An outdated or overloaded switchboard can put your property, equipment and people at risk. Level Electrical Newcastle Central provides professional switchboard upgrades designed to improve safety, reliability and compliance from now and into the future.
Whether you’re upgrading an older home, adding new electrical loads or preparing for solar or EV charging, our fully licensed electricians deliver switchboard solutions built to last and exceed Australian Standards.
Fuse Board Replacements
Circuit Breaker & RCD Installation
Capacity Upgrades
Safety & Compliance Testing
Solar, Battery & EV-Ready Upgrades
Commercial & Strata Maintenance
Many properties across Newcastle and the wider Hunter region still operate on older switchboards that weren’t designed for today’s electrical demands. You may need an upgrade if:
Safety switches (RCDs) are missing or outdated
Power trips frequently, or circuits often overload
You’re installing new appliances, solar or EV charging
Your property is undergoing renovation or extension
Your switchboard is no longer compliant with current standards
If you’re unsure, our team can help assess your existing system and provide clear advice on what steps you should take next.
50+ years of local experience
We've powered homes and businesses from Nelson Bay to the Central Coast and beyond for decades.
Backed by an alliance of standout tradespeople
Through the Level Alliance of tradespeople, we follow proven processes and use advanced technology to deliver consistently high standards for our community.
Same-day service available
Fast response for electrical emergencies and outages.
Upfront pricing & $0 callout fees
Clear advice and costs before any work begins.
Workmanship guarantee
No cheap, band-aid fixes. We stand by the quality of our work, every time.
If your switchboard still has ceramic fuses, lacks safety switches (RCDs), trips frequently or struggles to support modern appliances, it may need upgrading. Renovations, solar installations and EV chargers often also require a switchboard upgrade to meet current standards.
In most cases, yes. While not all older switchboards are illegal, electrical work must comply with current Australian Standards. If you are installing major appliances and/or solar in an older home, your system should be able to handle the electrical demands. Upgrading the switchboard will ensure safety for yourself and others, and compliance with the law.
Most standard residential switchboard upgrades can be completed within a few hours. Larger commercial or more complex upgrades may take longer. We’ll confirm timing upfront so you know what to expect.
Yes. We install future-ready switchboards designed to support solar, battery storage and EV chargers. Our electricians assess your current and future power needs to ensure your system has the capacity to grow.
Absolutely. We carry out switchboard upgrades for residential homes, commercial premises and strata properties across Newcastle Central and the Hunter Region.
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