Fuse box replacement in Topsham
Prices Illustrative
Range £440–£735 · Devon avg £580
Fuse box replacement in Topsham 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 in 4 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Fuse box replacement across Topsham and EX3. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent fuse box replacement jobs near Topsham
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 Topsham: key facts
- Typical price £570
- Range £440–£735
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 4 days
- 6 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Topsham
Prices Illustrative- Fuse box replacement
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Countess Wear | EX2 7 | 1.7 mi |
| Clyst St George | EX3 9 | 1.1 mi |
| Ebford | EX3 6 | 1.2 mi |
| Exton | EX3 3 | 1.4 mi |
| Woodbury | EX5 5 | 2.8 mi |
What Topsham customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for fuse box replacement within 10 miles of Topsham, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Topsham compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | £570 | £440–£735 | 4 days |
| Exeter | £605 | £470–£785 | 5 days |
| Exmouth | £540 | £420–£700 | 3 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.
Topsham local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Exeter City Council handles building control for Topsham. | 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 Topsham customers say
21 reviews“Turned up when they said, fuse box replacement done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, High Street, Topsham · Sep 2026
How much does fuse box replacement cost in Topsham?
Fuse box replacement in Topsham 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 in 4 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does fuse box replacement take in Topsham?
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 Topsham?
The next available slot near EX3 is in 4 days. 6 electricians cover Topsham.
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 Topsham 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.
Does Topsham's conservation area affect fuse box replacement?
Mostly for things you can see from the street. Inside the house, normal electrical work is fine. Chargers, panels, satellite kit or lights on a front wall may need planning in Topsham's conservation area. Exeter City Council has the map online.
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.
What do electricians usually find in Victorian houses in Topsham?
Patchwork. Many of Topsham'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.
Is fuse box replacement cheaper in Topsham or Exeter?
Right now Topsham's typical price is £570, against £605 in Exeter and a Devon average of £580. Most firms cover both, so get quotes from either side. Travel adds a little for outlying villages, but rarely more than £20 to £30.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Topsham?
Around Topsham it's mostly listed merchants' houses, Dutch-gabled cottages and newer edge-of-town homes. That affects fuse box replacement prices: newer homes sit near £440, older or awkward ones nearer £735. The typical job here is £570 on our illustrative local prices.
Will an electrician come out to Countess Wear and Clyst St George from Topsham?
Yes. Countess Wear, Clyst St George, Ebford, Exton, Woodbury all sit inside the usual Topsham patch, so most firms quote the same £570 typical price with no extra travel. Right out on the edges, a few add £20 to £30, so ask when you book.
One electrician in Topsham 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.
Does sea air in Topsham damage meter boxes and outside kit?
It does, faster than inland. In Topsham 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 £570 typical price.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Topsham?
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 Topsham. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
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 Exeter City Council.
- Exeter3.9 mi · £605
- Exmouth4.9 mi · £540
- Cranbrook5.0 mi · £615
- Dawlish7.0 mi · £550
- Budleigh Salterton7.3 mi · £620
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- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.