Safety Switches & Switchboards

Switchboard work is quoted per job, because the cost depends on the condition of your existing board, how many circuits are involved and what the upgrade needs to include. We will assess your board first, explain what we find and provide a free written quote before any work begins, so you can make a decision with all the information in front of you. We will also be honest about what is genuinely needed now and what can reasonably wait, rather than pushing the biggest possible job.

A safety switch — also called an RCD — constantly monitors the flow of electricity and cuts power in a fraction of a second if it detects a dangerous fault, such as current leaking to earth through a person. It is one of the most effective protections against electric shock. Many older homes have few or none, or only cover part of the house. If you are unsure what your board has, we can check and explain your options for adding proper protection where it is missing.

There are some clear warning signs. Ceramic or rewireable fuses rather than circuit breakers, a board that trips frequently, scorch marks, a burning smell, crowding from added circuits, or simply a board that has not been touched in decades all suggest it is time for an expert look. An inadequately powered or outdated board can put your family or business at risk. If any of that sounds familiar, book an assessment and we will tell you honestly where things stand.

An old board is not automatically dangerous, but it is far more likely to lack modern safety switch protection and to struggle with the demands of a modern home full of appliances. That combination is what raises the risk. The sensible step is to have it assessed by a qualified electrician who can tell you whether it is safe to continue as is, needs specific repairs, or should be upgraded. Guessing is the part to avoid — a quick professional check removes the uncertainty.

Most switchboard upgrades are completed within a day, though the exact time depends on the size of the board and the work involved. Power needs to be off for parts of the job, so we will let you know in advance roughly how long that will be and plan the work to keep disruption to a minimum. When we quote, we will give you a clear timeframe so you can arrange your day. We always leave the board neat, clearly labelled and tidy.

We repair, upgrade and replace switchboards across Brisbane's western, inner-east, southern and northern suburbs from our base in the western suburbs, including Chelmer, Paddington, Bulimba, Nundah, Indooroopilly, Graceville, Toowong and Ashgrove. If you are not certain your suburb is covered, just call — our service area is broad and we will happily confirm whether we can get to you.

Treat it as an emergency. If your switchboard is sparking, smells of burning or feels hot, switch off the main power if it is safe to do so, keep everyone away from it, and call us straight away — we are on call 24/7. Do not attempt to open or investigate the board yourself. These signs point to a serious fault that needs a qualified electrician to make safe and repair. The sooner we are called, the sooner the hazard is dealt with.