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Switchboard Upgrades & Compliance

Protect Your Home with Modern Safety Switches

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Overview

Old ceramic fuses are a fire hazard. We upgrade old switchboards to modern, safe breaker panels with RCD protection on all circuits, ensuring your home meets current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000).

What We Include

RCD Safety Switch Installation
Fuse Box Removal
Overload Protection
Mains Cabling Upgrades

Client Testimonials

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David

1 month ago

“I can fully recommend Callum of ABS electrical for his prompt and trustworthy service he provided today (Sunday). He went about his business in a totally professional manner. I would not hesitate to call him again if I had any electrical issues in the future.”

Sam

1 month ago

“Fast and high quality service at a good price. Highly recommend!”

Ivan

3 months ago

“Cal did an excellent job upgrading the old switchboard in my house!”

Masayo

7 months ago

“Highly recommended!!! Cal did a fantastic job installing an air conditioner in my unit. Great work and professional service. I'll definitely be using their service again!”

Shiho

10 months ago

“I highly recommend ABS! Cal did a fantastic job installing new ceiling fans, air conditioning, and power points. Work was completed efficiently, and he took the time to explain everything clearly. Cal offered great service, fair pricing, and a friendly attitude.”

Jack

10 months ago

“I couldn't recommend ABS enough. The person they sent around was outstanding. High quality of work done fast and at very impressive prices. I will definitely be coming back to ABS for any future work required!”

Amelia

10 months ago

“Very helpful. Sorted my electrical issue out quickly. Professional, polite and pleasant. Very happy with ABS' services. Highly recommend.”

Emily

10 months ago

“Excellent service! Cal was punctual, knowledgeable, and got the job done quickly. Very professional and affordable. Highly recommend!”

Tracy

10 months ago

“A fantastic service! I could not be happier. Cal is friendly, efficient and a great electrician. Highly recommended!”

Sam

10 months ago

“Very genuine workers, great service and they saved me money compared to the other quotes I received.”

Liam

11 months ago

“Highly recommend! I went through ABS as I needed a new AC unit installed. The guys at ABS looked after me and got it done quickly and professionally. Couldn't have asked for better service.”

Nick

11 months ago

“I've used All Building Services multiple times for plumbing, electrical, and general repairs. Every job was completed quickly, hassle-free, and at a better price than other quotes. The work has always been reliable with no issues afterward.”

Kira

11 months ago

“Amazing experience with ABS! I had lights, fans and aircons installed. Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.”

Gabe

11 months ago

“Great work done by great people. Got a few fans installed, all done very professionally.”

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Backed by our minimum 12-month workmanship guarantee.

Every switchboard we install is fully tested, certified, and signed off under Electrical Contractor Licence 1502980.

Common Questions

Most Brisbane residential switchboard upgrades start from $1,699. The final figure depends on your switchboard's age and condition, whether your mains cabling needs upgrading, and the number of circuits we're bringing up to standard. We give you a full upfront price before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the invoice.

A typical residential switchboard upgrade is a one-day job. Most homes are back on full power by mid to late afternoon. Larger or more complex upgrades (multi-phase, meter relocation, mains rewires) can run into a second day; we'll confirm the timeline when we quote.

The usual signs are ceramic fuses, frequent tripping or blown fuses, lights flickering when appliances start up, scorch marks or a burning smell near the board, and any switchboard older than about 25 years. If you're adding solar, an EV charger, or a new air conditioner, your existing board often needs to be brought up to spec at the same time.

A safety switch (RCD) detects when electricity is leaking to earth, for example through a faulty appliance or damaged cable, and cuts power within milliseconds. It is the single most important piece of switchboard protection in your home. Current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000) require RCD protection on all circuits in a residential property.

Yes, the power to your property needs to be off while we change the board over. For a standard residential upgrade you can expect to be without power for around four to six hours. We plan the outage with you ahead of time so you can pull anything you need from the fridge and freezer, run the dishwasher, and avoid heat-of-the-day disruption where possible.

Yes. Every switchboard upgrade we deliver is compliant with the current edition of AS/NZS 3000 (the Australian and New Zealand wiring rules). The work is carried out and signed off under Electrical Contractor Licence 1502980.

Yes, removing ceramic fuse boards is one of the most common jobs we do. We take out the old fuses, replace them with a properly enclosed modern panel, install a main switch, install RCD protection on every circuit, and upgrade any mains cabling that no longer meets standard. The new board ends up neater, safer, and easier to reset if something does trip.

Yes. After we finish the install we lodge the required Certificate of Electrical Safety (Form 5) with the Queensland Electrical Safety Office, and coordinate any required notifications with Energex if your meter or mains supply has changed. You don't have to deal with any of the paperwork yourself.

Every switchboard upgrade is backed by a minimum 12-month workmanship guarantee. If anything we installed develops a fault inside that window, we come back and fix it at no cost to you. Manufacturer warranties on the components (typically two to five years on breakers and RCDs) sit on top of that.

Yes. ABS Electrical operates under Electrical Contractor Licence 1502980, ARC RSS03 for refrigeration and air conditioning electrical work, and full public liability insurance. Every job is carried out by a licensed electrician and signed off accordingly.

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