Fuse box replacement in Plymouth
Prices Illustrative
Range £420–£700 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Plymouth 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 Plymouth and PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Plymouth
Fuse box replacement for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
Oct 2026
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Fuse box replacement for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Fuse box replacement in Plymouth: key facts
- Typical price £540
- Range £420–£700
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 6 days
- 62 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Plymouth
Prices IllustrativeWhat Plymouth customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Plymouth, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Plymouth compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | £540 | £420–£700 | 6 days |
| Ivybridge | £575 | £445–£745 | 5 days |
| Tavistock | £575 | £445–£740 | 5 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.
Plymouth local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Plymouth City Council handles building control for Plymouth. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Mixed: Victorian terraces, post-war estates, new builds. | 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 Plymouth customers say
43 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Victoria Road, Plymouth · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Plymouth?
Fuse box replacement in Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
The next available slot near PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9 is in 6 days. 62 electricians cover Plymouth.
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 Plymouth homes (mixed: victorian terraces, post-war estates, new builds) still have boards from the 1980s or older. An electrician can test it first and tell you honestly.
What electrical rules apply to HMOs and student lets in Plymouth?
HMOs need an EICR at least every five years, sent to the council on request, plus interlinked mains smoke alarms in most cases. In Plymouth, an additional HMO licensing scheme covers several central wards, on top of mandatory licensing. A typical fuse box replacement here is £540; HMOs sit at the top of the range.
How much is a new consumer unit in Plymouth?
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.
The whole street's lost power in Plymouth. Who do I ring?
Call 105, free from any phone. That goes to National Grid (South West), who look after the lines in PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9. 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 Plymouth?
Patchwork. Many of Plymouth'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.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Plymouth?
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 Plymouth. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
Does sea air in Plymouth damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Plymouth 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.
Can I swap old storage heaters and the Economy 7 box in Plymouth?
Yes. Many Plymouth 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 £540.
I live in a flat in Plymouth. Can I still get the work done?
Usually. You need the freeholder's OK for anything in shared areas, and the electrician needs access to your own meter and board. Many converted flats in Plymouth have boards in odd places, like cupboards or the hallway, so send a photo first. Prices sit near £540.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Plymouth?
Around Plymouth it's mostly Victorian terraces, post-war rebuilt centre and new estates such as Sherford. That affects fuse box replacement prices: newer homes sit near £420, older or awkward ones nearer £700. The typical job here is £540 on our illustrative local prices.
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 Plymouth City Council.
- Ivybridge9.8 mi · £575
- Tavistock12.0 mi · £575
- Kingsbridge17.4 mi · £590
- Buckfastleigh17.6 mi · £625
- Salcombe19.0 mi · £560
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £140
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £85
- Full rewirefrom £3,540
- EV charger installationfrom £790
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.