Emergency Switchboard Repairs
24/7 Emergency Switchboard Services to Keep Your Home or Business Safe
Switchboards are the heart of a home or business’s electrical system, so when something goes wrong, it can go really wrong. Calling our 24/7 electricians at All Access Electrical at the first sign of needing emergency switchboard repairs can keep your property and the people in it safe in the event of water damage, an overloaded circuit, shock, fire or other signs of damage.
Whatever time of day or night, our electricians are here to help. Voted the ‘Best Electrician on the Gold Coast’ by the Gold Coast Bulletin, we pride ourselves on a fast response, experienced electricians and making sure we leave your property in better condition than we left it. Call us on (07) 3063 5613 and we’ll be right there.
Signs Your Switchboard Has an Emergency Problem
Think you have a switchboard problem but not quite sure? It’s important your call our emergency switchboard electricians if you are noticing:
Burning or plastic smells coming from or around your switchboard.
Buzzing or humming from your breaker box.
Repeatedly tripping breakers.
Sparks.
Fire or smoke.
Flickering or dimming lights in your home or business (not just one).
No power only affects your home.
Safety switch not resetting.
This is classed as an emergency and you should call us as soon as possible on (07) 3063 5613.
What to Do While You Wait For Switchboard Repairs in an Emergency
The first thing you should do if you need emergency switchboard repairs is to call a reputable licensed electrician. Do not attempt to perform any electrical work yourself or allow anyone who is not a licensed electrician to do so. If it is safe to do so (no fire or sparking), turn the main power off. You should also isolate the area, making sure no pets or people come near the switchboard. In the case of fire, smoke or a strong burning plastic smell, call 000 or your local emergency number and ask for the fire department.
Under no circumstances, should you try and force the switch back on, especially if it continues to trip. We have heard stories of people using sticks to hold the switch on, however, this is highly dangerous and must be avoided to keep yourself, other people and the property safe. If you’re not sure what to do, please call emergency services or our electricians on (07) 3063 5613.
SERVICE PERFORMANCE
See why locals trust us for their Electrical needs
Prompt attendance and the issue was identified and fixed quickly. Very happy with the service
sagar ramani
09:19 11 Sep 26
Mitch and Beau did a great job! Very tricky access but they figured it out and it was an excellent result. All cables hidden well, very neat and tidy.
Howard Humphreys
03:45 11 Sep 26
We were extremely happy with the service from All Access Electrical. We called after hours and Isaac was at our home within half an hour! He was very professional, patient and took the time to explain everything clearly, which we really appreciated.Fantastic service from start to finish. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend All Access Electrical to anyone needing a reliable electrician. Thank you, Isaac! 👏
Barb
10:39 02 Sep 26
Best in the business
Luke Kennedy
04:20 02 Sep 26
Great experience with Isaac. Arrived on time and completed the job to a high standard. Will definitely book Isaac again.
Howard Humphreys
01:37 31 Aug 26
Beau replaced our ceramic cooktop and we are so happy. He was super nice and transparent and made it all super easy! Thanks!
Jordyn Hillier
01:46 24 Aug 26
We enjoyed a very professional installation of an ev charger today by staff at All Access Electrical. Issac and Jaymie arrived on time, advised us about the procedure and consulted us about preferred requirements. They were both efficient and professional. We were confident of their electrical competence and the area was left clean and dust free. Issac went the extra mile and blew debris off our roof while he was up there!Dealing with All Access Electrical was a pleasure. The company was prompt in replying and setting up quotes and installation. Issac and the company know and use the electrical requirement and standards.
Denise Child
00:46 21 Aug 26
I recently had All Access Electrical out to my home to install new power points, ceiling fans, kitchen appliances and to upgrade my switchboard. Aiden was an absolute legend who completed all of the work to a very high standard. He left everything clean and tidy and removed all rubbish. Don't hesitate to give them a call if you need any electrical work done. Highly recommend!
RdTn
06:41 20 Aug 26
Thank you Isaac for coming on time and fixing my pool motor socket and cord. Extremely reliable and easy to communicate with about all my electrical issues. Super easy and straightforward process. Thanks again!
Janet Chang
06:05 18 Aug 26
Beau was very good. Great service, fast and friendly. Highly recommend
christie Li
05:51 18 Aug 26
Called in on a weekend emergency arrived very quickly. Knowledgeable and provided us with information that we needed for safety switches and smoke alarm compliance. Highly recommend!
Leanne Carr
04:23 16 Aug 26
All Access are awesome. We have had them round numerous times and each time the friendly and professional electricians were amazing. Beau is knowledgeable and polite and always smiling, he is a problem solver and always positive. Beau was a pleasure to have around. Thanks for always being so reliable and helpful. With heaps of gratitude.
Caryl Bosman
04:07 12 Aug 26
Great comms and a timely completed job within my expectations by Issac . Definitely recommend.
LTG15
03:24 12 Aug 26
Excellent service once again by Jaymie and her offsider Seb. Seb is a young gentleman and is rapidly becoming a hard working apprentice.My wife and I are always so impressed of how professional she is from start to finish. Any questions we have Jaymie explains things so easily to us.installation of down lights, sensor lights, mains power board, etcAlways on time, friendly and helpful during the whole time she was here. We are definitely going to get her back for more work.
Robert Hanley
18:21 09 Aug 26
Very professional & friendly service. Highly recommend.
Josh Hall
02:47 07 Aug 26
All Access Electrical was great! Super quick and Beau did such a great job explaining and helping me find the best solution for mounting my tv/ adding powerpoints. Would definitely use them again.
Olivia Georgilopoulos
02:07 06 Aug 26
Just had the lovely Jaymie call out to fix a faulty sensor light. Great service at a reasonable price. Very professional and would highly recommend.Tracee Broadbeach Waters
Tracee Brooks
01:14 03 Aug 26
Mark arrived to evaluate my ageing air conditioner unit. Mark explained the costs and options and I agreed for him to continue. Marks diagnosis identified a leak and recommended replacement as repair would offer limited warranty with the worry of future failure. I agreed and we agreed on a price with a deposit up front. Installation will be in a week or so. Mark asked if I had any other electrical concerns? I said I had been considering upgrading to compliant smoke alarms. Mark offered he had time and got to work installing and testing the new units. Mark was excellent to deal with, I am very happy with the result.Part 2: As promised Mark installed a new Air Conditioner Unit. I was out all day so it was a lovely treat to arrive home to a brand new unit. Mark removed the old unit and left the house clean and tidy. I am very happy with the excellent communication and professional work done. Thanks All Access Electrical
Richard Harding
01:57 30 Jul 26
Jaymie from All Access Electrical was fantastic, it was only a small job, she was pleasant and very professional.
Shannon Pettit
00:18 30 Jul 26
Josh & Seb are both excellent electricians! Arrived on time, was professional, friendly, and explained everything clearly. The work was completed to a very high standard, and everything was left clean and tidy afterwards. Great attention to detail and outstanding customer service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled electrician. Will definitely use them again!
Lunda Van tinteren
02:05 29 Jul 26
Mark was great explained everything and leftThe area.Nice and tidy. He cleaned up an mess. Very happy with his service. Regards Anne
Anne O'CALLAGHAN
03:18 28 Jul 26
Beau and his offsider i cant recall her name were prompt and efficient and carefully explained the work they were doing. Going to get my air con units serviced next. Very happy experience.
Malcolm Tucker
23:20 22 Jul 26
Very happy to recommend All Access Electrical GC. Aiden was on time, very courteous and explained requirements with new smoke alarms and updating the house electrical board for compliance.First point of contact with the company was also helpful, courteous and fitted in timing of appointments with ease.
Elizabeth Walker
03:00 21 Jul 26
All Access are extremely professional and easy to work with. Jaymie was polite, professional and skilled and was able to deliver a high quality outcome.
Jamie Weinert
22:16 20 Jul 26
Big Thankyou, to Paddy, Josh & Mitch. Great Job boys, appreciate the service, quality & workmanship. Highly recommend AAE.
Nelius Handley
04:33 09 Jul 26
Had Beau come to my house to repair a light and fan. He was polite, efficient and clean. In short a very good tradesman. Would not hesitate to recommend him..
Derek I'Anson
01:40 07 Jul 26
Thanks to Aiden and Seb for completing our Elctrical work, they were both pleasant and efficient.They fully explained the work they would carry out and completed it cleanly and effectively.I can recommend All Access Electrical, as an safe reliable company to entrust your work to.Their employees are a great example of young people at work.JK Main Beach
Jack Kenyon
23:58 02 Jul 26
Beau and Seb arrived on time and completed all work as specified to the switchboard as well as 7 smoke alarm installations. They were both courteous and professional throughout and ensured I was conversant with all aspects of their work before leaving.I highly recommend them both for their attitude and work ethic. Thanks All Access.
Brian Gray
03:21 02 Jul 26
All Access Electrical did a great job for me. They contacted me regarding the time to expect the electrician and he was on time. Patrick who did the installation was so very polite and professional. He worked hard and advised me where my alarms weren’t compliant and fixed the problem. I don’t often write reviews but a great job with a friendly tradesman needs to be applauded. Highly recommend.
imelda Anstey
23:52 01 Jul 26
Just had Josh from All Access Electrical replace our C-Bus system in our apartment. He was fantastic from start to finish, great tradesman, punctual, very tidy and a great bloke. We are very happy to have found him and will gladly get him back if we need any electrical work done. We totally recommend Josh for your electrical needs.
Carl Noyes
01:50 30 Jun 26
Great service by Olivia and Mark installing our new air conditioner and cleaning of existing ones. A big thank you to Mark for installing smoke alarms last week and Beau for installing new switchboard today. A company that actually gets back to you. We will certainly use you again.
Janice Rae
01:28 26 Jun 26
Great communication and fast response
BentleyPark
06:40 25 Jun 26
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I can't recommend All Access Electrical highly enough.After an emergency situation, I contacted them around 9pm the night before. They immediately rearranged their schedule and moved jobs around to make sure they were on-site at 7:30am the next morning to assess the situation, come up with a game plan, and get straight to work.The two lads who attended were professional, respectful, genuine and easy to deal with from start to finish. They took the time to explain everything clearly and worked with us to find a practical solution that suited our budget.We couldn't afford the upgraded option that was originally suggested, but instead of pushing us into something we couldn't afford, they found a safe and cost-effective way to get everything back up and running. Their willingness to help and work with us was greatly appreciated.The quality of their work was excellent, they communicated well throughout the job, and everything was completed in a very reasonable timeframe and at a fair price.It's rare these days to find tradies who genuinely care about helping people, but that's exactly the experience we had. Massive thanks to the team – 100% five-star service and I would highly recommend All Access Electrical to anyone.
Aaron Cross
03:38 25 Jun 26
Added our external socket quick and easy. Thank you Beau
Luke W
04:31 24 Jun 26
Always excellent service from Mitch and the Team. Definitely recommend for your CCTV system installs and maintenance.
Mike Long
05:34 22 Jun 26
Thank you Patrick, very professional in your work dealing with our smoke alarm nightmare, and a lovely young guy in his own right. A company we can rely on.
Ronae Tryde Pursey
11:13 20 Jun 26
Highly recommend! Professional, efficient and friendly!
James Roberts
01:44 18 Jun 26
Very efficient staff who explained very clearly what they were doing. Also very careful to look after our property.
Kev & Carol Hacker
07:34 15 Jun 26
gary pyke
03:11 15 Jun 26
Very professional worked on Friday til 6pm. Great skills and very easy to talk to! Thanks Josh & Patrick
Les Schubert
21:36 12 Jun 26
I’ve used All Access Electrical multiple times for a variety of jobs, and they’ve delivered excellent results every time. Ange was more than helpful with scheduling all jobs and Mitch managed to make a few seemingly impossible things possible, and the entire team was skilled, professional, and reliable throughout the process. I would definitely recommend this company and will happily use them again in the future.
Inna M
00:44 08 Jun 26
Following a power supply problem, I was struggling to find a solution until I found Beau and Mitch from All Access Electrical. They had the requisite skills to complete the task
Lyn Morley
05:55 07 Jun 26
I recently used All Access Electrical and was extremely impressed with the customer service I received from Lucy. From the initial phone call to the completion of the job, the team was friendly, professional, and responsive. They arrived on time, clearly explained the work that needed to be done, and answered all of my questions patiently.The electricians were knowledgeable, efficient, and took great care to ensure everything was completed safely and to a high standard. They left the work area clean and tidy, which was greatly appreciated.
Katie Naish
02:26 05 Jun 26
Professional and efficient. Jamie and the other girls did an amazing job hanging a complex chandelier over a void
Chris Hemelaar
09:10 01 Jun 26
The new downlights on the stairs look so great! Josh and Beau Worked super fast and left zero mess. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
Angela Simson
06:40 27 May 26
The team were amazing, particularly Jaymie as they came the same day, sourced parts and installed with care thank you
Benjamin Westaway
06:26 27 May 26
Professional, knowledgeable and solutions focused, both Beau & Mitch were fabulous. Highly recommend. We have used 3 other electricians in our years here but we have now found our new, permanent go to company! Lucy the admin is also very reliable and helpful, she does what she promises which is so refreshing. Thanks guys.
Candice Swales
00:07 26 May 26
Jaime & Olivia were highly professional, skilled, tidy & very pleasant. They turned up on time, did great work & it was a pleasure to watch them enjoy what they were doing. A great team.Communication with this company was excellent. Well done, Lucy.
Kate
00:34 22 May 26
Josh and seb were very prompt and knowledgeable and fixed my issue quickly. Reasonable pricing and great service. Will use again
marina vranes
22:32 20 May 26
Frequently Asked Questions About Switchboard Repairs
How long does the average switchboard last?
Switchboards can technically last between 20 to 40 years. However, it is recommended to have a switchboard upgraded or assessed every 10 to 15 years to make sure it is in good condition to meet safety standards, and can manage modern power demands.
What is the most common reason for a circuit breaker failure?
Overloaded circuits are one of the most common reasons for circuit breakers to fail. This can happen when there are too many appliances operating on the same circuit, especially if they are old. It can cause the wires to overheat, insulation to melt, lights to flicker, the breaker to trip or fail, or even fires. Making sure a home or business has a modern switchboard suitable for the property’s needs can help prevent this issue.
How long does it take to install a new switchboard?
For a licensed electrician, installing a standard residential switchboard typically takes between 3 to 6 hours. It may take longer if there is asbestos detected, in older homes with fragile, outdated wiring, if there are tight, awkward spaces or if the system is being upgraded from single-phase to three-phase. Switchboard installations, repairs and upgrades must only be performed by licensed electricians.