Signs your switchboard needs upgrading include fuses that blow or trip repeatedly, a switchboard with old ceramic fuses instead of circuit breakers, no safety switch (RCD) fitted, or a home built before the 1990s that hasn't been rewired since. If you're renovating, adding air conditioning, or installing solar, your existing board may also not have the capacity for the extra load. A licensed electrician can inspect your switchboard and confirm whether an upgrade is needed to meet current Queensland safety standards.

A full rewire typically takes anywhere from a few days to two weeks, depending on the size of the home, its accessibility (single-storey vs. double-storey, brick vs. timber), and whether it's occupied during the work. Partial rewires, such as upgrading one section or adding new circuits, are usually completed in a single day. Getting a fixed-price quote after an on-site assessment is the only reliable way to know the timeframe for your specific property.

Yes. Queensland law requires safety switches (RCDs) on all power and lighting circuits in homes, and interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and on every level of the house. These requirements apply to all homes being sold or leased, and rules have been in force for owner-occupied homes since 2022. A licensed electrician can check your current setup and install or upgrade whatever's missing to bring your home into compliance.

Costs vary depending on the job, a single power point or light fitting is a small, fixed-price job, while a switchboard upgrade or full rewire is a larger investment based on the size and age of your home. Rather than charging by the hour, EIC Electrical provides upfront, fixed-price quotes before any work starts, so there are no surprise costs. The best way to get an accurate price is to request a free quote for your specific job.

No, in Queensland, any work involving fixed electrical wiring, including installing or replacing power points, light switches, and ceiling fans, must be carried out by a licensed electrician. Doing this work yourself is illegal and voids most home insurance policies if something goes wrong. Simple jobs like these are usually quick and affordable to have done properly and safely by a licensed professional.