House Rewires & Fuse Board Upgrades in Colchester
- Free quotes
- Same or next-day callouts
- Tested & certified
Full and partial house rewires, consumer unit upgrades and old fuse box replacements across Colchester and Essex, carried out by qualified electricians and certified to BS 7671.
Get a Free Rewire or Fuse Board Quote
Tell us about your property and what's happening, and we'll get back to you to arrange a visit and give you a clear written quote. No obligation, and no charge for a quote.
- 1You get in touchCall or send the form. Tell us the age of the property and anything you've noticed.
- 2We inspect and quoteWe check the wiring and board, explain what's needed and give you a written price.
- 3Work done and certifiedWe complete the work, test everything and give you the certificate.
Burning smell, scorching or sparks at the board? Switch off at the main switch if it is safe to do so, and call 01206 237422. The line is answered 24/7.
Rewiring and Fuse Board Services
Whether your home needs a new consumer unit or the wiring replaced throughout, our qualified electricians plan the work carefully and leave you with a safe, certified installation.
Fuse Board & Consumer Unit Upgrades
Modern consumer units with RCD or RCBO protection, a non-combustible enclosure and surge protection where needed.
Old Fuse Box Replacement
Rewireable fuse boxes and older boards replaced, with every circuit tested before and after.
Full House Rewires
New wiring throughout, with sockets, switches and lighting positioned where you need them, planned room by room.
Partial Rewires
Replacing the circuits that need it, such as a kitchen, an extension or a single floor, where the rest is sound.
Rewires for Renovations
Rewiring timed with kitchen, bathroom and extension work, so walls are only opened once.
Work Following an EICR
Board replacements and remedial rewiring to clear C1, C2 and FI observations on a report.
Signs You Need a New Fuse Board or Rewire
Many older Colchester and Essex homes still have their original wiring or fuse box. These are the signs it's time to have it checked:
- ✓An old fuse box with rewireable fuses
- ✓No RCD protection on your circuits
- ✓Black rubber or lead-sheathed cables
- ✓Round-pin or cracked sockets and switches
- ✓Scorch marks, buzzing or a burning smell
- ✓Circuits or RCDs that trip often
- ✓An EICR recommending a new board or rewire
What to Expect
Survey
We inspect your board and wiring, test where needed and talk through how you use your home.
Clear quote
You get a written quote setting out the work, the timescale and how we'll keep disruption down.
Careful installation
Floors and furnishings are protected, power is restored where possible each day and we tidy up as we go.
Test and certify
Every circuit is tested to BS 7671 and you receive your Electrical Installation Certificate.
Why Choose Us for Your Rewire
Covering Colchester and Essex
We carry out rewires and fuse board upgrades across Colchester and Essex, and into Suffolk, including:
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Need a Rewire or New Fuse Board?
Call us or send the details, and we'll arrange a visit and a free, clear written quote.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Common signs are an old fuse box with rewireable fuses, a board with no RCD protection, a wooden or plastic-backed board, scorch marks or a burning smell, or circuits that trip often. An EICR that recommends replacing the consumer unit is another clear sign. If you're not sure, we'll take a look and give you honest advice.
It depends on the age and condition of the wiring. If the cables are old rubber or lead-sheathed, or most circuits fail testing, a full rewire is usually the safest option. If the wiring is generally sound and only some circuits need work, a partial rewire can be enough. We'll inspect and test first, then explain what's needed and why.
It depends on the size of the property, how easy it is to access the wiring and whether the home is occupied. A fuse board replacement is usually completed in a day. For a rewire, we'll give you a clear timescale with your quote and plan the work to keep disruption to a minimum.
Often, yes. We can work room by room, keep power on where possible each evening and leave the house safe at the end of every day. In some cases, such as a full rewire with floors lifted throughout, it can be easier to stay elsewhere for part of the work, and we'll talk this through with you before we start.
Every property is different, so we give you a free, clear written quote after looking at the job. The quote sets out exactly what's included, so there are no surprises.
Yes. All work is tested and certified to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations, and you'll receive an Electrical Installation Certificate for your records, your insurer or a future buyer. A new consumer unit or rewire is notifiable under Building Regulations, and we'll explain upfront how notification will be handled for your job.
We can often visit the same or next day across Colchester and nearby, to look at a fault or survey the work. If something is unsafe right now, our emergency line on 01206 237422 is answered 24 hours a day.
We carry out rewires and fuse board upgrades across Colchester and Essex, including Stanway, Lexden, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, West Mersea, Halstead, Coggeshall, Witham, Maldon, Clacton-on-Sea and Chelmsford, and into Suffolk.