Consumer unit replacement in Fleet
Fuse board replacement in Fleet, from the Victorian and Edwardian houses around Fleet Road and the station to newer homes, priced from £650 with every circuit tested and certified.
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Consumer unit replacement costs in Fleet
Pricing for a fuse board replacement depends on the overall size of the electrical installation, the number of usable circuits and the physical condition of existing meter tails.
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
- The live price covers removing the old board, mounting the new metal enclosure, landing circuits and completing safety testing.
- The total number of usable circuits and breakers required determines the base hardware and labour.
- Cables requiring extension, damaged wiring or upgraded earthing conductors are quoted separately if identified on the day.
Consumer unit replacement across Fleet
We serve Fleet from our base in Basingstoke.
What happens on the day
Every consumer unit replacement follows a structured routine to safely disconnect the incoming power, exchange the hardware and verify every circuit before restoring electricity.
- Safe isolation and board removalPower to the property is isolated at the main intake. The old enclosure, fuses and redundant breakers are uncoupled and taken down, leaving the existing circuit cables ready for inspection and trimming.
- Fitting and connecting the new unitA metal consumer unit is secured to the wall surface or cabinet space. The incoming tails and earthing conductors are terminated, and existing circuits are connected to individual breakers and residual current devices.
- Testing, energisation and identificationEach individual circuit undergoes continuity, insulation resistance and trip time tests. Power is reconnected, breakers are tested under live conditions, and the front cover is clearly marked to show what each breaker controls.
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Why choose JD Electricals
James DunnElectrician- Reviews
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- 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 will the electricity supply be switched off during the installation?
Power remains off while the old fuse board is disconnected and the new metal consumer unit is mounted and wired. For most domestic properties, the power cut lasts several hours during the day. Electricity is restored once all circuits are securely landed and preliminary testing is complete.
What electrical paperwork is provided once the board is replaced?
You receive an electrical certificate covering the consumer unit change along with a schedule of test results. This document records the safety and compliance of the new board and should be kept safely for future property sales or tenancy documentation.
Can you upgrade a consumer unit in a rented property in Fleet?
Yes. We install new consumer units for rental properties across Fleet. Landlords frequently arrange this work after an electrical inspection flags an older or substandard board, ensuring the property meets current safety standards for tenants.
What happens if a circuit has an underlying fault?
During installation, each circuit is tested before and after energisation. If an existing circuit has damaged insulation or a wiring fault that prevents a breaker from holding, we identify the issue immediately and provide a separate written quote to repair that specific circuit.
Will my existing wiring work with a new consumer unit?
In most cases, existing domestic wiring connects directly to modern miniature circuit breakers and residual current devices. If older cables lack earthing or show signs of heat degradation, we discuss the necessary remedial options before proceeding.