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Switchboard Upgrades
in Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Heidelberg’s period homes, older unit blocks and long-running shops often share one problem: a switchboard that has not kept up with demand. A switchboard upgrade in Heidelberg from Espire Electrical Solutions brings safety switch protection and capacity up to date, with an honest assessment first.
- Based in Eltham
- Fully licensed & insured
- 10+ years’ experience
- Free quotes
“Mardi was out to investigate and fix the issue within a couple of hours of me making the call.”
- Licensed electrical contractor REC 25142
- Fully licensed & insured
- Rated 5.0 from 250+ Google reviews
- Free quotes
- 200+ jobs done
- We turn up when we say
- Eltham based since 2020
Switchboards across Heidelberg’s housing and businesses
Older homes are likely to have outdated switchboards and safety switches, which makes them more likely to short-circuit and cause problems. In Heidelberg, that includes period houses with old fuse boards and units whose individual boards date from when the block was built.
Shops and offices can face similar issues, especially where several tenants have added equipment over the years without upgrading the board.
Upgrading gives you modern circuit breakers, safety switches and room for new circuits for kitchens, air conditioning or business equipment.
For units, we can upgrade the board that serves your unit. Changes to common property may need body corporate involvement, and we explain this up front.
Based in Eltham · Fully licensed & insured · REC 25142 · Free quotes
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“Mardi did a fantastic job and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Very professional, great communicator and super organised. Would definitely utilise his services again.”
“Thanks for your help today Mardi! Your honesty and how efficiently you got the job done is greatly appreciated! See you again mate! If anyone ask, I’ll send them to you! Cheers!”
“Mardi is highly professional, very friendly and easy to talk to about what you are wanting. His work is of high quality and I would recommend his services.”
“It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Mardi from an initial call to post-installation! He is very responsive, goes an extra mile to have a happy customer and answers all the silly questions! Thank you Mardi!”
“I recently had an electrical issue that was tripping the fuse for all power in the laundry. Mardi was out to investigate and fix the issue within a couple of hours of me making the call. A great, friendly service that I will definitely use again.”
“Great customer service and communication! Mardi responded to my request quickly, gave me a quote and was on-site within a week.”
“Rang for a quote. Ceiling fan installed next day after some juggling on his end. Clean worksite. Thoroughly happy.”
“Great service! Very thorough. Diagnosed our air-conditioner wiring issue and repaired it. Text message let me know when he was on the way and came on time. Accurate quote. Friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!”
“Quick response to enquiry. Competitive Quote. Job completed on the agreed date and time. Very satisfied with quality of work done. Professional business.”
Signs a Heidelberg switchboard needs attention
- Ceramic fuses or very few safety switches
- Breakers tripping when appliances or equipment run together
- No room for new circuits
- Heat, buzzing or discolouration
- A renovation, new kitchen or business fit-out ahead
Switchboard work in Heidelberg
Houses
Fuse board replacements and safety switches.
Units
Upgrading the board serving your unit.
Shops and offices
Capacity for equipment and lighting.
Tripping faults
Diagnosis – see safety switch keeps tripping.
How we upgrade your board
- 1
Assess
We inspect the board and wiring and discuss your current and future needs.
- 2
Free quote
You get clear options and a free quote.
- 3
Schedule
We arrange a time that suits – including around business hours.
- 4
Install and test
The new board is installed, tested, labelled and explained.
Recent work




Why choose Espire Electrical Solutions?

Why Heidelberg chooses Espire for switchboards
Mardi Abielias · Owner & Electrician
Espire Electrical Solutions was established in June 2020 by Mardi Abielias, who has more than 10 years of experience. We serve residential and commercial clients, are fully licensed and insured under REC 25142, and quotes are free.

See our switchboard upgrades page, our reviews or the FAQs.
Read the signs your switchboard needs upgrading, and visit Energy Safe Victoria to learn why safety switches matter.
We also upgrade switchboards in Rosanna.
Visit our Heidelberg electrician page or book a free quote.
If you own an older unit as an investment, upgrading the board between tenancies is often the least disruptive option.
We can coordinate timing with your property manager so the work fits around vacancy periods and new leases.
Also servicing nearby suburbs
From our Eltham base we also provide switchboard upgrades in these nearby areas:
Switchboard Upgrades in Heidelberg: common questions
Have something else in mind? Give Mardi a call.
0431 569 629Can you upgrade the switchboard in my Heidelberg unit?
Yes, the board serving your unit. Common property may need body corporate approval.
What does a switchboard upgrade cost in Heidelberg?
It depends on the property and the work required. We provide a free quote after inspecting.
Our shop’s breakers keep tripping – is the board the problem?
Possibly. We diagnose the cause first – it may be the board, a circuit or equipment.
Can you upgrade a commercial board outside trading hours?
We schedule commercial work to minimise disruption. Let us know what suits.
Does my period home need a new switchboard?
Old fuses and few safety switches are common signs. We can inspect and advise.
How long is the power off?
It depends on the job. We tell you beforehand.
Who carries out the work?
A licensed Espire electrician, fully insured under REC 25142.
Guides to read before booking switchboard upgrades
Plain-English, homeowner-level advice on warning signs, planning and when to call a licensed electrician.
How to tell if your switchboard needs upgrading
Old fuses, constant tripping and missing safety switches are the most common signs. Here is what to look for without touching anything live.
SafetySafety switch keeps tripping: what homeowners should do safely
A tripping safety switch is doing its job. Here are the safe checks you can make, and the point where you should stop and call an electrician.
Lighting & ComfortWhat to check before installing a split system air conditioner
Room size, where the indoor and outdoor units go and whether your switchboard can cope all matter before you buy.
Upgrade the switchboard at your Heidelberg property
Call 0431 569 629 or request your free quote online. Licensed and insured, REC 25142.
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