Service
Switchboard Upgrades in Adelaide
Many Adelaide homes need a board upgrade before a charger can be added safely. We assess capacity, main switch rating and protection devices.
- Licensed SA Electrical Contractor
- AS/NZS 3000 Compliant
- Certificate of Testing
- Fixed Price Quotes
- Adelaide Based
- Clean, Tidy Installations
Why homeowners choose it
Built around how you actually charge
RCD protection throughout
Individual RCBOs mean one fault doesn't black out the house.
Capacity for the future
Room for the EV circuit now, plus solar or a battery later.
Fewer nuisance trips
Correctly rated circuits handle an EV's steady load far better.
Clear documentation
A labelled board makes future electrical work faster and cheaper.
What's included
Everything in the fixed price
- Assessment of switchboard condition
- New enclosure where needed
- RCBO protection on all circuits
- Correctly rated main switch
- Earthing and bonding checked
- Optional surge protection
- Full testing and certification
Installation process
- 01
Inspection
We assess the existing board and flag anything non-compliant before quoting.
- 02
Scope and quote
An itemised quote separates board work from the charger installation.
- 03
Changeover
The new board is installed, circuits transferred, tested and labelled.
- 04
Certification
Test results are recorded and a compliance certificate issued.
Typical Adelaide setups
Common property patterns we plan for
Illustrative photos of the install styles described above — stock imagery, not verified job photos.
Typical scenarios
Common Adelaide property patterns
Older Mount Barker or Stirling board
Hinterland homes that haven't been renovated often still run ceramic fuses, which usually means a full changeover before an EV circuit.
Renovated beachside home, board is full
Where the board is compliant but has no spare ways, a sub-board or chassis extension can create the space instead.
Newer estate home with solar already fitted
Solar, air conditioning and an EV circuit on one board needs the capacity checked as a whole, not circuit by circuit.
Main switch too small for the added load
Load management is often faster and cheaper than a supply upgrade, and keeps the house within its existing capacity.
FAQs
Switchboard Upgrades questions
How do I know if my board needs upgrading?
Send us a photo — ceramic fuses, no RCDs, or no spare ways are the clearest signs.
How long does an upgrade take?
Most residential upgrades take most of a day, with the power off for part of it.
Can it be done at the same time as the charger?
Yes, and it's usually cheaper to do both in one visit.
Does salt air affect an outdoor meter box?
In Glenelg, Brighton, Henley Beach and West Lakes, enclosures and fittings do corrode faster. If the existing box is deteriorating we note it in the assessment and quote the replacement separately from the charger work.
Get a fixed price for your install.
Tell us your car and where you park.
- Fixed-price quotes
- Licensed South Australian electricians
- Installed to AS/NZS 3000
- Same-day quote turnaround