Switchboard Upgrades in Whangarei
Many Whangarei homes still run on old ceramic-fuse switchboards with no modern safety switches. Gibson Electric replaces and upgrades switchboards across the city — making your home safer and ready for modern loads like heat pumps and EV chargers.
What You Get
Included in Every Job
- Local Whangarei team — most upgrades booked within 1–2 weeks
- Removal of ceramic fuses, addition of RCDs/RCBOs
- Extra circuits for renovations and new appliances
- Tidy installation with labelled circuits
- Compliance certificate included
Our Guarantee
Master Electricians NZ member
FAQ
Common Questions
Power is typically off for 4–6 hours during the changeover. We plan the day around you — fridges, freezers, work-from-home — to minimise disruption.
Often, yes. Many homes in Kamo, Tikipunga, Otaika and other older suburbs still have ceramic fuses and no RCDs. Upgrading dramatically improves safety and adds capacity for modern appliances.
Yes — and this is one of the most common reasons we get called out. We'll size the new board to handle your EV charger, heat pumps, and any other future loads.
Yes — every switchboard upgrade we do comes with a full electrical certificate of compliance, and we notify the lines company where required.
Yes — we take care of any required notifications to Top Energy or Northpower as part of the job, so you don't have to think about it.
Ready to get started?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote. We'll get back to you within one business day.
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