Fuseboard Upgrades in Coventry

We are based in Coventry and cover a 50 mile radius across the West Midlands, including Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Rugby, Nuneaton, Solihull, and Birmingham. If you are unsure whether your location is within our coverage area, call 07395 181 902 or send a WhatsApp and we will confirm.

Yes. Brad is a fully qualified electrician with years of hands-on experience in domestic and commercial electrical work. All installations, repairs, and inspections are carried out in line with current UK wiring regulations, and proper certification is issued on completion.

Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. Weekends are reserved for family time, so Saturday and Sunday are not available for routine bookings. For genuinely urgent work, get in touch and we will do our best to help where we can.

Yes, free no-obligation quotes on every job, big or small. Call 07395 181 902, send a WhatsApp, or use the online quote form and we will come back to you with a clear, transparent price with no hidden extras.

Most enquiries are answered the same working day, often within a couple of hours. For larger jobs like fuseboard upgrades or EV charger installs, we usually book the first visit within the same week. Urgent faults get prioritised where we can.

We accept bank transfer and cash, with payment due on completion of the work unless otherwise agreed at quotation. For larger installation projects we can discuss staged payments to help you plan.

A modern 18th Edition consumer unit keeps your home safe by preventing electrical faults, reducing fire risk, and meeting the latest UK safety standards. Older boards often lack RCD protection, which is now a legal requirement on most circuits. An upgrade gives you confidence that your home is properly protected.

We provide alternative power during the swap so you can keep essentials online for the duration of the work. Most straightforward upgrades are completed within a day, and we will give you a clear timeline up front so you can plan around the visit.

Most domestic fuseboard upgrades fall between £750 and £900, depending on the size of your installation and any remedial work needed. The price includes the consumer unit, all RCD or RCBO protection, installation, a full electrical test, and the installation certificate.

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) confirms that your wiring and electrical systems are safe, up to code, and working properly. It helps prevent shocks, fires, and future costly repairs. Landlords are legally required to hold a valid EICR on rental properties, and many home buyers request one as part of the sale process.

A standard domestic EICR is £160, including a full inspection of every circuit and fixture, detailed testing, and a clear written report. You will typically receive the certificate within 48 hours of the visit.

A professional ensures your light fitting is installed safely and correctly, meeting all electrical codes and reducing the risk of future faults. Proper isolator checks, correct terminations, and the right IP rating for bathrooms and wet areas all matter for safety and compliance.

Single light replacements start from £45 to £60 per fitting, including labour, basic terminations, and testing. Multi-fitting jobs and full-room upgrades are quoted as a combined project for a clear total price.

Some minor damage can be unavoidable when cutting into a ceiling, but we do our best to keep it to an absolute minimum. We cut neatly, use clean tools, and where making good is needed we will discuss options with you before starting.

Yes. We fit proper smart switches and dimmers that let you control the light from your phone, a tablet, voice assistants like Alexa, and the wall switch. That matters because most cheap smart bulbs stop working if someone flicks the switch off, which is frustrating for everyone else in the house.

Yes, but only with strips specifically rated for outdoor use. We use IP65 or IP67 rated strips with weatherproof connectors and properly housed power supplies. Cheap indoor strips will not survive a single British winter outside, so it is worth spending a little more on equipment that lasts.

Warm white (2700K to 3000K) is best for living rooms, bedrooms, and relaxing spaces. Cool white (4000K) suits kitchens, bathrooms, and work areas where you want crisp, bright light. We will talk through what works best for each room during the quote.

Yes, an external socket is safe when installed by a qualified electrician. It needs to be weatherproof (IP rated), RCD protected, and correctly cabled from the consumer unit. All of that is standard on every outdoor socket we install, so you get a safe, long-lasting result.

A standard weatherproof outdoor socket installation is £120, including the IP-rated fitting, cabling, RCD protection, and full electrical test. If you need multiple sockets or extra cable routing, we will quote the full job up front.

You can control the charger from a smartphone app or from minimalist buttons on the unit itself. The app lets you schedule off-peak charging, monitor usage, set limits, and integrate with your electricity tariff. Both methods work independently, so you are not reliant on a single control route.

Home EV charger installs start from £1,050, including the chargepoint, cabling, dedicated circuit, RCD protection, DNO notification, and the full electrical certificate. If your consumer unit or incoming supply needs upgrading first, we will tell you at the quote stage, not after the job starts.

Yes, we work with all of the main chargepoint brands including Ohme, Wallbox, Easee, Zappi, and others. If you already have a preferred model, we will install that. If you want a recommendation, we will suggest a reliable smart unit that matches your car and budget.

Faults usually come from damaged cables, loose connections, broken accessories, failing appliances, or a short circuit in the wiring. Surges, worn-out components, and rodent damage are common causes. A proper fault find identifies the root cause so the fix is the right one.

Call outs start from £60 for diagnosis. The final price depends on what the fault turns out to be, what parts are needed, and how long the repair takes. We give you a clear price before we start any remedial work so there are no surprises.

In most cases, yes. A good proportion of faults can be diagnosed and repaired in a single visit, especially if the problem is in a common component or an accessible part of the installation. If parts need ordering, we will let you know straight away and arrange a return visit as quickly as possible.

A tripping RCD is usually a sign of a genuine earth fault somewhere on the circuit, and repeatedly resetting it can be unsafe. Unplug any recent additions or appliances on that circuit first, and if the trip continues, call us. We will diagnose the cause methodically rather than guessing.

Flickering lights can come from a loose connection, a failing driver in an LED fitting, a faulty switch, or a problem further back in the installation. A methodical test narrows it down quickly. It is worth investigating rather than ignoring because a loose connection can become a fire risk.

Simple faults are often diagnosed within 30 minutes to an hour. More complex faults, especially ones involving hidden wiring or multiple potential causes, can take longer. We give you an update before the cost of diagnosis goes beyond what you are comfortable spending.

No. A tripping RCD or MCB is a safety device doing its job, telling you there is a genuine problem on the circuit. Resetting it over and over without finding the cause can damage appliances, damage wiring, or create a fire risk. Get it checked as soon as you can.

Yes. We cover domestic and commercial electrical work across Coventry and the West Midlands, from shops and offices to cafes, rentals, and small industrial units. Describe the job when you get in touch and we will advise on scope, access, and timing.

Not always, but it is one of the most common recommendations from an EICR after a purchase. If the board is older than 15 to 20 years or lacks RCD protection, an upgrade is usually the safest and most cost-effective fix. We give honest advice after an inspection so you know what is essential and what can wait.

Common warning signs include old plastic boards with rewirable fuses instead of trip switches, no RCD protection, frequent tripping, scorch marks around the unit, or a board that does not match current UK wiring regulations. If you are not sure, we will inspect it and give you a clear report.

Yes. We offer practical lighting planning as part of the quote for any installation larger than a single fitting. We talk through your plans, advise on spacing, switching, dimming, and colour temperature, and make sure the final setup suits how you actually use the room.

In most domestic cases, no. Planning permission is usually only required if the property is listed, sits inside a conservation area, or the chargepoint is more than 1.6m tall or within 2m of a public highway. We will flag any of these issues during the site survey so you are never caught out.

Yes. We can spur off existing circuits to add new sockets, or install a dedicated new circuit where the existing wiring is at capacity. All new sockets are tested and certified to current UK wiring regulations, and we will let you know up front which approach fits your property best.