Reliable switchboard maintenance for a safer, more secure Canberra home — ensuring your electrical system runs smoothly and stays up to standard.
300+ Canberra residents have trusted me with their electrical work and you can too...
Safety switches are designed to cut power instantly during a fault — protecting you from electric shocks, fires, and serious damage.
If your switchboard is old or hasn’t been inspected in years, there’s a good chance it doesn’t meet current safety standards — and that means your home, your family, and everything inside could be at risk.
Outdated switchboards can’t keep up with modern power demands, and without working safety switches, a single fault could be devastating.
Your family’s safety starts with a reliable switchboard — and I’m here to make sure yours is up to standard.
I’ll carry out a thorough inspection to check for faults, missing safety switches, or outdated components. If anything needs attention, I can fix it on the spot — no waiting, no delays.
With every upgrade or repair, I ensure your switchboard is safe, compliant, and ready to handle today’s power demands — giving you peace of mind that your home is protected now and into the future.
I’ll explain exactly what your switchboard needs and why — no pushy upsells, no jargon, just honest advice and fair pricing.
I’m Brock — a fully licensed Canberra electrician. When you book with Bride Electrical, you get me — not a team of strangers.
Every upgrade is done to exceed Australian Standards (AS3000), with all safety switches tested and your board built to handle today’s power demands
I’ll come out and assess your current switchboard, check for safety switches, and identify any faults or outdated components.
I take care of everything — from coordinating with Evo Energy and your meter provider to create a stress free upgrade.
your family is protected from electrical faults, shocks, and fire risks. You can relax knowing your home is safe and compliant.
If Brock hadn’t turned up on the day it would have been over a thousand dollars lost of raw product
After Hours Fault Find
“Brock came straight out on a Sunday morning to help fix a power outage for my 90-year-old father. His thorough work and calming presence exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!“
EV Charger Installation
“We upgraded to a three-phase setup and needed a complex EV charger integrated with solar and a home battery. Brock handled every challenge expertly, was always punctual, and kept us informed. Highly recommended!“
After Hours Fault Find
“After a prolonged power outage, Brock arrived quickly, diagnosed, and fixed the issue while offering a lasting solution. I highly recommend Brock for any household electrical concerns. Highly professional service!”
Protects your family by instantly cutting power during a fault
Clear labelling to remove the guesswork of identifying circuits
No mess of exposed wires or old fuses. The new switchboard would impress any electrician
Installed to meet the latest Australian safety regulations, giving you peace of mind
Prepares your home for future upgrades like solar, batteries, or renovations
Supports high-demand appliances like air con, EV chargers, and induction cooktops without tripping
Even if everything seems to be working, older switchboards often lack crucial safety features. For example, modern boards include safety switches (RCDs) on all circuits – these have been mandatory in new residential installations since 2018
es, many Canberra homes built decades ago have switchboards with asbestos-containing materials. In the past, asbestos was commonly used in electrical meter boards and fuse panels as an insulator. If your switchboard was installed before the late 1980s or early 1990s, there’s a chance it contains asbestos. When we upgrade an older switchboard that has asbestos, we follow strict safety procedures mandated by ACT regulations. I'm a licensed electrician with asbestos-handling training and can safely remove your asbestos switchboard.
Absolutely yes – we design your switchboard upgrade with the future in mind. In the ACT, many homeowners are adding solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers, so a new switchboard will be built to accommodate these upgrades. Practically, this means the new board will have capacity for additional circuits and breakers dedicated to solar or EV equipment.
Yes. Upgrading your switchboard is a perfect opportunity to upgrade to three-phase power if your home needs it – either now or later. Most Canberra homes have single-phase power, which is standard for normal household loads. However, if you anticipate higher power needs, our electricians can set up your new switchboard to handle a future three-phase connection or even convert it during the upgrade. This involves coordination with the local network (Evoenergy) and your metering company, all of this I can handle for you.
We understand that a switchboard upgrade is a significant investment. However, it’s truly an investment in safety, compliance, and future savings for your home. Here are a few reasons why upgrading is worth the cost: Improved safety for your family, compliance and insurance benefits, ready for energy saving measures and most importantly less maintenance costs
Yes, but only for a short time. During the upgrade, power to your home will be temporarily shut off for safety — usually for a few hours. I’ll let you know exactly when and for how long in advance, so you can plan around it. Most upgrades are completed the same day, and I always do my best to minimise disruption to your routine.