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Upgrading a residential switchboard ranges from adding safety switches to a full board and mains replacement, with scope and approvals shaping the job.
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Cost varies with the scope — a minimal RCD or safety‑switch installation is typically less involved than a full single‑phase board replacement or a mains/supply upgrade. Electrician‑supplied parts and on‑site labour make up most of the electrician's quote, while distributor/utility connection charges and any trenching subcontracts are usually quoted separately. After‑hours attendance and unexpected findings can also increase the final cost.
Upgrade scope (RCDs vs full board)
Installing only RCDs or safety switches is generally a smaller job than replacing the entire switchboard, which requires more labour and parts.
Inclusion of consumer mains/supply
Choosing a mains or supply upgrade involves heavier materials and more complex work on the electrician's side and usually changes the job scope significantly.
Materials and optional extras
The switchboard, breakers and optional items like surge protection or monitoring are electrician‑supplied and add to the parts list and installation time.
Discovery of additional wiring faults
If damaged wiring, faulty breakers or other issues are found, the work can move from a minimal to a broader replacement scope and require extra labour.
Distributor, utility and trenching fees
Connection charges, distributor approvals and any required trenching or subcontracted civil work are typically excluded from the electrician's supply and vary by location.
Estimated range
$1,630 – $7,255
Default scope: 4 circuits
What moves this estimate
- Upgrade scope (RCDs vs full board): Installing only RCDs or safety switches is generally a smaller job than replacing the entire switchboard, which requires more labour and parts.
- Inclusion of consumer mains/supply: Choosing a mains or supply upgrade involves heavier materials and more complex work on the electrician's side and usually changes the job scope significantly.
- Materials and optional extras: The switchboard, breakers and optional items like surge protection or monitoring are electrician‑supplied and add to the parts list and installation time.
- Discovery of additional wiring faults: If damaged wiring, faulty breakers or other issues are found, the work can move from a minimal to a broader replacement scope and require extra labour.
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