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Switchboard Upgrades

The switchboard is central to new circuits, solar, batteries and EV chargers. An assessment checks condition, capacity and how any change may be staged.

Electrical switchboard with circuit protection equipment

Capacity for today and next

Older or full switchboards may need assessment before new electrical loads or energy equipment can be added. The site review considers current protection, available capacity and the wider plan for the property.

Suited to

  • Solar, battery or EV charger planning
  • Renovations
  • Additional circuits
  • Existing switchboards needing review

What is included

  • Switchboard condition and capacity assessment
  • Protection and circuit planning
  • Coordination with solar, battery or EV work
  • Staged-upgrade options
  • Approved installation, testing and handover

What we assess

  • Existing board and protection devices
  • Space for new circuits
  • Main supply and demand
  • Solar, battery and EV requirements
  • Safe access and installation constraints

Process

How the switchboard upgrades process works

  1. Review your plans

    Understand current and future electrical needs.

  2. Assess the board

    Review condition, capacity and protection.

  3. Explain suitable options

    Discuss scope and staging.

  4. Upgrade and test

    Complete approved work and hand over.

Questions

Switchboard Upgrades questions

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Why might my switchboard need upgrading?

Older switchboards may lack space or modern protection for new circuits such as solar, batteries or EV chargers. An assessment confirms what is needed.

Ready to talk about switchboard upgrades?

Tell us about your property and what you need. It takes about three minutes.

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