Smart Meter Installation Sydney
Level 2 Accredited Electricians. Trading Since 1999.
Every new or replacement electricity meter in NSW is now a smart meter, and the older meters are being swapped out across the state by 2030. Most of the time your energy retailer arranges the meter and its metering provider fits it. When the meter box, wiring or switchboard isn’t safe to work on, the job stops until a Level 2 electrician fixes it.
That’s the work we do. Dave Fenech Electrical Services has been a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider in Sydney since 1999. We upgrade meter boxes, replace asbestos meter panels, isolate and reconnect supply and upgrade switchboards so your smart meter can go in. We also handle the metering on new connections, solar, granny flats and three phase upgrades.
Smart Meter Installation Across Sydney
The Level 2 Work Behind a Smart Meter
We work on the Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy networks, so we can do the parts of a smart meter job that a general electrician or a meter installer can’t. One visit, one team, and a compliance certificate when it’s done.
Meter Box Upgrades
Asbestos Meter Panel Replacement
Switchboard Upgrades
Supply Isolation and Reconnection
New Connections and Solar Meters
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When a Smart Meter Needs a Level 2 Electrician
Your retailer appoints a metering coordinator, and their technician comes out to swap the meter. If they find a problem with the meter box or the wiring connected to the meter, they can’t install it. The Australian Energy Regulator calls this a site defect. Your retailer then sends you a notice asking you to get it fixed, and fixing it is the owner’s responsibility. These are the defects we see most.
No Room on the Meter Board
Old boards packed with meters, fuses and timers often have no space for a new smart meter.
Asbestos in the Meter Panel
Many pre-1990 Sydney homes have asbestos panels that can’t be drilled or worked on.
Supply Can’t Be Isolated
If there’s no safe way to switch off the supply, the meter can’t be changed.
Old or Damaged Wiring
Brittle wiring, ceramic fuses or a worn-out board fail the installer’s safety check.
Who Installs Your Smart Meter
There are two ways a smart meter ends up in your meter box, and the difference decides who you call.
Your retailer arranges it. If your existing meter is old, faulty or due for replacement under the rollout, your retailer organises the swap. Their metering provider brings the meter, turns the power off for a short time and fits it. You don’t need us unless they find a site defect.
A Level 2 electrician is needed. You need us when the site has to be fixed first, or when the meter is part of bigger work on your supply. That covers:
- Fixing site defect notices from your retailer
- A new meter box or a larger meter panel
- Asbestos meter panel replacement
- Installing a service fuse or main switch so the supply can be isolated
- A switchboard upgrade with RCD safety switches
- Electricity meter installation for new homes, knockdown rebuilds and extra meters
- CT metering for larger homes and businesses drawing more than 100 amps
- Solar metering, granny flat metering and three phase upgrades
- Disconnections and reconnections for renovations and meter box moves
Why Sydney Homeowners Choose Dave Fenech Electrical Services
We’ve been trading since 1999. Because we’re accredited for Level 2 work, we can isolate the supply, rebuild the meter box and fit the new board ourselves. You don’t wait for the network to come out first, and you’re not paying two contractors.
If you’ve had a site defect notice, send us a photo of your meter box and the notice. We’ll tell you what needs doing and give you a clear price. Once we’ve finished, you go back to your retailer and the metering provider fits the smart meter.
Thinking about solar, a battery or an EV charger? Tell us when you book. We’ll set up the meter box and board for it now so you’re not paying for the same work twice.
Our Promise: We turn up when we say we will, keep you informed at every step, and leave your meter box safe and ready for your smart meter.
- Licensed & Insured Level 2 Electricians
- Accredited With Ausgrid and Endeavour Energy
- Clear Quotes, No Hidden Costs
- Smart Meter Site Work Across All of Sydney
- Dave Fenech Electrical Services Trading Since 1999
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✓ Meter box, panel and switchboard in one job ✓ Compliance certificate on every job ✓ Free, no-obligation quotes
How Our Smart Meter Work Gets Done
Most jobs start with a site defect notice or an installer who couldn’t fit the meter. From there it’s simple.
Step 1: Call us or book online, and send a photo of your meter box and any notice from your retailer.
Step 2: We inspect the meter box, isolation and switchboard, then give you a fixed quote.
Step 3: We do the work, test everything and issue a compliance certificate.
Step 4: You tell your retailer the defect is fixed and they book the smart meter.
Your power is off for part of the visit while we work on the meter box. We agree the time with you first.
What Does a Smart Meter Look Like in NSW?
A smart meter is a grey or white plastic box with a small digital screen. It’s about the size of a hardback book and sits in your meter box where the old meter was. The screen scrolls through numbers, and a small red light blinks faster when you’re using more power.
The front has a label with the meter number and usually the metering company’s name, such as Intellihub, PLUS ES or Activestream. Some have a stubby antenna on top or a small module clipped underneath. That’s how it sends readings over the mobile network.
An old accumulation meter looks different. It has a round glass cover or a black case, with a spinning metal disc and a row of number dials. If you can see a disc turning, you don’t have a smart meter yet.
Not sure what you’ve got, or why the installer couldn’t fit one? Send us a photo of your meter box or call 02 9833 9566.
Smart Meter Installation FAQs
Are smart meters compulsory in NSW?
Every new or replacement meter in NSW has to be a smart meter. Under national rules that started on 1 December 2025, the networks have plans to replace all remaining older meters by 30 November 2030. If you have concerns about the change, talk to your retailer.
Who installs smart meters in NSW?
Your energy retailer is responsible for new and replacement meters. It appoints a metering coordinator, and their metering provider sends a technician to fit the meter. A Level 2 electrician comes in when the site needs work first or the meter is part of a bigger job, such as a new connection or a three phase upgrade.
Do I need an electrician to install a smart meter?
Not for a straight meter swap. Your retailer’s metering provider does that. You need a Level 2 electrician if your retailer sends a site defect notice, your meter box is full or contains asbestos, the supply can’t be isolated, or you’re having switchboard, solar or supply upgrade work done at the same time.
What is a site defect notice?
It’s a notice from your retailer saying the smart meter couldn’t be installed because of a problem with your meter box or the wiring connected to it. Common causes are no room on the board, asbestos in the panel, no safe way to isolate the supply and old or damaged wiring. Fixing it is up to the property owner. Send us the notice and a photo and we’ll quote it.
How much does smart meter installation cost?
The meter itself is arranged by your retailer, so ask them whether there’s any charge. If site work is needed, the price depends on what’s wrong. A new main switch costs much less than replacing an asbestos panel and switchboard. We inspect first and give you a fixed quote in writing.
How long does a smart meter installation take?
A straight meter swap by the metering provider is usually quick, with the power off for a short time. Our site work depends on the job. We tell you how long it will take when we quote, and we agree the power-off time with you first.
Can I refuse a smart meter?
Every older meter in NSW is scheduled for replacement by the end of November 2030 under the national rollout, so most homes will have one by then. If you have concerns, ask your retailer about having the meter read manually instead of remotely.
Are smart meters safe?
Yes. Smart meters sold in Australia must meet the radio frequency exposure limits set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). They send short bursts of data, at levels well within those limits.
Will a smart meter change my electricity bill?
The meter records your usage every 30 minutes or less, so your retailer may offer you a time-of-use tariff. Ask your retailer how your tariff will work before the meter goes in, and compare offers if it doesn’t suit how you use power.
Do I need a smart meter for solar panels?
Yes. A solar system needs a meter that records the power you export to the grid and the power you use. We set up the meter box for it as part of our solar metering work and coordinate the meter with your retailer.
Can a granny flat have its own smart meter?
Yes, if the site and network rules allow it. A separate meter means the granny flat gets its own electricity account and bill. See our granny flat metering page for how it works.
Do you do smart meters for businesses and strata buildings?
Yes. We upgrade meter panels for shops, workshops and strata blocks with multiple meters. Sites drawing more than 100 amps per phase need CT metering, which we also install.
Which parts of Sydney do you cover?
We cover all of Sydney from our base in St Marys, including Penrith, Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Parramatta, the Hills District, Liverpool, Bankstown, Campbelltown and the suburbs in between.
Book Your Smart Meter Installation Work Today
Dave Fenech Electrical Services gets Sydney homes and businesses ready for smart meters. One Level 2 team fixes site defects, upgrades meter boxes and asbestos panels, isolates the supply and fits new switchboards.
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.