Andy Wade
Sam is a very neat and efficient electrician who has recently fitted a new fuse box and checked all the sockets for us in St Ives. We can highly recommend him and will definitely use him for all of our future electric needs.
Consumer Unit Upgrades in Willingham
Fuse board specialist, finished with a CAD circuit diagram of your home
Consumer Unit Upgrades
Consumer unit upgrades are what Peacock Elec does best. A new board is typically £600 to £1,200 supplied and fitted, fully certified, with individual RCBO protection and surge protection where suitable. Every upgrade is finished with a professional CAD circuit diagram of your home, so you always know exactly which circuit controls what. It is a speciality, not just another job.
Your consumer unit is the heart of your home's electrical safety, so it should not be treated as just another job. Fuse board upgrades are what I specialise in, and every one is carried out to the highest standard: fully certified, properly planned, and finished with a professional CAD circuit diagram of your home.
A modern board gives each circuit its own RCBO protection, so a fault on one circuit no longer takes out half the house. Where it is suitable I will also fit surge protection to guard your appliances and electronics. Before I start I check the existing installation so there are no surprises once the cover comes off.
The circuit diagram is something you will not get from most electricians. It is a clear computer drawing showing where your lights and sockets are, each labelled with the circuit that isolates it. If something trips, you can see exactly which circuit to check and which sockets are connected, which makes finding a fault far easier.
A typical upgrade is £600 to £1,200 supplied and fitted, depending on the size of the board and any remedial work needed. I will explain everything clearly, keep the work tidy, and leave you with a safer, better documented installation.
PRICE GUIDE £600 – £1,200
Includes Supply & install
Extra CAD circuit diagram
STANDARDS Fully certified
Protection RCBO & surge
Coverage Willingham & Cambridge
Our Work
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Andy Phillips
Exceptional service and quality of work. Sam worked on his own methodically completing the wiring and insertion of lights required. He meticulously cleared up after himself with no mess left behind. Would certainly use again and recommend for any electrical work
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Claudia Wascher
Sam recently fitted outdoor lights for us. Really pleased with the result and would definitely recommend Sam to anyone needing electrical work.
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David Crosby
Great service. Sam promptly, diagnosed the issue and had everything quickly sorted. Professional, tidy, and genuinely helpful. Highly recommended and will definitely be using again.
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Lorraine Stevenson
Sam is very hard working, polite and professional. He has done a range of electrical work for us and everything has been completed to a very high standard. He has been fantastic and I highly recommend him.
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Panna Chowdhury
Very impressed by Peacock Electrics, very efficient, reliable and professional.Sam accommodated our request and was able to fit us in for an on the day appointment. We needed our bathroom light pull replaced.Sam came on time and left the work area clean and tidy. We would highly recommend Sam’s Electrical to family and friends, we would without a doubt be using this company for our future electrical needs.
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Julia Wolf
Sam has done a few small jobs around the house for me over the last two years, on each occasion he did excellent work and was a pleasure to interact with.
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Robert Simpson
Sam recently completed a consumer unit upgrade at my home, he was polite and explained everything that needed doing.On the day he was changing the consumer unit I had some doubts on the location I had originally chosen, we discussed all the possibilities then put it in a new location that works much better than the original idea. Having a patient tradesman that understands an extra 10 minutes of downtime will not break the bank is refreshing.I’m looking forward to working with Sam again when I re do my kitchen
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Claire Wilding
Sam has undertaken a few jobs for us and more recently I needed an EV charger installed. He recommended a Zappi over the brand I had been looking at. He visited quickly to quote and he carried out the work in good time. His workmanship was neat and tidy and the cost was as quoted which was reasonable for the job.
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Dafydd Wyn Evans
Sam did an excellent job. Was very quick and tidy.
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Harvey Russell
Peacock Electrical came to investigate electrical issues by previous contractor and quote work for in the future.Sam spoke me through the issues with bathroom earthing from a previous contractor and how he would rectify moving forward, clearly communicating to me what needed doing and how he would be doing it. During the works he had noticed a dangerous fault, which he immediately made safe and explained to me.During a quote for power to my shed, he explained the different options, timescales and showed me what he had in mind. I didn't feel pressured and he listened to my needs as a customer.From the Professional service I recieved, the immaculate loft/hallway when he left and price I am happy with Peacock.I Will be using Sam again.
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Huyen Pham Ngoc
Sam is very professional, on-time, tidy and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!
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David Sargan
Sam Peacock of Peacock Electricals has been very reliable over three visits to my home (a late 16th century listed cottage with electrical circuits fitted when plugs with circular pins were still in use) to deal with three different electrical problems. He does a good clean job and charges a fair price. He also has a very good set up with a real person taking his messages when he is not available. I will be using him again when needed.
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David Harvey
Excellent service from Sam. Very knowledgeable, with great workmanship, very tidy jobs and always leaves things "ship shape". Highly recommend.
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Jeremy Brockelsby
Sam is efficient, pleasant and good value.
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Keith Maynard
Very pleased with the work done. Outside socket installed for charging electric vehicle, cleaned up after, all working fine. More then happy to recommend Peacock Electrical
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James Mills
Sam came to do some smaller electrical work for us that I wasn’t comfortable doing myself. He booked us in very quickly, was very professional and quick. I’d recommend him without reservation!
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Francis Massey
Great job, expertly carried out, arrived on time, totally satisfied with the work. Highly recommend 😊😊
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David Roper
Sam was quick, tidy and sorted out several issues at my property. Found a break in my ring main in under 15 minutes (that a previous electrician said would take too long to find).Happily recommend to others.
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Ben Dean
Sam supplied and fitted our EV charger, polite and professional, would definitely recommend.
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Adrian Brindley
I've used Peacock Electrical three times now and he's always done a great job and been very professional. The first piece of work he did was to check my installation of outdoor lights, and then he provided an electrical survey of my new house, and finally installed two modern fuse boxes into my new house. I can only highly recommend using Sam for any electrical work you need.
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Jamie Fuller
Sam from Peacock Electrical recently changed my consumer unit in my home and and ran power to the garage and fitted a new consumer unit there too. I am very happy with the work done, Sam is extremely friendly and professional and a pleasure to deal with. The work was completed to a high standard and is very neat. I will not hesitate to contact Sam again when I need more electrical work! Many thanks.
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Christopher W
Sam is a really genuine tradesman, he is polite, considerate and very hard working.Sam carried out an EICR inspection of my 4 bedroom home and found safety concerns which he promptly quoted for and once I accepted, he undertook the works and made safe and upgraded circuits as required by building regulations. Sam also carried out a list of electrical jobs that I had equested to do.I have every faith and confidence in Sam and will not hesitate to recommend Peacock Electrical!Thanks again Sam 👍
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James Easy
Value for money great work so polite
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Alexis Jonckheer
Peacock electrical quoted promptly. The quote was in line with my expectations, carried out work at the arranged time and to a high standard. Sam was diligent and took pride in what he was doing. I highly recommend Peacock electrical. Thank you.
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L. Smith
Excellent quality service & professionally delivered.They even charged me less than quoted as the job was able to be completed in less time than originally estimated =o)Thanks Guys!!!
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Tom Turmezei
Sam and the team were really great. They offered an excellent quote and did the work fitting our security light promptly and neatly. The after-service care has also been excellent. Highly recommended.
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Nigel Wood
Excellent service. Quick reply to an email enquiry, and started the work immediately. Sam arrived when he said he would, and carefully explained what he was doing at all times. Replaced the fuse box, repaired internal light fittings, installed external lights and replaced damaged wiring. Very neat, and cleaned up afterwards.Thoroughly recommend, and will use him again.
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Dai Morgan
Sam was fantastic. He was replacing the circuit breakers and smoke alarms, putting a new extraction fan and some wireless switching in for my house. He responded in a timely fashion to my initial queries, gave a clear and transparent quote with no sales pressure, and offered honest opinions when asked. He turned up on time and did the work in less than a day and left the place neat and tidy as promised. Very happy with the work and will definitely engage his services again for future jobs.
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emma matthews
Would recommend Peacock Electrical for all your domestic electrical works. Fast, clean and fairly priced. Sam provides an excellent service and arrives on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consumer Units Questions
What areas do you cover?
I am based in Willingham and cover Cambridge and the surrounding villages, including Over, Swavesey, Northstowe, Longstanton, Cottenham, Histon, Cambourne, Bar Hill, Waterbeach and Ely. If you are not sure whether you are in my area, give me a call on 07500 500506 and I will let you know.
Are you a qualified, registered electrician?
Yes. Peacock Elec is NAPIT registered, so all of my work is carried out and certified to current wiring regulations. You get proper documentation with every job, and consumer unit upgrades also come with a CAD circuit diagram of your home.
Who actually does the work?
I do. Peacock Elec is just me, Sam Peacock, and my van. You deal with me from the first phone call to the finished job, so nothing gets lost between an office and a subcontractor and the standard stays consistent.
Do you do other electrical work besides EV chargers and consumer units?
Yes. EV charger installations and consumer unit upgrades are my specialities, but I also handle smoke alarms, additional sockets and lighting, fault finding, inspections and full rewires. If you have an electrical job in mind, give me a call and I will talk you through it.
Will you keep the work tidy?
Always. I understand that while I am working it is still your home and not a worksite, and I treat it that way. There is sometimes unavoidable disruption when channelling wires or isolating the supply, but I keep it to a minimum and you will not need to clean up after me.
How do I get a quote?
Just call or message me on 07500 500506, or fill in the enquiry form on this site with a short description of the work. I will get back to you at my earliest convenience to talk it through and arrange a look if needed.
How much does a home EV charger cost to install?
A home EV charger is typically £1,000 to £1,500 supplied and fitted. The exact price depends on the charger you choose and how far it needs to run from your consumer unit. I will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Which EV charger do you recommend?
There are several good options and the right one depends on your car, your home and how you want to use it. I am happy to talk you through the choices, including smart chargers that let you charge on cheaper overnight tariffs, and recommend one that suits you rather than one that suits me.
Do you wire the charger from the main board?
Yes, always. I install EV chargers properly from your main consumer unit on their own correctly protected circuit, rather than spurring off existing wiring as a quick fix. It is safer, more reliable, and it is how the job should be done.
Will my electrics cope with a charger?
Most homes are fine, but it depends on your existing supply and how much spare capacity you have. I check this as part of the job and will tell you honestly if anything needs upgrading first. Where needed, load management can also let a charger run safely alongside the rest of your home.
Do I get certification for the installation?
Yes. Every EV charger installation is fully tested and certified on completion, and I will talk you through how the charger works before I leave.
How much is a new consumer unit?
A consumer unit or fuse board upgrade is typically £600 to £1,200 supplied and fitted. The price depends on the size of the board and whether any remedial work is needed once the old unit comes off. I will confirm a clear price after taking a look.
Do I actually need my fuse board upgrading?
Sometimes yes and sometimes no, and I will always be honest about it. Older boards without RCD or RCBO protection are worth upgrading for safety, and an upgrade is often recommended alongside other work such as a rewire or an EV charger. If yours is fine as it is, I will tell you.
What is the CAD circuit diagram you provide?
It is a clear computer drawing of your home showing where your lights and sockets are, each labelled with the circuit that isolates it. If a circuit trips you can see exactly which one to check and what is connected to it, which makes finding a fault far easier. Most electricians do not provide this, but I include it with consumer unit upgrades.
What is the difference between an RCD and RCBO board?
On a modern RCBO board every circuit has its own protection, so a fault on one circuit only trips that circuit rather than taking out half the house. It is safer and far more convenient than older split-load boards, and it is what I fit as standard.
Do you fit surge protection?
Where it is suitable, yes. Surge protection helps guard your appliances and electronics against spikes on the supply. I will let you know whether it makes sense for your installation as part of the quote.