Fuse box replacement in Honiton
Prices Illustrative
Range £440–£735 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Honiton typically costs £570, with most jobs between £440 and £735, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is tomorrow. Prices include testing and certificate.
PD Electrical
Fuse box replacement across Honiton and EX14. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Honiton
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 Honiton: key facts
- Typical price £570
- Range £440–£735
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: tomorrow
- 8 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Honiton
Prices Illustrative- Fuse box replacement
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gittisham | EX14 8 | 2.3 mi |
| Awliscombe | EX14 5 | 1.8 mi |
| Dunkeswell | EX14 1 | 4.7 mi |
| Upottery | EX14 1 | 5.0 mi |
What Honiton customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Honiton, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Honiton compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honiton | £570 | £440–£735 | Tomorrow |
| Ottery St Mary | £605 | £470–£785 | 9 days |
| Seaton | £640 | £500–£830 | Tomorrow |
| 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.
Honiton local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | East Devon District Council handles building control for Honiton. | 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 Honiton customers say
12 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Mill Lane, Honiton · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Honiton?
Fuse box replacement in Honiton typically costs £570, with most jobs between £440 and £735, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is tomorrow. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does fuse box replacement take in Honiton?
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 Honiton?
The next available slot near EX14 is tomorrow. 8 electricians cover Honiton.
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 Honiton 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.
Who signs off fuse box replacement work in Honiton?
Your electrician, if they're on a scheme like NICEIC. They test the work, issue an Electrical Installation Certificate and notify East Devon District Council building control. Hiring someone who isn't registered means paying the council to inspect it, which costs far more.
How much is a new consumer unit in Honiton?
Typically £570 fitted, tested and certified. A straight swap starts around £440. A full RCBO board, or one that needs earthing or bonding fixed, pushes it towards £735. 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 Honiton?
If the work changes the building's character, yes, you need listed building consent from East Devon 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.
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 full rewire in Honiton, or just a new fuse box?
Get an EICR first, around £190. It tests the cables themselves, so you'll know whether the old wiring is sound enough for a new board (about £580) or whether a rewire (about £5,200) is really needed. Plenty of Honiton homes only need the board.
Which areas near Honiton do you cover for fuse box replacement?
We list electricians working across Honiton and nearby spots like Gittisham and Awliscombe, covering EX14. Homes here are mostly Georgian high-street houses, cob cottages and modern estates. A typical job costs £570 on our illustrative local prices.
Who looks after the cable into my house in Honiton?
National Grid (South West) owns the supply cable, the main fuse and the cutout in EX14. Your electrician can't touch those. If the cutout is cracked, scorched or old, they'll report it, and National Grid (South West) usually replaces it free.
Is it safe to chase cables into cob walls around Honiton?
Only shallow, and with care. Cob is mud and straw, and deep chases weaken it and let damp in. Electricians who know old Devon houses around Honiton run cables in skirtings, under floors or in lime-plastered chases instead. Damp cob is also a common cause of earth faults.
How do Honiton prices for fuse box replacement compare with Ottery St Mary?
Honiton typically comes in at £570 and Ottery St Mary at £605, 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.
Who do I call in a power cut in Honiton?
National Grid (South West) runs the network here. If the whole street is dark, call 105, it's free and they'll give you a time. If it's only your house, check your trip switches first, then call an electrician.
- Ottery St Mary5.2 mi · £605
- Seaton8.3 mi · £640
- Axminster8.4 mi · £555
- Sidmouth8.6 mi · £580
- Cullompton9.7 mi · £600
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £145
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £90
- Full rewirefrom £3,720
- EV charger installationfrom £830
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.