Switchboard upgrade costs vary depending on the size of your home, the condition of the existing wiring, and whether old asbestos backing needs to be removed. As a rough guide, a standard domestic switchboard upgrade in Melbourne typically ranges from $1,200 to $3,500. We give you a fixed-price quote after inspecting your board, so there are no surprises.

Yes. In Victoria it's illegal to carry out your own electrical work — including something as simple as replacing a power point or light fitting. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician who provides a Certificate of Electrical Safety. DIY electrical work is also one of the fastest ways to void your home insurance.

Yes. We offer emergency electrical call-outs across Melbourne for problems like power outages, burning smells, tripping safety switches and electrical faults. If something doesn't feel safe, turn the power off at the switchboard and call us on 0418 583 097.

We service Greater Melbourne metro-wide from our base in Newport — including the inner west, the CBD, northern, eastern, south-eastern and outer western suburbs. If you're anywhere in metropolitan Melbourne, we can almost certainly help.

Safety switches (RCDs) should be tested every three months by pressing the test button on your switchboard — the power to that circuit should cut out instantly. We also recommend a full electrical safety inspection every few years, and before buying or selling a property, to catch faults before they become hazards.

Absolutely — it's one of our specialties. We provide scheduled electrical maintenance for schools, factories, golf courses, self-storage facilities and commercial property across Melbourne, including lighting, switchboard servicing, safety switch and emergency lighting testing, test & tag, and priority emergency response. Get in touch to set up a maintenance agreement.