Fuse boards DBs

If you have an outdated fuse box, you may need to pay for a fuse box upgrade to ensure that it is safe and complaint.

This will also help you reduce your energy usage - resulting in lower energy bills. Upgrading your fuse box will require the help of Adrians Electrical who will check your old fuse box and ensure that the new consumer unit meets Part P building regulations.

The average cost of replacing consumer unit, for a six-circuit consumer unit, £400 to £500 for a ten-circuit fuse box, and for a twelve-circuit consumer unit you should expect to pay around £500 to £600.

The cost of a new fuse board will increase as SPD (Surge Protection Devices) are required, also if you need other jobs completing at the same time. These are the various other costs you need to consider:

Adrians Electrical offer free advice and detailed estimates to suit your personal requirements.

How Long Does It Take to Upgrade a Fuse Board, (Now known as DBs Distribution Boards)?

Another factor you need to consider is the time it takes to upgrade an old fuse board, as the larger the unit the longer it takes to install.

It also depends on the size of the property, as a six-circuit unit in a one-bedroom flat normally takes around 4 to 5 hours. While the time frame to install a ten-circuit fuse box is around 5 to 6 hours.

Larger consumer units with twelve circuit which are normally used in a three-bedroom semi or four-bedroom detached home tend to take around 6 to 7 hours to install.

3 phase distribution boards (up to 48 ways) for larger houses, commercial or industrial units will take longer.