Consumer unit replacement in Broadstone
Fuse board replacement in Broadstone is carried out by MX2 Electrical. The homeowner keeps the certificate once every circuit on the new consumer unit has been tested.
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Fuse board replacement costs
Replacement costs depend on the number of circuits being connected, the type of consumer unit required, and the condition of the incoming meter tails and bonding.
From £500
Included when agreed
- Isolation of the meter tails and confirmation that the earth and bonding at the cupboard are present
- Removal of the old fuse board or consumer unit and fitting of the new enclosure in the same cupboard where it will fit
- Termination of existing circuits onto the new busbar, with miniature circuit breakers and residual current devices matched to those circuits
- Circuit labels on the lid and a schedule that names lights, sockets, cooker, shower and any other ways in use
- Dead testing and live testing of the new board, then the completion record for the work
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- The quotation covers supply of the metal consumer unit, circuit breakers, residual current devices, and complete testing.
- Cost varies based on whether the installation is single-phase domestic or three-phase commercial.
- The total number of usable ways and circuits terminating at the board adjusts the final installation cost.
- Required upgrades to incoming meter tails or earthing conductors are quoted before fitting proceeds.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
Consumer unit replacement across Broadstone
We serve Broadstone from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
A consumer unit installation involves careful testing before isolation, skilled mechanical mounting, and full circuit verification before power is restored.
- Incoming supply isolationWe check the main protective bonding to water and gas pipes, test the incoming meter tails, and isolate the mains supply safely so all work takes place on disconnected conductors.
- Enclosure mounting and circuit connectionThe old fuse board is disconnected and removed. We secure the new metal consumer unit, connect the incoming tails, and terminate each lighting, power, and appliance circuit onto its dedicated breaker.
- Circuit testing and markingEach circuit is tested for insulation resistance and earth continuity. We test residual current trip times, mark every switch on the lid with the rooms it feeds, and switch the power back on.
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Why choose MX2 Electrical
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Starting prices for the common jobs are published on this site, not held back until someone visits.
Registered work, certificated properly
MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, and notifiable work is notified through that registration.
The fault gets found before the repair gets priced
Testing establishes what is actually wrong rather than replacing parts in sequence.
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“With over 20 years in the trade behind us, we are a fully qualified, NAPIT registered team covering Poole and the Dorset area, domestic and commercial. We turn up when we say we will, explain what needs doing before we do it, and leave the place as we found it.”
Mohsen Nazari, MX2 Electrical
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WhatsAppHow long will the electricity be turned off during the installation?
For most domestic consumer unit installations, the electricity is isolated for a few hours while the old board is removed and the new enclosure is connected. Power is restored as soon as circuits are connected, tested, and confirmed safe.
Why should I replace an old rewirable fuse board?
Old rewirable fuse boxes use fuse wire that takes longer to blow during an overcurrent event and provide no residual current protection against electric shocks. Modern consumer units use miniature circuit breakers and residual current devices that trip in milliseconds.
Will the new consumer unit fit in my existing meter cupboard?
Modern fire-rated metal consumer units have different dimensions from older fuse boxes. In most Broadstone homes, the new enclosure fits inside the existing cupboard, but we evaluate the space beforehand to ensure adequate clearance.
Do you test the existing house wiring when fitting a new board?
Yes. We carry out dead and live tests on every connected circuit, checking insulation resistance and earthing. This ensures the existing wiring is safe to run through modern, sensitive protective devices.
Is a fuse board upgrade notifiable under building regulations?
Yes. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable domestic electrical work. MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, which means we notify the work and provide you with the Electrical Installation Certificate.