Switchboard Upgrades

Absolutely. We’re licensed to work on commercial switchboards, metering panels, and associated wiring, and we can also upgrade or install structured data cabling to suit your business needs.

For more complex or high-capacity switchboard upgrades, we coordinate with trusted specialist contractors to make sure everything is completed to current standards and with minimal downtime for your site. We’ll manage the whole process so you’ve only got one point of contact.

You can stay in your home while we upgrade your switchboard, but we’ll need to switch off your electricity for safety while we’re working.

Most upgrades take anywhere from a few hours to most of the day, depending on the complexity. We’ll let you know ahead of time how long to expect, so you can plan around any power outage — especially for things like refrigeration, internet, or working from home.

Once the upgrade is complete, we’ll test everything, restore power, and provide any required compliance documentation.

Yes. Modern switchboard upgrades must include RCDs (safety switches) to meet current Australian standards. These devices cut the power instantly if a fault is detected, protecting people from electric shock and reducing fire risk.

When we upgrade a switchboard, we’ll install the correct number of safety switches for your circuits, test them, and provide compliance documentation. If your existing setup already has them, we’ll check they’re functioning properly and replace any that are faulty or outdated.

You should think about upgrading your switchboard if:

• It still uses ceramic fuses or other outdated components
• You don’t have safety switches on all circuits
• Circuit breakers trip often or fuses blow regularly
• You’re adding new high-demand appliances (like an EV charger, aircon, or induction cooktop)
• There are visible signs of wear, heat damage, or corrosion
• You’re renovating or extending your property
• Your insurer or electrician has flagged compliance issues

Upgrading ensures your electrical system is safe, reliable, and able to handle today’s energy demands.

Our services cover everything from day-to-day electrical work to larger projects and specialised installations. This includes:

• Residential electrical — power points, lighting, ceiling fans, switchboard upgrades, appliance installs, EV chargers, smoke alarms
• Commercial electrical — fit-outs, maintenance contracts, compliance testing, data and communications, fault finding
• Air conditioning — split system supply, installation, and servicing
• Home automation — smart lighting, climate control, and security integration
• Safety and compliance — test and tag, RCD testing, emergency lighting checks, smoke alarm compliance
• Energy efficiency upgrades — LED lighting conversions, energy monitoring, and load management

If you’re not sure whether we handle a specific job, just ask — if it’s within our licence, we’ll take care of it, and if not, we can usually connect you with a trusted partner.