Old fuse boards and undersized switchboards are one of the most common fire and shock risks in Sydney homes. We replace them with fully compliant, safety-switch protected boards built to last.
If your home still has a ceramic fuse box or ageing circuit breakers, it's likely not protected by a safety switch (RCD) — meaning a fault anywhere in the house could mean an electric shock instead of a tripped breaker. Insurance and lending providers increasingly ask for compliant switchboards, and older boards simply can't handle the load of modern homes running air conditioning, EV chargers and entertainment systems at once.
Portelli Electrical upgrades switchboards for homes and businesses across Sydney — from a straightforward safety switch retrofit through to a full board replacement with additional circuits for future-proofing. All work is completed to AS/NZS 3000 wiring standards and signed off with a compliance certificate.
"Used Portelli Electrical twice now. First time was to fix a misdiagnosis from another electrician, second was to add a new circuit. Both jobs done on time, fair price, and he cleaned up after himself so there was no mess left behind. Hard to find sparkies this reliable. Would happily recommend."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Joey at Portelli Electrical for a good few years now, both on my building sites and at my own home. Joey is a fantastic tradesman — punctual, high quality work, and he cleans up when he's done."
"We have utilised Portelli Electrical's services a few times now — Joey has installed all new downlights, ceiling fans and rewired a few things in our family home. Efficient, professional and clean! We have recommended him to all of our family members."
"We recently worked with Portelli Electrical and were thoroughly impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the entire project. Top quality workmanship, delivered on time with no hidden surprises."
"Portelli Electrical was quality. I dealt directly with Joe — he was professional, on time, explained everything clearly and got the job done quickly with no fuss. Pricing was fair and transparent, and the finish was clean and tidy. Highly recommend."
"Joey has been my go-to sparky since he finished his apprenticeship — his work has always been thorough, neat and well labelled."
