Your home’s electrical system
Your consumer unit—commonly known as a fuseboard—is the heart of your home’s electrical system.
If yours is outdated or no longer meets modern safety standards, upgrading it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your property and everyone in it.
What Is a Consumer Unit?
A consumer unit is the control centre for your electrical supply. It distributes electricity to different circuits around your property and includes vital safety devices like:
Circuit breakers – Protect against overloads and short circuits
Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) – Protect against voltage spikes
Residual Current Devices (RCDs) – Rapidly disconnect power in case of a fault to prevent electric shock or fire
Signs You May Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade
Your fuseboard has outdated rewireable fuses instead of modern circuit breakers
Lack of RCD protection
You’re experiencing frequent tripped circuits or electrical faults
The unit looks damaged, corroded, or overloaded
You're planning a property extension or new electrical installation
Your electrics haven’t been inspected in 10+ years
Why Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?
Improved safety – Protect your home from electrical fires, shocks, and faults
Compliance with current regulations (BS 7671)
Insurance and legal peace of mind – Especially important for landlords and businesses
Increased capacity – Ready for modern demands like EV chargers, heat pumps, and smart tech
Better fault detection – With RCDs and RCBOs, faults are isolated quickly and accurately
What’s Involved in a Consumer Unit Upgrade?
Full inspection and testing of your existing electrical installation
Safe removal and disposal of the old fuseboard
Installation of a new 18th Edition-compliant consumer unit
Labelling and circuit identification
Final testing and certification
Notification to building control
How Long Does It Take?
A standard consumer unit upgrade typically takes 1 full day, depending on the condition of the existing wiring. We always ensure your power is off for the shortest time possible and leave everything neat and tidy.
Why Choose Us?
NICEIC-certified and fully insured electricians
18th Edition Regulation compliant installations
Honest advice and transparent pricing
Certification and Building Control notification included
Fast, friendly, and professional service
Ready to Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?
Contact us today to book a site visit or get a free quote.
Your safety is our priority.