Replace your old fuse box with a modern, safe consumer unit. Reduces the risk of electric fire, protects against electric shock, and brings your home up to current wiring regulations.
An old consumer unit — often called a fuse box — is one of the most common electrical hazards in UK homes. Older boards use rewireable fuses rather than modern circuit breakers, and they lack the RCD (Residual Current Device) protection that is now required under BS 7671.
Without RCD protection, a fault on a circuit — a damaged cable, a faulty appliance, a person touching a live wire — may not be detected quickly enough to prevent a serious injury or fire. Modern consumer units have RCDs or RCBOs that cut the power in as little as 40 milliseconds when they detect a fault.
Upgrading your consumer unit is typically a day's work. We replace the old board with a new dual-RCD or fully populated RCBO board, test every circuit on completion, and issue you with the Electrical Installation Certificate and Minor Works Certificate you need.
Insurance note: Many home insurers now ask whether your consumer unit has RCD protection. An old rewireable fuse board may affect your cover or your ability to make a claim. Upgrading removes this risk.
The cost depends on the number of circuits in your property and whether any additional work is needed — for example, if the existing wiring needs updating before a new board can be fitted safely.
As a guide, most 3-bedroom homes require a board change that takes one day. Larger properties with more circuits will take longer. We'll give you a fixed price after a quick assessment — there are no call-out fees for coming out to look at the job.
Call us on 0161 000 0000 to arrange a free assessment, or use the contact form and we'll be in touch within a few hours.
Get a free quoteWhat to expect on the day: A consumer unit upgrade usually means the power to your property will be off for 4–6 hours while we work. We'll agree a start time with you in advance. We tidy up fully before we leave and walk you through the new board before we go.
Often requested alongside a consumer unit upgrade.
We'll assess your current board and give you a clear price. No obligation, no call-out charge.