Electrical — Sydney
Switchboard Upgrades Sydney
Old fuse board to modern, RCD-protected switchboard — safer, compliant, ready for new loads.
- NSW licensed contractor
- ARC AU41001
- 24/7 emergency service
The switchboard is where every circuit in your building starts — and in thousands of older Sydney homes and shops, it's still a ceramic-fuse relic with no safety switches, asbestos panels and no spare ways for modern loads. A switchboard upgrade replaces it with a modern board: RCD protection on circuits, proper labelling, and room for what's coming next.
Upgrades are also the hidden line item in many other projects — ducted air conditioning, commercial kitchen equipment, three-phase machinery and EV chargers all routinely need board work first. Because FRIZAIR installs those systems too, we quote the board and the load honestly as one picture, not as a surprise after you've committed.
What we cover
Full board replacement
Out with fuses and aging breakers; in with a modern board, RCD protection and clear circuit labelling.
Safety switch (RCD) protection
RCDs across circuits — required on new work and the single biggest electrical safety improvement a building can get.
Asbestos panel handling
Older boards on asbestos backing panels handled and disposed of safely under the proper procedures.
Capacity for new loads
Spare ways and capacity assessment for aircon, EV charging, kitchen equipment or machinery — sized once, properly.
Defect rectification
Defect notices from inspectors or insurers rectified and certified, with the paperwork to close them out.
Indicative pricing
Honest guide ranges — something almost nobody in this industry publishes. Every job is quoted up-front before work starts.
Indicative Sydney ranges — final price depends on circuit count and board condition. Fixed quote before work starts.
Breakdown? We answer 24/7.
Refrigeration down, aircon dead or power out — call now and speak to a real technician, any hour, any day.
Electrical near you
Dedicated local pages for the areas where we do this work most — plus everywhere in between via our service areas.
One team, three trades
Most jobs touch more than one trade — a cool room needs a circuit, an aircon needs a switchboard. We hold the licences for all of it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Ceramic fuses, no safety switches, a black backing panel (often asbestos), frequent tripping, or any buzzing and heat are the classic signs. If you are adding ducted aircon, an EV charger or commercial equipment, have the board assessed before you buy — not after.
What does a switchboard upgrade cost in Sydney?
Most residential upgrades land between $1,200 and $3,500 depending on circuits and condition, with asbestos panel removal adding to that. Commercial boards are quoted on site. Ours are fixed quotes — the number you accept is the number you pay.
Will the power be off all day?
Plan for several hours without power on changeover day — most residential upgrades are done within the day. For businesses we schedule around trading, including after-hours changeovers so you never trade powerless.
Are safety switches legally required?
All new and altered circuits in NSW require RCD protection, and a board this old usually predates them entirely. Beyond compliance: an RCD is the device that stops a faulty appliance becoming a fatality. It is the least optional upgrade in the building.
Why Sydney calls FRIZAIR
- Fully licensed: 98679C & 50123C (NSW) + ARC AU41001
- Three trades, one call-out — refrigeration, air conditioning and electrical
- Genuine 24/7 emergency response across Greater Sydney
- Up-front quotes before work starts — no surprises
Get a fast, free quote
Tell us what you need — we respond fast, and quotes are free with no obligation.