Fuse box replacement in Tavistock
Prices Illustrative
Range £445–£740 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Tavistock typically costs £575, with most jobs between £445 and £740, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is tomorrow. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Fuse box replacement across Tavistock and PL19. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Tavistock
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 Tavistock: key facts
- Typical price £575
- Range £445–£740
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: tomorrow
- 9 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Tavistock
Prices Illustrative- Fuse box replacement
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gulworthy | PL19 2 | 2.4 mi |
| Horrabridge | PL20 1 | 3.4 mi |
| Mary Tavy | PL19 2 | 3.4 mi |
| Lamerton | PL19 9 | 2.6 mi |
| Whitchurch | PL19 9 | 1.3 mi |
| Milton Abbot | PL19 1 | 5.6 mi |
What Tavistock customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Tavistock, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Tavistock compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock | £575 | £445–£740 | Tomorrow |
| Plymouth | £540 | £420–£700 | 3 days |
| Okehampton | £640 | £495–£825 | 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.
Tavistock local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | West Devon Borough Council handles building control for Tavistock. | 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 Tavistock customers say
45 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Station Road, Tavistock · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Tavistock?
Fuse box replacement in Tavistock typically costs £575, with most jobs between £445 and £740, 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 Tavistock?
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 Tavistock?
The next available slot near PL19 is tomorrow. 9 electricians cover Tavistock.
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 Tavistock 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.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Tavistock?
Around Tavistock it's mostly Victorian stone terraces built for miners, granite cottages and newer homes. That affects fuse box replacement prices: newer homes sit near £445, older or awkward ones nearer £740. The typical job here is £575 on our illustrative local prices.
Does West Devon Borough 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 Tavistock home.
One electrician in Tavistock 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.
Why is fuse box replacement dearer in old stone houses in Tavistock?
Thick walls, uneven floors and old lath ceilings take longer to work around, and there's often no space behind the plaster. Expect the top of the £445–£740 range in Tavistock's older streets, and ask for a fixed price after a proper look.
How much is a new consumer unit in Tavistock?
Typically £575 fitted, tested and certified. A straight swap starts around £445. A full RCBO board, or one that needs earthing or bonding fixed, pushes it towards £740. Faults found on testing are the usual reason a price goes up, so ask how they handle that.
Can I swap old storage heaters and the Economy 7 box in Tavistock?
Yes. Many Tavistock 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 £575.
Will an electrician come out to Gulworthy and Horrabridge from Tavistock?
Yes. Gulworthy, Horrabridge, Mary Tavy, Lamerton, Whitchurch, Milton Abbot all sit inside the usual Tavistock patch, so most firms quote the same £575 typical price with no extra travel. Right out on the edges, a few add £20 to £30, so ask when you book.
Do electricians charge more to come out on the moor near Tavistock?
A little, sometimes. Tavistock is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, and homes up on the moor can be a long drive with poor phone signal. Most firms add £20 to £40 for remote spots. In town, the £575 typical price stands.
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 do I call in a power cut in Tavistock?
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.
- Plymouth12.0 mi · £540
- Okehampton14.4 mi · £640
- Ivybridge14.8 mi · £575
- Buckfastleigh16.7 mi · £625
- Ashburton17.2 mi · £620
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £150
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £90
- Full rewirefrom £3,760
- EV charger installationfrom £840
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.