Electricity Meter Installation Sydney
Level 2 Accredited Electricians. Trading Since 1999.
Electricity meter installation in Sydney needs two parties. Your energy retailer supplies the meter through its metering provider, and a Level 2 electrician gets the site ready and connects the supply. We do the Level 2 side.
Dave Fenech Electrical Services has been a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider since 1999. We build and upgrade meter boxes, relocate them, replace old asbestos meter boards and set up separate meters for units, duplexes, granny flats and shops. We work on the Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy networks across Sydney.
Electrical Metering Services Across Sydney
Meter Boxes, Meter Panels and the Supply Behind Them
Every meter needs a safe, compliant place to live and a supply that can be isolated. We handle the meter box, consumer mains and network paperwork so the meter can go in.
New Meter Connections
Meter Box Upgrades
Meter Box Relocation
Asbestos Meter Board Replacement
Separate Metering
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✓ New meters, upgrades and relocations ✓ Licensed and insured Level 2 electricians ✓ Servicing all areas across Sydney
When You Need a Level 2 Electrician for Your Meter
A standard meter swap is your retailer’s job. Anything that changes the meter box, the supply cable or the number of meters needs a Level 2 electrician first. These are the four jobs we get called for most.
New Homes and Rebuilds
A new or rebuilt house needs a meter box, mains and a supply connection before the meter goes in.
Renovations and Extensions
If the extension covers the meter box wall, the box has to move somewhere compliant.
Old or Full Meter Boards
Asbestos panels, ceramic fuses and boards with no spare room hold up any new meter.
Extra Meters
Units, duplexes, granny flats and shops each need their own meter to get their own bill.
Who Does What in an Electricity Meter Installation
In NSW the meter belongs to the metering side of the industry, and the wiring to it belongs to the electrician. Knowing the split saves a lot of phone calls.
Your retailer. Your retailer is responsible for the meter. It appoints a metering coordinator, and the metering provider sends a technician to fit it. Every new or replacement meter is now a smart meter under the national smart meter rules.
Your Level 2 electrician. We get everything up to the meter ready. That means the meter box or panel, the consumer mains, the service fuse and main switch, and the network notifications. Once our side is done, the metering provider can install the meter and the power can be turned on.
If you only want an old meter replaced, start with your retailer. Our smart meter installation page covers that, including site defect notices.
New Meter Installation for New Homes and Knockdown Rebuilds
A new home has no meter and no supply. On a knockdown rebuild the old meter is removed before demolition. Either way, the site needs a new meter position, mains from the network connection point and a main switchboard.
We install the meter box and mains, connect to the overhead or underground supply and lodge the paperwork with Ausgrid or Endeavour Energy. Your builder or you then ask a retailer to arrange the meter. Building on a vacant block? We can also set up temporary site power while the house goes up.
Meter Box Relocation for Renovations and Extensions
Meter boxes often sit right where an extension, carport or second storey needs to go. A meter box can’t be built over or closed in, so it has to move. Moving it usually means new consumer mains, a new box at the new spot and a disconnection and reconnection of the supply.
Because we’re accredited for disconnection and reconnection, we can isolate the supply and move the box in one job. Where the incoming supply has to change too, we can rerun overhead or underground service cables.
Meter Box Upgrades and Asbestos Meter Boards
Many older Sydney homes still have the original meter board. Boards from before 1990 can contain asbestos, which can’t be drilled, cut or added to. Others are packed with fuses, off-peak relays and timers and have no room left.
A meter box upgrade replaces the old board with a new box and panel. We fit a main switch, new service protection and room for the meter. It’s often done with a switchboard upgrade so the safety switches go in at the same time. Where the old board might contain asbestos, we follow safe handling rules for removal.
Separate Metering for Units, Duplexes, Granny Flats and Shops
Separate meters mean separate accounts. Each occupant picks a retailer and pays for what they use. We set up multi-meter panels for duplexes and small unit blocks, add meters for shops and workshops, and handle granny flat metering.
A second meter often means more load on the incoming supply, so we check the consumer mains size before quoting. Splitting a lot? See our subdivision electricity page.
Solar, Three Phase and CT Metering
Some jobs need a specific meter setup. A solar system needs import and export metering, covered on our solar metering page. Bigger homes and workshops may need an upgrade from single phase to three phase, which changes the meter too. Sites drawing more than 100 amps per phase need CT metering.
Why Sydney Homeowners and Builders Choose Dave Fenech Electrical Services
We’ve been trading since 1999 from St Marys. As a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider we can isolate the supply, build the meter box, run the mains and connect it all ourselves. You deal with one team and one quote.
Builders like that we lodge the network paperwork and tell them when the site is ready for the meter. Homeowners like getting a straight answer about what their meter box needs.
Planning solar, a battery or an EV charger? Tell us when you book. We’ll size the meter box and mains for it now so you don’t pay for the same work twice.
Our Promise: We turn up when we say we will, keep you informed at each step and leave your meter box safe, tidy and compliant.
- Licensed & Insured Level 2 Electricians
- Accredited With Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy
- Clear Quotes, No Hidden Costs
- Meter Installations Across All of Sydney
- Dave Fenech Electrical Services Trading Since 1999
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✓ Meter box, mains and paperwork in one job ✓ Compliance certificate on every job ✓ Free, no-obligation quotes
How Our Meter Installations Work
Most meter jobs follow the same steps, whether it’s a new home or a meter box upgrade.
Step 1: Call us or book online, and send a photo of your meter box or your plans.
Step 2: We inspect the site, check the mains and supply, then give you a fixed quote.
Step 3: We lodge the network paperwork, do the work, test it and issue a compliance certificate.
Step 4: Your retailer’s metering provider fits the meter and the supply is connected.
The time between our work and the meter going in depends on your retailer and the network. We’ll tell you what to expect for your job.
What Affects the Cost of a Meter Box Upgrade?
Every meter box is different, so we don’t quote blind. These are the things that change the price most.
- Asbestos. An asbestos meter board needs careful removal and disposal, which adds time.
- Meter box size and location. A larger box, a box for several meters or a new position on another wall takes more work.
- Consumer mains. Old or undersized mains may need replacing. See our consumer mains upgrades page.
- Switchboard work. Upgrading the switchboard and adding safety switches at the same time is extra, but cheaper than a second visit.
- Single or three phase. Three phase boxes and meters need more parts and connections.
- Access. Brick walls, tight spaces and long cable runs all add labour.
We inspect first and then give you a fixed quote after inspection, in writing. Send us a photo of your meter box or call 02 9833 9566.
Electricity Meter Installation FAQs
Who installs electricity meters in NSW?
Your energy retailer is responsible for the meter. It appoints a metering coordinator, and the metering provider sends a technician to install it. A Level 2 electrician does the work up to the meter, such as the meter box, mains, connection to the network and the network notifications.
Do I need a Level 2 electrician for a new meter?
For a new home, knockdown rebuild, extra meter or meter box move, yes. Those jobs involve the supply from the network, which only a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider can work on. For a simple meter replacement, your retailer handles it.
How do I get a meter for a new house?
We install the meter box, mains and supply connection and lodge the network paperwork. You or your builder then contact a retailer and ask for a new connection. The retailer organises the meter through its metering provider.
Can I move my meter box?
Usually, yes. The new spot has to be accessible and meet the network’s rules for meter positions. We isolate the supply, install a new box and mains at the new spot, then reconnect. It’s common with extensions, carports and second storey additions.
Can you build over a meter box?
No. A meter box has to stay accessible and can’t be closed in by an extension or enclosed area. If your plans cover the meter box, budget for relocating it as part of the renovation.
How do I know if my meter board has asbestos?
Boards installed before about 1990 can contain asbestos. They’re often a flat, grey or black fibrous sheet behind the meters and fuses. Don’t drill or sand it. We can look at it on site and tell you if it should be replaced.
When should I upgrade my meter box?
Upgrade it if the board might contain asbestos, has ceramic fuses, has no room for a new meter, or if you’re adding solar, a battery, an EV charger or three phase power. A retailer’s site defect notice is another clear sign.
Can I have a separate meter for a granny flat or duplex?
Yes, if the site and network rules allow it. Each dwelling gets its own meter and its own electricity account. See our granny flat metering page for the details.
Do you install meters for shops and small businesses?
Yes. We install meter panels for shops, workshops and small commercial sites, including multiple meters in one panel. Larger sites drawing more than 100 amps per phase need CT metering.
What is flat meter installation?
It usually means fitting separate meters for each unit or flat in a building, so each flat gets its own bill. We install the multi-meter panel and the supply to each flat. Each tenant then arranges their meter and account with a retailer.
How much does electric meter installation cost?
It depends on the job. Asbestos removal, a new meter box position, new mains, switchboard work and three phase supply all change the price. We inspect first and give you a fixed quote in writing.
How long does a meter installation take?
Our part is usually done in a day for a standard meter box upgrade or relocation, though larger jobs take longer. The meter itself goes in when your retailer’s metering provider books it, which depends on the retailer and network.
Which parts of Sydney do you cover?
We cover all of Sydney from our base in St Marys, including Penrith, Blacktown, Parramatta, the Hills District, Liverpool, Bankstown, Campbelltown, the Inner West and the suburbs in between.
Book Your Electricity Meter Installation Today
Dave Fenech Electrical Services gets the meter box, mains and supply ready for every type of meter. One Level 2 team handles new connections, meter box upgrades, relocations, asbestos boards and separate meters.
We’ve been trading since 1999, we give clear quotes and every job comes with a compliance certificate. Book a site visit or call 02 9833 9566 for your electricity meter installation in Sydney.