New Consumer unit, cost of supply and fit

[Roger645]

I have a MK consumer unit which is about 15 years old and want to replace it with a more modern one. Any ideas on cost of a sparks to supply and install in west London?

[Ganglandboss]

How old is the rest of the electrical installation?
Is there any evidence of alterations/additions?
Anything anywhere in the house look a bit ropey?
What is access like - is there good room to work?
How many circuits?

[Roger645]

Ganglandboss said:

How old is the rest of the electrical installation?
Is there any evidence of alterations/additions?
Anything anywhere in the house look a bit ropey?
What is access like - is there good room to work?
How many circuits?

It's all about 15 years old, no alterations or additions.

All in good shape.

8 circuits (lighting, rings, garage, oven & immersion), existing unit in under stairs cupboard with reasonable access

[Ganglandboss]

You should be looking at around £500. He will have to inspect and test the whole installation, that's why I ask about the general condition.

[Roger645]

Ok thanks, I'll have a look on check a trade for some local guys.

[Kevp]

MK consumer units are modular. It should be easy to upgrade the internals if this is acceptable. Assuming of course the box is big enough for your current/planned usage.

As stated a full test & inspection is required before the work commences.

[Roger645]

Kevp said:

MK consumer units are modular. It should be easy to upgrade the internals if this is acceptable. Assuming of course the box is big enough for your current/planned usage.

As stated a full test & inspection is required before the work commences.

Thanks for the reply, the box only has a single "rail" so would not support the latest edition standards. I did speak to a electrical wholesaler and they said that some of the bits are hard to come by for that unit now.

We have had a few power interruptions in the area and when this happens typically the main breaker goes out. The last one resulted in the freezer defrosting whilst we were on holiday so I was thinking of changing the unit.

[dazV12]

where abouts are you roger as i know a top sparky that could sort it out for you he is based in notts area but working on my jobe in brum , nuneaton, weston supermare and london

[Roger645]

dazV12 said:

where abouts are you roger as i know a top sparky that could sort it out for you he is based in notts area but working on my jobe in brum , nuneaton, weston supermare and london

Daz, I'm West London, Twickenham area.

[Kevp]

Roger645 said:

the box only has a single "rail" so would not support the latest edition standards.

Mk do a retrofit kit. You can get RCBOs to fit for very low money.

[dafydd2008]

Roger645 said:

dazV12 said:

where abouts are you roger as i know a top sparky that could sort it out for you he is based in notts area but working on my jobe in brum , nuneaton, weston supermare and london

Daz, I'm West London, Twickenham area.

Roger,

If you get stuck let me know as i am based in Chiswick and have electricians all around London.
I am unable to match the £500 and would you would be looking at the £650 mark.

Failing that if you have any questions please feel free to contact me!