Switchboard Upgrades

Modern switchboards with full RCD protection for safer, more reliable, compliant power. Old fuse boards replaced clean and fast, with a fixed price agreed before we start.

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what's included

Everything the job covers

No vague line items. Here's exactly what you get when you book this service.

Full board assessment

We inspect your existing board, wiring condition and load before recommending anything.

New compliant switchboard

A modern board with safety switches on every circuit, labelled clearly so you always know what's what.

Circuit testing and balancing

Every circuit tested and loads balanced so breakers stop nuisance tripping.

Compliance certificate

A certificate of electrical safety supplied for your records, insurance and any future sale.

Clean, tidy finish

Old board and rubbish removed, site left spotless.

Pricing guidance

Fixed price, agreed upfront

Every upgrade is quoted with a fixed price agreed before any work begins. Your exact price depends on:

  • The number of circuits in your home
  • The condition of your existing wiring
  • Whether the meter box or enclosure needs replacing
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No work starts until the price is agreed
Common jobs

What we're usually called for

Ceramic fuse board replacement

Retiring dangerous old fuse boards that offer no protection against electric shock.

Safety switch retrofits

Adding RCD protection to boards that only have circuit breakers.

Board upgrades for air con

Extra capacity and dedicated circuits so new appliances run safely.

Meter box and enclosure repairs

Rusted, cracked or non-compliant enclosures replaced.

Pre-purchase board reports

Honest condition reports before you buy or sell a home.

Nuisance tripping investigation

Finding out why the power keeps dropping and fixing the cause.

By the numbers

Built on doing it right

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Licensed & insured work
Lifetime
Workmanship warranty*
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Emergency callouts
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Service available
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?

Warning signs include ceramic fuses, no safety switches, breakers that trip often, flickering lights, or a board that's warm to touch. If your home is more than 25 years old and the board has never been touched, it's worth an inspection.

Will the power be off during the upgrade?

Yes, for part of the day while we change the board over. We'll confirm the window with you beforehand so you can plan around it, and we keep the outage as short as possible.

Are safety switches legally required?

If any circuit's wiring is altered as part of the upgrade, that circuit must also be brought up to current safety switch protection, which we always include for altered circuits.

How long does a switchboard upgrade take?

Most residential upgrades are completed in a single day. Complex boards or wiring repairs can extend this, which we'll flag in your upfront quote rather than on the day.

Why choose Photon

Four promises we put in writing

What sets us apart isn't a slogan, it's how every single job runs from start to finish.

Punctuality

1. We show up when we say we will

If we have an unforeseen delay you'll hear from us before the scheduled time, not after. And if we're late without warning, we take $50 off** your bill. Your time matters as much as ours.

Clean, compliant electrical work by Photon Electrical & Air across the Tweed and Gold Coast
Upfront pricing

2. No work starts until the price is agreed

You'll know exactly what the job costs before we begin. When the work is complete, the bill won't change without notice. No surprises, no padded invoices, no awkward conversations at the end.

Residential electrical work by Photon Electrical & Air on the Southern Gold Coast
Workmanship

3. Lifetime warranty* on everything we do

In the unlikely event our work isn't up to standard, we'll rectify it at no cost to you. We stand behind every installation because we build it to last, not just to pass.

Photon Electrical & Air, Gold Coast electrician and air conditioning specialist
Cleanliness

4. We leave your home cleaner than we found it

No dust, no offcuts, no mess left behind. Your premises will be left as clean or cleaner than before the work started. It's your home, and we treat it that way.

Licensed electrical installation by Photon Electrical & Air in Coolangatta

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