Consumer unit replacement in Basingstoke
For consumer unit upgrades and fuse board replacements, JD Electricals provides careful testing and completed electrical paperwork for homeowners and landlords across Basingstoke.
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What a fuse board replacement costs
A fuse box replacement from £650 is the starting price for swapping an old board or consumer unit in a typical house. A minor works certificate starts from £95 when that paperwork is needed for the board change.
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
Not included
- A full house rewire, which starts from £4,800
- A kitchen rewire, which starts from £1,600
- New sockets, lighting or an EV charger fitted at the same time unless quoted as extra work
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- These figures are starting prices, not a set charge for every house.
- A larger consumer unit, extra circuits or work beyond the board itself sits outside the £650 starting price.
- The £95 starting price for a minor works certificate covers the certificate for the board change, not other jobs in the house.
Who needs a new fuse board
Landlords, homeowners and buyers in Basingstoke book a fuse board change when the old unit is dated, overloaded or no longer safe to keep in daily use.
- Old rewireable fuse boardsMany houses in Kempshott, Hatch Warren and Popley still have a rewireable fuse board. We replace that unit with a modern consumer unit so the circuits have proper breakers instead of wired fuses.
- Landlord safety visitsA landlord electrical safety certificate, known as an EICR, often flags the board as the first item to change. We quote the consumer unit in writing and fit it so the next inspection can pass on the board.
- Tripping or warm boardsIf breakers trip, fuses blow or the board feels warm, we find the cause and say whether a new consumer unit will clear it or whether a circuit in the house needs work as well.
- Kitchen and extension loadsA new kitchen, oven or extra sockets can overload a small board. We check the spare ways and fit a larger consumer unit when the existing one cannot take the extra circuits.
What happens on the day
We isolate the supply, swap the board, and test the circuits before we leave the house live again.
- Arrival and isolationWe arrive at the booked time, walk the board with you, and isolate the incoming supply so the old unit can come out safely.
- Fit the new consumer unitWe mount the new board, land the existing circuits on the new breakers, and check each way against the written quote.
- Test and certificateWe energise the board, test the circuits, and leave the minor works certificate with you before we pack up.
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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 much does a fuse board replacement cost?
A fuse box replacement starts from £650 for a typical domestic consumer unit upgrade. The final figure depends on the size of the board and how many circuits land on it.
Do I need a certificate after a consumer unit upgrade?
Yes. A minor works certificate starts from £95 and records the board change. We issue it at the end of the visit.
Will I be without power all day?
The supply is off while the old unit comes out and the new one goes in. We restore power once the circuits are landed and tested, usually within the same booked visit.
Can you replace a fuse board in a flat or a rented house?
Yes. We change boards in owner occupied houses, flats and rental stock across Basingstoke, Chineham, Oakley, Hook, Fleet and Tadley. The landlord or owner books the visit.
What if the wiring behind the board is in poor condition?
We tell you on the day and quote that work separately. A kitchen rewire starts from £1,600 and a full house rewire starts from £4,800. The board price does not absorb that extra work.