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Electricians

switchboards, EV chargers, power points, lighting, safety checks and urgent outages

Plumbers

hot water upgrades, blocked drains, leaking taps, toilets and burst pipes

HVAC technicians

split system installs, servicing, repairs and replacement quotes

Builders

renovations, upgrades, defects, carpentry and project quoting

Landscapers and earthworks

retaining walls, turf, paving, site cuts, trenching, excavation and outdoor upgrades

Concreters and fencers

driveways, slabs, paths, Colorbond fencing, gates and boundary repairs

Roofers and roof plumbers

roof leaks, gutters, downpipes, box gutters, restoration and storm damage

Cleaners, locksmiths and garage doors

end of lease cleans, lock changes, urgent lockouts, motors and roller door repairs

Common problems

• Old ceramic fuses
• Safety switch upgrades
• More circuits needed for renovations or EV charging

Typical cost

$900 - $3,500+

Average time

Usually 1 site inspection, then 1 day for approved work

When to call a tradie

Call a tradie when you are upgrading, renovating, adding circuits or seeing repeated tripping.

Can I do anything myself?

Do not open or work inside a switchboard yourself.

Safety note

Only licensed electrical contractors should work on switchboards.

Questions your tradie may ask

• Is the switchboard easy to access?
• Are you adding large appliances, solar or EV charging?
• Do you know if safety switches are installed?

Photos to prepare

• Switchboard photo
• Meter box photo
• Photo of any new appliance or charger location

How do I find the right electrician in Epping?

Describe the job in plain English. TradeCentral identifies the likely trade, urgency and job type, then prepares the request for suitable local businesses based on service area, licence fit, availability and response quality.

How much does switchboard upgrade usually cost in Australia?

$900 - $3,500+

How long does switchboard upgrade normally take?

Usually 1 site inspection, then 1 day for approved work

What should I prepare before requesting quotes?

Prepare switchboard photo, meter box photo, photo of any new appliance or charger location. Tradies may also ask: Is the switchboard easy to access? Are you adding large appliances, solar or EV charging? Do you know if safety switches are installed?