Consumer unit replacement in Lydgate
Consumer unit replacement in Lydgate, planned so you know exactly when the power will be off. We come from Lees to replace your Lydgate fuse board, check the earthing and bonding, and leave every circuit tested.
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Your consumer unit replacement in Lydgate
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Planning for the power going off
Expect to be without power for much of the day. Freezers stay cold for hours if you keep the doors shut. If you work from home, have a medical device or a burglar alarm, tell us beforehand so we can plan around it in your Lydgate home.
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Earthing and bonding checks
A new consumer unit relies on good earthing. We check the main earth and the bonding to gas and water pipes. In older properties these are sometimes missing or too thin, and they need upgrading before the new board can be signed off.
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Room to grow
It's worth choosing a board with a few spare spaces. If you later add an EV charger, a garden room or a new shower circuit, there's room for it without changing the board again. We'll suggest a sensible size based on what you might add.
Booking a consumer unit replacement in Lydgate
Lydgate is close to our base in Lees, so the first visit is quick to book. On the first visit, we look at your board, earthing, bonding and circuits, and ask what you might add in future. You get a free quote with any earthing work clearly listed.
We agree a date and tell you roughly when the power will go off and come back on. On the day, we fit the new unit, upgrade earthing if needed, test and label every circuit and hand over your certificate before we leave.
Tell us beforehand
- If you work from home
- Any medical equipment
- Alarm or CCTV systems
- Plans for future circuits
- Where your gas and water enter
How it works
Call or send a message
Tell us what's wrong or what you need doing. For urgent faults we offer a same day response.
We visit and quote
There's no call-out charge. We look at the job and give you a free quote before any work begins.
Done, tested and certified
We finish the work, test it and leave you with the right certificate for the job.
Consumer unit replacement in Lydgate: your questions
How long will my power be off for a new consumer unit in Lydgate?
For most homes, the power is off for much of the working day while the old board is removed, the new one fitted and every circuit tested. We give you an idea of the timings beforehand and switch circuits back on as soon as they've passed testing.
Why does my Lydgate home need bonding before a new fuse board?
Main bonding connects metal gas and water pipes to the earthing system, so they can't become live in a fault. The wiring regulations require it, and a new consumer unit can't be properly certified without it. If it's missing or undersized, we add or upgrade it.
Should I get spare spaces in a new consumer unit in Lydgate?
It's a good idea. A couple of spare spaces mean you can add a circuit later, for example for an EV charger, a garden office or an electric shower, without replacing the board. We'll suggest a size that suits what you might add.
Will my freezer be OK during a consumer unit change in Lydgate?
Usually, yes. A full freezer with the door kept shut stays frozen for many hours, much longer than the power is normally off. Avoid opening it during the day, and we'll switch that circuit back on as early as we can.
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Plan your consumer unit replacement in Lydgate
Get in touch to arrange a visit, and we'll check your board, earthing and bonding and give you a clear quote.