Mandatory electrical safety check

Before VEU ceiling-insulation work begins, a licensed electrician must assess the electrical installation and roof-space risks.

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How the VEU rebate works

Send a request. We handle the inspection, the electrician and the install.

The discount depends on assessment and Accredited Person approval. It is not a guaranteed cash payment.

  1. Send your request

    Tell us about your Victorian home. That starts the rebate check.

    You
  2. Get a free home inspection

    We inspect your ceiling at no cost and confirm what the roof space needs.

    ReInsulate team
  3. An electrician makes it safe

    A licensed electrician checks the ceiling. Any hazard is fixed before insulation goes in.

    Licensed electrician — From ReInsulate Team*
  4. An EEC Certified installer fits it

    EEC Certified installers from ReInsulate fit your new ceiling insulation. Rebate paperwork is handled by our Accredited partner.

    EEC Certified installers from ReInsulate — Rebate paperwork from our Accredited partner
  5. Pay the reduced price

    Eligible homes pay less on the quote, up to about 50% off. It is a lower price, not a cash payment.

ReInsulate and EEC Certified installers

We arrange the inspection and the electrician, and our certified installers fit the ceiling insulation.

Our contracted VEU Accredited Person

Handles program approval and the certificates that fund the discount. ReInsulate is not the Accredited Person.

What is typically reviewed

  • Wiring condition and installation hazards
  • RCD protection where required
  • Downlight and luminaire suitability
  • Plug bases, junctions and connections
  • Safe isolation of relevant circuits
  • Risks when cables are surrounded by insulation

Do all cables need clipping?

Not automatically. Loose roof-space cables do not mean the entire house must be rewired. The electrician decides based on actual condition and risk.

If a hazard is found, rectification may be required before insulation can proceed. Electrical costs may be quoted separately and may not be covered by the insulation incentive.

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Electrical safety FAQs

Yes. An applicable licensed electrician must complete the required pre-installation electrical safety assessment before eligible insulation work begins. Any identified electrical hazards must be rectified before the installation can proceed.

Not necessarily. Electrical assessment and rectification may be separate costs. If unsafe wiring, unsuitable downlights or other hazards are identified, the required work should be explained and quoted separately before proceeding.

Not automatically. The licensed electrician must determine whether cables are supported or arranged to reduce the risk of damage or strain during insulation installation. Unsafe, damaged or vulnerable wiring may require rectification, but the assessment should be based on the actual condition and risk.

The completed eligible installation must achieve at least R5.0. ReInsulate may also provide suitable R6 or R7 options, subject to the property, approved products and applicable installation requirements.

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