SWITCHBOARD UPGRADE MELBOURNE
Safety switch installation, circuit breaker upgrades, and full switchboard replacements across Melbourne.
About This Service
An outdated switchboard is one of the most common causes of electrical faults and house fires in Australian homes. If your circuits keep tripping, you have ceramic fuses instead of modern circuit breakers, or you have no safety switches (RCDs), a switchboard upgrade is the safest and most cost-effective solution. Hands On Electrical Group upgrades switchboards to modern, fully safety-switch-protected boards across Metropolitan Melbourne. All work is compliant with Australian Standards AS/NZS 3000, and a Certificate of Electrical Safety is issued for every job.
What We Offer
- Full switchboard replacement and upgrade
- Safety switch (RCD) installation — mandatory in Victorian homes
- Circuit breaker replacement and upgrade
- Additional circuit installation for new appliances
- Meter box upgrades and replacements
- Three-phase switchboard upgrades
- Certificate of Electrical Safety issued for every job
- Coordination with your energy provider (Ausnet, Jemena, etc.)
WHY CHOOSE HANDS ON ELECTRICAL?
HOW IT WORKS
Step 01
Call or Book
Call us on 0489 267 520 or book online. We'll confirm your appointment same day.
Step 02
We Assess
Our licensed electrician arrives on time, assesses the job, and gives you a clear upfront price.
Step 03
We Get to Work
We complete the job neatly and safely, keeping your home tidy throughout.
Step 04
Job Done
We walk you through the completed work, answer any questions, and leave you with a clean finish.
BOOK A JOB ONLINE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know if my Melbourne home's switchboard needs upgrading?
Key warning signs include: circuits that trip frequently, ceramic fuses instead of modern circuit breakers, no safety switches (RCDs), a switchboard that's more than 25 years old, or a switchboard that can't handle modern appliance loads.
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost in Melbourne?
Switchboard upgrade costs vary depending on the size of your home, the number of circuits, and whether a meter box upgrade is also required. We provide upfront fixed pricing before starting — call us for a free quote.
Will the power be off during the switchboard upgrade?
Yes, we need to isolate the power for the duration of the upgrade. We work efficiently to minimise downtime — most residential switchboard upgrades are completed within 2–4 hours.
Is a Certificate of Electrical Safety required for switchboard work in Victoria?
Yes — all licensed electricians in Victoria are legally required to issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety for switchboard work. We provide this for every job as standard.
Do I need safety switches (RCDs) in my Melbourne home?
Yes. Victorian regulations require safety switches on all power and lighting circuits in new homes and renovations. Older homes without RCDs are at significantly higher risk of electrical shock and fire. We strongly recommend upgrading.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Call Beau directly or book online — same-day and next-day appointments available across Metropolitan Melbourne.