In the older houses between Bondi Junction and Queens Park, we upgrade boards that can't cope with extensions. In the towers, unit board upgrades are coordinated with building management.
Switchboard Upgrade Bondi Junction: what we typically find
Houses in the streets around Queens Park and Waverley have often been extended at the back, with a new kitchen or family room added to the original cottage. The extension's circuits are frequently tacked onto the old board. An upgrade brings everything onto one properly protected board.
In apartment towers, unit boards are usually modern, but older 1970s and 80s buildings can still have unit boards without full safety switch protection.
How the job works in Bondi Junction
For a house, the upgrade usually takes a day. For a tower apartment, the work is generally confined to your unit board, and we coordinate with building management for any access to risers or meter rooms. Either way, every circuit is tested before power is restored, and you get a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work.
If your home has a separate board for an extension, we'll decide with you whether to keep it as a properly fed sub-board or bring everything onto a single main board.
Have this ready when you call
- Whether there's a separate board for an extension
- Photos of both boards
- Building name, if it's an apartment
Signs your switchboard needs upgrading
- You still have rewireable ceramic fuses
- There is no safety switch (RCD), or only one covering some circuits
- Breakers trip when the kettle, heater and air conditioner run together
- The board is mounted on old asbestos-type backing or is scorched or discoloured
- You are adding air conditioning, an induction cooktop or an EV charger
- A real estate agent, insurer or building inspector has flagged it
About Bondi Junction
In the towers near the Westfield, electrical work is about access and coordination. Your unit board is easy to reach, but anything beyond it involves building management. In the older streets towards Waverley and Queens Park, we do more switchboard upgrades, rewiring and extra power points in houses that have been extended over the years.
Read more about our full switchboard upgrades service across the Eastern Suburbs, or see our Bondi Junction electrician page.
Switchboard Upgrades in Bondi Junction: FAQs
My extension has its own board. Is that OK?
It can be, if it's properly fed and protected. We'll check how it's connected to the main board.
How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
It depends on the size of the board and the number of circuits. We tell you how long the job will take, and when the power will be off, before we start.
Do I need strata approval to upgrade the switchboard in my unit?
If the board is inside your lot, usually not. If it sits in a common meter room or the work affects common property, check with your strata manager. We can provide the details they need.