As a guide, a straightforward switchboard upgrade in NSW usually costs somewhere between roughly $800 and $2,500. Larger homes, older wiring that needs rectifying, a meter or board relocation, or moving to three-phase power can push the figure higher. The only truly accurate number is a quote based on your actual board, which we do for free.
What drives the price
- Size of the board and number of circuits. More circuits and safety switches means more parts and labour.
- Condition of the existing wiring. Old or damaged wiring sometimes needs attention before a new board goes on.
- Single vs three-phase power. Three-phase upgrades cost more than single-phase.
- Relocation. Moving the board or meter adds work.
- Extras. Surge protection, additional safety switches, or preparing for solar, a battery or an EV charger.
Signs your switchboard needs upgrading
- Ceramic rewireable fuses instead of circuit breakers
- No safety switches (RCDs) on your circuits
- Frequent tripping, flickering lights, or a warm or buzzing board
- You're adding load: air conditioning, solar, a battery, or an EV charger
- An older home you've just bought and want checked
Why it's worth doing
A modern switchboard with safety switches protects your family from electric shock and your home from electrical fires. It also stops nuisance tripping and gives you the capacity to add the appliances and systems modern homes rely on.
Get an exact price
We assess your switchboard and give you a clear, fixed quote for free, across the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney. See our electrical services or get in touch below.
Prices are general guidance only and vary by job. This is not a fixed quote.