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Short Fuse Electrical
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Services

Rewires & fuse boards

Full and part rewires, and old fuse boxes swapped for modern consumer units with RCD protection.

If your wiring is more than 25 to 30 years old, or you still have a fuse box with pull-out fuses, it’s worth having it looked at. Modern consumer units have RCDs that cut the power in a split second if something goes wrong, which protects you from electric shocks and fires.

How a rewire runs

  1. We test what you have and give you a fixed written price, with no surprises later.
  2. We agree a room-by-room plan so you’re never without power overnight.
  3. Cables go in, the new consumer unit goes on, and everything is tested.
  4. We notify Building Control and email you the certificate.

Common questions

How do I know if I need a rewire?+

Warning signs include old rubber or fabric-covered cable, a wooden-backed fuse box, scorch marks or warm sockets, and lights that flicker. An electrical safety check (EICR) will tell you for certain.

Can we stay in the house during a rewire?+

Usually, yes. We work a few rooms at a time and get the power back on every evening.

Got an electrical job?

Tell us what you need and your postcode. We will get back to you the same working day with a price or a visit time.