What this covers
Most homes in Wagga were wired for one TV in the lounge and a phone on the kitchen wall. These days it's a big screen on the wall, a modem somewhere awkward, a home office in the spare room and a teenager gaming in the back bedroom. Wi-Fi does a lot, but a cable is still faster and more reliable for anything that sits still.
We put in:
- TV points for an antenna, run to the rooms where you watch TV.
- Data points (network cable) from where your internet comes in to the study, the lounge, a gaming setup or a home office.
- Power behind wall-mounted TVs, so the screen hangs flat with no cords dangling down the wall.
- Extra power points next to the modem, the TV cabinet and the desk, so you're not running a power board off a power board.
- Data and power for small offices and shops, as part of a fit-out or on their own.
Signs it's worth doing
- The Wi-Fi drops out in the rooms furthest from the modem, especially in older double-brick homes where the walls block the signal.
- You work from home and video calls freeze.
- The TV is going on the wall and you don't want a cord hanging below it.
- The modem lives on the floor in the hallway because that's where the only socket is.
- There are power boards daisy-chained behind the TV cabinet.
- You're renovating or building and the walls are open anyway. That's the cheapest time to run cable.
How Nelson does it
- Walk through the house with you. Where does the internet come in? Where will the TV go, how high, and what's plugged into it? Where do you sit to work? We plan the cable runs around that.
- Pick the route. In a typical Wagga home with a roof space, we run cables through the ceiling and drop them down inside the wall cavity. Under-floor runs work in older homes on stumps. Brick walls take more care, and we'll tell you up front if a spot is hard to reach.
- Install the points. Neat wall plates at a sensible height, labelled so you know which point goes where.
- Power where it's needed. Any new power point is electrical wiring work. It's tested and covered by a certificate.
- Test everything before we leave, and show you what goes where.
If you're putting a TV on the wall, mount the bracket after the cabling is in, or tell us the exact height first. Moving a point by 20 cm after the fact is a nuisance for everyone.
The rules that apply
The data cable itself is low voltage, but the power points that run your TV, modem and computer are not. In NSW you need an electrical licence before you do any electrical wiring work, whatever the size of the job (NSW Government). The NSW Government says homeowners should not install or move power points themselves.
When we add a power point, the circuit it's on has been altered. Under the Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2018), an altered circuit in a home needs 30 mA safety switch protection at the switchboard. Only that circuit, not the whole house. If your board still has old ceramic fuses and no safety switches, adding a power point behind the TV can mean adding an RCBO at the board too. We'll tell you before we start. More on this on our safety switches page.
Every power job gets a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW). Since 1 July 2026, CCEWs in NSW are lodged through the Building Commission NSW eCert portal, and you get a copy by email.
Renovating or building? Plan it now
Running data and TV cable is far easier with the walls open. If you're doing a kitchen or bathroom renovation or a new build, think about:
- where the modem will live (central, out of the way, with power next to it);
- a data point in every room where a TV or desk might go, not just where they go today;
- a TV point and double power point at wall-mounted TV height in the lounge and main bedroom;
- spare conduit to the roof space for whatever comes next.
Our renovation electrical checklist covers the rest.
Cost
Every house is different: a single-storey brick home with a good roof space is quick, a two-storey with no access between floors is not. There's no fixed price for data and TV points. Call or send the job through for a written quote, and you'll have the price before any work starts. Travel is free within 17 km of Wagga.
Common questions
Is a data point better than Wi-Fi?
For anything that doesn't move, like a TV, a desktop computer, a gaming console or a Wi-Fi access point at the far end of the house, a cable is usually faster and more stable. Phones and laptops will still use Wi-Fi. A common setup is a cable to a second access point in the part of the house where the signal is weak.
Can you hide the cables for a wall-mounted TV?
Yes. We put a power point and a TV or data point behind where the screen will hang, so the cords run inside the wall. Tell us the exact mounting height first so the points end up hidden behind the TV.
Do you install TV antennas?
Ask Nelson. We run TV points through the house from the antenna. Whether the antenna itself needs replacing or realigning is a separate question, and we'll tell you honestly if it's a job for an antenna specialist.
Can I move a power point behind the TV myself?
No. In NSW, moving or installing a power point is electrical wiring work and needs a licensed electrician. The NSW Government calls DIY electrical work dangerous and illegal, and it can void your home insurance.
Can you do data and power in a small office?
Yes. Data points, extra power and lighting for offices and shops are part of our shop and office fit-outs work. Call 0416 085 416 or send the job through for a quote.