Consumer Unit Upgrades

A modern consumer unit is the heart of a safe electrical installation. If your property still relies on an old fuse box, rewirable fuses, or a board with no RCD protection, a consumer unit upgrade is one of the most effective safety improvements you can make.

I replace outdated units with modern boards that include residual current devices (RCDs) and surge protection where appropriate. These devices dramatically reduce the risk of electric shock and help protect sensitive electronics from voltage spikes. Every circuit is labelled clearly, so future fault finding and maintenance are quicker and less disruptive.

Before any upgrade, I carry out essential tests on the existing wiring to confirm it is suitable to be reconnected. If I find problems, I explain them in straightforward terms and agree on the right plan with you, whether that is minor remedial work or a more extensive upgrade. You will always know exactly what is being done and why.

As a NICEIC Approved Contractor, I install to the latest wiring regulations, then issue the correct electrical certificates once the job is complete. This documentation is important for landlords, house sales, and insurance, and it shows that the work has been independently assessed for safety and compliance.

Dust sheets, careful planning, and staged changeovers keep disruption to a minimum. In most homes, power can be restored the same day. The result is a neater, safer, more reliable electrical system that is better equipped to handle the demands of modern living, from kitchens full of appliances to home offices and EV chargers.