Consumer unit installation cost

[Rover7895]

Rover some of those responses were accurate but possible a little complicated. RCBOs are better but more expensive. You don't need them. You haven't been quoted for them. The price will go up if you ask for them. Without knowing any details, I would give a very broad estimate of £500 - £1000 for a new fusebox. It isn't as simple as just googling the price on the internet because the fuse box (Consumer unit) doesn't come with the "bits inside" and you are unlikely to make the correct choices unless you know what you are doing. The quote does seem slightly high for twin RCD (which is what the quote is for), so get another couple of quotes. When you get the quotes, ask the electrician if they recommend RCBOs and to give you two quotes, one with RCBOs and one without, so that you can make a choice once you know the price and the advantage.

Thank you for your simple yet helpful explanation.
I forgot to mention that the RCD switch does absolutely nothing when pressed.
I have sacked the electrician off as he was due to come on Tuesday, but I've been chasing him up for 10 days to give me his electrical test report, in which he keeps making excuses.
I got another company in yesterday who has quoted £565 to replace the unit, fill them with RCBOs and provide the NICEIC certificate.
I will email them now to get a quote without RCBOs just for curiousity sakes.

[Rover7895]

Wylex 18th Edition 9 Way Consumer Unit,
Fitted with 100A DP Main Switch and Type 2 SPD Device (Surge Protection Device),
The above Consumer Unit (fuse box),
Installed with the new RCBO’s & occasionally Standard MCB’s where required.
The above includes making good external door for new installation.

The quote does seem slightly high for twin RCD (which is what the quote is for), so get another couple of quotes.

Not sure what the quote is for, what does "& occasionally Standard MCB’s where required" mean?

I have absolutely no idea. The electrician got me through Checkatrade and I've been stung for £275 just to do an electrical inspection that I have no report as yet.
He told me I have numerous issues throughout the house and a rewire would be the best option. I'm not sure about that as the house is only 30-odd years old, but he's the expert.

[Someone-Else]

When an EICR is done properly it will take most of the day, so £275 is not bad.
Sometimes it is quicker to re-wire (The problematic circuit) than to find / correct the actual fault. Unless you have multiple faults, then no, you will not need a complete re-wire.
I would chase for the report, until then no one can say for sure.

Oh, for future reference, never use check-a-trade, the reason is simple. As it is the trades person paying for the ad, check-a-trade will not allow negative reviews, so you will always assume that said trades person is good as they have no "bad" reviews.
Most review sites are similar, as for The federation of master builders, no. My ex boss needed something to look good on ads, he found TFOMB sent them not a lot of money and hey presto, he was listed, even funnier was the company was nothing to do with building.

[Neelix]

I have absolutely no idea. The electrician got me through Checkatrade and I've been stung for £275 just to do an electrical inspection that I have no report as yet.
He told me I have numerous issues throughout the house and a rewire would be the best option. I'm not sure about that as the house is only 30-odd years old, but he's the expert.

I think "stung" for £275 is a bit of an over reaction

On the basis you have paid him then he is obliged to send you a copy of the EICR and depending on how its produced it could be 10 pages +

Once you have this please redact any personal or contractor information and post the list of codes for us to comment on.

FWIW its highly unlikely that a 30 year old property would need a rewire - a new fuseboard probably!

AND remember once you have the EICR you are under absolutely no obligation to use him for remedial work - get other sparks to give you their thoughts

Finally as friends, neighbours etc for recommendations - check a trade should really be renamed check a con man

[Neelix]

Thank you for your simple yet helpful explanation.
I forgot to mention that the RCD switch does absolutely nothing when pressed.
I have sacked the electrician off as he was due to come on Tuesday, but I've been chasing him up for 10 days to give me his electrical test report, in which he keeps making excuses.
I got another company in yesterday who has quoted £565 to replace the unit, fill them with RCBOs and provide the NICEIC certificate.
I will email them now to get a quote without RCBOs just for curiousity sakes.

A RCD not tripping when you try the test button suggests the RCD has failed or you have a fault.

There is no such thing as a NICEIC certificate other than a certificate printed by the NCEIC

A replacement fuseboard paperwork must comprise of an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and a Part P compliance certificate (Part P is applicable in England and Wales)

[Rover7895]

I have absolutely no idea. The electrician got me through Checkatrade and I've been stung for £275 just to do an electrical inspection that I have no report as yet.
He told me I have numerous issues throughout the house and a rewire would be the best option. I'm not sure about that as the house is only 30-odd years old, but he's the expert.

I think "stung" for £275 is a bit of an over reaction

On the basis you have paid him then he is obliged to send you a copy of the EICR and depending on how its produced it could be 10 pages +

Once you have this please redact any personal or contractor information and post the list of codes for us to comment on.

FWIW its highly unlikely that a 30 year old property would need a rewire - a new fuseboard probably!

AND remember once you have the EICR you are under absolutely no obligation to use him for remedial work - get other sparks to give you their thoughts

Finally as friends, neighbours etc for recommendations - check a trade should really be renamed check a con man

Ok don't shoot the messenger. I've been told from three separate electricians that I have been ripped off. I admit I was told initially by this electrician that he was 'high-end' but silly me for not getting a few more quotes.
I have been stung as in I haven't received a report after 10 days of asking.

[Rover7895]

There is no such thing as a NICEIC certificate other than a certificate printed by the NCEIC

'1 x NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificate'

That is how the new electrician's quote was worded.

[Neelix]

There is no such thing as a NICEIC certificate other than a certificate printed by the NCEIC

'1 x NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificate'

That is how the new electrician's quote was worded.

Ask him about part p and see what he says

[Rover7895]

There is no such thing as a NICEIC certificate other than a certificate printed by the NCEIC

'1 x NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificate'

That is how the new electrician's quote was worded.

Ask him about part p and see what he says

It seems as though you already know what he's going to say

[ericmark]

Sorry but two types of electricians use job finders like check a trade, those who have just gone sole trader or some one who can't build up a good reputation.

But finding a good tradesman is hard. I have selected some poor ones in my time.