A fuseboard upgrade in flats should be considered if the existing board is around 20-25 years old or if major renovation work is planned.
Older fuseboards will lack a number of safety features found in modern boards or consumer units as they are more commonly known. Upgrades usually take an experienced electrician between 4-8 hours as long as it is a standard, straightforward swap.
A fuseboard upgrade in Reading costs between £700 - £1450 and typically includes removal of the old fuseboard, new installation and full system testing. Thurston First Electrical specialise in improving electrical installations in properties across Reading, with high quality and reliable wiring. From semi detached houses to new build flats, fuseboard upgrades is one of our most popular services.
What is involved in a fuseboard upgrade Reading?
First stages include power isolation so clients should be prepared to be without power for 4 - 6 hours. We remove the old board and upgrade it with a metal clad consumer unit which includes RCD or RCBO protection as well as SPD to protect electrical appliances at the property. You could say that the final stage is just as critical as each circuit is tested thoroughly to confirm earthing is safe. Our electrical expertise and skill were put to good use on a recent, exciting project at South Street, Central Reading. A large Victorian house was being converted into 4 individual flats, so upgrade work was required as part of the major renovation. We took particular care during each stage of installation ensuring the consumer units were fire sealed, taking a great deal of time to make sure our high standards were visible throughout.
What are the benefits of a fuseboard upgrade?
Modern consumer units include RCBOs (Residual Current Breaker with Overload Protection) which actually combine the role of RCDs and MCBs, RCDs prevent electrical shocks while MCBs protect against short circuits and overloaded circuits. Modern units also have greater capacity to better support modern technology such as EV chargers and solar panels.
A fuseboard upgrade will ensure properties meet Wiring Regulations which is essential when selling or renting a property, an absolute necessity for the property developer we worked with at South Street. The developer was still undecided about whether they wanted to put the 4 flats on the market for sale or let them out but either way, Thurston First Electrical ensured our workmanship was second to none.
Why work with Thurston First Electrical in Reading?
As a family run business our reputation means everything to us. From initial quotes to long lasting and high quality installations, you can rest assured that work carried out by our team of NICEIC electricians is neat, tidy and always to a professional standard. With our years of experience, we’re very adaptable, even working alongside other traders on major renovation projects like the house renovation at South Street.
Thurston First Electrical are incredibly proud of our immaculate work ethic, treating your property like a home and not a building site. For example, we ensure cabling is clipped straight when carrying out any wiring work and all our mess goes with us.
Why not get an initial quote from Thurston First Electrical for a fuseboard upgrade Reading. Call the team on 0118 469 3475.
