A plain-English cost guide for homeowners considering a switchboard upgrade in Brisbane, Logan and the Gold Coast — what affects the price, what's included, and what to watch for.
Switchboard upgrade prices vary significantly depending on the size of your home, the current state of the board, and what else needs to happen at the same time. Here's an honest breakdown of what drives the cost.
What a standard upgrade typically includes
- New switchboard enclosure rated for your home's load
- Modern main switch and individual circuit breakers
- RCD (safety switch) protection on every circuit
- Properly labelled, tested wiring throughout the board
- Compliance certificate issued on completion
What affects the cost
- Number of circuits — more circuits mean a larger, more complex board
- Existing wiring condition — older homes often have wiring that needs remediation at the same time
- Asbestos-backed boards — these require careful removal and disposal procedures
- Location of the board — difficult access adds time
- Concurrent work — EV chargers, air conditioning sub-circuits and other additions change the scope
Why we don't list prices on the website
A switchboard quote done properly requires looking at the existing board, identifying what's there, and sizing the new one correctly for the home's actual load. Posting a flat rate would mean either underquoting and surprising people on the day, or overquoting and pricing ourselves out unfairly. Neither is good for anyone.
We quote after a quick look — either in person or from a clear photo of the existing board. Send us the details and we'll come back with a fixed price before any work starts.