Switchboard Upgrades & Safety Switches
Swap old ceramic fuses for a modern switchboard with RCBO safety switches on every circuit. Fixed price, done in a day, certified on completion.
G5.0 from 57 Google reviewsWhy upgrade your switchboard?
Many homes in Melbourne’s west still run on ceramic rewireable fuses, or a board with a single safety switch covering everything. A modern switchboard with individual RCBO protection cuts the power in milliseconds when something goes wrong, and stops one faulty appliance blacking out the whole house.
It’s also the first step for solar, batteries, EV chargers, air conditioning and kitchen renovations, which all need spare capacity and proper protection.
Signs your switchboard needs an upgrade
- Ceramic fuses with fuse wire, or a black backing panel that may contain asbestos
- No safety switch, or one safety switch protecting every circuit
- Breakers that trip often, or lights that dim when appliances start
- Adding solar, a battery, an EV charger, air conditioning or a new kitchen
- Selling, renting out or insuring the property
What’s included
- Site inspection and a fixed written quote
- New enclosure, main switch and RCBO safety switches on every final circuit
- Surge protection option
- Circuit labelling and testing to AS/NZS 3000
- Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion
- Liaising with your distributor if a power shutdown or meter work is needed
How much does it cost?
Most residential switchboard upgrades in Melbourne cost between $1,200 and $2,500, depending on the number of circuits, whether the enclosure needs replacing and whether the board is mounted on asbestos. We give you a fixed price before we start.
How it works
- Inspection & quoteWe check your board and give you a fixed price.
- Upgrade dayPower off for part of the day while we install and test.
- CertifiedYou get a Certificate of Electrical Safety for your records.
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Switchboard Upgrades across Melbourne’s west
Based in Altona North, we provide switchboard upgrades services in these suburbs and everywhere in between.
Also servicing: Altona Meadows, Seaholme, Seabrook, Kingsville, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Seddon, West Footscray, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Braybrook, Tottenham, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Albion, Ardeer, Deer Park, Derrimut, Laverton North, Williams Landing, Truganina, Tarneit, Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes, Werribee South and surrounding suburbs. See all service areas →
Common questions
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most homes are done in half a day to a day, with the power off for part of that time. We’ll tell you the expected shutdown window in advance.
What’s the difference between an RCD and an RCBO?
An RCD protects a group of circuits against electric shock. An RCBO combines that protection with a circuit breaker for a single circuit, so a fault only cuts power to that one circuit.
Do rental properties need safety switches?
Victoria’s rental minimum standards require power outlets and lighting circuits to be connected to a switchboard with circuit breakers and RCD safety switches.
What if my switchboard has asbestos?
We’ll identify it during the quote and include the correct handling in the price, so there are no surprises on the day.
Other ways we can help
24/7 Emergency Electrician
Power out, sparking outlets or a safety switch that won’t reset. We answer day and night.
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Rental Safety Checks
The two-yearly electrical check Victorian landlords need, with a clear written report.
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Lighting & LED Upgrades
LED downlights, pendants, outdoor and sensor lighting that cuts your power bill.
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Fault Finding & Maintenance
Tripping breakers, dead power points and flickering lights, traced and fixed properly.
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Shop & Office Fit-outs
Power, data and lighting for retail, hospitality, offices and warehouses, on schedule.
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CCTV, Data & Networking
Security cameras with phone viewing, data cabling, Wi-Fi and TV points.
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Air Conditioning Electrical
Dedicated circuits, isolators and connections for split and ducted systems.
Learn more →Get a free switchboard upgrade quote
Send us a few details, or call Rami directly on 0402 132 759. We cover Altona North and all of Melbourne’s western suburbs.
- Fixed price before any work starts
- Licensed and insured, REC 34060
- Most quotes back the same day
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