Switchboard Upgrade Cost in Melbourne’s South East
Most homes run about $1,200 to $2,800 to replace an old fuse board with a modern one. Free on-site inspection, written quote first. The price quoted is the price you pay.
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Typical Prices
How Much Does a Switchboard Upgrade Cost?
Indicative Melbourne ranges, updated November 2026. These are not a Pro Fit quote. Your written quote shows the full price before any work starts.
- Add safety switches to a sound board: about $150 to $400 each
- Ceramic fuse board replaced with a modern board: about $1,200 to $2,800
- Larger home or full board replacement with extra circuits: about $2,000 to $3,500
- Three phase switchboard upgrade: about $2,500 to $5,000
- Meter box enclosure replacement, only if yours needs it: adds about $700 to $1,600
No Hidden Costs
After a free on-site inspection you get a written quote. The price quoted is the price you pay. Anything that could change the price, like undersized mains or a damaged meter box, is explained in the quote before you say yes.
What Changes the Price
Four Things That Move the Number
- Circuit count and board size. A typical three bedroom home sits at the lower end. A larger home with a workshop, pool equipment or a granny flat needs more circuits and a bigger board.
- Mains cable condition. If the cable feeding the board is undersized or degraded, replacing it adds to the job. Fitting a modern board to old mains just moves the bottleneck upstream, so it is quoted as one combined job.
- The meter box enclosure. If it is damaged, too small for the new board or non-compliant, it is replaced as part of the job.
- Older boards. Some pre-1990 boards have an asbestos backing panel. It needs licensed removal and adds cost, so it is explained in the quote before you say yes.
The free on-site inspection looks at all four, so the quote you receive covers your actual home, not an average one.
How It Works
How the Quote Works
- Call usRing 0417 288 047. Tell us about your board and what you want to run.
- Free on-site inspectionWe check the board, mains, earthing and your total load. No obligation.
- Written quote with the full priceThe price quoted is the price you pay.
- Upgrade dayOld board out, new board in, every circuit labelled and tested, with your Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Quick Answers
Switchboard Upgrade Cost Questions
How much does a switchboard upgrade cost in Melbourne?
Typical ranges are about $1,200 to $2,800 to replace an old ceramic fuse board with a modern board with circuit breakers and safety switches, and about $2,000 to $3,500 for a larger home or a full board replacement with extra circuits. These are indicative ranges, not a quote. Your written quote shows the full price before any work starts.
How much does it cost to add safety switches?
Roughly $150 to $400 per safety switch if your board is otherwise sound. If the board is an old ceramic fuse box, the safety switches are built into a new board rather than added one by one, which is usually better value than patching the old board.
What does a three phase switchboard upgrade cost?
Typically about $2,500 to $5,000 for the switchboard side. A new three phase supply from the network is a separate cost. Most homes are single phase and do not need it. Three phase suits large ducted air conditioning, workshops and faster EV charging.
Can extra costs appear after I get the quote?
The price quoted is the price you pay. Anything that could move the price, such as undersized mains, a damaged meter box enclosure or an asbestos backing board, is explained in the written quote before you say yes. The on-site inspection is free with no obligation.
Does the price include the Certificate of Electrical Safety?
Yes. A Certificate of Electrical Safety is lodged with Energy Safe Victoria on every upgrade. It is included in the cost, never an extra.
How do I know if I need a full upgrade or just safety switches?
Open the meter box and look. Ceramic fuses mean the board should be replaced. A modern board with circuit breakers but no Test button usually needs safety switches added. The free on-site inspection confirms which one your home needs.
Coverage
Where We Upgrade Switchboards
Beaconsfield, Berwick, Officer, Clyde North and Clyde. Open seven days.
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