ONE-OFF JOBS
Switchboard upgrades in Adelaide. Fixed price before I start.
Old fuses out. Safety switches in. Tested and certified in one visit.
Your switchboard is older than your car. Probably older than your kids.
Lots of Adelaide homes still run on ceramic fuses from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Some have no safety switch at all.
Back then, a house had a fridge, a TV and a kettle. Now it has air con, a dishwasher, an induction cooktop, maybe an EV charger.
The old board wasn't built for that.
What happens if you leave it
- An old fuse won't cut the power fast enough to protect a person.
- Adding air con, solar or an EV charger may not be allowed on the old board.
- Buyers and insurers ask about it. A fuse board can come up in a building report.
Signs you need one
- Ceramic fuses you have to rewire
- No safety switches
- Scorch marks or a burning smell
- Lights dim when appliances start
- Planning solar, a battery, an EV charger or a reno
How I do it
- 01
Send me a photo of the board.
Door open, and the meter too.
- 02
Get a fixed price.
Including every part, so there are no surprises.
- 03
Book a time.
Power is usually off for a few hours. I tell you exactly when.
- 04
I swap it over.
New board, safety switches, labelled circuits.
- 05
I test and certify it.
You get the certificate of compliance.
The promise
Fixed price before I start. On time or you hear from me first. Tested, clean, done.
My guarantee
You never pay twice for my work.
If I'm late without telling you, or my work isn't right, I come back and fix it at my cost.
What customers say
Very happy with David's work. He is knowledgeable, reliable, and easy to deal with. Everything was done professionally and with great care. Communication was clear, and he was punctual and responsible throughout the job.
FAQs
How long will the power be off?
Usually a few hours. I'll tell you before the day.
Do I need an upgrade for solar or an EV charger?
Often, yes. Send me a photo and I'll tell you straight.
Can you just add a safety switch?
Sometimes. If the board is safe and has room, I'll say so and price that instead.
Do I get paperwork?
Yes. A certificate of compliance for the work.
Free for renovators
The Adelaide Renovator's Electrical Checklist
23 electrical decisions to make before your walls are plastered. Miss one, and you pay to cut the plaster open later.
Tell me what you need. I'll tell you what it costs.
Call or text 0417 397 165. You'll talk to me, not a call centre.