Randwick's heritage homes are where we replace the most ceramic fuse boards. We map every circuit first, because these homes have often been wired in stages over a century.
Switchboard Upgrade Randwick: what we typically find
Randwick terraces and Federation homes often have boards that have been added to over a century: original fuses, a later sub-board for a kitchen extension, and circuits that loop through rooms in ways nobody would design today. Before removing anything, we trace and label every circuit, so the new board makes sense and every circuit is protected.
If the board is mounted on an old fibrous backing panel, we'll treat it with care and advise whether it should be assessed before work starts.
How the job works in Randwick
Terrace upgrades often reveal surprises: circuits that loop through two rooms, a light circuit feeding a power point, or a cable joined inside a wall. We'll explain anything we find, fix what's unsafe and quote separately for anything optional.
Randwick's semis can share a single meter box between two homes. If that's the case, we'll work only on your side and let you and your neighbour know if anything in the shared enclosure needs attention.
Have this ready when you call
- A photo of the board and any sub-boards
- Renovation plans, if any
- Whether the board is on an old backing panel
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 Randwick
Victorian and Federation houses and terraces line many of Randwick's streets, especially around The Spot and the heritage areas near the racecourse. Many still have ceramic fuses or a mix of old and new wiring from past renovations. We do a lot of switchboard upgrades and partial rewires in Randwick.
Read more about our full switchboard upgrades service across the Eastern Suburbs, or see our Randwick electrician page.
Switchboard Upgrades in Randwick: FAQs
How long does a terrace switchboard upgrade take?
Usually a day, depending on how many circuits there are and what we find when we trace them.
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.