A modern consumer unit is one of the best safety improvements you can make to your home, and many Gateshead properties are still running on boards that are well past their best. The 1930s semis around Low Fell and Saltwell often have older units that have been added to over the years, and the terraces in Felling and Dunston can hide some seriously dated fuse boards. Upgrading to a unit with full RCD protection means a fault trips the circuit safely instead of being left to become a real hazard.
Being based just up the road in Rowlands Gill, we cover NE8 to NE11 regularly and start every job by checking the wiring behind your board, because a new unit relies on sound circuits to work properly. We will be straight with you about what is needed and quote one fixed price for your exact job, confirmed before any work starts. NAPIT registered with 26 years of experience, we fit quality units, label everything clearly and leave your Gateshead home safer without padding the bill.
Older boards replaced safely
We upgrade the dated units common in Gateshead's interwar semis and terraces to modern protected ones.
Honest assessment
We tell you whether an upgrade alone is enough or whether wiring needs attention first.
Local, same day
Close by in the Derwent Valley, we usually complete the change and have your power back the same day.
Your questions, answered
My semi in Low Fell still has an old fuse box. Is it dangerous?
Old rewireable boards without RCD protection are less safe than modern units, though not always immediately dangerous. We will inspect it and give you an honest view on whether and how urgently it should be upgraded.
Do you need to make a mess to change the board?
Changing the unit itself is fairly clean, as it is usually a like for like swap in the same spot. Any minor making good is kept to a minimum and we tidy up properly before leaving.
What is included in the price?
Your fixed price covers the new unit, the work to fit it, testing and certification. If we find the wiring needs attention we will tell you before starting so there are no surprises mid job.
Ready for electrics done properly?
Free fixed quotes across Rowlands Gill and Tyne & Wear. Certified work, an immaculate finish and a price that doesn't move.