Switchboard Upgrades

Modern switchboard replacement with safety switches, circuit breakers, and surge protection. Fully compliant upgrades for Landsdale homes and businesses.

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Professional Switchboard Upgrades Across Perth WA

Big State Electrical provides complete switchboard replacement and upgrade services throughout Landsdale and North Perth. We modernise outdated electrical panels with safety switches, RCDs, and compliant protection systems.

4 Reasons to Choose Big State Electrical for your switchboard upgrade

Enhanced Electrical Safety

Modern safety switches (RCDs) protect your family from electrical faults and shocks—essential for Perth home safety.

Full AS/NZS 3000 Compliance

All switchboard upgrades meet current Australian electrical standards and Western Australian Electrical Requirements (WAER).

Increased Electrical Capacity

Accommodate modern appliances, air conditioning, and electric vehicle chargers with upgraded circuits and increased power distribution.

Comprehensive Warranties Included

Every Landsdale switchboard upgrade includes workmanship warranties and electrical safety certificates for complete peace of mind.

Our Switchboard Upgrade Process – Simple & Efficient

• Step 1

Free On-Site Assessment

We inspect your existing switchboard, assess your home’s electrical load requirements, and provide a detailed quote with no obligation in Landsdale or Perth WA.

• Step 2

Professional Planning & Approval

We design your new switchboard layout, select appropriate safety switches and circuit breakers, and arrange Western Power disconnection if required for the work.

• Step 3

Expert Installation & Switchboard Swap

Our licensed electricians remove your old switchboard and install the new compliant panel with minimal disruption—most Landsdale upgrades complete in one day.

• Step 4

Testing, Certification & Power Restoration

We thoroughly test all circuits and safety devices, provide electrical compliance certificates, and reconnect your power—leaving your home safe and compliant.

• FAQs

Switchboard Upgrade FAQs – Your Questions Answered

Most residential switchboard upgrades in Landsdale are completed within one day, typically taking 4-8 hours depending on complexity. A straightforward replacement for a standard home with 12-16 circuits usually takes 4-6 hours, while larger homes with more circuits or three-phase power may require 6-8 hours.
The process involves Western Power disconnecting your mains supply (if required), removing the old switchboard, installing the new compliant panel, connecting all circuits with proper labelling, installing safety switches and surge protection, thorough testing of all circuits and safety devices, and final Western Power reconnection.
Your home will be without power during the installation, so we recommend planning accordingly. We work efficiently to minimise disruption, and our licensed electricians complete most Landsdale switchboard upgrades in a single visit. More complex commercial upgrades or properties requiring significant electrical modifications may take 1-2 days. We’ll provide an accurate timeframe during your free on-site assessment.

Several clear warning signs indicate your Landsdale home needs a switchboard upgrade. If your switchboard still uses old ceramic fuses rather than modern circuit breakers, it’s well overdue for replacement—ceramic fuse boards haven’t been compliant for decades. Frequently tripping circuits when running multiple appliances suggest your switchboard can’t handle modern electrical loads.
Other warning signs include no safety switches (RCDs) installed—these are mandatory in current Australian standards, a burning smell or scorch marks around the switchboard indicating dangerous overheating, flickering lights when appliances turn on suggesting inadequate capacity, visible rust, corrosion, or damage to the switchboard, if you’ve received a Western Power defect notice requiring upgrades, and when adding high-load appliances like air conditioning, electric vehicle chargers, or pool equipment.
Perth homes built before 1990 often have outdated switchboards that don’t meet current AS/NZS 3000 standards. If you’re renovating, purchasing a property, or simply unsure about your switchboard’s condition, Big State Electrical offers electrical safety inspections ($210) to assess your system and recommend necessary upgrades for safety and compliance.

Safety switches (RCDs – Residual Current Devices) and circuit breakers serve different protective functions in your Landsdale home’s switchboard, and both are essential for electrical safety.
Circuit breakers protect your electrical wiring and prevent fires by automatically switching off power when circuits are overloaded or short-circuited. They detect excessive current flow through cables and trip before wiring overheats. Circuit breakers protect property and prevent electrical fires, replace old ceramic fuses in modern installations, and can be manually reset after tripping.
Safety switches (RCDs) protect people from electric shock and electrocution by detecting leakage current. If electricity is leaking to earth—such as through a faulty appliance or a person touching live wires—the RCD cuts power in milliseconds. Safety switches protect human life by preventing fatal electric shocks, are mandatory on power point and lighting circuits under current standards, and trip when they detect current leakage as small as 30 milliamps.
Modern switchboard upgrades include both technologies. Big State Electrical installs combination safety switches that provide both RCD protection and circuit breaker functionality in a single device, maximising protection while optimising switchboard space in Perth homes.

Switchboard upgrades in Landsdale require coordination with Western Power, but Big State Electrical handles the entire process for you. Western Power must physically disconnect your mains supply before we can safely remove the old switchboard and reconnect power after installation is complete.
We arrange the disconnection appointment, typically scheduled 1-2 weeks in advance depending on Western Power’s availability. The disconnection takes approximately 30 minutes, and reconnection after our work is complete takes another 30 minutes. Western Power charges disconnection and reconnection fees (approximately $641 Disconnection and Reconnection fee), which we’ll include in your detailed quote.
You don’t need to contact Western Power yourself—our licensed electricians manage all communication, scheduling, and compliance requirements. We ensure your new switchboard meets all Western Australian Electrical Requirements (WAER) before reconnection. After completion, we provide electrical safety certificates proving your switchboard upgrade complies with AS/NZS 3000 standards.
For properties with overhead power connections, Western Power typically performs the disconnection/reconnection on the same day as our scheduled installation, coordinating timing with our team to minimise your power outage duration.

Absolutely. Switchboard upgrades are the perfect opportunity to add additional circuits for new appliances, rooms, or electrical requirements in your Landsdale home. Common additions during switchboard upgrades include dedicated circuits for air conditioning systems, electric vehicle charging points in garages, workshop or shed power circuits, outdoor lighting and power points, home office or renovation areas, pool and spa equipment, and upgraded kitchen circuits for modern appliances.
Adding circuits during a switchboard upgrade is more cost-effective than doing separate work later, as we’re already disconnecting power and working on the electrical panel. We’ll assess your current and future electrical needs during the free on-site assessment and design a switchboard with adequate capacity and spare ways (circuit positions) for future expansion.
Modern switchboards typically have 18-24 circuit positions, allowing room for growth as your Perth home’s electrical requirements evolve. Big State Electrical ensures your upgraded switchboard isn’t just compliant today but has the capacity and flexibility to accommodate your home’s electrical needs for years to come. Discuss your requirements during your free quote—we’ll design the optimal solution.