Switchboard Upgrades for Canterbury Homes and New Builds.

An outdated switchboard is a genuine safety and compliance risk, and Grounded Plus Electrical upgrades panels across Christchurch, Selwyn District and the wider Canterbury region.

Why Older Switchboards Create Risk in Canterbury Homes.

Fuse boxes and ageing switchboards can struggle with modern loads like heat pumps, EVs and solar. This is a genuine fire and shock risk, not just an inconvenience. If your panel shows any of the signs below, it is worth getting it checked.

  • Breakers trip repeatedly, even under normal household use.
  • The fuse box still uses ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers.
  • Burning smell or warm switchboard cover
  • No safety switches (RCDs) fitted
  • The panel is more than 25 years old.
  • You're planning to add solar, EV charging, or a heat pump.
Electrical control panel with rows of circuit breakers, red wiring, and terminal blocks in a cabinet.

What a Code-Compliant Switchboard Upgrade Includes.

Assessment of Your Current Switchboard and Household Load

Adam visits your site and checks your existing panel in person. We identify the capacity your household needs now and for planned additions like solar or EV charging.

Installation of a New Switchboard With Circuit Breakers and Safety Switches

We fit a modern panel with RCDs and clearly labelled circuits. All work is carried out to New Zealand electrical safety standards.

Certification and Sign-Off by a Licensed Electrician

The finished work is certified by a licensed electrical inspector. You are left with a compliant, insurable installation and the paperwork to prove it.

Book Your Switchboard Assessment Today.

Adam will visit, assess your current panel, and provide a straightforward written quote, covering Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Leeston and the wider Canterbury region.