Jesmond's older terraces often have a mix of boards from different decades. An RCBO board with AFDDs is a sensible upgrade for HMOs and bedrooms. Older Jesmond terraces often have boards added to over the decades. An RCBO board with surge protection, and AFDDs for HMO bedrooms, is the usual upgrade.
Jesmond (NE2) is mostly Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many of them student lets and HMOs. Jesmond's Victorian and Edwardian terraces are beautiful but often hide decades of add-ons in their wiring. Many are now student lets and HMOs, so landlord EICRs, fire alarms and remedial work make up much of our work here.
Boards we replace in Jesmond
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces: large houses, many split into flats or let as HMOs
- Student HMOs: with extra fire alarm and emergency lighting requirements
- Family homes in West Jesmond: kitchen, loft and extension work that needs more circuits
Where we work in Jesmond
We cover all of Jesmond and NE2, including Osborne Road, Acorn Road, West Jesmond, Jesmond Road, St George's Terrace, Jesmond Dene, Brentwood Avenue and Lonsdale Terrace.
Consumer Unit Replacement cost in Jesmond
Consumer Unit Replacement in Jesmond 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 Jesmond
How much is a new consumer unit in Jesmond?
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 Jesmond?
Yes. We work with landlords and agents across Jesmond and can arrange access with tenants.