Consumer Unit & Fuse Box Replacement in Telscombe Cliffs
Plenty of cliff top bungalows still rely on rewireable fuses or a tired plastic board. We replace them with a metal consumer unit and proper RCD protection, test every circuit and leave you with the certificates.
- 24/7 emergency call outs
- Part P registered electricians
Why so many boards here need upgrading
Bungalows and chalet homes along the coast were often wired decades ago, then extended with conservatories, loft rooms and garden supplies. The original fuse box rarely has the capacity or the RCD protection those additions need.
Salt air does not help. Boards near outside walls, garages and porches can suffer from corrosion at terminals and busbars, which leads to poor connections and nuisance trips.
We test the existing circuits first, so any faults are found before the changeover, then fit a new consumer unit with a non-combustible enclosure. Most bungalows are finished in a day, and the work is notified under Part P.
- Usual timeA single day for most bungalows
- EnclosureMetal, as current regulations require
- ProtectionRCBOs or RCDs for every circuit
- CertificatesInstallation certificate and Part P notification
- PriceFixed quote agreed first
Still on fuse wire?
Ring 01273 086901 and we will arrange a look at your board.
When a coastal home needs a new board
The reasons Telscombe Cliffs homeowners most often ask us to replace a fuse box.
- Rewireable fuses Fuse wire carriers that blow and need rewiring by hand.
- No RCDs at all Nothing to disconnect quickly if a fault puts someone at risk of a shock.
- Corroded terminals Salt air and damp causing poor connections inside older boards.
- Added circuits Conservatories, garden offices and loft rooms tacked on to an old board.
- Failed an inspection A board flagged as unsafe on an EICR for a sale or let.
- Heat damage Scorched or discoloured parts after a connection has overheated.
How a board replacement works
Look and quote
We check the board and circuits and give you a fixed price.
Pre-change tests
Existing circuits are tested so faults are dealt with, not hidden.
Changeover
The old board comes out and the new consumer unit goes in.
Certify
Full testing, Part P notification and your certificates.
Modern consumer units for coastal homes
Replacing a fuse box in Telscombe Cliffs: your questions
Do you replace fuse boxes in Telscombe Cliffs bungalows?
Yes. Bungalows are among the most common homes we upgrade along this stretch of coast, often from old rewireable fuses.
Can a new board stop my RCD tripping in wet weather?
Only if the old board is the cause. Usually the trip comes from water in an outdoor fitting. We find that fault first, then fit the new board if it is needed.
Will I be without power all day?
Only for part of it. The supply is off while the board is changed over, and we tell you beforehand how long to expect.
Do I need permission to replace a consumer unit?
It is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. We notify it for you through our scheme, so there is nothing for you to arrange.
Can you add a supply for my garden office at the same time?
Yes. If you are planning extra circuits, it makes sense to fit a board with spare ways and add them during the same visit.
Related emergency electrician work for cliff top homes
EICR & Safety Checks
Whether you are letting a holiday home, selling a bungalow or simply have not had the wiring checked in years, an EICR tells you exactly where you stand.
Read moreTripping Fuse Boxes
A breaker that drops out every time the wind and rain pick up is common along the coast road.
Read moreStorm & Flood Damage
Gales off the Channel can tear outdoor lights from walls, drive rain into sockets and lift roof tiles above loft wiring.
Read moreTime to replace your fuse box?
Call us to arrange a look at your board. We will tell you honestly whether it needs replacing and give you a fixed price if it does.