Protect Your Home with Switchboard Upgrades on the Gold Coast

Today’s high-tech homes demand more than old wiring can handle. We replace risky, outdated fuse boxes with safe, compliant RCD switchboards.
Jake Leary Electrical ensures your system perfectly supports air conditioning, induction cooktops and all future loads seamlessly and safely.

Modern Switchboard Upgrades

It’s time to give your home the reliable power it deserves! Modern life thrives on modern protection. Jake upgrades your switchboard to keep your Gold Coast home running safely and smoothly, ensuring rock-solid security and eliminating those inconvenient outages. Invest in reliable power and stop worrying about your electrical system’s brilliant future.

Ending Fire Risks and Nuisance Tripping

A switchboard upgrade is essential for ending fire risks and chronic tripping. Jake Leary Electrical eliminates overheating and non-compliance issues, carrying out safe, neat installations that meet local standards and keep your property ready for modern tech, EV charging and appliances. This is safety and reliability built to last.

Eliminating Fire & Electrocution Risks

We solve the problem of dangerous rewirable fuses and circuits lacking modern protection with RCD/RCBO safety switches and verified earthing, drastically reducing fire and electrocution hazards for your family.

Ending Nuisance Tripping & Overheating

Tired of breakers tripping every time the air conditioning starts? We assess and rebalance the load to prevent overheating and nuisance tripping, ensuring your modern appliances and EVs run reliably without interruption.

Future-Proofing & Compliance Assured

We eliminate the risk of insurance non-compliance. You get a new, neatly labelled DIN rail enclosure with clear circuit segregation and surge protection options.

Why Locals Trust Jake for Switchboard Upgrades

Jake brings 18+ years of expertise to every board he touches. Each upgrade is completed with industrial precision and an eye for detail that ensures your electrical system is as safe as it is functional. No guesswork, just proper, reliable power done right, every single time.
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Safety First, Always

We install modern RCDs and complete full compliance testing with every upgrade. This is for absolute peace of mind that your home is done by the books.

Neat, Labelled Workmanship

Our industrial grade neatness ensures every breaker, circuit and label is clear, tidy and easy to understand, making maintenance simple for years to come.

Future-Ready Design

Your switchboard will be built for tomorrow’s demands. We design systems to handle growing household power needs, from EVs to new appliances and future home expansions.

Local Reliability

Jake is the sparkie Gold Coasters trust. From Coolangatta to Coomera, locals call for safety-driven upgrades that are dependable, done right and backed by genuine local service.

Upgrade now for rock-solid safety and reliability that lasts for decades. After all, your home’s electrical heartbeat shouldn’t skip a fuse!

What’s Included in a Switchboard Upgrade

Every switchboard Jake installs meets current Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000:2018). We’ll methodically inspect, assess and replace your existing board with a safe, modern setup that vastly improves performance and compliance. You’ll get a clear handover and full documentation for absolute peace of mind long after the job’s done.

Inspection & Testing

We thoroughly check existing circuits, wiring and protection before replacement to ensure a safe clean cut over.

New Enclosure Install

Have your outdated fuse box replaced with a modern, fire safe switchboard designed for today's high power demands.

RCD & RCBO Upgrades

Add compliant safety switches (RCDs/RCBOs) to protect every circuit from shock and fire risks in your entire home.

Load Assessment

Get your circuits expertly rebalanced to reduce nuisance tripping and dramatically improve your system's overall efficiency.

Surge Protection

Count on us to safeguard your sensitive electronics from lightning strikes and sudden power surges with the right protectors.

Earthing Integrity Checks

We’ll verify your earthing and bonding integrity, ensuring safe grounding throughout your entire electrical system, from the ground up.

Compliance Certification

All final upgrades are fully tested, certified and documented for your insurance and safety records.

Homeowner Briefing

You get a clear, detailed handover so you fully understand your new board and all its critical safety features.

Customers Who’ve Switched to Safer Power

Find out why families and businesses trust Jake to modernise switchboards, prevent trips, and keep their power reliable.

No Fuses, Just Facts

Got questions about upgrading your switchboard? Here’s what homeowners often ask before modernising their electrical setup.

Think of your switchboard as the heart of your home’s electrical system. Frequent breaker trips, flickering light or old ceramic fuses are all warning signs. If it looks like it belongs in a museum, it’s best to contact us, as it’s probably time for a modern switchboard replacement.

RCDs, or Residual Current Devices, replace outdated fuses to instantly cut power during faults. This isn’t just tech talk; it’s about reducing electrocution and fire risks while keeping your home safe and compliant.

Yes! With proper load balancing and RCBOs, nuisance trips and overheating become a thing of the past. It’s like giving your home’s circuits a smooth, worry-free ride.

Absolutely. Every switchboard upgrade meets AS/NZS 3000:2018 standards and comes with full certification for your records. It’s perfect for peace of mind and any future inspections.

Most residential upgrades can be completed in a single day, though complexity and site conditions can affect timing. Jake makes it as seamless as possible so you can get back to normal life quickly.

Jake Leary Electrical brings safe, compliant electrical solutions to homes across the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers. And if you’re also thinking about lighting upgrades or additional circuits, we can handle that too.

Jake provides after sales support and will return promptly to fix any issues. We understand that reliability matters, especially when your home’s electrical heart is involved, so please reach out with any concerns.

Power Up Your Home Safely

Our modern RCD-protected boards keep Gold Coast homes safe, compliant and future ready for every appliance and EV. Upgrade your electrical switchboard with Jake Leary Electrical today!

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