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If your board still runs ceramic fuses, trips constantly, or has no room left for anything new, it is working against you. A switchboard upgrade in Melbourne replaces that old fuse box with a modern board fitted with circuit breakers and safety switches, so faults cut the power in a fraction of a second and every circuit in your home is properly protected.
Most people upgrade for one of a few reasons: the board is old and unsafe, it keeps tripping or is full, or they are adding load like air conditioning, an EV charger or solar. If your board has ceramic fuses, no safety switches, or a tangle of wiring behind the cover, it is worth getting checked. Plenty of older homes across Melbourne’s north still run on a board that was never designed for how much we plug in today.
If you only need safety switches added rather than a full board, Safety Switch (RCD) Installation is the smaller job. Planning a home charger? See EV Charger Installation, it is one of the most common reasons a board needs more capacity. We are licensed and insured, rated 5.0 on Google across 600+ reviews, and every job is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee. Booking early also means you are not left without power when an old board finally fails.
A good upgrade leaves room for what you add next, not just what you run today. We look at how you use the home and plan for what is coming, whether that is ducted air conditioning, an EV charger, solar or a renovation. We lay the new board out neatly, label every circuit clearly, and keep your power off for as little time as possible. You end up with a tidy, compliant board that is easy to understand and ready for the next thing you add, rather than one that is full on day one. If your meter or main wiring needs attention at the same time, we flag it up front rather than springing it on you later.
A safety switch cuts the power in milliseconds if it detects a fault through a person or a damaged appliance, which is exactly the protection your old fuse board never had. We remove the old ceramic fuses, fit modern circuit breakers and safety switches, and make sure each circuit is properly protected and clearly identified. It is the single biggest safety improvement most older homes can make. We also test the new safety switches in front of you before we finish, so you can see for yourself that they trip the way they should.
No one likes waiting around for a tradie. When you book with us, we respect your schedule. We’ll even let you know when we're on the way.
We don’t believe in pressure sales tactics. We’ll explain what’s going on in plain English and only recommend what’s genuinely needed.
We bring the right tools and parts to get your plumbing sorted in one visit, whenever possible. That means faster fixes and less disruption for you.
No one likes a tradie who leaves a mess behind. From the moment we walk in, we treat your home like it’s our own. We always clean-up after ourselves when we’re done.
We’re not a faceless franchise — we’re Melbourne locals. All our plumbers are fully licensed, insured, and trained to handle anything from emergencies to service and installations.
We believe in fair, upfront pricing. That means No call-out fees, Clear quote before we start and zero surprises on your invoice.
Not sure if your board is a problem? We upgrade switchboards for homes, rentals and businesses right across Melbourne, with much of our work in the northern suburbs, from Reservoir and Preston through to Epping, Craigieburn and Coburg. The older brick homes through the inner north are where we most often find ceramic fuses with no safety switches, while newer places usually just need more capacity added. We assess honestly and only recommend what the property actually needs. Most upgrades are done within a day, with your power back on before we leave and the board left neat and clearly labelled. You can also browse all our electrical services. Don’t see your suburb on the list? Give us a call, the chances are we’re nearby.
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Old fuse box or board that keeps tripping? Licensed electricians fitting safe, modern switchboards across Melbourne. Upfront pricing. Call 1300 635 294.
