Older brick homes around Rockdale often have original boards. A modern board with safety switches on every circuit is the upgrade we recommend most.
Switchboard Upgrade Rockdale: what we typically find
Older houses and walk-up flats in Rockdale often have original fuse boards. Upgrading adds safety switch protection to every circuit.
We test each circuit, replace the board and label everything.
How the job works in Rockdale
Most upgrades take a day, and you'll receive a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work.
If testing finds faulty circuits, we'll explain and quote separately.
The upgrade follows a set process: power off, old board out, new board in, circuits reconnected through new protection, testing, labelling and power restored.
Signs your board needs upgrading include ceramic fuses, frequent tripping, a warm board or no safety switches. If your home is near Botany Bay, check the meter box for corrosion too.
For walk-up flats, we coordinate with strata if access to the meter room is needed.
Older walk-up flats in Rockdale typically have unit boards with rewireable fuses and no safety switches. Replacing the unit board adds protection for every circuit in your unit.
If you're planning new appliances, tell us beforehand so the board has space for future circuits.
Have this ready when you call
- Photo of board
- Strata details
- Planned appliances
Does your board need replacing?
- Ceramic fuses with fuse wire
- No safety switch, or only one
- The board is on an old fibre backing panel
- Breakers or fuses go when several air conditioners run
- You're adding a granny flat, solar, a battery or an EV charger
- The board shows scorch marks or makes a buzzing noise
About Rockdale
Newer apartment developments around the station and Rockdale Plaza bring in-unit jobs and EV charger requests. The older brick homes towards Bexley and the bay need switchboard upgrades, rewiring and extra power more often.
Read more about our full switchboard upgrades service across the St George, or see our Rockdale electrician page.
Switchboard Upgrades in Rockdale: FAQs
Can a unit board be upgraded without strata?
Usually, if it's within your lot.
How long will the power be off?
Usually a few hours on the day of the upgrade. We'll give you the expected window in advance.
Can you upgrade the switchboard in my Hurstville unit?
Yes. If the board is inside your unit it's usually straightforward. If it's in a shared meter room, we'll arrange access with building management.