A distribution board upgrade involves an initial assessment of your power needs, the removal of the old board and installation of a new one that better meets those needs. The new distribution board will be equipped with modern RCBOs and SPDs to provide superior levels of protection for your Bristol property. A distribution board upgrade takes around a day to complete and costs from £800 for smaller premises to upwards of £6000 for larger industrial sites.
Planning a distribution board upgrade in Bristol
When planning an upgrade, commercial customers should consider future upgrades or additional high power equipment you might be considering during expansion. The first step is to identify the current electrical load at your commercial business in Bristol. By calculating the power requirements, especially at peak times, you can prevent the new distribution board from overloading. Even additions such as EV charging stations need to be factored in early on so that the projected electrical load at your business premises can be considered. EMC Electrical Group are skilled electricians who regularly work with a range of commercial businesses across Bristol. Our expertise ensures a distribution board upgrade is completed in a timely manner and according to an agreed upon budget.
What does a distribution upgrade look like?
Once an initial assessment and calculations for power load have been carried out, power isolation or power loss will need to be planned. Commercial customers typically schedule power shut down during off peak hours in a bid to minimise disruption.The old board will be removed with the new distribution board being mounted and connected.
While we’re skilled with complexities surrounding the actual installation, we like to think we go above and beyond for our customers. During a recent upgrade project on Portwall Lane we guided the customer through the process of applying for additional capacity with the local DNO or Distribution Network Operator. The business manager wanted to move from single phase to three phase power to support future expansion.
How much will a distribution board upgrade cost?
The cost of a commercial distribution upgrade in Bristol can range from £800 to upwards of £6,000. This is for a standard like for like upgrade but costing does depend on factors such as size of property and total number of circuits in the building. The cost also varies according to whether single or three phase power is used. The particular office building on Portwell Lane was expanding from single to three phase power to accommodate for new HVAC systems so the cost was significantly higher. The project included a distribution board upgrade as well as basic wiring updates.
How long does distribution board upgrade take?
The physical installation of a board for a standard upgrade takes a day or two but will require power to be isolated so expect some downtime at your business. The whole upgrade process can vary from 4-12 weeks depending on the property, additional work such as wiring or if transitioning from single phase to three phase. This includes the local DNO processing, the application for additional power requirements, groundwork for cabling and commissioning once completed. It can sound complex and we can understand how worried you might be about your business. EMC Electrical Group are trusted commercial electricians with an excellent reputation for completing projects on time.
Why choose EMC Electrical Group?
Not only are the team NICEIC approved electricians, we are regularly assessed by authority representatives and have our projects checked. A principal focus for the team is electrical safety. Many of the team attend training sessions like the IOSH Working Safely course to understand modern practices to protect customers and their properties.
Let’s arrange a distribution broad upgrade in Bristol for a time that suits your busy commercial business. Contact EMC Electrical Group today.
