Replace old fuse boxes with modern RCD-protected switchboards — from $1,200 for most residential jobs. LCK Electrical handles the full job: assessment, supply, wiring, safety switches, and Certificate of Electrical Safety. Same-week availability across Geelong and Melbourne’s west.
Switchboard Upgrade Geelong
Homes built before the 1990s almost never have the safety switches and circuit breakers required under current Victorian regulations. An old fuse box isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a fire and electrocution risk, and a barrier to adding EV chargers, solar, or air conditioning.
LCK Electrical replaces fuse boxes and outdated boards with modern, fully compliant switchboards. Upfront pricing, no hidden charges, and every job certified by a licensed Victorian electrician.
What We Do
From fuse box replacements to three-phase upgrades — we handle every switchboard job across Geelong and Melbourne’s west.
Replace ceramic or rewireable fuse boxes with modern circuit breakers. Fuses don’t trip automatically — they keep drawing current until the wire melts. Circuit breakers cut power in milliseconds.
Victorian regulations require safety switches (RCDs) on all power and lighting circuits. We install, test, and certify — essential for pre-1991 homes and rental compliance.
No spare breaker slots for your EV charger, pool equipment, or workshop? We add circuits to an existing compliant board or supply a new board with room to grow.
Three-phase supply for workshops, commercial kitchens, large air conditioning, or high-demand industrial equipment. We coordinate with Powercor for the network connection and install the board once supply is confirmed.
Faulty circuit breakers, nuisance tripping, loose connections, or overheating busbars. If a repair solves the problem without a compliance issue, that’s what we’ll recommend — no unnecessary upselling.
Pre-purchase, pre-sale, or insurance-required inspections. We check board condition, RCD presence, circuit labelling, and compliance — and provide a written report with any recommendations.
Get a fixed quote before we start — no surprises, no hidden fees. Book online or call us directly.
How It Works
Most residential switchboard upgrades are completed in a single visit. Here’s the full process.
Call us or fill out the form. We’ll lock in a time that suits you — usually within the same week.
We check your existing board, circuit count, incoming supply, and any planned additions. You get a fixed written quote before any work starts.
Power is isolated, the new board installed, all circuits transferred and labelled, RCDs fitted. Most jobs are done in 4 to 8 hours.
Every circuit is tested before we leave. You receive a Certificate of Electrical Safety, lodged with Energy Safe Victoria as required by law.
Our Work
Switchboard upgrades and electrical work across Geelong and Melbourne’s west.
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FAQs
What Geelong homeowners ask us most about switchboard upgrades.
Most residential upgrades cost between $1,200 and $2,800. A straight fuse-to-breaker conversion starts around $1,200; a full upgrade with RCDs and safety switches on all circuits is typically $1,800 to $2,800. Three-phase installations run $2,500 to $4,500. We provide a fixed written quote before any work starts.
If your home still has ceramic fuses, a tin fuse box, or no safety switches (RCDs), yes. It’s also required before adding solar, EV chargers, extra circuits, or major appliances. Some insurers won’t cover homes with fuse-based boards. We’ll give you an honest assessment — if a repair solves the problem, we’ll say so.
Yes. Victorian regulations require RCDs on all power and lighting circuits. Homes built before 1991 almost never have them. We can install safety switches on their own if your board is modern and compliant, or as part of a full upgrade.
Yes — the power to your home needs to be isolated while we work. Most residential upgrades take 4 to 8 hours. We confirm the expected outage window when you book. If you have medical equipment or work from home, let us know and we’ll plan around it.
Yes, and it’s often worth doing together. Combining both in one visit saves $400 to $700 compared to booking separately — one call-out, one Certificate of Electrical Safety. We’ll assess both as part of the same site visit.
You don’t apply for a permit yourself — but the work must comply with AS/NZS 3000:2018 and your electrician must issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety after completion, as required by Energy Safe Victoria. LCK Electrical handles this as standard on every job.
Get In Touch
Give us a call or fill out the form here and we’ll get back to you fast. No obligation, just friendly advice and honest pricing.
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