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Electrical Assessment & Switchboard Upgrade Quote – Rental Property Compliance

Job description

Switchboards Mount Albert, Auckland

Published on 18th June 2026

I am preparing my character home to become a rental property and need to satisfy strict landlord insurance requirements.

The home has a mix of old and modern elements. It features updated modern wall sockets throughout, a new kitchen, new bathroom and two heat pumps (which look to have been modernised). However, the main switchboard is still an older style with porcelain re-wirable fuses on an older backing board. Before committing to any major work, I need a registered electrician to complete an initial inspection of the hidden wiring (via the roof/floor space) to determine exactly what is modern TPS and what (if anything) remains original legacy wiring. I need quotes for two specific options to help manage costs:

Option A: A complete switchboard upgrade to a modern RCD consumer unit, alongside an assessment/testing of the existing circuits to see if they pass compliance for insurance.

Option B: A quote for a partial or full rewire, only if the hidden wiring fails testing or is found to be hazardous (TRS/conduit). I am working within a tight budget, so I am looking for a pragmatic, certified professional who can help me achieve insurance compliance safely and cost-effectively. Must be able to issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) upon completion of any work.

I’m hoping I just need a new switchboard upgrade

Photos attached of switchboard
Property Location: Mount Albert]
Access: Good access to roof cavity and underfloor space.

Verified work review

Quality of work	5.0	The quality of workmanship provided
Cost	5.0	How well they kept to the quoted cost
Schedule	5.0	How well they kept to schedule
Communications	5.0	Their professionalism and responsiveness