An old fusebox is one of the most common electrical hazards in UK homes. We replace outdated units with modern, 18th Edition compliant consumer units that protect your household properly — usually within a day.
Your consumer unit — sometimes called a fusebox or distribution board — is the nerve centre of your home's electrical system. Every circuit in the property runs through it. If it's outdated, your home lacks the protection it needs.
Old-style fuseboxes with rewirable fuses or early MCBs don't have RCD (residual current device) protection. RCDs can detect a fault and cut power in 0.04 seconds — fast enough to prevent a fatal electric shock.
Since 2016, UK regulations (18th Edition, BS 7671) require that all new and replacement consumer units in domestic properties use metal enclosures and provide full RCD protection.
We use 18th Edition compliant metal consumer units from trusted manufacturers. Depending on the size and layout of your property, we'll select the right unit and configure it properly for your circuits.
Most consumer unit replacements are completed in a single day. You'll be without power for a few hours while we do the swap, but we plan the work to minimise inconvenience and let you know exactly what to expect beforehand.
Usually completed in a day. Free assessment and written quote.