Fuse box replacement in Dawlish
Prices Illustrative
Range £425–£710 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Dawlish typically costs £550, with most jobs between £425 and £710, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 4 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
PD Electrical
Fuse box replacement across Dawlish and EX7. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Dawlish
Fuse box replacement for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
Oct 2026
Fuse box replacement in a 1970s bungalow, including minor remedial work.
Aug 2026
Fuse box replacement for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Fuse box replacement in Dawlish: key facts
- Typical price £550
- Range £425–£710
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 4 days
- 7 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Dawlish
Prices Illustrative- Fuse box replacement
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Warren | EX7 3 | 1.5 mi |
| Starcross | EX6 3 | 3.3 mi |
| Cockwood | EX6 2 | 2.5 mi |
What Dawlish customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Dawlish, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Dawlish compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish | £550 | £425–£710 | 4 days |
| Teignmouth | £560 | £435–£725 | 2 days |
| Exmouth | £540 | £420–£700 | 3 days |
| Devon average | £580 | £450–£750 | 4 days |
| UK average | £660 | £495–£900 | 6 days |
What happens on the day
- 08:00Arrive
Quick survey and confirm the fixed price.
- 08:15Isolate
Power off at the main switch; fridge and alarms noted.
- 08:30Work
Fuse box replacement carried out.
- 12:00Test
Insulation, earth and RCD tests to BS 7671.
- 12:45Power on
Circuits re-energised and labelled.
- 13:00Paperwork
Certificate emailed the same day.
Dawlish local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Teignbridge District Council handles building control for Dawlish. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Older stone and render, many holiday lets. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Coastal: salt air shortens the life of outdoor fittings, so IP65+ is advised. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
Power cut or fuse box?
- Check if neighbours or street lights are off too.
- Look at your fuse box: is a switch or RCD down?
- Unplug everything, then try resetting the switch once.
- If it trips again or the street is dark, don't keep resetting.
What Dawlish customers say
11 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Church Lane, Dawlish · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Dawlish?
Fuse box replacement in Dawlish typically costs £550, with most jobs between £425 and £710, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 4 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does fuse box replacement take in Dawlish?
Usually 4–6 hrs on site. Your power is off for most of that time, so plan around fridges and alarms.
How soon can an electrician come out in Dawlish?
The next available slot near EX7 is in 4 days. 7 electricians cover Dawlish.
Do I need to replace my old fuse box?
Not always. If it still has rewireable fuses (the wire-in-a-carrier type), no RCD protection, or a plastic casing under a staircase, it's worth upgrading. A lot of Dawlish homes (older stone and render, many holiday lets) still have boards from the 1980s or older. An electrician can test it first and tell you honestly.
How much is a new consumer unit in Dawlish?
Typically £550 fitted, tested and certified. A straight swap starts around £425. A full RCBO board, or one that needs earthing or bonding fixed, pushes it towards £710. Faults found on testing are the usual reason a price goes up, so ask how they handle that.
The whole street's lost power in Dawlish. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in EX7. It isn't an electrician's job if the neighbours are off too. If only your house is off, check the fuse box first, then call an electrician.
What do electricians usually find in Victorian houses in Dawlish?
Patchwork. Many of Dawlish's terraces were rewired in the 1960s–80s, then added to. Common finds are no earth on lighting, old fuse boxes, sockets on overloaded spurs and flats sharing a supply. An EICR, around £190, shows what's really there before you spend more.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Dawlish?
Around Dawlish it's mostly Victorian villas, bungalows and holiday parks nearby. That affects fuse box replacement prices: newer homes sit near £425, older or awkward ones nearer £710. The typical job here is £550 on our illustrative local prices.
Will I be without power all day?
You'll be off for most of the 4–6 hrs on site. Run the dishwasher the night before, keep the freezer shut and charge your phone. The electrician should have you back on by late afternoon.
One electrician in Dawlish says rewire, another says new board. Who's right?
Ask both for test results, not opinions. An EICR shows insulation readings and earthing for each circuit, which settles it. If the readings are good, a new board at around £580 is fine. If they're poor or the cable is rubber-covered, budget for a rewire nearer £5,200.
Does Dawlish's conservation area affect fuse box replacement?
Mostly for things you can see from the street. Inside the house, normal electrical work is fine. Chargers, panels, satellite kit or lights on a front wall may need planning in Dawlish's conservation area. Teignbridge District Council has the map online.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Dawlish?
Sometimes. If the main fuse has to be pulled to work safely, the electrician either has a seal arrangement or books National Grid (South West) for Dawlish. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
Is fuse box replacement cheaper in Dawlish or Teignmouth?
Right now Dawlish's typical price is £550, against £560 in Teignmouth and a Devon average of £580. Most firms cover both, so get quotes from either side. Travel adds a little for outlying villages, but rarely more than £20 to £30.
Do I need a certificate for fuse box replacement?
Yes. Most of this work is notifiable under Part P, so you should get a certificate and building-control notice for Teignbridge District Council.
- Teignmouth2.7 mi · £560
- Exmouth3.5 mi · £540
- Chudleigh6.1 mi · £605
- Kingsteignton6.2 mi · £630
- Topsham7.0 mi · £570
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £140
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £85
- Full rewirefrom £3,600
- EV charger installationfrom £805
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.