Need a New Fuse Box Installed? Get the Circuits Assessed and Tested in Kenilworth
We plan a new consumer-unit installation around your circuits, confirm scope on site and test the completed work.
Booking fee plus hourly labour — the price is confirmed before any work starts.
What this costs
| Booked 14+ days ahead | £25 booking fee £85 per hour |
|---|---|
| Booked within 48 hours | £100 booking fee £65 per hour |
| Same-day call-out | £220 booking fee £45 per hour |
The booking fee secures the visit. Labour is then charged by the hour, so you only pay for the time the job actually takes.
Booking fee £25–£220
£25 + £85/hr booked 14+ days ahead, £100 + £65/hr inside 48 hours, £220 + £45/hr same day. Agreed before we arrive.
Covered under Fuse Box
Electrical › Fuse Box — one of 19 documented jobs in this section.
Same-day new fuse box installation
Urgent jobs can often be booked for today. Ask when you book and we will confirm the slot before you pay anything.
15 service areas
Birmingham, Coventry, Dorridge and 12 more across the West Midlands.
Planning a new consumer unit
Whether this is a first installation in an altered space or a new unit replacing an unsuitable board, the circuits and property layout determine the right arrangement. A consumer unit houses protective devices and provides a clear point for isolating circuits. It must be planned around the wiring it serves, the supply and access available. The engineer checks these details before recommending a unit; choosing a box by appearance or size alone says nothing about whether it suits the installation.
Protection built into a modern unit
Circuit breakers disconnect a circuit if current becomes excessive through an overload or short circuit. RCDs detect certain imbalances that can indicate current leaking to earth and disconnect the protected circuits. A modern unit may use different groupings of these protective devices, depending on the installation and proposed design. The engineer explains the intended arrangement and how to use the switches. A new consumer unit cannot compensate for damaged cables or poor connections elsewhere, so the existing wiring is part of the assessment.
Confirming the installation scope on site
The engineer visits to identify what the new unit will supply, inspect the existing wiring and assess mounting position, access and any preparatory work. The full scope includes the proposed unit, circuit connections, labelling, testing and any remedial items identified. You receive a quote and approve the work before installation begins. If the property needs extra work beyond the planned changeover, we explain why and agree the cost before doing it.
Installation and planned outage
Power must be isolated while the existing arrangement is removed or the new unit connected. The engineer mounts the unit, connects and labels the circuits, and checks each circuit and protective device before restoring supply. A straightforward installation is generally completed in a day or so, but the condition of the wiring and access can affect timing. We will explain the likely outage and any practical steps to take before the visit, such as saving work on electronic equipment.
Handover and safe operation
Once testing is complete, the electrician explains the labels, main switch, breakers and RCD controls. Ask which circuits supply essential equipment and what to do if a protective device operates. Keep the consumer unit clear and accessible, and avoid storing items in front of it. If a breaker trips repeatedly after installation, leave it off and arrange a check; the new enclosure does not eliminate an appliance fault or a problem in an existing circuit.
What the visit involves
At the site visit, the engineer reviews the circuits, wiring, location and access, then confirms the unit choice and full scope. The price is agreed with you before installation begins. The supply is isolated during the work, and the engineer connects, labels and tests the circuits before restoring power. A straightforward job is generally done in a day or so; the condition of the installation determines the final timing.
Aftercare and safety
A new unit is only one part of a safe installation. Follow the labels, keep access clear and do not open the enclosure. If a circuit trips after installation, note what was in use and leave it off if it will not reset; ask the electrician to check rather than repeatedly operating it.
Book your electrical visit
Book a site assessment for a new consumer unit. We will confirm the installation plan, scope and price before work begins.
Further details for your electrician
The installation location needs to remain reachable after the work, without being blocked by cupboards or stored items. The engineer may discuss positioning and cable entry during the assessment, along with how circuits will be identified. If the new unit is part of renovation work, mention any planned electrical additions so the layout can be considered before fitting. Changes outside the approved scope are discussed with you rather than silently added to the job.
How the price works
We charge a booking fee to hold your slot, then an hourly rate for the work itself. The fee changes with how soon you need us; the hourly rate changes with the slot you choose. You approve the price before we start, so there is no surprise on the invoice.
Booked 14+ days ahead
£25 booking fee
then £85 per hour of labour
Best value. Book the slot now, pay the smallest booking fee.
Booked within 48 hours
£100 booking fee
then £65 per hour of labour
For jobs that can wait a day or two but not a fortnight.
Same-day call-out
£220 booking fee
then £45 per hour of labour
Urgent problems: standing water, no heat, no power, leaks.
Book the slot
Choose the window that suits you and pay the booking fee. That holds your place in the diary.
We diagnose on site
The engineer confirms the cause and tells you what the job involves and how long it should take.
You approve, we work
Nothing goes ahead until you agree the price. Labour is then charged per hour at your slot rate.
A new fuse box installation starts with understanding the circuits it needs to supply and protect. We assess your property, confirm the full scope and price on site before work begins, then fit a modern consumer unit and test the circuits, typically in a day or so for a straightforward job.
What our customers say about our electrical service
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Does what it says on the tin
No complaints about the work itself — clear explanation, sensible advice, fair price. Booking online was easy enough once I found the right job page.
Job: Smoke Alarm Replacement
Fixed it, but took longer than expected
Work itself was fine and tidy. Communication beforehand was patchy — I did not get the confirmation message and had to ring to check the slot. Would still use again.
Job: Flickering Outdoor Lights
Turned up when they said
Third time we have used Maintenance Men, and the same experience each time: agreed price, proper explanation, job done in one visit. The hourly rate is fair for the standard of work.
Job: Appliance Causing Power Trip
Book New Fuse Box Installation
Tell us what is happening and choose a slot. If you are not sure this is the right job, use the diagnosis panel — it narrows the problem down before you book.
- Booking fee confirmed up front
- Hourly labour, agreed before work starts
- Same-day slots for urgent problems
Questions people ask about new fuse box installation
Straight answers to the things customers ask most often before booking.
Can I install a new fuse box myself?
No. A consumer-unit installation involves multiple circuits, safe isolation and electrical testing. An electrician should assess the wiring and carry out the installation.
How will the electrician diagnose the problem?
The engineer checks the circuits, wiring condition, mounting location and access. They confirm the complete installation scope and quote with you before work starts.
How does a modern consumer unit protect circuits?
Circuit breakers disconnect on overloads or short circuits, while RCDs respond to certain current leakage to earth. The proposed unit’s arrangement is explained before installation.
Will there be a power cut during installation?
Yes, the supply has to be isolated for the changeover and tests. A straightforward installation is usually completed in a day or so, and the engineer will confirm timing after the site check.
How is the work priced?
You pay a booking fee when you book, and labour is charged hourly at a rate that depends on how quickly you need us. The full cost of the work is quoted before we start, so you approve it before any tools come out.
Need new fuse box installation sorted in Kenilworth?
Book a slot in the diary and pay only the booking fee up front. We confirm the rest before we start.