Consumer unit replacement in Parkstone
If you rent in Parkstone, fuse board replacement from MX2 Electrical leaves you a schedule naming lights, sockets, cooker and shower when fitting is complete.
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Consumer unit replacement costs
The baseline price covers the safe isolation of the supply, removal of the existing board, fitting of a metal consumer unit, termination of existing functional circuits, full testing and certification.
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 total price changes depending on the number of ways required and whether the installation is single phase or three phase.
- Upgrades to undersized meter tails or main protective bonding conductors to gas and water supplies are priced separately if needed.
- Any underlying wiring faults uncovered during pre-installation testing that require repairs are clearly explained before work continues.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
Consumer unit replacement across Parkstone
We serve Parkstone from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
Every consumer unit upgrade follows a methodical sequence to disconnect the old equipment safely, install the new enclosure and systematically test each connected circuit.
- Safe isolation and cable identificationThe incoming mains electricity supply is isolated at the meter and verified dead with approved voltage indicators. We record each outgoing cable run and its function so every circuit returns to the correct breaker rating.
- Mounting and terminating the new enclosureThe old fuse box is removed from the wall and the new metal board is secured in position. New meter tails are brought in, protective bonding is connected, and each circuit is landed onto individual miniature circuit breakers and residual current devices.
- Full testing and circuit labellingEach circuit undergoes dead and live testing to check continuity, insulation resistance and trip times. Power is restored, clear printed labels are applied to identify every switch, and the installation is verified operational.
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Why choose MX2 Electrical
You see the price before you call
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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- Trading since
- 2024
“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 swap?
Power must be isolated while the old board is removed and the new consumer unit is mounted and wired. For standard domestic installations, the supply is typically off for a few hours. We re-energise circuits as soon as testing permits.
What is the difference between a traditional fuse box and a modern consumer unit?
Old fuse boxes rely on pieces of wire or basic cartridges that melt when overloaded, offering limited protection against electric shocks. Modern consumer units use miniature circuit breakers that flip instantly and residual current devices that detect tiny earth leakages to prevent electrocution.
Can the new consumer unit fit in my existing meter cupboard?
In most homes, the new metal consumer unit fits directly into the existing space. However, modern enclosures are built to current non-combustible standards and may have slightly different dimensions than vintage fuse boxes. We check the cupboard layout beforehand to confirm adequate clearance.
Do I need a new board if my electrical inspection has failed?
If an Electrical Installation Condition Report flags missing residual current protection, an obsolete enclosure or inadequate isolation facilities, upgrading to a modern consumer unit is usually the recommended remediation step to bring the installation up to standard.
Will you need to rewire my entire home when replacing the fuse board?
No. Replacing a consumer unit connects your existing wiring onto new protective devices. We test the existing cables to ensure they are safe to connect. Only individual circuits showing severe degradation or insulation failure would require wiring repairs.