Thanks Chri5.
Presumably the electrician did not mention moving the sockets and light wiring for earths etc. because he didn't want to scare me off. Quoted £750 for changing the consumer unit knowing that a lot more work will need doing.
I guess should probably get three quotes for all...
I would appreciate some helpful advice.
I couple of years ago I bought a 1920s 3 bedroom semi which I knew required some updating. Last year I replaced the central heating system - it only heated up one radiator - with a modern combi-boiler.
Over the weekend I blew a fuse, after changing...