Inspect the existing board
The electrician checks its condition and why a change is being considered.
Fuse board replacement in Colchester
Replace an unsuitable or damaged fuse board, test the connected circuits and receive the relevant electrical certificate.
What a new consumer unit costs
The price depends on the board, the number of circuits and the condition of the existing wiring, earthing and bonding. A survey settles all of that, then you get a fixed price.
- Quotes are free and there is no call-out charge.
- The certificate and building-regulations notification are included.
- Faults found on existing circuits are quoted separately rather than absorbed silently.
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Check whether replacement is right
An older fuse board does not automatically need replacing. The survey establishes the reason and the right scope.
Plan around the wiring
The supply, earthing, bonding and existing circuits are checked before the new board is confirmed.
Test and certify
The completed work is inspected and tested, with the relevant documents provided.
What the replacement covers
The final quote records the agreed consumer unit, protective devices and work around the existing installation.
Included when agreed
- Pre-work survey
- Safe isolation and removal of the old board
- Replacement consumer unit and protective devices
- Clear circuit labels
- Reconnection and testing of circuits that are safe to reconnect
- Electrical Installation Certificate and applicable notification
Not included automatically
- Repairs to faulty existing circuits
- Rewiring or extra circuits
- Supplier, network or meter equipment upgrades
- Moving the board
- Plastering, joinery or decoration outside the quote
How the job works
The survey separates the replacement from any existing defects before work starts.
- 01
Survey and confirm the scope
Share photos and earlier reports, then the electrician checks the board, supply and wiring.
- 02
Isolate and replace
The power is switched off while the old board is removed and the agreed consumer unit is fitted.
- 03
Test and hand over
The circuits are tested, the board is labelled and the findings and documents are explained.
What you receive
The handover records the replacement and the condition of the connected circuits.
- Replacement board
- The agreed consumer unit is fitted and clearly labelled.
- Circuit test results
- Circuits that are safe to reconnect are tested and recorded.
- Electrical certificate
- You receive the Electrical Installation Certificate and applicable notification.
- Clear next steps
- Any existing defects are recorded and priced separately before further work.
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Areas we cover
Colchester, Witham, Maldon, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, Kelvedon, West Mersea, Stanway, Brightlingsea, Coggeshall, Marks Tey
Fuse board questions
What to know before replacing a consumer unit.
Do I need a new fuse board?+
Not simply because it is old or uses fuses. The electrician should inspect it and explain why replacement is or is not recommended.
How much will replacement cost?+
It depends on the circuits, existing supply and any faults found. The survey confirms the final quote.
Will the power be off?+
Yes. The supply must be isolated during the work. The duration depends on the installation and the survey findings.
What certificate will I receive?+
You should receive an Electrical Installation Certificate, plus the relevant building-regulations record where applicable.
Is a consumer unit replacement notifiable?+
In England, installing a new consumer unit is notifiable building work. The electrician should explain how the work will be certified and notified before it starts.
What if an existing circuit is unsafe?+
A dangerous circuit must not be reconnected until it is made safe. The finding and separate remedial work are explained first.
Do you cover my postcode?+
Lighting Electrical Experts works in Colchester, Witham, Maldon, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, Kelvedon, West Mersea, Stanway, Brightlingsea, Coggeshall, Marks Tey. Send the postcode to check the team can visit the property.
Trusted consumer unit guidance
Independent guidance explains the checks, certification and notification around replacement work.
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