Many Walker homes still have original or partly updated boards. A new RCBO board is one of the most effective safety upgrades you can make. Many Walker homes still have original or partly updated boards. A new RCBO board is one of the most effective safety upgrades you can make to an older house.
Walker (NE6) is mostly post-war and ex-council family homes. Walker has a lot of post-war council-built and ex-council homes, many with original or partly updated wiring. Consumer unit replacements, extra sockets and rewires are common jobs here.
Boards we replace in Walker
- Post-war family homes: many ex-council houses with original or partly updated wiring
- New riverside estates: modern homes adding EV chargers and garden power
- Terraces near Walker Road: older boards and patch repairs
Where we work in Walker
We cover all of Walker and NE6, including Walker Road, Walker Park, Welbeck Road, Church Street, Pottery Bank, Walker Riverside, Fisher Street and Scrogg Road.
Consumer Unit Replacement cost in Walker
Consumer Unit Replacement in Walker 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 Walker
How much is a new consumer unit in Walker?
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 Walker?
Yes. We work with landlords and agents across Walker and can arrange access with tenants.