Fuse box replacement in Holsworthy
Prices Illustrative
Range £495–£830 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Holsworthy typically costs £640, with most jobs between £495 and £830, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 4 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Fuse box replacement across Holsworthy and EX22. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Holsworthy
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 Holsworthy: key facts
- Typical price £640
- Range £495–£830
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 4 days
- 4 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Holsworthy
Prices Illustrative- Fuse box replacement
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradworthy | EX22 1 | 6.4 mi |
| Pyworthy | EX22 1 | 1.9 mi |
| Sutcombe | EX22 2 | 4.7 mi |
| Milton Damerel | EX22 2 | 5.0 mi |
| Holsworthy Beacon | EX22 4 | 2.8 mi |
What Holsworthy customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Holsworthy, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Holsworthy compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holsworthy | £640 | £495–£830 | 4 days |
| Great Torrington | £635 | £495–£820 | 4 days |
| Bideford | £570 | £440–£735 | 4 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.
Holsworthy local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Torridge District Council handles building control for Holsworthy. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Inland: standard outdoor fittings are usually fine. | 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 Holsworthy customers say
8 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Station Road, Holsworthy · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Holsworthy?
Fuse box replacement in Holsworthy typically costs £640, with most jobs between £495 and £830, 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 Holsworthy?
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 Holsworthy?
The next available slot near EX22 is in 4 days. 4 electricians cover Holsworthy.
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 Holsworthy homes (market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates) still have boards from the 1980s or older. An electrician can test it first and tell you honestly.
Do you cover the villages round Holsworthy, like Bradworthy and Pyworthy?
We do. The fuse box replacement prices on this page already include jobs in Bradworthy, Pyworthy, Sutcombe, Milton Damerel, Holsworthy Beacon. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Holsworthy work, so the next slot (in 4 days) normally applies to you too.
How much is a new consumer unit in Holsworthy?
Typically £640 fitted, tested and certified. A straight swap starts around £495. A full RCBO board, or one that needs earthing or bonding fixed, pushes it towards £830. Faults found on testing are the usual reason a price goes up, so ask how they handle that.
Do I need consent for fuse box replacement in a listed building in Holsworthy?
If the work changes the building's character, yes, you need listed building consent from Torridge District Council. New cable routes through old plaster, visible kit on the front and roof panels are the usual triggers. Like-for-like repairs usually don't. Ask the conservation officer first; it's free.
How do Holsworthy prices for fuse box replacement compare with Great Torrington?
Holsworthy typically comes in at £640 and Great Torrington at £635, with Devon as a whole around £580. The gap is mostly down to property type and travel, so a quote from a firm in either town is worth having.
Can I swap old storage heaters and the Economy 7 box in Holsworthy?
Yes. Many Holsworthy homes still have two boards, one for off-peak heaters. An electrician can merge them into one modern board and wire panel heaters or new storage heaters. It counts as notifiable work, so use a registered firm and get the certificate. Typical cost here is £640.
The whole street's lost power in Holsworthy. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in EX22. 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.
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.
Who signs off fuse box replacement work in Holsworthy?
Your electrician, if they're on a scheme like NICEIC. They test the work, issue an Electrical Installation Certificate and notify Torridge District Council building control. Hiring someone who isn't registered means paying the council to inspect it, which costs far more.
Which areas near Holsworthy do you cover for fuse box replacement?
We list electricians working across Holsworthy and nearby spots like Bradworthy and Pyworthy, covering EX22. Homes here are mostly market-town terraces and remote farmhouses. A typical job costs £640 on our illustrative local prices.
- Great Torrington13.4 mi · £635
- Bideford15.6 mi · £570
- Okehampton16.1 mi · £640
- Northam & Appledore16.9 mi · £625
- Tavistock20.2 mi · £575
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £165
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £100
- Full rewirefrom £4,200
- EV charger installationfrom £940
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.