Gold Coast & SEQ – Fixed price & Free Quotes – 24/7 call outs
Switchboard Inspections, Testing and Upgrades
Breakers tripping. Lights flickering. A board that’s warm to the touch, or still running ceramic fuses. We test it, show you what we found, and quote a fixed price to bring it up to current QLD compliant standards.
Based on the Southern Gold Coast, Knight Electrical Solutions has 20+ years experience providing residential and commercial switchboard services.
We identify potential hazards, ensure compliance meets current standards, and perform any necessary repairs, installations or upgrades you may require.
Call our team today to see why your neighbours and local businesses trust us to make sure their power distribution is secure and working efficiently.
Why Gold Coast Homeowners and Businesses choose Knight Electrical Solutions
Lifetime Warranty
On Workmanship
Quality work you can rely on, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.
Fixed
Price Quotes
Clear, upfront pricing so you know exactly what to expect, with no hidden surprises.
Licensed
Electrical Contractor
Fully licensed and qualified to carry out safe, compliant electrical work in your home.
20 Years Of
Experience
Trusted experience across a wide range of residential electrical work, from small repairs to full home installations.
24/7 Emergency Call
Out Service
Available when you need it most, for urgent home electrical issues and unexpected faults.
Our Qualifications
Registered QLD
Electrician
QLD Electrical
Contractor Licence
PLC and
Instrumentation
Level 1 Thermal
Imaging Photography
How it works
01
Get in touch
Give us a call or send through an enquiry to book a time.
02
On-site assessment
We assess the job properly and talk you through the best way to get it sorted.
03
Upfront Quoting
You’ll get a clear, fixed price quote before any work begins.
04
Work carried out
The job is completed safely, properly, and as agreed.
05
Clean and tidy
Everything is cleaned up and all rubbish is removed.
06
Final check and handover
We walk you through the work and make sure you’re happy before wrapping up.
07
Payment on the spot
Simple and secure payment once the job is completed.
For larger jobs over $5,000 in materials that span multiple days, a deposit may be requested when the quote is accepted.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT KNIGHT ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS
COMMON FAQ
Here are a list of common questions we get asked by our Gold Coast Homeowners and Businesses
1. How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Warning signs include fuses or breakers that trip often, flickering lights, a warm or buzzing switchboard, a burning smell, or old ceramic rewireable fuses instead of circuit breakers.
If your board has no safety switches (RCDs), it’s both unsafe and non-compliant. A quick inspection tells you for certain – we’ll assess yours and give you a straight answer, not a hard sell.
2. What does a switchboard upgrade cost on the Gold Coast?
Cost depends on your board’s size, condition, how many circuits you have and whether extra safety switches or rewiring are needed.
Instead of a rough guess, we inspect your board and give a fixed-price quote so you know the full cost before we start. Call 0421 333 034 for a free assessment – no obligation, no surprises.
3. Why is my switchboard buzzing or getting warm?
A buzzing, humming or warm switchboard usually means loose connections, overloaded circuits or ageing components – and it’s a genuine fire risk that shouldn’t be ignored.
Heat and noise indicate electricity isn’t flowing cleanly. Switch off non-essential appliances and call a licensed electrician promptly. We can inspect it, often the same day, and our thermal imaging pinpoints hot spots before they fail.
4. Do I legally need safety switches on my switchboard in QLD?
Yes. Queensland law requires safety switches (RCDs) on power and lighting circuits, and they’re mandatory when selling or leasing a property.
Safety switches cut power in milliseconds if they detect a fault, preventing fatal shocks. Many older Gold Coast homes have only one or none. We’ll bring your board up to current standards so it’s safe and compliant.
5. How long does a switchboard upgrade take?
Most residential switchboard upgrades are completed within a day, though larger or more complex boards can take longer. We’ll confirm the timeframe in your fixed-price quote and arrange the short power interruption at a time that suits you.
You’ll be left with a safe, compliant, clearly labelled board – backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty.
6. What's the difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker?
A fuse contains a wire that melts and must be replaced when a circuit overloads; a circuit breaker simply switches off and can be reset. Circuit breakers are safer, more convenient and the modern standard.
If your board still uses rewireable ceramic fuses, it’s outdated – upgrading to breakers and safety switches dramatically improves your home’s electrical safety.
7. Does my switchboard have asbestos?
Some switchboards installed before the late 1980s use asbestos-containing backing boards, common in older Gold Coast homes. It’s not dangerous while undisturbed, but it must be handled correctly during an upgrade.
As licensed electricians we identify it, follow safe-handling requirements, and manage the upgrade properly. Never disturb an old board yourself – book a professional inspection and we’ll advise you honestly.
8. Why should I choose Knight Electrical for my switchboard upgrade?
Because you deal directly with our team (licensed electrician (Licence 1511406) with 20 years’ experience) from quote to completion, not a subcontractor.
You get a fixed-price quote, a lifetime workmanship warranty, and thermal imaging to verify every connection is sound. We’re also Gold Coast local, so we know the housing stock and the common faults, and we stand behind our work.
OUR SERVICE AREA
Our local electricians service all suburbs of the Gold Coast, SEQ and Tweeds Head regions.
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