Switchboard Upgrades in Sydney

Tired of your switchboard tripping and interrupting power around your home or business? Frequent tripping can be a sign that the board is overloaded, outdated or no longer able to support your property’s current electrical demand.

Eris Electrical provides switchboard upgrades across Sydney for homes and businesses. We inspect the existing switchboard, mains and wiring, explain whether repair or replacement is appropriate, and provide an upfront fixed-price quote before the work begins.

• 15+ Years’ Experience
• Authorised Level 2 ASP #3022
• Electrical Contractor Licence #204698C
• Accredited for Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy & Essential Energy

Problems With Your Existing Switchboard

An older switchboard can become a problem when the electrical demands of the property change or the existing protection is no longer suitable.

Common signs include:

• Frequent circuit tripping or flickering lights
• Old ceramic fuses instead of modern circuit breakers
• Limited room to add new circuits or electrical equipment
• Missing or inadequate safety-switch protection
• Burn marks, overheating or unusual smells around the board
• A board that cannot support planned electrical upgrades

If you are renovating, adding air conditioning, installing an EV charger, planning solar or increasing the electrical load, it is also worth checking whether the existing switchboard can support what you want to add.

Not sure if the board actually needs replacing? Eris Electrical can inspect it first and explain what work is appropriate.

The Right Solution for Your Switchboard

A fault at the switchboard does not automatically mean you need a complete replacement.

A repair may be suitable where the board itself is still in good condition and the issue is limited to a faulty circuit breaker, safety switch, connection or another individual component.

A full switchboard upgrade may be more appropriate where the board has old ceramic fuses, lacks suitable safety-switch protection, is undersized for the property’s electrical demand or has an older backing panel that requires further attention.

You do not need to decide between repair and replacement before contacting us. Eris Electrical can check the board and recommend the option that suits its condition and the electrical work you are planning.

Need a clear answer before committing to a replacement?

What a Switchboard Upgrade May Include

The work should match the condition of the existing board and what the property needs to support.

Depending on the installation, a switchboard upgrade may involve:

• Replacing outdated ceramic fuse equipment
• Installing modern circuit breakers
• Adding RCD or RCBO safety-switch protection
• Reorganising circuits where required
• Allowing capacity for additional circuits
• Upgrading consumer mains or cabling where needed
• Addressing an asbestos-backed panel where one is identified
• Installing surge protection where appropriate

The final scope is confirmed after the existing installation has been checked rather than assuming every switchboard needs the same components.

Planning for the Power Your Property Needs

A new switchboard should suit more than the electrical load you have today.

If you are planning new air conditioning, an EV charger, solar equipment, additional appliances, workshop machinery or a renovation, the expected load should be considered before the board is upgraded.

Some projects may also require a change to the property’s power supply. Where three-phase power is needed, the switchboard work can be planned alongside a single phase to three phase power upgrade rather than treating the two jobs separately.

This helps avoid installing a new board that does not suit the electrical work already planned for the property.

Level 2 Work and Consumer Mains

If the existing consumer mains are undersized, the supply arrangement needs changing, or the job involves authorised network-side electrical work, the relevant parts of the project need Level 2 ASP capability.

Depending on the property location and network connection, this work may need to be coordinated with Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy or Essential Energy.

Eris Electrical can coordinate these requirements through our Level 2 electrical services in Sydney, so related mains and network-side work can be considered with the switchboard upgrade. Our Level 2 authorisations cover disconnection and reconnection, underground and overhead service lines, and metering and energising new installations.

Where a project also involves a meter change, the required electricity metering work can be considered as part of the wider electrical scope.

Electrical Safety and Compliance

Switchboard work needs to provide the electrical protection required for the installation, not simply replace an old enclosure with a newer one.

Where applicable, this can include circuit breakers, RCDs or RCBOs and other protection suited to the circuits and electrical loads at the property.

Eris Electrical completes switchboard work with reference to applicable Australian electrical requirements, including the AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, followed by testing and compliance checks when the installation is complete.

Switchboard Upgrade Cost Factors

There is no single price that accurately applies to every switchboard upgrade in Sydney.

The cost can depend on:

• The size and configuration of the existing board
• Number of circuits
• Condition of the existing wiring
• Safety switches and circuit protection required
• Consumer mains or cabling work
• Whether an asbestos-backed panel is present
• Additional electrical or Level 2 work needed for the project

A straightforward residential replacement will have a different scope from a switchboard that also requires mains, wiring or supply changes.

Eris Electrical provides an upfront fixed-price quote before the agreed work begins, so you know what is included in the switchboard upgrade.

Want to know what your switchboard actually needs?

Our Switchboard Upgrade Process

1. Inspect the Existing Switchboard

We check the board, mains and relevant wiring to understand its condition and the electrical load the property needs to support.

2. Confirm the Right Scope

You receive a clear recommendation on the work required, whether that means targeted repairs or a full switchboard upgrade.

3. Complete the Agreed Work

Eris Electrical carries out the switchboard work and any applicable Level 2 components included in the agreed scope.

4. Test and Finalise the Installation

The completed installation is tested and compliance checks are carried out before the job is finalised.