Bronze
£12/mo
Billed annually at £144Save 20%
Lower rates on every job, plus a free safety certificate each year.
- 5% off labour
- 5% off certificates
- Free safety certificate, once a year
Consumer unit replacement in Farnborough
Fuse board replacement in Farnborough from £650. Interwar Cove houses on Fleet Road are a different board job from the newer Southwood estates, so each installation is quoted on its own.
“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 DunnElectrician · Nvq level 3 electrical installation
Consumer unit replacement pricing
Our pricing for fuse board replacements is transparent and set out clearly in writing before work begins, with the live price displayed alongside this service.
- The starting price covers removing the existing unit, supplying and fitting the new consumer unit, connecting existing circuits and issuing the certificate.
- The total price changes based on the number of circuits landing on the board, the size of the enclosure required and any need to upgrade meter tails or main bonding.
- Any separate faults discovered on house circuits or damaged existing wiring are priced as separate work rather than quietly added to the final invoice.
Consumer unit replacement in Farnborough
- JD Electricals replaces outdated fuse boxes and consumer units for homeowners and landlords across Farnborough. Upgrading to a modern consumer unit brings modern breaker protection to your domestic wiring and creates a clear, labelled board for everyday household use.
- Many older properties still rely on cast metal or wooden-backed boards fitted with rewireable fuse carriers. We swap these dated units for modern consumer units fitted with circuit breakers and individual residual current protection, removing the need to replace fuse wire when a circuit trips.
- An electrical installation condition report often highlights an older fuse board as needing modern safety controls. When an inspection report notes that your board lacks adequate protection, we fit a replacement unit so the distribution equipment matches current domestic electrical standards.
- Installing modern appliances, an induction hob, an electric shower or extra socket outlets can overload an existing small fuse box. We install larger boards with spare ways so new domestic circuits can be added cleanly as your home needs change.
Domestic fuse board upgrades across Farnborough
- Whether you live in a detached family home in Southwood or a terraced property near Cove Road, we carry out complete consumer unit replacements tailored to the circuit layouts of Farnborough properties.
- Properties around Cove and Southwood often require consumer units configured to handle modern household demand. We evaluate the existing incoming supply tails and earth bonding before fitting an updated unit that keeps your household circuits separated and clearly marked.
- For rental homes and apartments along Fleet Road, a compliant consumer unit provides tenants with dependable safety switches. We fit modern units that simplify fault finding and ensure rental distribution boards meet domestic letting requirements.
- Every consumer unit upgrade includes a complete walkthrough of your home circuits. Each breaker is precisely labelled for kitchen sockets, lighting, immersion heaters and cookers, making it straightforward to isolate specific circuits whenever you need to.
What happens on the day of your fuse board upgrade
Replacing a consumer unit requires careful preparation and testing. We isolate the electrical supply safely, remove the old equipment, install the new board and verify every circuit before restoring power to the house.
- 01
Supply isolation and board removal
We arrive at your Farnborough address at the arranged time, inspect the incoming supply arrangement and safely isolate the incoming power. The old fuse carrier or outdated board is disconnected and unmounted from the wall without disturbing surrounding finishes.
- 02
Mounting and connecting circuits
The new consumer unit is securely mounted and the existing domestic circuits are routed into their dedicated breakers. We connect the main tails, establish proper earth bonding and check that all circuit cables are clamped and dressed neatly inside the enclosure.
- 03
Testing and energisation
Once connections are secure, we test each circuit to confirm earth continuity and insulation resistance. The power is switched back on, switches and sockets are checked around the home, and you receive the relevant electrical paperwork for the work completed.
Related domestic electrical services in Farnborough
Alongside consumer unit replacements, we carry out electrical installation condition reports, full and partial house rewiring, socket additions and new lighting installations for residential properties across Farnborough.
Why choose JD Electricals for your fuse board change
We focus on domestic properties, providing clear quotes and direct communication throughout your electrical project. The person who visits your home to assess and quote the consumer unit replacement is the one who carries out the installation and testing, with phone enquiries answered at any time of day or night.
Nvq level 3 electrical installation
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Electrical maintenance plans
Bronze is 5 percent off labour and certificates plus a free safety certificate once a year. Silver is 10 percent off labour and certificates, a free safety certificate once a year, and next day priority. Gold is 15 percent off labour and certificates, free safety certificates three times a year, same day priority booking, and two emergency call outs a year.
Silver
Popular£20/mo
Billed annually at £240Save 20%
Double the discount, next-day priority, and a free safety certificate each year.
- 10% off labour
- 10% off certificates
- Free safety certificate, once a year
- Next day priority
Gold
£31/mo
Billed annually at £372Save 20%
Best rates, same-day priority booking, three free safety certificates a year.
- 15% off labour
- 15% off certificates
- Free safety certificates, 3 times a year
- Same day priority booking
- 2 emergency call-outs a year
Recent work from JD Electricals
These photographs show work completed across the wider service area covered by JD Electricals; they are not all presented as consumer unit replacement work in Farnborough.
Fuse board replacement coverage in Farnborough
We carry out consumer unit upgrades throughout Farnborough and the GU14 postcode area. This includes residential visits to Cove, Southwood, Fleet Road and Cove Road for both private homeowners and residential landlords.
Kempshott, Brighton Hill, Popley, Winklebury, Oakley, Farnborough
Frequently asked questions about fuse board replacements
Here are practical answers to common questions about replacing consumer units and fuse boxes in Farnborough homes.
What is included in a consumer unit replacement?+
The installation covers isolating the supply, removing the old board, mounting the new consumer unit enclosure, terminating your existing household circuits onto new circuit breakers, testing each circuit and providing the minor electrical works certificate.
— James Dunn
Will the power be turned off during the installation?+
Yes, the electrical supply must be isolated while the old board is removed and the new unit is fitted. We carry out the work systematically during the booked visit and restore power as soon as connections are made and safe testing has been carried out.
— James Dunn
What happens if an existing circuit has a fault?+
When connecting circuits to the new board, we test each cable. If an existing circuit has damaged wiring or low insulation resistance, we explain the issue directly and provide a separate written price for repairing that circuit rather than rolling it into the board cost.
Do I need a new fuse board for a kitchen renovation or new appliances?+
If your current consumer unit has no spare ways, or if it uses older rewireable fuses that cannot support the load of modern induction hobs or ovens, replacing the board provides the extra ways and modern breaker ratings required for the new kitchen circuits.
Can you upgrade the fuse board in a tenanted Farnborough property?+
Yes. We work with landlords and property owners across Farnborough and the GU14 area to update distribution boards in rental homes, coordinating visits around tenancy requirements and providing the completed electrical paperwork upon finish.
What paperwork do I receive after the board is replaced?+
You receive a completed minor works electrical certificate detailing the new board specification, the connected circuits and the recorded test measurements for earth loop impedance and insulation resistance.
Book your consumer unit upgrade in Farnborough
Telephone enquiries are answered around the clock, day or night. To arrange a written quote or schedule a consumer unit replacement for your Farnborough home, Book Online.