Old ceramic fuses, cracked asbestos-backed panels and boards with no safety switches are common in Sydney homes built before the 1980s. A switchboard upgrade protects your family and property. It’s also usually the first step before adding an EV charger, induction cooktop, ducted air conditioning or a renovation.
Signs your switchboard needs replacing
- Rewireable ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers
- No RCD safety switches, or only one covering part of the house
- Breakers that trip often, or lights that dim when appliances start
- Scorch marks, buzzing, a burning smell or a hot panel
- A black, asbestos-containing backing board
- A renovation, extension or major new appliance coming up
What’s included
- A full inspection of the existing board, main earth and consumer mains
- A new enclosure with circuit breakers and RCBO/RCD protection on every circuit, to current wiring rules (AS/NZS 3000)
- Surge protection and spare capacity for future circuits
- Clear circuit labelling, testing and a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW)
- Network-side work handled in-house, including service and metering changes with Ausgrid, because we’re a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider
Single-phase to three-phase
Planning an EV charger, a large heat pump or a home battery? We can assess whether a three-phase supply upgrade makes sense and manage the whole process, from the application to final connection.
Areas we service
We work right across Greater Sydney, and we do much of our work in the Inner West and Canada Bay: Balmain, Birchgrove, Rozelle, Annandale, Leichhardt, Haberfield, Drummoyne, Summer Hill, Stanmore and the surrounding suburbs. See all service areas.
Book a quote: call 0487 757 638, email info@ambitionelectrical.com or send us your job details. Licensed NSW electrical contractor, Lic. No. 355587C. Level 2 Accredited Service Provider.