Consumer unit replacement
Old fuse boxes and failed consumer units replaced with modern, fully tested boards by NICEIC-approved electricians across London and Essex.
Replacing an old fuse box or consumer unit
The consumer unit (fuse box) protects every circuit in the property. Older boards often have no RCD protection, and plastic units are no longer allowed in homes for new installations because of the fire risk.
We replace the board with a modern metal unit with RCD or RCBO protection, test every circuit before and after, and issue an Electrical Installation Certificate. As an NICEIC-approved contractor, we notify building control for you.
Many of our replacements follow an EICR that coded the old board C2. If you have an unsatisfactory report, send it over and we will quote the remedials in one go.
How it works
- Send a photoA photo of the current board and the EICR, if you have one, is usually enough to price the job.
- Written priceYou get a fixed price for the board change, with anything else listed separately.
- Board replacedUsually done in a day, with every circuit tested.
- Certificate and notificationYou get the certificate, and building control is notified for you.
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Common questions
How do I know if my consumer unit needs replacing?
Common signs are an old fuse box with rewireable fuses, no RCD protection, a plastic unit with a C2 code on an EICR, scorch marks, or circuits that keep tripping.
How long does it take?
Most domestic consumer unit replacements take a day, including testing every circuit. The power is off for most of that time.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get an Electrical Installation Certificate, and as an NICEIC-approved contractor we notify building control for you.
What if the testing finds other faults?
Old circuits sometimes show faults once modern protection is fitted. We explain anything we find and quote the fix before doing it.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the number of circuits and what the testing shows. Send a photo of your current board and we will give you a written price.
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