How do I know if my switchboard needs an upgrade?

If your switchboard still uses ceramic fuses, lacks safety switches, trips frequently, or shows signs of overheating, it’s time for an upgrade. Focus Group Electrical can assess your system and provide honest advice.

Will I need to turn off the power during the upgrade?

Yes, power will be temporarily turned off for safety during the upgrade. Our team at Focus Group Electrical keeps outages to a minimum and always keeps you informed.

Is a switchboard upgrade expensive?

The cost varies depending on your property and requirements. Focus Group Electrical offers transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden fees and flexible solutions tailored to your budget.

Do you handle both residential and commercial upgrades?

Absolutely. Focus Group Electrical handles switchboard upgrades for homes, businesses, offices, retail spaces, strata buildings, and other commercial properties throughout Sydney.

Are your electricians licensed and insured?

Yes. Every Focus Group Electrical technician is fully licensed, insured, and trained to meet the highest industry and safety standards.

Can I install solar after a switchboard upgrade?

A modern switchboard is often a requirement for solar installations. Focus Group Electrical ensures your upgrade is solar-ready from the start.

Do I need to upgrade my switchboard if I renovate or extend my home?

In most cases, yes. New appliances and circuits often require additional capacity. Focus Group Electrical will work closely with your renovation team to ensure your system is compliant and future-ready.

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Switchboard Inspections in Sydney

Most homeowners have never had their switchboard professionally inspected. They know roughly where it is, they know they can reset a tripped breaker, and they assume that because the lights come on and nothing has caught fire, everything must be fine. In a significant proportion of Sydney homes — particularly those built before 1990 — that assumption carries real risk.

A professional switchboard inspection by Focus Group Electrical gives you a complete, documented picture of your switchboard’s current condition, what protection is in place (and what is missing), whether your board can safely support what you are currently running through it, and what — if anything — needs immediate attention versus what can be planned for later.

We provide switchboard inspections for homeowners, landlords, property buyers completing due diligence, property managers, strata committees, and businesses. Every inspection produces a written report with clear risk levels and recommended actions — not a vague list of concerns, but a prioritised, plain-language assessment you can actually act on.

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What Our Switchboard Inspection Covers

A complete, methodical assessment of the board and its protection — every point documented in your report.

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Switchboard type & ageCeramic fuse board, older MCB board, or modern compliant board.

Main switch ratingIs the mains connection appropriately sized for the property’s actual load?

Circuit breaker condition & ratingsCorrect type, correct rating, and in working order?

RCD presence & typeSafety switches on all circuits? Type A, Type AC, or absent?

RCD function testingEvery RCD tested with a calibrated tester and trip time recorded.

Physical condition of the boardOverheating, corrosion, water ingress, or physical damage.

Wiring condition at the boardLoose connections, incorrect terminations, or aged insulation.

Compliance with AS/NZS 3000:2018Documented against the current Australian Wiring Rules.

Available capacity for additionsSpare slots and mains headroom for new appliances, solar, or EV.

Written inspection reportRisk-rated findings, recommended actions, and clear explanations.

What you receive · Written report within 24 hours

A prioritised, plain-language report — yours to act on

Every finding is risk-rated (immediate action required, recommended, or monitor) and explained in plain language, with recommended actions you can plan around. We never pressure clients to commit to remediation on the day — the report is yours to act on at your own pace, or to obtain comparative quotes. For strata, the report is formatted for presentation to the owners corporation.

When to book a switchboard inspection

Buying a Property

The most important electrical check during conveyancing. Building inspections rarely include electrical detail — a licensed electrician’s switchboard inspection gives you specific information on compliance status, RCD protection and required remediation. It affects your purchase decision, renovation planning and insurance.

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Selling a Property

Understand your board’s condition before listing and address issues on your terms — rather than having a buyer’s inspector raise them mid-sale. Pre-sale remediation is usually more cost-effective than a price reduction or delayed settlement.

Preparing a Rental Property

NSW landlords must fit safety switches to all power circuits. An inspection confirms compliance before a new tenancy and provides documented evidence of due diligence.

Before Solar, EV or Air Con

Any high-draw addition requires the board to be assessed first. An inspection determines whether the existing board can support it, what modifications are needed, and whether a full upgrade is required before installation.

Older Properties Never Inspected

If your home is more than 20 years old and has never had a professional electrical inspection, the switchboard is the highest-value starting point — most faults in older Sydney homes present at the board first.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

What is included in a switchboard inspection?

Our switchboard inspection covers board type and age assessment, main switch rating, circuit breaker condition and ratings, RCD presence and type (Type A vs Type AC vs absent), RCD function testing with a calibrated tester and recorded trip times, physical condition of the enclosure, visible wiring condition at the board, compliance status against AS/NZS 3000:2018, and available capacity for future additions. A written report is provided covering all findings.

How long does a switchboard upgrade take?

Most residential single-phase switchboard upgrades are completed in a single working day — from supply disconnect through to final circuit testing and CCEW issue. Three-phase upgrades or boards in complex locations may take two days. We give you a clear timeline when booking.

Will I lose power during the upgrade?

Yes — a temporary power disconnection is required to safely remove and replace the switchboard. We coordinate this with your electricity distributor and aim to restore power by end of the working day. We advise all households to plan accordingly.

What type of safety switches should a modern switchboard have?

Under AS/NZS 3000:2018 Amendment 2, Type A RCDs are required on all new and modified circuits. Type AC RCDs — which only detect sinusoidal AC leakage — are no longer permitted on new or modified circuits. Solar panel circuits and EV charger circuits specifically require Type A (or Type B for three-phase EV chargers). We upgrade to the correct type on every job.

Do I need a switchboard upgrade before installing solar or an EV charger?

Not always — but your board must be assessed first. If it has spare capacity, Type A RCDs and an adequately rated main switch, modification may not be required. Boards with ceramic fuses, Type AC switches or insufficient capacity must be upgraded before solar or EV charger installation. We assess this as part of every solar and EV charger quote at no charge.

Is a CCEW required for a switchboard upgrade?

Yes. A switchboard upgrade is regulated electrical work under the NSW Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2004. A CCEW must be issued by the licensed electrician on completion. From 1 July 2026, all NSW CCEWs must be lodged digitally via the BCNSW eCert portal. We issue your CCEW the same day the upgrade is completed.

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