Is your switchboard keeping your family safe?

Common signs include ceramic rewirable fuses instead of circuit breakers, no safety switch (RCD) installed, frequent tripping, flickering lights, a burnt or discoloured board, or an asbestos backing behind the board. If your home is more than 20 years old and the switchboard hasn't been upgraded, it's worth having it inspected. We offer a free switchboard safety check across the Northern Beaches and North Shore — no cost, no obligation.

A typical residential switchboard upgrade takes 8–12 hours on site. We pre-build as much of the new board as possible off-site to minimise the time your power is off and reduce disruption to your household. We'll provide a clear timeline when we quote the job so you know exactly what to expect on the day.

An RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent protection) combines a safety switch and a circuit breaker into one device. This means every individual circuit in your home has its own earth leakage and overcurrent protection. If a fault occurs on one circuit — say, your kitchen — only that circuit trips. Your lights, fridge, and everything else stays on. It's the highest standard of switchboard protection available, and we install Hager RCBOs as standard on every upgrade.

Hager is a premium European electrical brand known for reliability, build quality, and clean design. We use full Hager systems — enclosures, RCBOs, and main switches — because they deliver consistent performance, look professional, and are backed by strong manufacturer support. Using a single brand throughout the board also means compatibility is never an issue and the finished result is clean and uniform.

Yes. Many older homes across the Northern Beaches have switchboards mounted on asbestos cement backing boards. We handle the safe removal of asbestos meter boards as part of your switchboard upgrade, in accordance with NSW SafeWork requirements. You don't need to organise a separate asbestos removalist — we take care of it as part of the job so the hazard is fully dealt with.

Yes. Every switchboard we install includes pre-wired provisions and spare capacity for a future solar inverter and battery system. This means when you're ready to go solar, your switchboard won't need to be upgraded again — saving you time, money, and disruption. We don't install solar systems ourselves, but we ensure your board is fully prepared for when a solar installer connects your system.

Yes — surge protection is included as standard in every switchboard upgrade we do, not as an optional add-on. A dedicated surge protection device (SPD) is installed in the board to protect your home's sensitive electronics — TVs, computers, routers, smart home systems, and appliances — from power surges caused by lightning, grid fluctuations, and switching events.

Yes. All switchboard work in NSW must be carried out by a licensed electrician in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 (the Wiring Rules) and NSW electrical safety legislation. DIY electrical work is illegal and can void your home insurance. Marmont Electrical holds Contractor Licence 470836C, and every switchboard upgrade includes a Certificate of Compliance (CCEW) lodged with the relevant authority.

Use the form on this page — add photos of your board and Daniel will assess it and come back with a clear recommendation, usually the same day. Or call or text 0437 770 741 and we'll arrange a time to inspect your switchboard in person. Either way it's no cost, no obligation — and if your board is safe and doesn't need upgrading, we'll tell you.