Electrical work for shophouses
A shophouse often carries a residential upper floor and a commercial ground floor under one roof, with wiring that has been added to over many years. We work with that reality, planning electrical work around the building's age and the way you use each level.
Whether you are restoring a heritage unit or fitting out a cafe, we bring the electrical system up to standard and keep it compliant.
- Rewiring of ageing or heavily modified shophouse wiring.
- Supply and distribution-board upgrades for heavier business loads.
- Lighting for retail displays, dining areas and signage.
- F&B fit-out electrical work for kitchens and equipment.
- Fault finding and repairs across mixed-use floors.
Common shophouse jobs we handle
Shophouse owners and tenants call us for jobs that flats and condos rarely involve.
- Rewiring before a change of tenant or a change of use.
- Upgrading the incoming supply and DB board for kitchen or retail equipment.
- Powering an F&B kitchen with the right circuits and protection.
- Lighting a retail or dining space and its shopfront.
- Tracing faults in old wiring that has been extended over the years.
Heavier loads and three-phase supply
F&B and retail fit-outs draw far more power than a home: commercial kitchens, chillers, ovens, and air-conditioning add up quickly. Many shophouses need a heavier supply and a properly designed distribution board to carry it safely.
Where your equipment requires it, a three-phase supply and the right circuit protection make the difference between a system that copes and one that keeps tripping. We assess your equipment list and design the supply and DB around it, then certify the work.
Heritage shophouses and compliance
Many shophouses sit in conservation areas, where work has to respect the building's fabric. We route and conceal wiring sympathetically and plan rewiring to limit disturbance to heritage finishes.
All electrical wiring work must be carried out by an EMA Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW), and the installation follows SS 638:2018, the current Code of Practice for Electrical Installations. We are EMA-licensed and certify the work on completion. You can verify our LEW licence on EMA's ELISE portal at https://elise.ema.gov.sg/.
Why shophouse owners choose us
Mixed-use, heritage, and heavy loads all in one building call for a careful hand.
- EMA-licensed (LEW) work certified and documented properly.
- Experience across residential, retail and F&B floors.
- Supply and DB design sized to your real equipment load.
- Clear quotes and scheduling that works around trading hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can you handle the heavier loads of an F&B shophouse?
Yes. Commercial kitchens and retail equipment draw much more power than a home. We assess your equipment list, then design the supply, distribution board and circuit protection to carry it safely. Where your load requires it, that can include a three-phase supply.
Do you work with heritage and conservation shophouses?
Yes. We route and conceal wiring sympathetically and plan rewiring to limit disturbance to heritage finishes. All work is still done to SS 638:2018 and certified by an EMA Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW).
Is a licensed electrician required for shophouse work?
Yes. Electrical wiring work in a shophouse must be carried out by an EMA Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW). We are EMA-licensed and provide certification on completion. You can verify the licence on EMA's ELISE portal at https://elise.ema.gov.sg/.
Can you schedule work around our trading hours?
Yes. We plan work to limit disruption to your business, including phased work and out-of-hours scheduling where it helps. Tell us your trading pattern and we will build the plan around it.