How much does an EICR cost in London?

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) costs £140 inc VAT for a 1-bed flat, £170 for a 2-bed, £200 for a 3-bed, and £250+ for 4-bed properties or licensed HMOs in London. F & A Electrical is NICEIC-approved and issues certificates the same day. Commercial EICRs are quoted per visit and typically £280–£600 inc VAT depending on circuit count.

How much does it cost to replace a fuse board in London?

A fuse board (consumer unit) replacement costs £550–£750 inc VAT for a straightforward swap to a modern 10-way dual-RCD board, £700–£900 inc VAT for an RCBO board with one breaker per circuit, and £800–£1,000 inc VAT for above-shop flats with shared supply or where supply tails need replacing. Every install includes the Electrical Installation Certificate, Part P notification and 6 years' NICEIC warranty.

How long does a house rewire take in London?

A 3-bed Victorian terrace rewire typically takes 2–3 weeks and costs £5,800–£7,500 inc VAT fixed quote. Larger 4-bed+ houses or heritage Georgian properties take 3–6 weeks and cost £10,000–£18,000+. F & A Electrical can stage rewires room-by-room so you don't have to move out, includes all new 18th-edition circuits, modern RCBO board, sockets, switches, bonding, hardwired smoke alarms, EIC, Part P notification and 6 years' NICEIC warranty.

How much does an EV charger installation cost in London?

A standard 7.4kW tethered EV charger install (Hypervolt, Ohme, EO, Wallbox, Tesla Gen 3) costs £950–£1,150 inc VAT fully fitted on off-street properties. Underground car park or sub-metered installs in flats run £1,400–£2,200 inc VAT depending on cable run. The OZEV/EVHS landlord grant of £350 is claimed where eligible. F & A Electrical installs all major brands across London.

Do I legally need an EICR for my rental property in London?

Yes. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, every private rented home in England requires a satisfactory EICR every 5 years (annually for HMOs), with a copy given to the tenant within 28 days of inspection. Hackney runs borough-wide selective licensing requiring this for every let. Tower Hamlets, Islington and Southwark have additional and mandatory HMO licensing zones.

Are F & A Electrical NICEIC approved?

Yes — F & A Electrical is an NICEIC Approved Contractor, the UK's top electrical accreditation. Every job is certified, registered and notified to Building Control under Part P. We carry £5m public liability insurance, work to BS 7671 18th edition standards, and offer a 6-year NICEIC warranty on installation work. We have a 9.45/10 rating across 241 Checkatrade reviews and are members of Checkatrade since December 2018.

Do you offer a 24-hour emergency electrician service in London?

Yes — F & A Electrical operates a 24-hour emergency electrician service across all our London service areas. Emergency rate is £60+VAT per half-hour outside 8am–8pm Monday to Friday and £45+VAT per half-hour during normal hours. No call-out fee if we resolve your issue on the phone. We aim to be on site within one hour for urgent work. Call 07407 627542 or 07500 721453.

What areas of London does F & A Electrical cover?

F & A Electrical is based in Tottenham N15 and covers all of inner London including Hackney (Stoke Newington, Dalston, Hackney Central, Clapton, Hackney Wick), Islington (Highbury, Holloway, Angel, Canonbury), Camden, Tower Hamlets (Whitechapel, Brick Lane), Southwark (Bermondsey), Haringey and surrounding boroughs.

Why does my fuse board keep tripping?

Common causes of fuse board tripping include: an overloaded ring final circuit (too many appliances on one socket ring), a faulty appliance with damaged insulation causing earth leakage, water ingress into a bathroom or outdoor circuit, a failing RCD or RCBO, or a damaged kitchen circuit cable. F & A Electrical diagnoses and fixes tripping faults on a 24-hour callout basis. If an RCD trips repeatedly across multiple circuits, the consumer unit itself may need upgrading.

What does C1, C2 or C3 mean on an EICR?

On an EICR, C1 means 'Danger present' — immediate risk of injury, work must be done before the report is satisfactory. C2 means 'Potentially dangerous' — urgent remedial work required, still fails the EICR. C3 means 'Improvement recommended' — does not cause an unsatisfactory result on its own. FI means 'Further investigation required' — also fails the EICR. F & A Electrical can attend the same day to remedy C1 or C2 items and reissue a satisfactory cert for property sales or letting compliance.

5 Signs Your Fuse Board Needs Replacing (UK Homes 2026)

Your fuse board (also called a consumer unit) is the most safety-critical bit of electrical kit in your home. If it’s old, you’re not getting the protection modern wiring regulations require. Here are the five clear signs it needs upgrading — written by NICEIC accredited electricians.

1. It still has rewirable fuses (the old wire-and-screw type)

If you’ve ever replaced a “fuse” by unscrewing it and threading a thin piece of wire across two terminals, that’s a rewirable fuse. They were standard from the 1930s to the 1970s. They’re dangerous.

2. It’s a split-load board fitted between 1990 and 2010

Split-load boards have one or two RCDs covering several circuits each. They’re now a C3 observation on a modern EICR.

3. Your breakers trip frequently under normal use

Random nighttime trips? Kettle + toaster flips a breaker? That’s either a fault or undersized circuits. Get an EICR.

4. Visible damage, scorch marks, burning smell

Brown / black discolouration around any fuse holder, cracking in the plastic, or an acrid smell = call an electrician today. Live fire risk.

5. It’s plastic, in a hallway, fitted before 2016

Post-2016 consumer units must be non-combustible (metal). Older plastic boards in escape routes are now flagged C3 on an EICR.

What a modern consumer unit looks like

Metal enclosure, all-RCBO design (every circuit individually protected), Surge Protection Device, AFDD on bedroom circuits. £450-£650 fitted in a London flat.

What to do next

If any of these signs apply: get an EICR or go straight to a fuse board replacement quote. We cover Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark and surrounding Inner London.

Phone: 07407 627542

WhatsApp: Send us a photo of your fuse board and we’ll tell you straight.

5 Signs Your Fuse Board Needs Replacing (UK Homes 2026)

5 Signs Your Fuse Board Needs Replacing (UK Homes 2026)

1. It still has rewirable fuses (the old wire-and-screw type)

2. It’s a split-load board fitted between 1990 and 2010

3. Your breakers trip frequently under normal use

4. Visible damage, scorch marks, burning smell

5. It’s plastic, in a hallway, fitted before 2016

What a modern consumer unit looks like

What to do next

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