Switchboard upgrades, done properly.
James replaces old fuse boards, adds safety switch and surge protection and makes room for new circuits across the Gold Coast, with the scope and price agreed first.
- 15-year workmanship guaranteePlus the manufacturer warranty.
- Licensed electricianQLD 1511399 · NSW 470525C
- 24/7 emergency callsResponse depends on availability.
A switchboard built for how you use power now.
Plenty of Gold Coast homes still rely on a switchboard installed decades ago, sometimes with ceramic fuses and little or no safety switch protection. Meanwhile the load keeps growing: bigger appliances, home offices and, more and more often, an EV charger. An upgrade replaces the old board with modern circuit breakers, adds safety switch or RCBO protection and makes room for the circuits you plan to add.
James starts with what’s on the board now and what you want to run from it. Surge protection, sub-boards for a garage, granny flat or extension, and the sub-mains that feed them are scoped at the same time. If he suspects asbestos backing, a licensed removalist handles it first, and that’s in the plan before you approve anything.
Where the job needs network paperwork or coordination with Energex, James arranges it. You’ll know how long the power will be off before work starts. Every circuit is labelled and tested before handover, and James provides the certificate the job requires.
What an upgrade covers.
Each upgrade is scoped to your home, what’s on the board now and what you plan to add.
Old board replacements
Ceramic fuses and ageing boards replaced with a modern board and circuit breakers.
Safety switches and RCBOs
Safety switch or RCBO protection added to the circuits, as your home requires.
Surge protection
Surge protection fitted at the board, recommended where it suits your home.
Room for new circuits
Space and capacity for an EV charger, new appliances or a renovation.
Sub-boards and sub-mains
Sub-boards for garages, granny flats and extensions, and the sub-mains that feed them.
Labelling and testing
Every circuit labelled and tested before handover.
Signs your board needs a look.
If any of these sound familiar, call James. Don’t open the board or reset a breaker that keeps tripping.
Old fuses
Ceramic fuses or wire fuses instead of circuit breakers.
Tripping or flickering
Circuits that trip often, or lights that flicker when appliances start.
No safety switches
Some or all circuits without safety switch protection.
No room to grow
No space for an EV charger, new appliance circuits or a renovation.
Heat, smell or damage
A board that feels warm, smells hot, buzzes or shows scorch marks. Call straight away.
From first call to final check.
Four straightforward steps. The exact scope, price and power-off time are agreed before work begins.
Tell James the job
Call or send an enquiry with what you need and where the job is.
Scope & price
James explains the proposed work so you can approve it before starting.
Work completed
James completes the approved work and keeps you informed along the way.
Final checks
The work is checked and your handover questions are answered.
Direct with James, start to finish.
You deal with James directly, from the first call to the final check.
- 15-year workmanship guaranteePlus the manufacturer warranty.
- Licensed electricianQLD 1511399 · NSW 470525C
- $20M public liabilityCover with Chubb Insurance.
“Installed an EV charger. Pleasure to deal with, punctual and did a great job for a reasonable price.”
“Professional, efficient, and clearly knows his stuff—highly recommend!”
“He smashed out the job, he was quick and neat, also priced well.”
What’s the difference between an upgrade and a replacement?
A replacement swaps the old board for a new one. An upgrade can also add safety switches, surge protection or capacity for new circuits. James explains which your home needs.
Do I need to replace my old fuse box?
If your board still has ceramic or wire fuses, James will usually recommend replacing it. He checks it first and explains why before quoting.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. James checks whether your board can take the charger circuit and tells you before quoting if it needs work.
Will the power be off during the upgrade?
Yes, for part of the job. James confirms how long when he quotes, so you can plan around it.
What if my old board contains asbestos?
Some older boards have asbestos backing. If James suspects it, a licensed asbestos removalist handles it before the new board goes in, and that’s included in the plan before you approve anything.
Do you arrange the paperwork with Energex?
Yes. Where the job needs network paperwork or coordination with Energex, James arranges it as part of the work.
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost?
It depends on the board, the number of circuits and what you’re adding. James gives you the price before any work begins.
Do you provide free quotes?
Yes. Request a free quote to discuss your electrical job, the scope of work and the expected cost before work begins.
Is the upgrade guaranteed?
Yes. Workmanship carries Keegan Electrical Co’s 15-year guarantee, and the equipment carries its manufacturer warranty. The work is tested, and James provides the certificate the job requires.
Related services.
EV charger installation
Tesla, Evnex and other home chargers, with dedicated circuits and load management.
Emergency electrician
24/7 calls for power loss, tripping circuits and urgent faults.
Fault finding & repairs
Tripping circuits, loss of power and faulty wiring.
Residential electrical
From upgrades to renovations.
Where James works.
From the canal estates of Broadbeach Waters to the high-rises of Southport, James works in every Gold Coast suburb, for planned upgrades and 24/7 emergency calls.
Ready to upgrade your board?
Send James a photo of your switchboard for a clear quote, or call to talk it through.