Upgrading your switchboard isn’t just about keeping up with modern appliances — it’s about protecting your home or business from potential fire hazards, outages, and compliance issues. At LC Electrical, we specialise in switchboard upgrades across Melbourne, delivering fast, safe, and fully compliant service to homeowners, commercial property managers, landlords, and schools.
Why Upgrade Your Switchboard?
Older switchboards, especially those with ceramic fuses or no safety switches, present serious safety and legal risks. Here’s why you should consider upgrading:
- Safety switches (RCDs) required by law in most settings
- Fire risk from outdated wiring and fuse boxes
- Insufficient capacity for today’s appliances and solar systems
- Frequent power trips, flickering lights, or overheating
- Non-compliant setups in rental and commercial properties
Whether you’re renovating, adding new appliances, installing an EV charger, or simply want peace of mind, a switchboard upgrade is essential.
Our Switchboard Services
We offer comprehensive switchboard services including:
- Switchboard upgrades and replacements
- Installation of safety switches and circuit breakers
- Removal of outdated ceramic fuses
- Main earth and bonding upgrades
- Surge protection devices
- Labelling and load balancing
- Thermal imaging for commercial switchboards
All work is completed to AS/NZS 3000 standards and comes with a certificate of electrical safety.
Who We Work With
- Homeowners upgrading during renovations or retrofits
- Commercial properties requiring compliance and capacity upgrades
- Rental providers ensuring legal compliance for safety switches
- Schools needing safe and scalable switchboards for AV, HVAC, and IT loads
- EV charger clients requiring higher capacity and fault protection
Signs You Need a Switchboard Upgrade
Not sure if your switchboard is due for an upgrade? Common indicators include:
- Fuse box with ceramic fuses or no safety switches
- Burn marks, buzzing noises, or warm surfaces
- Power tripping when using multiple appliances
- Solar system being installed or upgraded
- Home or office over 20 years old with no upgrade record
Why Choose LC Electrical for Switchboard Upgrades?
- Licensed & insured Melbourne electricians
- Prompt same-week service for most upgrades
- Detailed quotes and transparent pricing
- Safety-first approach for all installations
- Experience across homes, offices, shops, and schools
We’ve completed upgrades for clients across Newport, Altona, Williamstown, Seddon, Yarraville, Spotswood, and surrounding areas. Our familiarity with local housing stock and commercial layouts ensures each upgrade is tailored and precise.
Switchboard Upgrades and Compliance for Landlords
As of 2021, Victorian landlords must install safety switches on all circuits. Our service includes:
- Full switchboard inspection
- Compliance upgrades and RCD installation
- Safety report and Certificate of Electrical Safety
Protect your tenants and avoid potential fines or legal action.
Recent Projects
- Switchboard upgrade + EV charger install in Williamstown
- Safety switch retrofit in a 1980s Yarraville home
- Commercial panel upgrade in Altona North warehouse
- School AV switchboard separation and labelling in Newport
Need an Urgent Upgrade?
Old switchboards can fail without warning. LC Electrical offers fast-response switchboard upgrades to ensure your safety and minimise downtime.
Call us now or request a quote — we’ll assess your current switchboard and provide a compliant, future-ready solution.
