Safety switch installation cost
Adding safety switches to an existing board usually costs $350 to $900, depending on how many circuits need protection and the state of the board.
Typical range $350 – $900 (inc GST, typical home)
What is included
- Supply and fit safety switches (RCDs)
- Testing each circuit
- Certificate of electrical safety
What changes the price
- How many circuits need covering
- Whether the board has room
- Whether the board is old enough to need replacing instead
Read more about safety switches.
Common questions
Are safety switches required?
Victorian rules require them on new circuits and in many other cases. They also save lives, so we recommend them everywhere.
Can you add them to an old board?
Often, yes. If the board is too old or full, upgrading it is a better use of money.