Switchboard upgrades
your home has been
hinting at.
A switchboard upgrade in Adelaide is the unglamorous job that makes every other job safer. If yours still runs ceramic fuses, trips for fun, or has no room for the EV charger you're planning — send the details once and we'll match you with a licensed sparky who does boards all week.
Old board out.
Modern protection in.
Ceramic fuse boards swapped for modern circuit breakers and safety switches (RCDs) on every circuit.
Faulty, undersized or constantly tripping breakers assessed and replaced — not just reset and hoped for.
Adding safety-switch protection to circuits that don't have it, tested and documented.
Spare ways and load planning for EV chargers, induction cooktops, split systems and future circuits.
A Certificate of Compliance for the completed work, as required in South Australia.
The board protects
everything behind it.
Every circuit in your home runs through the switchboard. Modern boards disconnect a fault in milliseconds; a 1970s fuse board takes its time. Upgrading isn't cosmetic — it's the difference between a tripped switch and a much worse afternoon. Not sure where yours stands? Run our two-minute switchboard check first.
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost in Adelaide?
The spread comes from what's behind the panel: asbestos backing boards, deteriorated mains, crowded enclosures or meter isolation can all move the number. A clear photo of your open board with the quote request gets you a much sharper first answer. See our full Adelaide electrician price guide or the deeper dive on signs your switchboard needs upgrading.
Switchboard upgrade questions
Sometimes. The sparky checks spare capacity and protection first — many homes are fine, older fuse boards usually aren't. See our EV charger installation page.
Not automatically — but they predate safety switches, and significant new work generally means bringing the board up to current standards.
A standard replacement takes half a day to a day, with supply off for part of it. Your matched electrician confirms timing before booking.
Could be the board, could be an appliance. Start with our guide on why safety switches trip, then book fault finding if it persists.