Fuse box replacement in Paignton
Prices Illustrative
Range £460–£770 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Paignton typically costs £595, with most jobs between £460 and £770, 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 Paignton and TQ3, TQ4. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Paignton
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 Paignton: key facts
- Typical price £595
- Range £460–£770
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 4 days
- 16 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Paignton
Prices Illustrative- Fuse box replacement
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | TQ3 6 | 0.9 mi |
| Goodrington | TQ4 1 | 1.5 mi |
| Marldon | TQ3 2 | 2.1 mi |
| Collaton St Mary | TQ4 8 | 2.1 mi |
| Roselands | TQ4 7 | 1.5 mi |
What Paignton customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Paignton, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Paignton compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton | £595 | £460–£770 | 4 days |
| Torquay | £585 | £455–£760 | 2 days |
| Brixham | £560 | £435–£725 | 2 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.
Paignton local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Torbay Council handles building control for Paignton. | 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 Paignton customers say
28 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Victoria Road, Paignton · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Paignton?
Fuse box replacement in Paignton typically costs £595, with most jobs between £460 and £770, 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 Paignton?
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 Paignton?
The next available slot near TQ3, TQ4 is in 4 days. 16 electricians cover Paignton.
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 Paignton 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.
What do electricians usually find in Victorian houses in Paignton?
Patchwork. Many of Paignton'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 Paignton?
Around Paignton it's mostly Victorian terraces, seafront flats and lots of 1960s–80s houses. That affects fuse box replacement prices: newer homes sit near £460, older or awkward ones nearer £770. The typical job here is £595 on our illustrative local prices.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Paignton?
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 Paignton. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
The whole street's lost power in Paignton. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in TQ3, TQ4. 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.
Does sea air in Paignton damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Paignton 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 £595 typical price.
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.
Can I swap old storage heaters and the Economy 7 box in Paignton?
Yes. Many Paignton 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 £595.
Does Torbay Council need to know about my fuse box replacement?
Usually, yes. This is notifiable work under Part P, so it has to be registered with building control. A registered electrician does it for you at no extra cost, and you get the certificate within 30 days. Without it, you can hit problems when you sell your Paignton home.
How much is a new consumer unit in Paignton?
Typically £595 fitted, tested and certified. A straight swap starts around £460. A full RCBO board, or one that needs earthing or bonding fixed, pushes it towards £770. Faults found on testing are the usual reason a price goes up, so ask how they handle that.
- Torquay2.5 mi · £585
- Brixham3.6 mi · £560
- Totnes5.3 mi · £570
- Dartmouth5.9 mi · £605
- Newton Abbot6.7 mi · £550
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £155
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £90
- Full rewirefrom £3,900
- EV charger installationfrom £870
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.