Temporary Site Power for Builders in Sydney
Level 2 Accredited Electricians. Trading Since 1999.
Temporary site power for builders in Sydney gets your trades running from day one, with a builder’s pole or pillar, a meter and a switchboard with safety switches. Without it, your crew is stuck on generators and long leads.
Dave Fenech Electrical Services has been a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider since 1999. We set up the temporary supply, lodge the connection paperwork with Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy, connect it to the network and then convert the site to permanent power when the build is done. Builders and site managers deal with one contact for the whole job, and for the next job too.
Building Site Power Across Sydney
Temporary Power Poles, Pillars and Site Switchboards
We work on new homes, knockdown rebuilds, duplexes, small developments and commercial fit-outs. The temporary supply goes in where it suits your site plan, and it comes out cleanly when the permanent supply is live.
Temporary Builder's Poles
Underground Builder's Supply
Site Switchboards and Meters
Network Applications
Permanent Supply Changeover
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✓ Builder’s poles and pillars ✓ Licensed and insured Level 2 electricians ✓ Servicing all areas across Sydney
Why Builders Need a Level 2 Electrician for Site Power
A temporary builder’s supply is a connection to the street network, so it falls under the Accredited Service Provider scheme. A general electrician can wire the site board, but connecting the service to the network needs a Level 2 ASP. We do both, so you’re not waiting on two contractors to line up.
Power From the First Day
Saws, compressors and the site shed run off a proper supply, not a generator.
Safety Switches on Every Circuit
The site board has RCD protection for every outlet your trades plug into.
Placed to Suit the Build
We position the pole or pillar so it stays clear of the slab, driveway and deliveries.
One Contact for Every Job
Builders call one number for temporary power, mains and metering.
What Temporary Site Power Includes
Every site is different, but most temporary builder’s supplies we set up have the same parts.
- A builder’s pole or pillar. An overhead supply runs from the street to a temporary power pole on your block. An underground supply uses a pillar or a cabinet fed by a cable in conduit.
- A meter. Your retailer provides the meter so the power used on site is billed to the builder or owner’s account.
- A site switchboard. It has a main switch, circuit breakers, RCD safety switches and weatherproof outlets for tools, lights and site sheds.
- Single or three phase. Most house builds run fine on single phase. Bigger sites, cranes, hoists and some welders may need three phase, so tell us what’s coming on site.
Overhead or Underground Builder’s Supply
Where the street has overhead mains, an overhead temporary pole is usually the quickest and cheapest setup. The pole is positioned near the front boundary so the service line runs straight from the street, and the line can’t cross a neighbour’s property.
Where the street is underground, or the site plan won’t allow a pole, we run an underground supply. We trench, lay heavy duty conduit and cable, and terminate it in a temporary pillar or board. We have our own excavators, so the trenching and electrical work stay with one team.
The Application, the Meter and Lead Times
A new builder’s supply needs a connection application with the network. On the Endeavour network the site gets a temporary builder’s supply NMI (National Metering Identifier). On the Ausgrid network, the retailer is notified once you’ve signed a contract, and the meter is arranged from there.
We lodge the paperwork as your Level 2 ASP and tell you what the retailer needs from you. How long it takes depends on the network, the retailer and whether the street supply needs any work. Some sites go through quickly. Others take longer if the network asks for extra works first. Get us involved early, ideally when the DA or CDC is approved, so the power is ready when your trades arrive.
Planning the Site Before the Pole Goes In
Moving a temporary pole halfway through a build costs time and money. Before we set anything, we walk the site with you and look at:
- Property boundaries and where the street supply comes from
- The slab, driveway, crane pad and delivery access
- Where the site shed, toilet and storage will sit
- What each trade needs to plug in, and how much power that draws
- When you’ll need permanent power, and whether the final meter box can be used during the build
Why Sydney Builders Choose Dave Fenech Electrical Services
We’ve been trading since 1999. Builders keep coming back because the power side of a job stays with one team, from the first temporary pole to the final connection.
You don’t need to chase a Level 2 contractor for the pole, a sparky for the site board and someone else for the mains. We do the lot, and we know how both Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy want the paperwork done.
If you run several sites a year, give us your upcoming jobs early. We’ll plan the temporary supply around your program so each site has power when the slab goes down.
Our Promise: We turn up when we say we will, keep your site manager informed, and leave every temporary supply tested and safe for your trades.
- Licensed & Insured Level 2 Electricians
- Accredited With Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy
- Clear Quotes, No Hidden Costs
- Builder’s Site Power Across All of Sydney
- Dave Fenech Electrical Services Trading Since 1999
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How Temporary Site Power Gets Set Up
Most builders call us once the plans are approved. From there it runs in four steps.
Step 1: Send us the site address, the plans and what power your trades need.
Step 2: We inspect the site, agree where the pole or pillar goes and give you a fixed quote.
Step 3: We lodge the application, the retailer arranges the meter, and we install and test the temporary supply.
Step 4: At the end of the build we install the permanent supply, move the meter and remove the temporary setup.
Timing depends on the network and your retailer. We’ll tell you what to expect when we quote.
How Much Does Temporary Builder’s Power Cost?
These two new build packages give you a guide. Both are for a three phase supply on a clear site. Because we do the whole job, the package prices are lower than pricing each item separately. We need your site plans to confirm the price.
New Build in an Underground Area
| Item | Price (inc. GST) |
|---|---|
| Supply and install three phase underground mains (up to 20 m) | $1,045 |
| Each extra metre of mains | $57.20 |
| NBN provision (in the same trench) | $187 |
| Three phase meter box on temporary frames | $858 |
| Three phase metering | $385 |
| Three phase underground connection | $275 |
| Estimate total | $2,750 |
New Build in a Pole Area
Based on a clear site with no major hand digging or rock.
| Item | Price (inc. GST) |
|---|---|
| Supply and install three phase underground mains (up to 14 m) | $1,388.20 |
| Each extra metre of mains | $57.20 |
| 100NB 6.5 m standard pole | $946 |
| NBN provision (in the same trench) | $187 |
| Three phase overhead mains | $858 |
| Three phase meter box on temporary frames | $858 |
| Three phase metering | $385 |
| Estimate total | $4,622.20 |
Guide prices only, including GST. Site plans are required to confirm the price, and we give you a fixed written quote.
Two sites on the same street can still need very different setups. These are the things that change the price.
- Overhead pole or underground pillar, and how far the cable has to run
- Trenching, including rock, tree roots, driveways or existing services in the way
- Single phase or three phase supply
- How many outlets and circuits the site switchboard needs
- Whether the street supply needs work by the network first
- Whether the final meter box can be used during the build, which can save work at the changeover
- What’s needed for the permanent supply, such as new consumer mains or a private pole
- Whether an old supply has to be disconnected first on a knockdown rebuild
Site inspections and quotes are free, and you get a fixed quote in writing. Request a site inspection or call 02 9833 9566.
Moving From Temporary to Permanent Power
When the house or building is close to finished, the site needs its permanent supply. We plan this from the start so it’s a short changeover, not a second project.
Depending on the site, we install new consumer mains to the main switchboard, fit the final meter box and arrange the meter installation with your retailer. If the property will be fed overhead, we can install a private power pole or connect a new overhead service to the building. Then we take down the temporary pole or pillar and clear it off site.
Building more than one dwelling? Our subdivision electricity work covers separate supplies and meters for each lot. Knocking down first? We handle the disconnection of the old supply before demolition. And if your client wants an EV charger or three phase, it’s easier to plan now than add later.
Temporary Site Power FAQs
What is a temporary builder’s pole?
It’s a temporary power pole set up on a building site with a meter and a site switchboard. It takes power from the street network so trades can run tools, lights and site sheds during the build. It comes out once permanent power is connected.
Do I need a Level 2 electrician for a temporary power pole?
Yes, for the network connection. Connecting a service to the Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy network is Level 2 work under the NSW Accredited Service Provider scheme. We do the connection and the site board in one job.
How long does it take to get temporary power connected?
It depends on the network, your retailer and whether the street supply needs work first. Some sites are quick and others take longer. Lodging the application early, once your DA or CDC is approved, gives you the best chance of power being ready for your trades.
Who supplies the meter for a building site?
Your electricity retailer. Once the connection application is in and you have a retail contract for the site, the retailer arranges the meter. We tell you what they need from you.
Can I hire a builder’s pole instead?
Ask us about it for your site. Whether a pole is hired, supplied or reused depends on the setup and the permanent supply plan. We’ll recommend the option that suits the build when we inspect.
Can the permanent meter box be used during construction?
Sometimes. If the final meter box location is built early and the network accepts the arrangement, it can save work at the changeover. We’ll look at your plans and tell you if it’s an option.
Can temporary site power be underground?
Yes. Where the street is underground or a pole won’t suit the site, we trench, lay conduit and cable, and connect a temporary pillar or board. We use our own excavators.
Do I need three phase power on a building site?
Most single house builds run on single phase. Larger sites, hoists, cranes and some welding gear may need three phase. Tell us what equipment is coming and we’ll size the supply to suit.
Where should a temporary power pole go?
Usually near the front boundary, where the service line can run from the street without crossing a neighbour’s property. It also needs to stay clear of the slab, driveway, crane pad and deliveries. We confirm the spot on site before anything goes in.
How much does temporary builder’s power cost?
As a guide, a three phase supply on a clear new build site in an underground area is estimated at $2,750 inc. GST. That covers up to 20 m of underground mains, NBN provision in the same trench, a meter box on temporary frames, metering and the underground connection. In a pole area, with a new pole and overhead mains, the estimate is $4,622.20 inc. GST. Extra mains cost $57.20 inc. GST per metre, and we confirm the price from your site plans.
Who pays for the electricity used on site?
Whoever holds the retail account for the temporary supply, which is usually the builder or the owner. Sort this out between you before the meter is installed.
What happens to the temporary pole at the end of the job?
Once the permanent supply is live, we remove the temporary pole or pillar and its meter. The site then runs on the permanent meter box and consumer mains we’ve installed.
Do you work with builders on more than one site?
Yes. Many of our builder clients use us on every job. Send us your upcoming sites and we’ll plan the temporary power around your program.
Which parts of Sydney do you cover?
We cover all of Sydney from our base in St Marys, including Penrith, Blacktown, the Hills District, Parramatta, Liverpool, Camden, Campbelltown and the growth areas in the south west and north west.
Book Your Temporary Site Power Today
Dave Fenech Electrical Services has been a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider since 1999. We set up builder’s poles, underground pillars and site switchboards, then switch the site over to permanent power at the end.
Book a site inspection or call 02 9833 9566 for temporary site power for builders in Sydney.