Switchboard Upgrades in Ballarat

Still got ceramic fuses or a switchboard with no safety switch? We replace old boards with modern circuit breakers and RCD safety switches, usually in a single day, with a compliance certificate at the end.

From $980 + GST standard upgrade

Why so many Ballarat homes need a new switchboard

A large share of Ballarat's housing was built long before safety switches were required. Many of these homes still run on the original fuse board, sometimes with asbestos backing, and with no protection against electric shock.

On top of that, modern homes ask a lot more of a switchboard than they used to. Split systems, induction cooktops, EV chargers and solar inverters all need dedicated circuits and spare capacity that an old board simply does not have.

Upgrading replaces the old fuses with circuit breakers, adds RCD safety switches across your circuits, and gives you room to grow. It is one of the most worthwhile safety improvements you can make to an older home.

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What happens on the day

  1. 1
    Inspection and quote

    We look at your existing board, wiring and mains, then give you a fixed written quote.

  2. 2
    Booking

    We book a time that suits you. Power is off for part of the day, so we plan around you.

  3. 3
    New board installed

    Old fuses come out, a new enclosure goes in with circuit breakers and RCD safety switches.

  4. 4
    Testing and certificate

    Every circuit is tested and you receive a Certificate of Electrical Safety.

What affects the price

Switchboard upgrades start from $980 + GST for a standard single-phase home. The final price depends on how many circuits you have, how many safety switches are needed, whether the old board has asbestos backing that needs safe removal, whether the meter panel or mains need work, and whether you are moving to three-phase. We always quote in writing first.

Prices exclude GST and are starting prices for a standard job. Your final price is confirmed in a free, no-obligation quote. Zip finance available.

Switchboard Upgrades in Ballarat: common questions

Most standard homes are done in one day. The power is only off for part of that time, and we let you know in advance.
Existing homes are not always required to upgrade, but safety switches are strongly recommended and are required when certain new work is done. We will tell you what is required and what is optional.
Yes. Many older Ballarat boards have asbestos-containing backing. We will identify it and make sure it is handled and removed safely as part of the job.
Often, yes. A charger or a large split system needs its own circuit and spare capacity. We can check your board and quote both jobs together.

Switchboard Upgrades across Ballarat

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