North Shore switchboard upgrades, done right the first time
Fast assessments, honest advice and safe, compliant switchboard upgrades from experienced North Shore electricians.
Overview
What is a switchboard upgrade?
A switchboard upgrade replaces an older fuse box or board with a modern one fitted with RCD protection, clearly labelled circuits and quality circuit breakers. Electrical Plus carries out these upgrades across Auckland's North Shore, led by an EWRB registered electrician with over 30 years' experience. Most residential upgrades take a day, and every one is certified.
- Typical price
- $1,350 to $2,300
- Turnaround
- Most upgrades done in a day
- Quote turnaround
- Onsite or same day
- Certification
- CoC/ESC and Record of Inspection
- Warranty
- Lifetime workmanship
Why upgrade your switchboard
RCD protection can help save lives
Older homes across Auckland often still have fuse boxes or switchboards with limited RCD protection. While they may have worked reliably for many years, today's homes place very different demands on their electrical systems.
A modern switchboard provides improved protection against electric shock and electrical faults, while also making your home's electrical system easier to identify, maintain and expand in the future.
If you're unsure about the condition of your switchboard, we can inspect it and explain what, if anything, needs upgrading.
What it costs
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost?
$1,350 to $2,300
Most residential switchboard upgrades on the North Shore fall in this band. In many cases we can give you an initial estimate from a photo of your existing switchboard. If a site visit is required, we will let you know before proceeding.
Get a firm quoteWhat moves the price
- Condition of the existing wiring
- Metering changes required
- Existing faults discovered during testing
- Surge protection or additional equipment
- The size and condition of your existing switchboard
- The number of circuits on the board
What's included
Everything a modern switchboard should include
RCD protection
Protection against electric shock on required circuits.
Clearly labelled circuits
Making faults and isolation easier to identify.
Quality protection devices
Reliable circuit breakers and protection equipment.
Room for the future
Spare capacity where practical for future additions.
Neat professional wiring
Organised and installed to a standard we're happy to put our name to.
Full certification
The required electrical documentation when the work is complete.
Signs it's time
How do you know if your switchboard needs upgrading?
- Ceramic fuses or an older fuse box
- Limited or no RCD protection
- Breakers or fuses regularly tripping
- Signs of overheating or damage
- Circuits that are poorly labelled
- Renovating or adding significant electrical loads
- Installing an EV charger, spa or other large appliance
- Your insurer has requested an upgrade
The process
How a switchboard upgrade runs
- 01
Send us a photo
In many cases we can give you an initial estimate from a photo of your existing switchboard, at no charge.
- 02
On-site assessment
If a site visit is needed to price the work properly, we will tell you before proceeding rather than after.
- 03
Upgrade day
The power is off while the board is replaced and tested. We tell you beforehand and keep the outage as short as is practical.
- 04
Certify and hand over
You get an electrical compliance certificate and Record of Inspection, and the option of a QR code on the board linking to your home's electrical record.
Recent work
A switchboard upgrade, before and after
From an ageing switchboard to a modern, clearly labelled installation, with the option of a QR-code electrical record linking to important information about your property's electrical system.
Detail
Switchboards, RCDs and the wiring standard
AS/NZS 3000 is the standard that electrical work in New Zealand must follow. Modern switchboards use RCD protection to quickly switch off the power if an electrical fault is detected, helping protect people from electric shock.
When we upgrade a switchboard, we check your existing wiring and circuits first, then install the correct protection to suit your home.
All work is carried out by, or supervised by, Registered Electricians. Electrical Plus is led by Andrew Baker, a Registered Electrician with over 30 years of experience, registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board. Every upgrade is completed with an electrical compliance certificate and a Record of Inspection, and backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty.
Most residential switchboard upgrades fall between $1,350 and $2,300. The cost depends on the size and condition of your existing switchboard, the number of circuits and the protection required. In many cases we can give you an initial estimate from a photo of your existing switchboard.
Most residential switchboard upgrades can be completed within a day. The exact time depends on the condition of the existing switchboard, the number of circuits and whether any additional electrical work is required.
In most cases, yes. A switchboard upgrade can usually be completed without replacing your home's existing wiring, provided it remains safe and compliant.
Modern switchboards generally require RCD protection on applicable circuits to provide additional protection against electric shock. When upgrading a switchboard, we'll assess the existing installation and install the protection required to meet current New Zealand electrical requirements.
Yes. The power will need to be turned off while the switchboard is being replaced and tested. We'll let you know beforehand and aim to keep the outage as short as practical.
Yes, every switchboard upgrade is completed with an electrical compliance certificate and Record of Inspection.
Yes. Every switchboard upgrade we complete is backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty. Any products or materials we supply are also covered by the applicable manufacturer's warranty.
Where we work
Where we do switchboard upgrades
Based in the East Coast Bays, we work throughout Auckland from Greenlane to Mangawhai.
Where we do this work
- Browns BayBase
- Mairangi Bay
- Rothesay Bay
- Campbells Bay
- Castor Bay
- Long Bay
- Albany
- Takapuna
- Milford
- Devonport
- Coatesville
- Riverhead
- Silverdale
- Orewa
- Warkworth
- Mangawhai
Not on the list? Give us a call, we cover a good deal more of Auckland than we can fit here.
“I use Electrical Plus whenever I have electrical or automation issues and Andy is always my first call. He consistently turns up when he says he will, does an outstanding job every time, and takes a huge amount of pride in his work, which really shows in the finished result. Reliable, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Electrical Plus to anyone needing quality electrical work.”
“Very happy with the electrical work we had done..Tidy,polite ,did exactly what was required.Didnt have to wait long for job to be done.Reasonably price”
“Electrical Plus Limited worked alongside us on a client’s home renovation in Warkworth, and they were awesome to deal with from start to finish. Andy was reliable, easy to communicate with, and worked in perfectly with our team and the other trades on site. His workmanship was top notch, and he made the whole process easy. Also, any electrician who picks up a broom and leaves the worksite spotless is one you definitely don’t want to lose. Would happily recommend Andy and Electrical Plus Limited to anyone needing quality electrical work.”
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Get in touch
Not sure if your switchboard needs upgrading?
Send us a photo of your existing switchboard and we'll give you an initial assessment and explain your options.
- Free quotes
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
- EWRB registered