Switchboard Upgrades
Your switchboard is the heart of your home’s electrical system. If it’s outdated, still running ceramic fuses, or missing safety switches, it isn’t keeping up with today’s safety standards. At Quality Electrical Contracting (QEC), we provide professional, fully compliant switchboard upgrades to protect your home, your appliances, and your family.
Need a Switchboard Upgrade?
Why Upgrade Your
Switchboard?
Modern switchboards with RCD and RCBO protection play a crucial role in preventing fire hazards and reducing the risk of electrocution, ensuring your home or business remains safe and compliant.
Upgrading also provides the capacity needed for modern living, helping you avoid nuisance tripping when running high-demand appliances like induction cooktops, EV chargers, or ducted air conditioning.
A new switchboard future-proofs your property by preparing it for solar, three-phase power, and additional high-load appliances as your needs grow. Most importantly, it offers peace of mind by meeting insurance and compliance requirements, which is especially important when renovating, selling, or leasing your property.
Inclusions
Upgrade Inclusions
Enclosure
Switchboard upgrade using your existing enclosure where suitable, or full replacement if required.
Protection
RCD/RCBO installation on all circuits for maximum protection.
Planning
Capacity planning for future needs such as solar, EV charging, and high-load appliances.
Configuration
Single-phase or three-phase configuration as required.
Labelling
Clear circuit labelling and neat finishes for easy identification.
Testing
Thorough testing of all circuits with a Certificate of Electrical Safety provided on completion.
Process
Our Process
Assessment & Consultation
We evaluate your current board, wiring, and future needs (photos or site visit).
Clear Quote
A detailed scope of works so you know exactly what’s included.
Professional Installation
Neat, safe, compliant work carried out by licensed electricians.
Testing & Certification
Complete testing of protection deContractinges, with a Certificate of Electrical Safety and signed off by an Energy Safe Contractingtoria–licensed electrical inspector.
Handover Advice
We walk you through the new board and provide maintenance tips.
F.A.Q.
Do You Need a Switchboard Upgrade?
How do I know if my switchboard is outdated?
If your home still has an old fuse box or lacks modern safety switches (RCDs), it’s a strong sign that your switchboard needs upgrading to meet today’s safety standards.
Why does my power keep tripping or fuses keep blowing?
Frequent tripping or blown fuses usually means your current switchboard can’t handle the load of modern appliances. An upgrade provides the capacity and protection you need.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade when renovating?
Yes. By law, whenever new wiring is added during a renovation or extension, safety switches must be installed — which often requires a switchboard upgrade.
Is a compliant switchboard required for selling or renting a property?
Yes. Buyers, sellers, and landlords often need a compliant switchboard to satisfy settlement conditions, tenancy requirements, and insurance policies.
Servicing
Bayside Suburbs
Mornington Peninsula
Phone
0424 644 961
nathan@qualityelectricalvic.com.au