Switchboard upgrades · Perth
Switchboard upgrades for safer Perth homes
Replace an old fuse board with a modern switchboard and safety switches, installed by licensed electricians and certified compliant.
The problem
Is your switchboard older than you think?
If your home still has ceramic fuses, no safety switches, or a board that trips whenever the kettle and the heater run together, it's telling you something. Older switchboards weren't built for today's appliances, air conditioners, induction cooktops or batteries.
A switchboard upgrade gives every circuit proper protection and leaves room for what you'll add next. It's often the first step before a renovation or a home battery.
Warning signs
Signs you need an upgrade
If any of these sound familiar, book an inspection.
- Ceramic or rewireable fuses
- No safety switches (RCDs), or only one
- Frequent tripping or flickering lights
- Burning smell, heat or buzzing at the board
- Planning a renovation, air conditioning, induction cooking or a home battery
- Selling or buying an older home
What’s included
What’s included
- Inspection of your existing board and wiring
- New switchboard with circuit breakers and safety switches
- Surge protection on request
- Labelling of every circuit
- Certificate of compliance and network notification
Why RH Construct
Why Perth homeowners choose RH Construct
One licensed team, not two.
Full renovation capability plus an in-house electrical contractor's licence. Wiring, lighting and power are done by the same team building your renovation. No separate electrician to chase, and no gaps between trades for mistakes to hide in.
Owner on the tools.
Khade is on site across every project, not running things from an office. Questions get answered on the spot, problems get caught before they cost you, and the standard stays the same job to job.
We stand behind the work.
If something isn't right, even months later, we come back and fix it. No paperwork battles and no excuses.
Built for premium Perth homes.
From Applecross to Canning Vale and across our wider Perth catchment, we deliver work that matches the standard of the homes we work on.
You always know where you stand.
What's happening, when, and what it costs, before it happens. No chasing updates. No surprise invoices.
Projects
Electrical work we've delivered
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most switchboard upgrades are completed in 1 day. Power is off for part of that time and we’ll tell you when.
Are safety switches required in WA?
WA requires at least two RCDs protecting all power and lighting circuits in a residential home on sale or transfer of a lease. We’ll check your home and tell you where you stand.
How much does it cost?
$1,200 to $2,500, depending on your home and what the switchboard needs.
Still have a question?
Call Khade directly, or send the details and he’ll get back to you personally.
Free quote
Tell us about your project
Fill in the form and Khade will be in touch personally, usually within 48 hours. Prefer to talk? Call 0415 612 153.
Sharing a rough budget helps us show you what's genuinely achievable for your space from the very first conversation.
An old switchboard is a safety risk every day it's in service. Book an inspection now and know exactly where you stand.