Your switchboard is the heart of your home's electrical system — and the first thing we look at before installing solar, a battery or an EV charger. Many Melbourne homes built before the 2000s are still running boards that can't safely take modern loads.
What's included
- Full assessment — capacity, condition, compliance and space for planned circuits
- Safety switches (RCDs) on all circuits — as current standards require
- Surge protection — protecting inverters, batteries and appliances
- Clean, labelled, compliant board — with room for solar, battery backup and EV charging circuits
- Certificate of Electrical Safety — issued on completion
- Work by a Registered Electrical Contractor — REC-32099
Future-proofing, not just fixing
A good upgrade isn't just about today's job. We size and lay out the new board so a battery, backup circuit or EV charger can be added later without doing it all again — one upgrade, planned properly.
FAQs
Switchboard Upgrades — common questions
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Warning signs include ceramic fuses, no safety switches (RCDs), frequent tripping, or no physical room for new circuits. If you're adding solar, a battery or an EV charger, we assess it as part of the quote.
Are old ceramic fuse boards dangerous?
They offer no protection against electric shock and are a common factor in house fires. Current standards require RCD protection on circuits — an upgrade brings your home up to standard.
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most residential upgrades are done in half a day to a day, with a short planned power outage while we change over.
Do you do upgrades on their own, without solar?
Yes — we're a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC-32099) and take on standalone switchboard upgrades across our service area.