Fuse box replacement in Newport
Replace your old Newport fuse box with a modern 18th Edition consumer unit. Fixed price, single-day fit, Part P notified.
There is a short version and a long version of fuse box / cu. The short version: test it, then decide. We take the view that SPD surge protection optional should be established before a price is written, not after. That is slower to quote and cheaper to complete. In practice that means checking SPD surge protection optional before anything is replaced. Newport properties near Cwmbran are covered on the same schedule, so a joint visit is often possible if a neighbour needs the same thing. It is written into the report either way, so nothing is hidden. Before booking anywhere in Newport City Council, it is worth knowing which parts of the job are fixed and which depend on your property.
- 18th Edition Amendment 2 RCBO-per-circuit option Worth raising before the visit.
- SPD surge protection optional That is checked on every visit.
- Where the property has been altered or extended, part P notified to Building Control is the common finding.
- Where fittings have been changed over the years, power off typically 4–6 hours is the usual culprit.
- On older Newport terraces, the existing meter tails are, which is why the whole circuit gets tested and not just the visible part.
What's different about Newport
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. Worth raising before the visit.
On older Newport terraces, the existing meter tails are often undersized (16mm² where modern requires 25mm²). We replace them at the same time so the upgrade is genuinely compliant. That is checked on every visit.
Newport's mix of Maindee/Pill terraces with rewireable boards is straightforward to correct once it has been identified properly.
Where the meter tails are too short to reach tends to appear alongside older accessories rather than alone.
How we'd do it
- 1SurveyBS 7671 cert issued, Part P notified to Building — done before anything is priced.
- 2QuoteFixed price including any earthing or tail upgrades. That is checked on every visit.
- 3InstallFixed price including any earthing or tail upgrades — required for the certificate to mean anything.
- 4CertifyBS 7671 cert issued, Part P notified to Building Control. That detail is easy to verify.
Common questions
Can two jobs be combined into one visit?
Usually. If you need something else doing at the same NP10–NP20 address, say so when booking and it is priced together.
Can you supply the report electronically?
Yes, as a PDF the same or next working day, with the Newport address and circuit schedule on it.
Is this notifiable work?
It depends on the scope. Where it is, the notification goes through Newport City Council and you receive the certificate that comes with it.
What paperwork do I get?
The certification appropriate to the work, listing the circuits tested and the readings recorded, not a receipt with a tick on it.
Do you cover Newport for fuse box / cu?
Yes — Newport and the surrounding NP10–NP20 postcodes are part of our regular working area, including Cwmbran and Caerleon, and Newport City Council notification is handled by us where the work requires it. Checked at first fix and again at test.
What should I have ready before you arrive?
Access to the board and to the affected area, plus any previous certificates. That is enough to start at the Newport property.
Give us a rough idea of the property size and age and we can be much more specific about scope. We cover Newport and the NP10–NP20 postcodes, including Caerleon, for fuse box / cu. Send the details and we will come back with what is involved, what it depends on, and the paperwork you would receive. We cover Newport and the NP10–NP20 postcodes, including Risca, for fuse box / cu.