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FUSE BOARD UPGRADES consumer unit replacement in Ivybridge, Plymouth and South Devon
Consumer unit replacement in Ivybridge, Plymouth and South Devon. Most domestic changes are done in a day.
Get a quoteFuse board (consumer unit) upgrades, explained
What it is
Your fuse board, also called a consumer unit, is the box that protects every circuit in your home. Old boards with fuse wire or no RCD protection can be replaced with a modern consumer unit.
Our NICEIC-registered electricians replace consumer units to current regulations, test every circuit and certify the work.
Our NICEIC-registered electricians are based in Ivybridge and replace fuse boards in homes across Plymouth, the South Hams and South Devon.
Who it suits
- Homes with an old board or fuse wire
- Homes with no RCD protection
- Anyone whose EICR recommends a new board
- Homes adding an EV charger, solar, a battery or a heat pump
- Landlords and holiday-let owners
Why it’s worth it
The benefits
Modern protection
RCDs help protect your family from shocks and fire.
Compliance
Work designed and certified to current wiring regulations, with the right certificate.
Notified for you
As NICEIC-registered electricians we notify building control under Part P for you.
The price you agree is the price you pay
You get a clear, itemised estimate, usually within 5 working days of the survey, and the price you agree is the price you pay.
Things to consider
- The power is off only while the board is changed, and we agree a time with you in advance.
- Small boards can cost less; multiple boards, earthing upgrades or larger 15–20-way boards can cost more.
When to upgrade
When to upgrade your fuse board
Any of these is a good reason to have your board looked at. We check it and tell you straight whether it really needs replacing.
- An old board that still uses rewireable fuses (fuse wire)
- No RCD protection on the circuits
- An EICR that recommends a new board
- Adding an EV charger, solar, a battery or a heat pump
- A board that is damaged or overheating
What’s involved
What’s involved
We isolate the supply, fit the new consumer unit, test every circuit and issue an Electrical Installation Certificate.
The work is notifiable under Part P, and as NICEIC-registered electricians we notify building control for you. Most domestic changes are done in a day.
With an EICR
Fuse board and EICR together
A fuse board change with an EICR is typically £800, a discounted EICR: you save £100. Prices are exclusive of VAT and a guide, subject to a site survey or photos you send us.
Typical prices
What a fuse board upgrade typically costs
Fuse board prices can be less for small boards (for example a flat with about 4 circuits), and more for multiple boards, earthing upgrades or larger 15–20-way boards.
All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Prices are a guide and subject to a site survey, or photos you send us, so we can give you an accurate quote.
Quotes are always free. Send us a few photos and we can usually give you a reasonably accurate quote without a visit, so there’s no need to take time off work or wait in for us.
How it works
Four simple steps
- 1
Enquiry
Tell us what you need, online or on the phone.
- 2
Survey or visit
We look at your existing board and installation, then send a clear estimate, usually within 5 working days.
- 3
The work
We isolate the supply, fit the new consumer unit and test every circuit. Boots off or overshoes, dust sheets down and we clean as we go.
- 4
Certificate & aftercare
You get an Electrical Installation Certificate, we notify building control under Part P and call about a week later to check you’re happy.
Rules & regulations
In plain English
A simple overview to help you plan. We check the details for your property at survey.
BS 7671 – the wiring regulations
The UK standard for electrical installations. A new consumer unit is designed, installed and tested to it.
Part P of the Building Regulations
A new fuse board must be notified. As NICEIC-registered installers we notify it for you.
Your certificate
You get an Electrical Installation Certificate. Keep it safe; you may need it when you sell.
FAQs
Common questions
Do I need to upgrade my fuse board to get an EV charger?
Yes, sometimes. It depends on your existing board and supply; we check it before quoting.
Do you give a certificate?
Yes, we do! You get an Electrical Installation Certificate, and we notify building control under Part P.
Can you do it with an EICR at the same time?
Yes, we can, and it’s cheaper together. A fuse board change with an EICR is typically £800, exclusive of VAT.
Will I be without power?
Yes, but only while the board is changed. We’ll agree a time with you in advance.
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