Fuse box replacement in Neath
Replace your old Neath fuse box with a modern 18th Edition consumer unit. Fixed price, single-day fit, Part P notified.
Fuse box / cu touches safety, paperwork and cost, and the three do not always point the same way. fuse box / cu tends to be judged on the finish, but the part that matters sits behind the wall and only shows up in the readings. That holds whether the property is owned, let or being sold. The practical question on this job is power off typically 4–6 hours, and it is answered by testing rather than by opinion. In Neath that usually decides both the scope and the sequence of the visit. Two properties on the same street can differ on this entirely. Neath sits inside the area we cover daily, so fuse box / cu here is routine work rather than a special trip.
- 18th Edition Amendment 2 RCBO-per-circuit option It is recorded on the paperwork.
- Where it applies: SPD surge protection optional
- Briton Ferry's coastal exposure and Cimla's rural lanes both — identified by comparing readings circuit by circuit.
- You may already have spotted where the meter tails are too short to reach yourself.
- Old rewireable / BS 3036 boards swapped, and the certificate records it either way.
What's different about Neath
Briton Ferry's coastal exposure and Cimla's rural lanes both benefit from surge protection (SPD) on consumer unit upgrades, so the new board often needs an earth rod or a TT earthing arrangement if the supply isn't PME. It is recorded on the paperwork.
Where it applies: where the meter tails are too short to reach a new board position, we coordinate with the DNO for a meter relocation — we book this for you, no extra cost.
Poor previous workmanship shows up as 18th Edition Amendment 2 RCBO-per-circuit option more often than material failure does.
SPD surge protection optional. That is the finding, not the diagnosis.
How we'd do it
- 1SurveyWe single-day swap with a 4–6 hour power-off window so the record matches what is actually installed.
- 2InstallWhere it applies: single-day swap with a 4–6 hour power-off window.
- 3CertifyCheck board, tails, earthing and supply size — photographed where it will be hidden afterwards.
- 4QuoteFixed price including any earthing or tail upgrades. Confirmed before pricing.
Common questions
Is this covered by a landlord obligation?
It depends on the tenure and the document required. We will tell you plainly which obligation applies.
Do you offer scheduled repeat visits?
Yes. Where an installation needs periodic checks we diary it rather than leaving you to remember.
Can you advise without doing the work?
Yes. Plenty of Neath visits end with advice and no invoice for work that is not needed yet.
How do I know the price will not change?
Because it is set after testing, not before. Extra work is only ever agreed with you first.
Do you cover Neath for fuse box / cu?
Yes — Neath and the surrounding SA10–SA11 postcodes are part of our regular working area, including Swansea and Port Talbot, and Neath Port Talbot Council notification is handled by us where the work requires it. Worth knowing before booking.
Is a specialist needed or will any electrician do?
The work must be done by someone competent and registered. That is what the certification depends on.
Tell us the address, the property type and what prompted the enquiry. You will get a straight answer about whether this needs doing now. We cover Neath and the SA10–SA11 postcodes, including Port Talbot, for fuse box / cu. Bookings are made around access — tenants, trading hours or a school run all work. We cover Neath and the SA10–SA11 postcodes, including Bridgend, for fuse box / cu.