Your consumer unit is the heart of your home's electrical system. Older fuse boards may not provide adequate protection against electrical faults. We upgrade to modern units with RCDs and MCBs, ensuring your property meets current safety standards and regulations.
A typical consumer unit upgrade costs £350-£600 including installation and testing. Prices vary based on the number of circuits and any additional work required.
Modern consumer units with RCDs provide much better protection against electric shock and fire. If you have an old fuse box with rewirable fuses, upgrading is strongly recommended.
A standard consumer unit replacement takes 4-6 hours. Your power will be off during most of this time, so plan accordingly.
An MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) protects against overload and short circuits. An RCD (Residual Current Device) protects against earth faults that could cause electric shock.
Not always - we may be able to add circuits to your existing unit if there's capacity. If not, we'll advise on upgrading or installing a secondary unit.
