Switchboard Upgrade Sydney

A professional and compliant Switchboard Upgrade is essential for the safety, performance, and reliability of your home or business electrical system. At True Local Electricians, we specialise in comprehensive switchboard services across Sydney, including Sutherland Shire, Campbelltown, Camden, and Wollongong. Whether you're upgrading outdated fuse boxes, replacing asbestos panels, or increasing supply for modern appliances like air conditioners or EV chargers, our licensed team provides complete solutions backed by over 15 years of experience.
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Residential & Commercial Electrical Switchboard Repairs, Replacements & Upgrades in Sydney

We provide expert residential and commercial Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services tailored to your property’s power needs. Many older properties across Sydney still have ceramic fuses or outdated panels that cannot support modern appliances or meet current safety codes. Whether you’ve experienced flickering lights, burnt wiring, tripped circuits or received a switchboard defect notice, we offer fast diagnosis, replacement, and upgrades with minimal disruption. For commercial clients, we also handle switchboard modifications to meet business load requirements, office equipment, or high-powered machinery. Our team has extensive experience with both residential homes and large commercial premises, offering safe and fully compliant upgrades across all Sydney regions.

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Residential Switchboard Repairs & Upgrades
Commercial Distribution Board Repairs & Upgrades
24hr Emergency Switchboard Repairs
Electrical Fuse Box Upgrades & Repairs
Level 2 Electrician Switchboard Upgrades
RCD Safety Switch Installations
Switchboard Defect Notice Rectification
Smart Metering Upgrades
Meter Box Relocations & Upgrades
Asbestos Panel Removal
MPD & Service Fuse Installation
Circuit Breaker Installation & Upgrade

New Electrical Switchboard & Meter Box Installations Sydney

If you're building a new home, extending your property, or undertaking a renovation, our team specialises in new Switchboard Upgrade Sydney and meter box installations that meet all current standards. We install galvanised 600x600 compliant NSW switchboard boxes with fire-rated bakelite panels, ensuring longevity and compliance. Every new install includes a new sub-enclosure, smart metering upgrades, Hager safety switch gear, copper busbars, new earth stakes, active and neutral links, and full AS3000 compliance. Whether your job is in Sydney's inner suburbs, the beachside homes of the Sutherland Shire, or fast-growing areas like Ingleburn or Wollongong, we provide a complete turnkey service from design through to compliance certification.

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$0 Call Out & FREE Quotes
We offer $0 call out fees during business hours and provide free onsite quotes with transparent fixed pricing. You’ll always know the cost upfront—no hidden surprises.
15+ Years Experience
With over 15 years of residential and commercial electrical experience, we’ve built a trusted reputation across Sydney. Our expert team delivers safe, compliant, and long-lasting solutions.
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We’re fully licensed, insured, and accredited Level 2 ASP electricians, qualified to work on all electrical systems. Your safety and compliance are our top priorities.

Level 2 ASP Electrician for Switchboard Upgrades & Installations – Ausgrid & Endeavour Approved

Our team is fully accredited and authorised as Level 2 ASP electricians with both Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy. This means we can handle any Switchboard Upgrade Sydney that involves connections to the electricity network, including MPD installations, 3 phase upgrades, meter rewiring, and service fuse replacement. We manage all paperwork and compliance with your electricity distributor, ensuring your upgrade is stress-free and fully certified.


Highly Rated Electrical Switchboard Services Sydney – Repairs, Upgrades & Safety Compliance

Our full suite of Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services includes repairs, modernisation, compliance upgrades, and complete replacements. We remove all outdated wiring, ceramic fuses, and asbestos panels safely, and upgrade switchboards to handle the demands of modern homes and businesses. Whether your switchboard has failed, been defected by Ausgrid or Endeavour, or you’re planning a future renovation that will increase load, we ensure your switchboard is compliant, protected, and scalable. We install premium safety devices including Hager RCBOs, isolation switches, and MPDs, and provide smart metering and surge protection upgrades as part of a complete package. With 250+ 5 star reviews and a lifetime workmanship warranty, we are proud to be one of the most highly rated and trusted names for Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services.


Single Phase & 3 Phase Switchboard Upgrades for Homes & Businesses

We provide both single phase and three phase Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services depending on your property’s power requirements. Homes generally require single phase setups, but as more residents install EV chargers, ducted air conditioners or pools, a three phase upgrade may be needed. For commercial businesses, three phase power is often essential to run machinery and larger equipment. We upgrade your supply, meter, switchboard, and cabling to suit the correct phase and current capacity, offering solutions from 80amp up to 100amp and above. Our team handles all required service connections, meter configurations, and Level 2 ASP compliance documentation.


Meter Box Relocations

If your switchboard or meter box needs to be moved due to renovations, new access requirements, or safety concerns, our team can perform a complete Switchboard Upgrade Sydney with full relocation services. We reroute consumer mains and circuits to the new location, install new metering infrastructure, and handle Level 2 reconnections. Whether you're moving the box to a garage, exterior wall, or another area, we ensure everything is certified and safe with minimal downtime.


RCD Safety Switch Upgrade & Installation

Safety switches are a legal requirement in NSW for new circuits, but many older properties in Sydney still lack full RCD protection. As part of our Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services, we install Hager brand RCBO's & RCD Safety Switches on all circuits, including power, lighting, and dedicated appliances. These devices are designed to instantly disconnect power in the event of a fault, preventing electric shock or fire. We offer safety switch audits and upgrades for all residential, commercial, and strata clients to ensure compliance with AS3000 standards.


Commercial Distribution Panel Board Upgrades & Installations Sydney

We specialise in commercial-grade Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services including the supply and installation of NHP grey or orange distribution panel boards. Our licensed team installs both DIN-T and MOD6 switchgear in retail, industrial, and warehouse settings across suburbs like Taren Point, Smeaton Grange, and Wollongong. We offer 6kA and 10kA protection with either C or D curve breakers, tailored for the specific load of your business or factory equipment. For larger projects, we design and build custom switchboard enclosures to suit your premises, complete with 3 phase power upgrades and copper busbars for efficient load distribution.


Electrical Fuse Box Upgrades from Old Fuses

Old fuse boxes are not only outdated but can pose serious fire and safety risks. We provide professional Switchboard Upgrade Sydney solutions to replace these with modern circuit breaker panels. Our team will remove your old ceramic fuses and wiring, install modern switchgear, and bring the entire installation up to current standards. Whether you’re upgrading your fuse box after a fault or proactively improving safety, our upgrades are cost-effective and long-lasting.


Asbestos Switchboard Panel Removal & Disposal

Many older Sydney homes still contain asbestos switchboard panels, which must be removed by a qualified professional during any Switchboard Upgrade Sydney. Our electricians are trained in safe asbestos handling and removal procedures. We carefully remove all contaminated panels, dispose of them legally, and replace them with bakelite fire-rated backboards, ensuring your home or business is safe and compliant.


Switchboard & Fuse Box Defect Rectification – Ausgrid & Endeavour

If you've received a fuse box defect notice from Ausgrid, Endeavour, or a smart meter technician, we can attend quickly to carry out a compliant Switchboard Upgrade Sydney and rectify all listed defects. Most commonly, these defects relate to lack of MPDs, exposed wiring, unsafe fuses, or the inability to safely isolate power. We provide same-day assessments and complete paperwork to close out the defect within the 21-day deadline.


Smart Meter Installation & Metering Upgrades Sydney

As part of every Switchboard Upgrade Sydney, we offer full smart meter installation and metering upgrades using new metering cable, enclosures, and wiring compliant with current distributor requirements. We liaise directly with your energy provider, ensure correct MPD and SPD placement, and provide full setup for accurate billing and remote monitoring.


Service Fuse & Meter Protection Device (MPD) Installation

We install service fuses and MPDs as part of every Switchboard Upgrade Sydney, ensuring your property can be safely isolated in emergencies and that your metering setup meets current Ausgrid or Endeavour requirements. MPDs are now mandatory for all new and upgraded installations, and we ensure correct type, rating, and labelling for each installation.


Circuit Breaker Installation & Upgrades Sydney

We provide standalone and integrated Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services that include circuit breaker installation and upgrades. Whether you're adding new appliances or extending your property, we install correctly rated breakers to protect new and existing circuits. Our team uses only premium Hager switchgear and tests all installations to AS3000.

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24 Hour Emergency Switchboard Repairs & Fuse Box Services Sydney

Power outages caused by fuse box failures can happen anytime, which is why our 24/7 emergency electricians provide switchboard repairs across Sydney. If you’re experiencing burning smells, smoke, crackling sounds, or a sudden power loss, our electricians are on call to respond fast. We can isolate the issue, provide temporary power where possible, and schedule a full upgrade if required. All emergency jobs are completed with your safety as our top priority. Our emergency electricians arrive fast with fully stocked vans to restore your service.

Professional Switchboard Upgrades Near Me – Servicing Sydney, Sutherland Shire, Campbelltown & Wollongong

As a trusted local electrician based in the Sutherland Shire, we provide expert Switchboard Upgrade Sydney services across the entire Sydney metropolitan area. We have a strong local presence and offer reliable switchboard solutions in all surrounding regions, including Switchboard Upgrade Sutherland Shire, Switchboard Upgrade Campbelltown, Switchboard Upgrade Camden and Switchboard Upgrade Wollongong. Whether you're in a house, apartment, strata complex, commercial property or industrial site, we provide free onsite switchboard inspections, $0 call-out fees, and transparent fixed pricing with no hidden surprises. With over 250+ 5-star Google reviews and recognition as a Local Business Awards finalist from 2021 to 2025, we’re the trusted choice for safe, compliant and affordable switchboard upgrades near you.

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Frequently Asked Switchboard Upgrade & Repair Questions

Find answers to some of our most commonly asked questions

How do I know if I need a switchboard upgrade?

If you experience flickering lights, tripping breakers, blown fuses, burning smells, or have old ceramic fuses, it’s likely time for a switchboard upgrade. In Sydney, we also see many customers upgrade after receiving an Ausgrid or Endeavour defect notice, or when installing high-load appliances like EV chargers or air conditioning.

What’s included in a switchboard upgrade in Sydney?

Our standard Switchboard Upgrade Sydney includes removing old fuses, replacing asbestos panels, installing a compliant steel switchboard enclosure, Hager RCBO safety switches, MPDs, surge protection, and smart meter-ready wiring. We also install new earth stakes, busbars, active/neutral links, and issue a CCEW on completion.

Can you repair switchboards in emergencies?

Yes, we offer 24-hour emergency switchboard upgrade Sydney services. If you have power loss or a burning smell, we can attend quickly to isolate the issue, provide temporary power, and plan a full upgrade the next day.

Are you licensed to handle smart meters and distributor work?

Absolutely. As Level 2 ASP electricians, we’re authorised for all Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy work, including smart meter wiring, MPDs, service fuses, and switchboard upgrade Sydney. Choosing an ASP ensures your work is safe, legal, and eligible for connection to the power grid.

What is the difference between a fuse box and a switchboard?

A fuse box is an old term for a homes switchboard which contains porcelain ceramic fuses. A fuse box should be upgraded to a new switchboard which has the latest RCD safety switches that provide protection against electric shocks and overloading leading to fires and cables melting. A switchboard can also be known as a “safety box”. Both are designed to protect you from electrical shocks and hazards. If you are having issues with your fuse box, please get in touch with us for a free quote to upgrade to a new switchboard.

How much does a switchboard upgrade cost?

Many factors come into play when upgrading your Sydney house’s switchboard. The type of dwelling you have – apartment or house, how many circuits are in your old switchboard, is your installation single phase or 3 phase supply, are the fuses mounted on the asbestos black panel and will your service meters or fuses need to be disconnected. All these factors will have a part to play in the cost of your switchboard upgrade. A switchboard upgrade in a Sydney apartment will cost less than a house as it’s smaller and will require less power. The more circuits you have, the higher the cost will be, more circuits more RCBOs. How many service fuses do you have, 3 phase or 1 phase and you guessed it 3 phase will cost more. Removing the old asbestos panels will increase the cost as well as removing any metering or service fuses. Switchboard upgrades costs depend on the number of circuits your home has, and how many phases your electrical supply is. Switchboard Upgrades can cost between $800 to $2,500.

Is it illegal not to have RCD Safety Switches?

In NSW, all new buildings are expected to have safety switches mounted, and switches must be added if extensions or modifications are done to an existing building. Rental properties in QLD and VIC must have safety switches mounted, and in NSW it is strongly recommended to do so. In some states and territories, they are a prerequisite before selling or leasing a house.

Regardless of the state, when any electrical work is performed on a premise and load on a circuit is altered, a safety switch must be installed. Always seek a professional opinion from your electrician prior to repairs or extensions.

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