Consumer unit replacement in Wimborne Minster
Landlords in Wimborne Minster book fuse board replacement with MX2 Electrical, and notifiable work is notified through our NAPIT registration once the new consumer unit is tested.
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Fuse board replacement pricing
The price for a consumer unit replacement covers isolating the main electrical supply, removing the old enclosure, mounting the new metal unit, connecting existing circuits, and full dead and live testing.
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 number of usable circuits and the type of consumer unit required directly affect the overall installation price.
- Work to upgrade undersized meter tails or main earthing bonding conductors to current sizing is quoted separately if needed.
- Commercial distribution boards or units requiring three-phase supplies involve additional switchgear and are priced to suit the installation.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
Consumer unit replacement across Wimborne Minster
We serve Wimborne Minster from our base in Poole.
What happens on the day
A fuse board replacement requires safe isolation of the mains power supply while the old unit is detached, new equipment fitted, and circuits reconnected and tested.
- Mains isolation and enclosure mountingWe isolate the electrical supply at the meter, confirm all incoming tails are completely dead, and record the existing circuit setup. The outdated fuse box is removed from the wall or cupboard, allowing the new metal consumer unit enclosure to be securely fixed in place.
- Circuit reconnection and device fittingEach existing lighting, socket, cooker and immersion circuit is landed into the board and terminated into its dedicated miniature circuit breaker and residual current device. Main protective bonding conductors and earthing leads are clamped and verified at the intake position.
- System testing and power restorationBefore and after energising, we carry out insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance and residual current device trip time tests across every circuit. Power is systematically restored way by way, confirming that all switches and outlets operate correctly.
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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 supply be switched off?
For a standard domestic consumer unit replacement, the mains supply is disconnected for a few hours while the old board is removed and the new unit is wired. Power is brought back on as soon as the circuits are reconnected and initial dead testing is verified.
Will the new consumer unit fit in my existing meter cupboard?
Modern consumer units are constructed from non-combustible metal and may have different dimensions from older wooden or plastic boxes. In most properties they fit neatly within the existing cupboard space, though we examine the layout beforehand if space is particularly tight.
Why does my old fuse board need replacing after an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report highlights defects that do not comply with current safety standards. Rewirable fuses, missing residual current protection, or damaged casings leave occupants unprotected against electric shocks and are common reasons an upgrade is recommended.
Do I receive certification after the new board is fitted?
Yes. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable electrical work. We register the completed installation through our NAPIT registration, and you will be issued an Electrical Installation Certificate that details the test results for all connected circuits.
What happens if an existing circuit fails testing during the swap?
Testing identifies hidden faults on existing cabling such as insulation breakdown or damaged neutrals. If an individual circuit shows a defect that prevents it from safely reconnecting, we explain what was uncovered and quote any remedial wiring repairs separately.