, Knight Electrical Solutions accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from reliance on this information.