Switchboard upgrades Sydney
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Network are the switchboard experts
Whether you have a 1970s ceramic fuse box that’s never been touched, a board that’s running out of circuits, or an upgrade triggered by a solar or EV charger installation, Network’s licensed electricians assess your current setup and carry out the work to standard. Every switchboard job includes a Certificate of Electrical Compliance – not an optional extra, a legal requirement in NSW.
A switchboard upgrade is not a job to cut corners on. It’s the nerve centre of your home’s entire electrical system – every circuit, every appliance, every safety device runs through it. Getting it wrong creates compliance issues, insurance problems, and real safety risks. Network has been doing this work correctly for over 40 years. Every upgrade is carried out by a licensed NSW electrician, tested before we leave, and backed by a Certificate of Electrical Compliance.
Current with NSW Compliance Requirements AS/NZS 3000:2018 Amendment 2 requires RCD protection on every circuit in a modern switchboard. Type AC RCDs have been prohibited since May 2023. Building Commission NSW issues significant fines for non-compliant work. Every Network switchboard upgrade meets current standards – not yesterday’s.
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Signs Your Home Needs A Switchboard Upgrade
Not every switchboard problem announces itself dramatically. Some boards quietly fail to protect a household for years without incident – until they don’t. These are the clear signs your board is overdue
You still have ceramic or porcelain fuses – pre-1980s technology with no automatic fault protection
Your circuits trip frequently or you’re regularly resetting breakers
You’re adding a new air conditioner, EV charger, solar system, or granny flat and the board has no capacity
Your switchboard feels warm to the touch or has scorch marks around the enclosure
You’re renovating and the building inspector has flagged the board as non-compliant
You bought a pre-1990s Sydney home and don’t know when the board was last touched
Your board has no RCD (safety switch) protection – meaning a faulty appliance could cause electrocution with no automatic cut-off
Switchboard Upgrades Across Sydney
Network’s licensed electricians carry out switchboard upgrades across Sydney and Greater Sydney, including the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Hills District, Western Sydney, and South-West Sydney. Older homes in these areas – particularly pre-1990 builds – are our most common switchboard upgrade jobs.
We regularly carry out switchboard upgrades across Parramatta, Surry Hills, Newtown, Balmain, Leichhardt, Bondi, Randwick, Chatswood, Hornsby, Manly, Dee Why, Penrith, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Liverpool, Sutherland, Cronulla, Strathfield, Ryde, Mosman, and surrounding areas.
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My family home had some drainage issues where some weird gurgling sounds would threaten to bubble out through the drain when we flushed a toilet, took a shower or used the sink in the bathroom. We thought it was a blockage and bought a plunger to dislodge whatever was blocking the drain. Didn't work, google lied to us. One night, when my sister took a shower the drain decided to surprise the family with an indoor swimming pool where the water pooled out from the laundry and bathroom drains filling up both floors and out to our hallway, yay! Since it's closer to winter and not ideal conditions for swimming, we had to return this surprise gift and mopped up the water. We called Network Plumbing, Terry Hills because of their good reviews and they sent 4 of their best: Joey, Shaun, Luke and Jordan. They stuck a camera through the pipes, took pictures and diagnosed the problem with ease. Turns out the tree outfront was thirsty and wanted to steal some water from us by puncturing 2 of our pipes. The 4 did a brilliant repair job, and were quick and efficient with great senses of humour. They do a final inspection this coming Monday, but for now there is no more gurgling and everything is working as they should! Huge thanks to Joey, Shaun, Luke and Jordan!
Brad was lovely in his manner, and kept us informed of what was needed to be done/fixed along with pricing before starting the work. A very comfortable person to have in our house and the job was completed the same day. Will definitely call this business again and recommend the services
Tristan was very help. He cleaned an serviced my air conditioners very thoroughly. He is friendly, kind and professional.
Job done by Phillip,Monty and Daniel was done very quickly and professionally. Very happy.
Kieran and Aidan were very efficient and tidy workers, Kieran even took his work boots off before entering the bedroom ensuite. They double checked everything before they left and we were very happy with the switchboard upgrade.
Shaun and Phillip arrived right on time. Worked in the rain over several hours to repair my damaged sewer pipes. 2 very nice fellows, polite and friendly. Phillip kept me updated with what they were doing throughout the morning. I am always impressed by the work and reliability of the staff of Network Plumbing who I have been using for many years. Phillip and Shaun were a pleasure to deal with and assured me that I would have no further problems with my pipes.
Nathan was excellent. All plumbing work carried out was first class.Nathan explained our options clearly and was not pushy in any way. I will be using them again in future.
You only know your heating plumber is good when it all goes to custard. Every time I have had to call for emergency support, I am greeted courteously, fast and get a visit the next day. That is a level of reliability you want . Thank you
Cameron and Taison are the best would recommend any time.
Big thank you to Tom who came over to put some new wall lights up. He was efficient, fast and super friendly. I love network plumbing and electrical and use them for all my jobs. And will tomorrow too! Thanks team
Prompt, friendly and helpful advice and recommendations A comprehensive investigation was undertaken with clear and concise solutions
Thomas installed new down lights and suggested a few alterations which we thought was a great idea He was prompt polite and did an outstanding job would recommend network for any work you need
Cameron was a life saver. Fixed my kitchen underbench leak in the old heritage house
Trent, Luke, Tom, Matt, Phil and Shaun all did a great job of installing new inspection / access points and a gully to the main drain. They also lined the main pipe. They were all friendly and professional. Thank you
Outstanding job, very professional, courteous and transparent.
Jake & Cameron great service can recommend
I had the pleasure of meeting Tristan today. His service was above and beyond. A true asset to your company. I had alot of questions to ask, as this is the first time I have an air conditioner, Tristan was professional and very patient in answering all my questions and beyond. I was very well educated with the system. This has given me comfort and confidence on maintaining the system moving forward. Great job Tristan 😃
Great work from Phillip, Shaun and Aden, really well done work and lovely guys Thank you
We recently had Aidan and Kieran complete some electrical work at our home. They arrived on time, consulted us about the work, worked efficiently, and cleaned up well when the jobs were done. We were quite happy with the entire experience. They were very professional. Highly recommend them to anyone needing residential electrical work done!
Matt and Joey were so great! Very friendly and efficient
Matt and Joe provided excellent service from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and clearly very skilled at what they do. I highly recommend them!
Friendly and efficient
Trent was amazing and so patient ! Thanks alot he listens to me and explains everything he was doing. Great service i will use again
Phillip, Shaun and Luke were total pros. Awesome communication and vibes. Arrived as advertised, fixed the line, job done, no stress, good stuff 👍
Cameron did a great job and put up with my dog Brad was cool also.
Excellent service and attention to detail in Manly. Thank you
Kieran and Aidan were amazing. Very professional and got the job done quickly and efficiently and both were very helpful
great job by Phillip to fix our blocked sewer
Excellent work by Cameron
What fantastic service. Thanks so much to Peter and his colleague for getting the hot water running again for us. He even brought in our mail 😀
Cameron and Rob as well as Ryan did a great job and were helpful at our hot water tank which burst, had it replaced for us. =)
Brad offered a very prompt professional service. He took the time to investigate the issue and went above and beyond to resolve the matter. Highly recommended
Jordon was patient, knowledgeable and incredibly generously, didn’t charge me for the diagnosis and his time. He also arrived within an hour of my booking. Brilliant service.
Cameron and Will were great!
Technician Ryan came in for inspecting my hot water system in 30 mins after my calling. He closely check the system and gave me a very transparent quotes for different plans. I haven’t decided which plan to go with due to my budget limitations, but just want to give Ryan and his company an excellent reviews on the service they offer.
Epic service! Trent was professional, on time and communicative. Would definitely use again!
Prompt, on time, professional. Thank you Jake
Thank you so much Kieran, Joey and Craig for all the recent work - painting, moving and returning furniture post concrete floor sealing and all the cleaning so appreciated. Helpful, polite and always willing to go the extra mile to assist.
The Network Service team has been absolutely outstanding. They consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality service, backed by excellent communication and impressively timely responses. Their professionalism and reliability have made working with them a genuinely positive experience. I highly recommend the Network Service team to anyone seeking dependable and efficient service. Keep their contact details handy — you’ll be very glad you did!
Philip and Ethan, hot water installation.
Excellent shower tap replacement. The installation was quick and professional, with no mess left behind. The new tap looks great, has smooth handle operation, and completely solved my leaking issue. Very satisfied with the result!"
Brad was professional in his manner, ensured that the plumbing issue was going to be dealt with by Sydney Water before he departed, and educated me on options to secure the meter in a better manner in the future. He also gave me some quotes as well. Very happy with his service.
The plumbing team from Network did an amazing job fixing the leaking exterior water line and the broken sewage line in the rear garden. The communications were excellent and team exhibited a very high level of professionalism. The clean up and restoration after completion was also excellent Phillip and Shaun
Jake, Sandro and Tempany were professional, knowledgeable and thorough. They explained everything clearly and left the place clean. Excellent service and experience.
Good customer service. Great team work. Job got done on time including tidy up. Very modern and beautiful electric box meeting safety standards was fitted. Great work.
Very prompt, professional and friendly service. Would recommend and certainly use their services again.
Brad is a great example of the competent, courteous professional who adds to the prestige of his employer and the satisfaction of his clients. Eight months later: a pleasure to have Brad back for an inspection -- giving clear information on which we can confidently make a decision. A fine representative of an excellent company.
The service was engaging and professional in all regards.
Trent arrived on time and after digging around where my wet patch in the back garden was, he was able to locate the specific area, but not the leak itself and is returning on Monday with the leak detector to finalise the repair.
Ryan Banner is the best!
Sydney switchboard upgrade FAQs
Do you have more burning questions about ceiling fans, switchboards or your lighting system? Here are some electrical solutions.
Step 1 – Inspection and Quote Your Network electrician inspects the existing board, assesses the number of circuits, checks earthing, identifies any asbestos or wiring concerns, and gives you a fixed upfront quote. No work begins without your sign-off.
Step 2 – Coordinating Asbestos Removal (Where Required) If the existing switchboard enclosure contains asbestos, common in Sydney homes built before 1990 – we arrange a licensed asbestos removalist before the electrical work proceeds. This is a legal requirement, not something to skip.
Step 3 – Board Replacement Power to the property is isolated. The old board is removed, the new enclosure fitted, all circuits terminated correctly, RCDs installed on every circuit, and circuit breakers labelled clearly. Most standard upgrades are completed in four to six hours.
Step 4 – Testing and Certification Every circuit is tested before power is restored. We issue a Certificate of Electrical Compliance – required under NSW law for all switchboard upgrades and essential for insurance purposes.
One team across all trades – If your switchboard upgrade uncovers wiring issues, an undersized service entry, or a hot water system that’s connected incorrectly, our team can address it. Network electricians work alongside our plumbers and air conditioning technicians – meaning observations across trades don’t fall through the cracks.
The clearest indicators are ceramic or porcelain fuses (pre-1980s technology), circuits that trip frequently, a board with no RCD safety switches, scorch marks or heat around the enclosure, or a board with no spare capacity for new circuits. If your home was built before 1990 and you don’t know when the board was last replaced, an inspection is worthwhile.
You’re not required to proactively upgrade a working switchboard. However, a licensed electrician is required by NSW law to bring the board to current standards – AS/NZS 3000:2018 – whenever significant electrical work is carried out on the property. If you’re adding a new circuit, installing solar, or connecting an EV charger, the board must comply before that work proceeds.
It’s a real possibility if your home was built between the 1950s and late 1980s – particularly in inner-west Sydney, Western Sydney, and Wollongong. Asbestos cement sheeting was commonly used behind and around switchboard enclosures in that era. If present, a licensed asbestos removalist must remove it before the electrical work begins. Network coordinates this as part of the job.
Often yes. A 7.4kW home EV charger requires a dedicated 32A circuit with its own RCD protection. Many older Sydney switchboards don’t have the spare capacity or the correct protection type for this. Your Network electrician will assess the board during the EV charger site inspection and advise whether an upgrade is needed before installation proceeds.
Yes. Power to the property will be isolated during the upgrade, so you’ll need to be aware and have someone on site. An adult needs to be present throughout the job to provide access and review the work before the electrician leaves.
Full Switchboard Replacement
Replace an old fuse box or outdated board with a new enclosure, modern circuit breakers, and RCD protection on every circuit – compliant with AS/NZS 3000:2018.
RCD / Safety Switch Installation
If your board doesn’t have RCD (residual current device) protection, any fault in your wiring or appliances can cause electrocution. We install safety switches to current NSW requirements.
Circuit Breaker Upgrades
Old rewirable fuses and ceramic fuse holders don’t provide the protection of modern MCBs. We replace them with correctly rated circuit breakers that respond instantly to overloads and faults.
Additional Circuits
Adding a new AC unit, EV charger, home office, or granny flat? We add dedicated circuits with proper protection to a board that has capacity – or upgrade the board first if it doesn’t.
EV Charger & Solar-Ready Upgrades
A 7.4kW EV charger needs a dedicated 32A circuit with its own RCD. Many Sydney boards aren’t built for it. We assess, upgrade where needed, and get you charge-ready.
Asbestos Switchboard Enclosure Removal
Homes built between the 1950s and late 1980s – common across inner-west Sydney, Western Sydney, and Wollongong – often have asbestos cement sheeting behind the board. We coordinate licensed asbestos removal before the upgrade begins.