Switchboard Upgrades in Moreton Bay & the Sunshine Coast
Licensed switchboard upgrades, safety switches and solar, battery and EV-ready boards across Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa.
When to upgrade
Signs your switchboard needs an upgrade
Many homes across Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast still run on switchboards installed decades ago. If any of these apply, have a licensed electrician inspect it.
Old ceramic fuses
Rewireable fuses instead of circuit breakers are a sign the board is well past its best.
No safety switches
Boards without safety switches (RCDs) on every circuit leave people unprotected from electric shock.
Frequent tripping
Breakers or fuses that trip regularly can point to overloaded circuits or faults.
Heat or burn marks
Scorching, buzzing or a burning smell need urgent attention from an electrician.
Adding solar or a battery
New solar, batteries and inverters often need space and protection an old board cannot provide.
EV charger or new appliances
A 7 kW or 22 kW EV charger, ducted air or induction cooking can push an old board over its limit.
What we do
Switchboard upgrades done properly
All work is carried out by our licensed electricians under Electrical Contractor Licence 73850, tested and certified on completion.
- Inspection and thermal imaging of your existing board
- New enclosure with circuit breakers replacing old fuses
- Safety switches (RCDs) on power and lighting circuits
- Surge protection on request
- Space and protection for solar, battery and EV charger circuits
- Single-phase to three-phase upgrades where needed
- Main switch and metering coordination with Energex
- Testing, labelling and a certificate of compliance
Common upgrades
Upgrade types and when you need them
| Upgrade | Typical reason | Often done with |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse to breaker replacement | Old ceramic fuses, no room for new circuits | Safety switch installation |
| Safety switch (RCD) installation | Missing shock protection, sale or rental of a property | Board upgrade |
| Solar and battery ready board | New solar, battery or inverter | Solar and battery installation |
| EV charger circuit | Home EV charging | Load management set-up |
| Single to three-phase | Large homes, workshops, 22 kW EV charging | Network application with Energex |
Safety first: never open or work inside a switchboard yourself. If you see scorch marks, smell burning or hear buzzing, switch off at the main switch if it is safe to do so and call a licensed electrician.
Service area
Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa
Our electricians work from Upper Caboolture and our Mooloolaba office, covering Caboolture, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Buderim, Noosa and surrounding suburbs.
FAQ
Switchboard upgrade questions
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Old ceramic fuses, no safety switches, frequent tripping, scorch marks or plans to add solar, a battery or an EV charger are the most common signs. We inspect the board and tell you honestly whether it needs replacing.
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most home switchboard upgrades are completed in a day, with the power off for part of that time. We confirm timing before we start.
Do I need a new switchboard for solar or a battery?
Not always. Many newer boards have room and protection for solar and battery circuits. Older boards often need an upgrade, which we include in your fixed price.
Do you do switchboard upgrades on the Sunshine Coast and in Noosa?
Yes. We cover the Sunshine Coast and Noosa from our Mooloolaba office, and Moreton Bay from our Upper Caboolture base.
Book a switchboard inspection
Send us a photo of your switchboard and tell us what you plan to add. A licensed electrician will inspect it and give you a fixed price.