Rewire and circuit breakers

[Ajfaccini]

Hi guys,

Hoping someone would be able to help with this one.

My grans house still has the good old fuse box with fuse wire which I am aware could do with upgrading to a proper circuit breaker panel.

However I have no idea on how much it would cost her and hoping someone would be able to give a rough guess-timate if I was to give you a rough break down of the house? She has kitchen,large living room, conservatory, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom (with power shower).. appreciate that this may be asking you to pluck a number out of thin sure but just after a rough guide..

 

[The Ghost]

3-4k However I would not be too quick to assume it needs a re-wire. Those fuse boxes are not condemned items just yet.

 

[Octopus]

3-4k

Ouch - thats a really expensive fuseboard!

Being serious, its far too diffcult to tell without a site visit.

If granny wants it done, just make sure she realises that its not sensible to stay there while the work is being done.......

AND get people local via personal recommendation, PLUS there will be lots of making good and redocorating required.

 

[telectrix]

Hi guys,

Hoping someone would be able to help with this one.

My grans house still has the good old fuse box with fuse wire which I am aware could do with upgrading to a proper circuit breaker panel.

However I have no idea on how much it would cost her and hoping someone would be able to give a rough guess-timate if I was to give you a rough break down of the house? She has kitchen,large living room, conservatory, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom (with power shower).. appreciate that this may be asking you to pluck a number out of thin sure but just after a rough guide..

you need an electrician to assess what is required. if the wiring is pvc insulated and sheathed (not rubber) there's a good chance that it will be fit for years to come.that might just leave you needing a new consumer unit at a rough guide price of £300 -£400 if the wiring is sound.

 

[The Ghost]

Sorry not 3 or 4k for a fuse box change. Thinking re-wire. Anything from £300 t0 £500 assuming there is not too much work on existing wiring. Usually if you have those old fuse boxes the wiring is as old which does not mean you have to re-wire.

 

[Ajfaccini]

Cheers guys. Yeah I'm aware it would need to be looked at to get a proper quote for the work so was just looking for ball park figures from people that know a dam site more than me

The problem my gran has had is she's had god knows how many people doing "odd jobs" around the house so no idea what sort of state the wiring will be in to be fair. Coupled with the fact that she cares for my auntie who is down syndrome meaning we've been putting off getting the work done for a while to avoid the stress on them both.

 

[telectrix]

the imperial stranded cable used up until the late 70's /early 80's was of vastly superior quality to that crap that we're lumbered with these days. if it's not been subjected to misuse and/or billy the diy bodger, chance is it will last another 40 years.

 

[Octopus]

^^ well maybe you need to keep an eye on what shes next and who she gets to do quotes - i hate it when people take advantage of the elderly.

 

[telectrix]

which side of manchester are you. i cover the south, south west,north west and west.

 

[Ajfaccini]

Believe me I have been doing lately Murdoch... she was quoted £340 for her front door to be repaired the other week.. when I had a look at it it was just the barrel that had gone and was replaced within 20 minutes.

Really don't understand how some people can sleep at night!

Only noticed the old fuse box tonight when she asked me to have a look at a switch for her which got me wondering. Thanks for the advice all

 

[Ajfaccini]

which side of manchester are you. i cover the south, south west,north west and west.

Hi telectrix I'm Rochdale way buddy.

 

[Octopus]

When I do a quote or estimate for an elderly person, I suggest they show it to a friend or relative if they are unsure ........... and I've had the occassional phone call from a child asking for clarification - which I'm more than happy to give and/ or meet the relative prior to agreeing to do any work.

 

[telectrix]

which side of manchester are you. i cover the south and west.

Hi telectrix I'm Rochdale way buddy.

a bit far for me, but i have a good mate in Dewsbury might be available. . pm sent.

 

[Ajfaccini]

Much appreciated telectrix. I shouldn't imagine I can force her to get the work done this side of Xmas but I'll definitely return and get some reccomendations nearer to the time

 

[surreygirl]

the imperial stranded cable used up until the late 70's /early 80's was of vastly superior quality to that crap that we're lumbered with these days. if it's not been subjected to misuse and/or billy the diy bodger, chance is it will last another 40 years.

Good reply that. I am hoping that is so for my flat.