RCD Installations & Switchboard Upgrades
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Upgrade your switchboard with modern RCD protection to enhance electrical safety and compliance. Our licensed electricians ensure precise installations, reducing the risk of electrical faults and keeping your home or business protected. With expert workmanship and attention to detail, we provide a seamless and efficient upgrade.
- Enhanced safety with reliable RCD protection
- Expert installation ensuring compliance and efficiency
Protecting Your Home & Family with Electrical Safety
An RCD (Residual Current Device), also known as a safety switch, is one of the most important electrical safety devices in any home or business. RCDs are designed to quickly disconnect power when they detect an electrical fault or leakage current, helping to reduce the risk of electric shock, serious injury, or electrical fires.
At Westaus Electrical Services, we provide professional RCD installations and complete switchboard upgrades across Western Australia to ensure your electrical system is safe, compliant, and reliable.
Why Are RCDs Important?
Electrical faults can happen without warning. Damaged wiring, faulty appliances, moisture, or accidental contact with live electrical components can all create dangerous situations.
RCDs continuously monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit. If they detect even a small imbalance — such as electricity flowing through a person — the device automatically cuts power within milliseconds.
Benefits of installing RCDs include:
- Increased protection against electric shock
- Reduced risk of electrical fires
- Improved safety for children and families
- Compliance with current WA electrical regulations
- Added protection for power points and lighting circuits
- Greater peace of mind for homeowners and businesses
Western Australian RCD Requirements
In Western Australia, electrical safety laws require a minimum of two compliant RCDs to be installed on all residential properties that are sold, rented, or hired.
These RCDs must protect all power point and lighting circuits throughout the home and must be installed by a licensed electrical contractor in accordance with current Australian Standards and WA electrical regulations.
Many older homes still contain outdated fuse boards or switchboards that do not meet current safety requirements. In many cases, installing compliant RCD protection also requires a switchboard upgrade to safely accommodate modern safety devices.
Our RCD Installation Services
At Westaus Electrical Services, we carry out safe, compliant, and high-quality RCD installations for homes, renovations, investment properties, and commercial premises.
Our services include:
- Installation of new RCD safety switches
- Replacement of faulty or outdated RCDs
- Testing and fault finding
- Compliance inspections
- Power and lighting circuit protection
- Advice on current WA safety requirements
We take pride in neat workmanship, honest advice, and reliable service on every job.
Switchboard Upgrades
Your switchboard is the heart of your electrical system. Older switchboards fitted with ceramic fuses or outdated protection devices may not be capable of safely handling today’s electrical demands.
A modern switchboard upgrade improves both safety and reliability while allowing your home or business to meet current electrical standards.
Our switchboard upgrade services include:
- Modern circuit breaker installations
- RCD and RCBO protection upgrades
- Replacement of old ceramic fuses
- Surge protection options
- Labelling and circuit identification
- Improved electrical capacity for modern appliances
- Safer and more reliable power distribution
Why Upgrade Your Switchboard?
A switchboard upgrade can help:
- Remove hazardous asbestos boards from your home
- Improve electrical safety
- Reduce nuisance tripping and faults
- Protect expensive appliances and equipment
- Prepare your property for solar, air conditioning, or EV chargers
- Meet insurance and compliance requirements
- Increase the reliability of your electrical system
Trusted Local Electricians
Westaus Electrical Services provides professional electrical services with a strong focus on safety, quality workmanship, and honest service & advice.
Whether you need a simple RCD installation or a complete switchboard upgrade, our licensed electricians can provide practical solutions tailored to your property and electrical needs.
Contact us today to arrange an inspection or quote for your RCD installation or switchboard upgrade.
See the pricing table below for standard residential:
| Service Description | Estimated Pricing Guide (including GST) |
|---|---|
| 1st RCD Replacement | From $230.00 |
| More than 1 x RCD Replacement | From $150.00 |
| 1st RCD Installation | From $310.00 |
| More than 1 x RCD Installation | From $240.00 |
| Service Description Residential Switchboard Upgrades | Estimated Pricing Guide (including Testing/Verification of Circuits & GST) |
|---|---|
| Small: 1 - 5 Circuits | From $1400.00 |
| Medium Switchboard Upgrades: 6 - 9 Circuits | From $1600.00 |
| Large Switchboard Upgrades: 9 - 12 Circuits | From $1800.00 |
| Additional Single Phase Circuits | From $200.00 each |
| Additional 3 Phase Circuits | From $280.00 each |
| Timer for HWS | From $250.00 each |
For a more accurate quote please book in a free quote so you know the total upfront cost.
RCD Installation & Switchboard Upgrades Enquiry
Don’t leave your safety to chance. Get in touch with a licensed electrician to inspect, upgrade, or install your RCD & Switchboard. Peace of mind starts with knowing your home is protected.
Use the online form to enquire about RCD & Switchboard products and services.
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