Consumer Unit Upgrades
If your fuse box is outdated, damaged or no longer suits your home, we can assess it and recommend a suitable consumer unit upgrade. Contact us to arrange a survey and receive a written quotation before work starts.
What a consumer unit upgrade changes
An older fuse box may not provide the protection or capacity your home now needs. A modern consumer unit protects each circuit and makes it easier to isolate a fault, helping you use appliances with greater confidence.
If you’re extending the installation, we check whether the board can accommodate additional circuits. You receive clear labelling and a tidy finish, so operating the electrical system remains straightforward.
Better circuit protection
An older fuse box may leave circuits with limited protection, so we fit a modern board suited to the installation and its risks.
Faults are easier to isolate
When one circuit develops a fault, clear circuit separation helps us identify it and lets you isolate the affected area.
Capacity for added circuits
If you’re adding an extension, kitchen appliances or an EV charger, we check whether the existing installation can safely accommodate the extra demand.
Surge protection considered
Sensitive appliances can be affected by voltage surges, so we assess whether surge protection should be included in the upgrade.
Clear labelling
Unclear labels make a fault harder to manage, so we identify each circuit clearly and leave the board straightforward to operate.
Electrical work you can rely on
Your consumer unit is upgraded by NICEIC-registered electricians, with the installation checked and the relevant paperwork provided.
Questions About Consumer Unit Upgrades
How disruptive is a consumer unit upgrade?
Before work starts, we discuss access, protect nearby surfaces and isolate circuits safely. We then test each circuit, label the board and leave the installation tidy and ready to use.
How long does a consumer unit upgrade take?
The expected duration depends on the existing board, circuit condition and any remedial work. During the survey, we explain the schedule, isolation requirements and preparation needed beforehand for everyone.
Can a consumer unit be installed without rewiring the whole house?
Often, no. We assess the existing circuits, earthing and bonding before replacing the board. If testing identifies unsafe wiring or faults, we explain clearly any remedial work separately before proceeding.
Do I need a new consumer unit if my fuse box still works?
Not always. If the existing board provides suitable protection and passes testing, it may remain. We recommend replacement where safety features, capacity or condition no longer meet household needs today.
How much does a consumer unit upgrade cost?
The price reflects the replacement board, circuit alterations and any remedial work found during testing. We explain each item separately, so you can approve the necessary work with clear costs.
A Safer, Clearly Documented Electrical System
Clear Advice, Careful Work and Reliable Support
A consumer unit change can expose faults elsewhere, especially in an older installation. We explain what we find in plain terms and separate essential work from improvements that can wait. You can then decide how far the job should go.
If access is tight, we plan the route before starting. We protect nearby surfaces, keep cables organised and work methodically around occupied rooms. You’ll know what we’re doing and why, without having to interpret technical terms.
Once the upgrade is complete, we run through the switches and protection with you. If a circuit trips later, our team can talk through sensible first checks. The finished installation leaves you clear about what was changed and what to do next.
