Fuse box replacement in Exmouth
Prices Illustrative
Range £420–£700 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Exmouth typically costs £540, with most jobs between £420 and £700, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 6 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Fuse box replacement across Exmouth and EX8. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Exmouth
Fuse box replacement for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
Oct 2026
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Aug 2026
Fuse box replacement for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Fuse box replacement in Exmouth: key facts
- Typical price £540
- Range £420–£700
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 6 days
- 17 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Exmouth
Prices Illustrative- Fuse box replacement
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lympstone | EX8 7 | 2.1 mi |
| Withycombe Raleigh | EX8 7 | 1.2 mi |
| Littleham | EX8 6 | 1.7 mi |
What Exmouth customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Exmouth, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Exmouth compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth | £540 | £420–£700 | 6 days |
| Dawlish | £550 | £425–£710 | 4 days |
| Budleigh Salterton | £620 | £480–£805 | 8 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.
Exmouth local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | East Devon District Council handles building control for Exmouth. | 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 Exmouth customers say
14 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, High Street, Exmouth · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Exmouth?
Fuse box replacement in Exmouth typically costs £540, with most jobs between £420 and £700, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 6 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does fuse box replacement take in Exmouth?
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 Exmouth?
The next available slot near EX8 is in 6 days. 17 electricians cover Exmouth.
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 Exmouth 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 Exmouth?
Typically £540 fitted, tested and certified. A straight swap starts around £420. A full RCBO board, or one that needs earthing or bonding fixed, pushes it towards £700. Faults found on testing are the usual reason a price goes up, so ask how they handle that.
Will an electrician come out to Lympstone and Withycombe Raleigh from Exmouth?
Yes. Lympstone, Withycombe Raleigh, Littleham all sit inside the usual Exmouth patch, so most firms quote the same £540 typical price with no extra travel. Right out on the edges, a few add £20 to £30, so ask when you book.
The whole street's lost power in Exmouth. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in EX8. 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.
One electrician in Exmouth 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 sea air in Exmouth damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Exmouth we see rusted meter-box hinges, green terminals and outdoor sockets that trip the RCD after storms. For anything fitted outside, ask for IP65 or better and stainless or plastic fixings. It adds little to the £540 typical price.
What do electricians usually find in Victorian houses in Exmouth?
Patchwork. Many of Exmouth'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.
Is fuse box replacement cheaper in Exmouth or Dawlish?
Right now Exmouth's typical price is £540, against £550 in Dawlish 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.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Exmouth?
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 Exmouth. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
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.
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 East Devon District Council.
- Dawlish3.5 mi · £550
- Budleigh Salterton4.1 mi · £620
- Topsham4.9 mi · £570
- Teignmouth6.2 mi · £560
- Chudleigh8.3 mi · £605
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £140
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £85
- Full rewirefrom £3,550
- EV charger installationfrom £795
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.