The 1% - Electrical Edition with Tim & Sam from Warrior Electrical

Residential electricians Tim and Sam from Warrior Electrical, Newcastle, break down what every homeowner should know before starting a build or renovation. Most homeowners don't think about their electrician until the frame is already up. Tim and Sam from Warrior Electrical reckon that's one of the most expensive mistakes you can make on a build. In this episode of The 1%, they sit down with Jason and Luke to walk through exactly when a sparky needs to come in, what information you should have ready for that first conversation, and why lighting design is the detail that most often takes a house to a home. They also get into the hidden costs that catch homeowners off guard, how to verify a tradesperson's licence in NSW, and what good electrical work really looks like on a quality residential build. What's covered: Why your electrician should be across the plans from the very start of the process, well before construction begins What to bring to a first electrical consult: mood boards, appliance lists, cabinetry plans and a general feel for the finish you're after The difference between direct and indirect lighting, and why flat panel downlights alone leave a home feeling clinical, like a hospital What a rough-in is (the electrical work done inside walls before they're closed) and why it has to be planned early to avoid costly variations Hidden costs and the surprise package: how thorough early planning keeps the budget where it should be How to verify an electrician's licence through NSW Fair Trading before you sign anything Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Warrior Electrical background 01:48 When should your electrician get involved in a build? 03:10 What to prepare before your first electrical consult 05:51 Direct vs indirect lighting and why most homes feel clinical 15:24 Hidden costs and what to watch out for 20:52 How to pick a good electrician in NSW 24:40 Final advice: get your plans sorted About the guests: Tim and Sam are the co-founders of Warrior Electrical, a residential electrical company based in Newcastle, NSW. Ten years in business, a team of six, and a track record across builds throughout the Hunter Region. Sam has completed specialist lighting design training with Mint Lighting in Melbourne, which comes through clearly in the way they talk about what a well-lit home actually feels like. Find them at warriorelectrical.com.au or on Instagram @warriorelectrical. The 1% is a podcast hosted by Jason Corr and Luke Conners from Spartan Projects. It's about the trades, the process, and the extra 1% that separates a good build from a great one. If you're planning a custom home, reno, extension, or granny flat in the Hunter Region, this one's for you. New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe so you don't miss one. Spartan Projects builds luxury and bespoke homes across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Central Coast, Port Stephens, and the Hunter Valley. 40+ years of combined experience. 150+ completed projects. MBA Excellence in Building award finalist. Website: spartanprojects.net.au Instagram: @spartanprojects Facebook: facebook.com/spartanprojectsaus Website: spartanprojects.net.au Warrior Electrical: warriorelectrical.com.au Watch our next episode with Ryan from Wattus Plumbing, coming soon.