Consumer unit replacement in Chineham
Fuse board replacement in Chineham starts from £650 and usually means upgrading the consumer unit on newer housing rather than rewiring the whole property.
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Consumer unit replacement pricing
The cost of a fuse board replacement covers the provision and installation of the new enclosure, protective switches, labour and testing paperwork for your Chineham home.
From £650
Included
- Removal of the existing fuse board or consumer unit
- Supply and fit of a new consumer unit matched to the circuits in the house
- Connection of the existing circuits onto the new breakers
- Labelling of each way on the new board
- Minor works certificate from £95 when the board change needs that paperwork
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- Covers removing the old board, fitting the new consumer unit, connecting existing circuits and testing.
- The final cost depends on the total number of circuits and the size of the replacement board.
- Underlying wiring faults, full rewires or additional circuits like cooker connections are quoted separately.
Consumer unit replacement across Chineham
We serve Chineham from our base in Basingstoke.
What happens on the day
We isolate your electrical supply, swap the distribution board and test each connected circuit before restoring power to the house.
- Arrival and incoming supply isolationOn arrival at your Chineham property, the existing fuse box and supply tails are inspected. The main electrical supply is isolated safely at the meter position so the old enclosure can be detached and removed without live risk.
- Mounting the board and landing circuitsThe new consumer unit is secured to the wall and fitted with new breakers and protective devices. Existing circuit cables are brought into the enclosure, trimmed, terminated neatly and marked according to the rooms and appliances they feed.
- Testing and energising circuitsOnce the connections are secured, each circuit undergoes thorough dead and live testing to check continuity, insulation resistance and trip times. Power is restored, and completion paperwork detailing the test results is provided.
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Why choose JD Electricals
James DunnElectrician- Reviews
- 13
- Rating
- 4.7
- Trading since
- 2009
“Most of my work is domestic: consumer units, full and partial rewires, lighting and EICRs on houses around Basingstoke. I test and certify everything I fit, and anything else I find while I am there gets priced separately rather than added quietly to the bill. The electrician who quotes your job is the one who does it.”
James Dunn, JD Electricals
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WhatsAppHow long does a fuse board replacement take?
A standard domestic consumer unit upgrade usually takes between four and six hours. The incoming electrical supply must be switched off while the old unit is removed, the new board is mounted and each circuit is connected and tested.
Will the power be turned off during the installation?
Yes, the electrical power is isolated at the main meter for safety while the old fuse board is disconnected and replaced. Power is restored once all circuits are secured in the new unit and preliminary safety checks are completed.
Do I receive a certificate after the consumer unit is fitted?
Yes, you receive a minor works electrical installation certificate following the upgrade. This document records the details of the new consumer unit along with the test results measured on each connected circuit.
Can you change a fuse board in a rental property or flat?
Yes, we install modern consumer units in flats, rental houses and owner-occupied homes across Chineham. Landlords or letting agents can schedule the visit directly for their properties.
What happens if an existing circuit has a wiring fault?
If testing identifies a pre-existing issue on a circuit, such as degraded insulation or a broken earth, we explain the problem clearly. Any corrective repair work is priced separately before work proceeds rather than being added to the initial job.