New Fuse Box

Danni-R

Hey,

I thought I said early on.

Im between Reading and Ascot.

Hopefully someone will be able to help us both out!

fluffpot

if you don't know any sparks you could join which? for a £1 and then you get access for a month to whichlocal? (don't forget to cancel after a month!)

This is a list of recommended trades in your local area - only which? members can put them onto the site and others review them. Might be a start

BTW I don't work for which!

brutus1983

ormus wrote: »

a new consumer unit will cost you about 300-450 quid. supply and fit.
as above though, as long as all the wires can reach the new terminals.
otherwise its a complete rewire at the same time. 2500 quid ish.[/QUOTE]

no it isnt

to the op

get a qoute from a number of electricians the pice will depend on a few factors

1. number of circuits
2. if bonding is in place or needs upgrading
3. tails need upgrading
4. if any fualts show up that trips the new rcd eg a borrowed neutral
5. if your earthing needs attention eg a new earth rod needs to be installed

also ensure that all work is certified and signed off by a part p registered electrician

brutus1983

dawyldthing wrote: »

anyone know any good sparkies in Derbyshire (sorry to imput in the thread, but we have a similar problem in the house were buying, been quoted 500 just for the fuse box (which i thought was expensive in itself tbh) so if anyone can be recommended it would help as we'll be looking to have it done mid February

500 can be reasonable depending on the number of circuits and the setup but as ive said earlier get qoutes but remember cheapest is not always the best dont pay peanuts to hire monkeys especially on a consumer unit thats there to keep you and your fammily safe

ormus

so you are saying some qualified sparkys are cowboys/monkeys?

brutus1983

ormus wrote: »

so you are saying some qualified sparkys are cowboys/monkeys?

in short yes as in every trade and like i say some not all ive seen some scary shoddy work from so called qualified electricians

DVardysShadow

Danni-R wrote: »

Hey,

Ouchie. Wish I hadnt asked!

Thanks for your help. Guess I'll get a quote and see if they can make them reach. If not it'll be an e-bay frenzy and more saving than I had planned.

Thanks for your help and if anyone knows of a good registered sparky in my area pm me!

If it is ouchie, then just change the fuses in the existing fusebox. If you do that, you will not need to worry for one moment about making wires reach.

Myser

fluffpot wrote: »

if you don't know any sparks you could join which?

No need to pay for the Which? subscription, just look at the Direct.Gov list of professional organisations or the Competent Persons Register:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Planning/ChoosingTradersAndServiceProviders/DG_4018096

http://www.competentperson.co.uk/