Many Walker homes still have original or partly updated boards. A new RCBO board is one of the most effective safety upgrades you can make.
Walker (NE6) is mostly post-war and ex-council family homes. Walker has a lot of post-war council-built and ex-council homes, many with original or partly updated wiring. Consumer unit replacements, extra sockets and rewires are common jobs here.
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 Walker
Consumer Unit Replacement in Walker 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 Walker
How much is a new consumer unit in Walker?
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 Walker?
Yes. We work with landlords and agents across Walker and can arrange access with tenants.