Heaton's Tyneside flats often still have older fuse boxes. Each flat has its own supply, so a board change is usually a same-day job.
Heaton (NE6) is mostly Tyneside flats and long terraces, many rented to students and young professionals. Heaton is classic Tyneside flat country: upstairs and downstairs flats in long terraces, each with its own supply. Many still have older wiring and boards, and a large share are rented to students and young professionals.
What is a consumer unit?
The consumer unit, often called the fuse box or fuse board, is where your electricity supply splits into individual circuits for lights, sockets, the cooker, shower and so on. It holds the devices that switch off a circuit when something goes wrong: fuses or circuit breakers for overloads and short circuits, and RCDs that disconnect in milliseconds if current leaks to earth, for example through a person.
Older boards were built to protect the cables. Modern boards also protect people and the building, with RCD protection on every circuit, surge protection, and optional arc fault detection to catch the type of loose connection that starts fires.
Consumer Unit Replacement cost in Heaton
Consumer Unit Replacement in Heaton starts from £850 (Metal board with RCBOs and surge protection). You get a fixed price before any work starts.
See the full guide to consumer unit replacement in Newcastle for what's involved, how long it takes and the regulations.
Questions from Heaton
How much is a new consumer unit in Heaton?
From £850 including testing and certification. The final fixed price depends on circuits, bonding and any remedial work.
How long does it take?
Most domestic board changes take half a day to a full day.
Is it Part P notifiable?
Yes. We're NAPIT registered, so we notify Building Control for you and you receive a compliance certificate.
Do you work in rented properties in Heaton?
Yes. We work with landlords and agents across Heaton and can arrange access with tenants.