DB Board Upgrades & Rewiring in Bloemfontein
Older Bloemfontein homes often run on distribution boards designed decades before today's appliance loads, some without earth leakage protection at all. We upgrade DB boards and rewire where needed, bringing your home's electrical heart up to modern safety standards.
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Reviewed by F.C. Schlebusch, Owner & Lead Contractor
Last reviewed: August 2026
What's Included
- New distribution boards with earth leakage protection
- Circuit breaker replacement and labelling
- Additional circuits for stoves, geysers and aircons
- Partial or full house rewiring
- Testing and verification of the completed installation
Signs You Need This Service
- Your board has old ceramic fuses or no earth leakage unit.
- Breakers trip when you run two big appliances together.
- Circuits are unlabelled and nobody knows what feeds what.
- You're renovating, extending or adding heavy appliances.
- Wiring is old rubber or cotton-insulated cable.
Our Process
- 1
Free Consultation
Contact us any time, we'll discuss your project and provide a thorough, detailed, obligation-free quote.
- 2
Planning & Prep
We plan the work carefully, source durable, quality materials (never just the cheapest option), and prepare the site with care.
- 3
Expert Execution
Our team works fast and clean, keeping you updated in a professional and courteous manner throughout.
- 4
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you against the quote, and nothing is signed off until it meets our standard, and yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my DB board needs upgrading?
If it has ceramic fuses, no earth leakage protection, or trips whenever the load rises, it's overdue. We can assess it in minutes during a quote visit.
Does the power stay off long during an upgrade?
Most DB upgrades are completed within a day, and we schedule the switch-over to keep downtime as short as possible.
What is earth leakage protection and why does it matter?
It's the device that cuts power in milliseconds when current leaks, for example through a person. It's the single most important life-safety device in your home's electrical system.
Do I need a full rewire or just a new board?
If the cabling itself is sound, a board upgrade may be enough. Old or damaged wiring needs rewiring, we test and tell you honestly which applies.
Can you add circuits for an inverter or solar later?
Yes, we can configure the new board with backup-ready circuits so an inverter installation later is straightforward.
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