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Licensed Switchboard Upgrades for Frankston Homes and Businesses
Goldworks Electrical provides licensed switchboard upgrades for residential and commercial properties across Frankston. If your switchboard is older, overloaded, unsafe, or no longer suitable for modern electrical demand, our team can assess it and recommend the right upgrade.
A modern switchboard helps improve electrical safety, supports appliances and air conditioning systems, and ensures your property has the right protection in place for everyday use.
What Is a Switchboard?
Your switchboard is the central hub of your electrical system. It distributes electricity throughout your home or business and houses important safety devices such as circuit breakers, safety switches, and main switches.
Older switchboards may still use ceramic fuses, outdated wiring, or limited protection that is not suited to modern electrical loads. As more Frankston homes add air conditioning, EV chargers, home offices, kitchen appliances, and commercial equipment, the switchboard needs to be capable of handling the demand safely.
A switchboard upgrade replaces outdated components with modern protective devices and improves the safety, reliability, and performance of your electrical system.
Signs Your Switchboard Needs Upgrading
Your switchboard may need upgrading if it is outdated, overloaded, or no longer meeting current safety needs.
These are the signs that it’s worth getting yours assessed:
- Your property still has ceramic fuses rather than circuit breakers
- Fuses blow regularly or circuits trip frequently
- You’re planning a renovation or adding new circuits to the property
- You’re installing a new air conditioning system, EV charger, or other high-draw appliance
- The switchboard feels warm to the touch or has a burning smell
- Your switchboard doesn’t have safety switches on every circuit
- You’re buying or selling a property and want a safety assessment carried out
If any of these apply, get in touch and we’ll come out and take a look.
What's Involved in a Switchboard Upgrade
Assessment
We start by assessing your existing switchboard, the condition of your wiring, and the current and future electrical demands of the property. This gives us a clear picture of what’s needed before we quote
Recommendation and Quote
We’ll explain what we found in plain language and recommend the right solution for your property. You’ll receive a clear, upfront quote before any work begins.
Upgrade
On installation day we replace the existing switchboard with a new unit fitted with modern circuit breakers and safety switches across every circuit. All work is carried out safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the property.
Testing and Certification
Once the upgrade is complete we test every circuit to confirm everything is functioning correctly. We provide all relevant certification and documentation on completion.
What We Install
Circuit Breakers
Modern circuit breakers replace old ceramic fuses and respond far more quickly to overloads and short circuits. Unlike fuses, they can be reset with the flick of a switch rather than requiring a replacement fuse to be fitted.
Safety Switches (RCDs)
Safety switches, also known as residual current devices or RCDs, are designed to detect faults and cut power within milliseconds, protecting people from serious electric shock. Victorian regulations now require safety switches on all new electrical installations. We install safety switches across every circuit during a switchboard upgrade to bring your property up to current standards.
Combination Devices
Modern switchboards can also be fitted with combination circuit breaker and safety switch devices, providing both overload protection and personal protection in a single unit.
Surge Protection
We can also install surge protection devices during a switchboard upgrade to protect sensitive electronics and appliances throughout the property from voltage spikes.
Switchboard Upgrades for Renovations and New Additions
If you are renovating, adding rooms, installing new appliances, or upgrading air conditioning, your existing switchboard may not have enough capacity. A switchboard upgrade can help ensure your electrical system is ready for the extra load and new circuits.
We work with Frankston homeowners, builders, and renovators to upgrade switchboards as part of wider electrical works, keeping the project safe, compliant, and properly planned.
Switchboard Upgrades for Rental Properties
Rental properties should have safe, reliable electrical systems with appropriate circuit protection. If you own or manage a rental property in Frankston, we can assess the switchboard and recommend upgrades where needed.
A modern switchboard can help improve safety, reduce electrical issues, and support appliances, heating, cooling, and everyday tenant use.
Switchboard Upgrades for Commercial Properties
Commercial properties often have higher electrical demands than homes, especially with equipment, lighting, computers, machinery, air conditioning, and staff facilities. An outdated switchboard can create safety risks and limit future upgrades.
Goldworks Electrical provides switchboard upgrades for Frankston offices, shops, workshops, warehouses, and light commercial spaces, helping businesses maintain safe and reliable electrical systems.
Why Choose Us
Why Frankston Locals Choose Goldworks Electrical
We’re not a large national company with a call centre. You’ll deal with our team directly, from the first enquiry through to job completion.
Licensed Electricians
Honest Assessment
Upfront Pricing
Minimal Disruption
Local Melbourne Team
GOT QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions — Switchboard Upgrades
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
The most obvious sign is ceramic fuses rather than circuit breakers. Other signs include frequently tripping circuits, a switchboard that feels warm, a burning smell near the board, or a lack of safety switches on your circuits. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to come out and assess it.
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most residential switchboard upgrades take between two and four hours. More complex upgrades or commercial switchboards may take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe when we quote.
Will my power be off during the upgrade?
Yes, the power to the property will need to be off while the switchboard is being replaced. For most residential upgrades this is a matter of hours. We’ll confirm the expected outage time before we start.
Do I need a switchboard upgrade before installing a new air conditioner or EV charger?
Not always, but sometimes. It depends on the current capacity of your switchboard and how many circuits are already in use. We assess this as part of the quoting process for any new installation and let you know upfront if a switchboard upgrade is required.
Is a switchboard upgrade required by law?
There’s no blanket legal requirement to upgrade an older switchboard, but Victorian regulations do require safety switches on all new electrical installations. If your property doesn’t have safety switches, any new work we carry out will need them added. We’ll advise on the most cost-effective way to achieve compliance during your assessment.
Do you provide certification after the upgrade?
Yes. All switchboard upgrades are certified and you’ll receive the relevant documentation on completion.
Still Have Questions?
Our team is ready to help. Reach out today for free advice or to book your quote.
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We upgrade switchboards for Frankston homes, rentals, and commercial properties with safe, compliant workmanship and clear advice from start to finish.
