#1 – Your switchboard’s condition
What condition your switchboard is currently, and what you are needing it upgraded for.
#2 – Whether the switchboard enclosure / meter box needs replacing as well
Old timber boxes can rot while metal ones can rust out, allowing moisture to get in
The style of replacement meter box – mounted onto the wall or recessed into it
#3 – What condition the service main is in
The service main is the cable which comes from the street. If this needs upgrading, costs will increase, dependent on if it’s an underground cable or an aerial one (and if it’s an aerial cable, if there is a private power pole on the customers property which needs replacing)
If the building has three phase power (which is less common than single phase power), this will add to costs
#4 – If a Smart Meter needs to be installed as well
#5 – Size of the building
#6 – If the meter board is asbestos
Some old switchboards contain asbestos in their backing panels, which will need removing and replacing
#7 – The number of safety switches which need to be installed
And whether they are single or three phase
#8 – What the condition of the earthing system
If it need upgrading as well, this will add to costs
As you can see, there are multiple factors which determine the cost of upgrading your switchboard. But to give you an idea of costs, here are some examples of prices:
- New Safety Switches – From $150 each +GST
- Switchboard replacement for a small apartment – from $600 +GST
- Induction Cooktop – including installation of cooktop, new circuit and isolating switch – from $700 +GST
- Complete new meter box – including switchboard replacement – from $2,500 +GST
To get a personalised quote:
If you live in Sydney’s Northern Beaches or North Shore, it’s easy to get a quote to upgrade your Switchboard.
Give us a call or send us a photo – Open your fuse box, take a photo of your Switchboard and text or email it to us, along with why you need it upgraded (eg, installing a new electrical appliance or need a full replacement of an old switchboard)
Chris Wood Electrical are Licenced / Certified and insured Electricians with 15+ years experience.
Make sure you get a quote from us before going ahead with your upgrade! We pride ourselves on honest assessments, transparent pricing, and quality workmanship.
We issue free fixed-priced quotes and ae are familiar with local regulations and property types in Sydney. From apartments to heritage homes and modern builds, we upgrade switchboards across the Northern Beaches and North Shore, including suburbs like Manly, Mona Vale, Dee Why, Mosman, Wahroonga, Chatswood and Hornsby.
