“Mardi is the honest, friendly, polite person to deal with, and we are extremely happy for the work he has done for our house, and fair price. Will highly recommend to anyone and continue to use his services in the future.”

Switchboard Upgrades
in Plenty Valley
Established homes in the Plenty Valley area may still have switchboards with limited safety switch protection, and growing households everywhere keep adding load. A switchboard upgrade in Plenty Valley from Espire Electrical Solutions brings protection and capacity up to date.
- 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
When a Plenty Valley switchboard needs work
Older homes are likely to have outdated switchboards and safety switches, which makes them more likely to short-circuit and cause problems. In the established parts of the Plenty Valley area, that is a common reason to upgrade.
Newer homes usually have modern boards, but space can still run out when families add split systems, garage workshops or extra appliances.
An upgrade gives you modern circuit breakers, full safety switch protection and room for future circuits.
If you are planning several additions, upgrading first can make each later project simpler.
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 your board needs attention
- Old fuses or few safety switches
- No spare space for new circuits
- Breakers trip when several appliances run
- Heat, buzzing or discolouration
- Plans for air conditioning or a renovation
Switchboard services in Plenty Valley
Older boards
Fuse boxes replaced with modern boards.
Safety switches
RCD protection for unprotected circuits.
Extra capacity
Room for aircon and new circuits.
Tripping faults
How we upgrade your board
- 1
Assess
We inspect the board and discuss your plans.
- 2
Free quote
Clear options and a free quote.
- 3
Schedule
We agree a time and explain how long the power will be off.
- 4
Install and test
The new board is installed, tested and labelled.
Recent work




Why choose Espire Electrical Solutions?

Why Plenty Valley 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 are fully licensed and insured under REC 25142, and quotes are free.

See our switchboard upgrades page, our reviews and the FAQs.
Read the signs your switchboard needs upgrading, and see Energy Safe Victoria on safety switches.
We also upgrade switchboards in Greensborough.
Visit our Plenty Valley electrician page or book a free quote.
Growing households in the area often find the board becomes the bottleneck: a home office, a second fridge in the garage, a new split system for the kids’ rooms.
Rather than squeezing in one more circuit each time, it can be simpler to plan a single upgrade that leaves headroom for the next few years.
We talk through what you expect to add so the new board suits how your family will live, not just how it lives today.
Also servicing nearby suburbs
From our Eltham base we also provide switchboard upgrades in these nearby areas:
Switchboard Upgrades in Plenty Valley: common questions
Have something else in mind? Give Mardi a call.
0431 569 629Does my Plenty Valley home need a new switchboard?
Old fuses, few safety switches or no spare space are common signs. We can inspect and advise.
How much is a switchboard upgrade in Plenty Valley?
It depends on the board and work required. We quote free.
My newer home’s board is full – can you help?
Yes. We can assess options to add capacity for new circuits.
Should I upgrade before adding air conditioning?
Sometimes. We check capacity when quoting.
Why does my safety switch keep tripping?
It could be a faulty appliance, circuit or the board. We diagnose the cause.
How long is the power off?
It depends on the job. We tell you beforehand.
Who does the upgrade?
A licensed Espire electrician – REC 25142, fully insured.
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 in your Plenty Valley home
Call 0431 569 629 or request your free quote online. Licensed and insured, REC 25142.
Other electrical services in Plenty Valley
Switchboard Upgrades across Melbourne’s north Electrician in Plenty Valley
