Switchboard Upgrades Townsville
Is Your Switchboard Up to Queensland Safety Standards?
An outdated switchboard is one of the most common electrical safety risks in Australian homes. If your home still has ceramic fuses, old circuit breakers, or no safety switches (RCDs), your property may not meet current Queensland electrical standards and may not be covered by insurance in the event of an electrical incident. Warning signs include breakers or safety switches that trip regularly, lights that flicker or dim when appliances start, a burning smell or buzzing near the board, scorch marks, or a board that feels warm to touch. Any of these is worth checking before it becomes a fire risk.
Solar Dimension's licensed electricians assess your existing switchboard, explain what's needed, and upgrade it to a modern, compliant board with safety switches on all circuits as required under Queensland law. Many homes in Townsville's established suburbs, such as Hermit Park, Mundingburra, Railway Estate, West End and Aitkenvale, still have their original boards, which were never designed for multiple split-system air conditioners, pool pumps, induction cooktops and EV chargers. We also complete every switchboard upgrade needed for solar, battery and EV charger installations, along with upgrades for renovations and homes being sold or leased.
Queensland Compliant
Safety Switches on All Circuits
Certificate of Compliance Included
What's Included With a Switchboard Upgrade
⚡ Queensland Safety Requirement
Queensland law requires safety switches on all power and lighting circuits in homes sold after 1 August 2002. If your property doesn't have them, or you're unsure, contact Solar Dimension for a free safety assessment.
How Switchboard Upgrades Work
Assessment
We inspect your switchboard, wiring and safety switches, and check whether it has room for what you plan to add, such as solar, a battery, an EV charger or extra air conditioning.
Quote
You receive a clear, itemised quote before any work starts. The price depends on the number of circuits, whether the meter box or enclosure needs replacing, and any wiring repairs. •
Installation
Our licensed electrician completes the upgrade, typically within half a day. Power is off during the changeover, and we'll confirm the timing with you in advance. •
Compliance Certificate
You receive a Certificate of Compliance (Form 4) on completion, which is useful for insurance, inspections and selling your home.
Local Townsville Team
Born and based in Townsville, we're your neighbours.
Workmanship Warranty
Our installation workmanship is backed for 10 years.
Solar-Ready Switchboard Upgrades
Planning solar, a battery or an EV charger? We size your new switchboard for what's coming next, so you only upgrade once
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