Consumer unit replacement in Wareham
For a Wareham business, fuse board replacement by MX2 Electrical ends with a completion record after dead testing and live testing of the new consumer unit.
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Consumer unit replacement pricing
Our quotes give you a straightforward price before any tools come out. The exact price covers the complete replacement, protective devices, 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 price covers the metal enclosure, protective devices, circuit connections, testing and the electrical certificate.
- Total cost varies depending on the number of circuits, board type, and whether earthing or bonding upgrades are needed.
- Materials and any required circuit alterations are detailed in your quote before installation begins.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
Consumer unit replacement across Wareham
We serve Wareham from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
A fuse board swap requires planning and careful testing so power is restored cleanly and safely. We complete every step systematically to minimise downtime.
- Supply isolation and safety checksWe isolate the mains power at the electricity meter, prove the incoming tails are completely dead, and inspect the main earthing and bonding connections before touching the old board to ensure the installation begins safely.
- Enclosure removal and board mountingWe remove the old fuse box and fix the new metal enclosure securely in place. We bring in the meter tails, earth conductors, and individual circuit cables through neat, fire-resistant entry points to protect internal wiring.
- Terminating circuits and protective devicesEach circuit cable connects to its dedicated miniature circuit breaker and residual current device. We balance circuits across the busbar to maintain stable operation across the installation and prevent nuisance tripping.
- Testing and circuit identificationWe test insulation resistance, earth continuity, and breaker trip times across every circuit. We mark every switch clearly on the schedule card inside the lid so you know exactly which switch controls which room in the property.
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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.
- Reviews
- 101
- Rating
- 4.9
- 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 does a fuse board replacement take?
Most domestic consumer unit installations take several hours. During this period, the main power supply is isolated while the old board is removed and the new one is wired. We test and re-energise circuits progressively where possible and verify the whole board before leaving.
Will the electricity be turned off during the upgrade?
Yes, the electrical supply must be isolated at the meter while we remove the old fuse box and terminate the cables into the new consumer unit. We coordinate the shut-off so you know when power will be down.
What causes an older fuse box to fail an electrical inspection?
An inspection may highlight an old board if it lacks residual current protection, features rewirable wire fuses, has a combustible wooden frame, or shows signs of thermal damage. Installing a modern metal consumer unit resolves these safety defects.
Will the new consumer unit fit in my existing cupboard?
Modern metal consumer units differ in dimensions from older fuse boxes. In most properties they fit within the existing meter cupboard, but if space is restricted, we assess the layout beforehand and plan neat cable entries to suit the space.
Do I receive a certificate after the board is replaced?
Yes. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable electrical work. We issue an Electrical Installation Certificate and register the installation through NAPIT, ensuring your records satisfy building control and property transaction requirements.