Fuse board (consumer unit) upgrade
Modern RCBO consumer units with surge protection — the safety heart of your home's electrics.
About this job
If your fuse board still has rewirable fuses or no RCD protection, an upgrade is one of the most important safety improvements you can make. We fit modern metal consumer units with individual RCBO protection on every circuit, so one fault doesn't plunge the whole house into darkness. The job includes full testing of every circuit and an Electrical Installation Certificate for your records and insurance.
What's included
- ✔Survey of existing circuits and earthing
- ✔New metal consumer unit with RCBOs and surge protection
- ✔Circuit-by-circuit transfer and labelling
- ✔Full testing of the whole installation
- ✔Electrical Installation Certificate issued
How the job goes
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Get in touch — call, WhatsApp or the quote form. Photos help us quote fuse board (consumer unit) upgrade accurately.
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You get a fixed written quote — no hourly rates, no hidden extras.
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We arrive when agreed, protect the work area, and keep you informed as we go.
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The job is completed, tested and checked with you before we tidy up.
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You pay on completion — and we send photos of the finished work for your records.
Common questions
How much should I budget for fuse board (consumer unit) upgrade?
Typically £450–£650 fully certified, depending on circuit count. Every job gets a fixed written quote before work starts — no hourly-rate surprises.
How long does a fuse board (consumer unit) upgrade job take?
Most of a day We'll confirm the timescale with your quote, and we turn up when we say we will.
Areas we cover for fuse board (consumer unit) upgrade
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Ready to book fuse board (consumer unit) upgrade?
Free quotes, usually the same day — and we turn up when we say we will.