Signs your consumer unit may need attention
Older consumer units (fuse boards) can put a home at unnecessary risk. Common signs worth checking:
- Older units fitted before modern safety standards came in
- Rewireable fuses rather than modern circuit breakers
- No RCD protection on socket or lighting circuits
- Signs of heat damage, burn marks or a burning smell
- Circuits tripping repeatedly
- Buying, selling, letting or remortgaging the property
What's included
We replace older fuse boards with modern consumer units that meet the current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Every replacement is fully certified, tested,.
- Modern circuit protection appropriate to the property
- Surge protection in line with current regulations
- Full electrical testing on completion
- Signed Electrical Installation Certificate
- Electrical Installation Certificate
- Tidy worksite, cleaned up before we leave
Get a quote
Every job is different. Quotes are free, with no call-out fee and no obligation. Get in touch to discuss your property.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All work is carried out by a fully qualified electrician, compliant with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
Consumer unit replacement is regulated work. You will need to either use a contractor registered with a competent persons scheme, or notify your local Building Control before work begins. We can advise on the route that suits your project, and provide a full Electrical Installation Certificate for the work itself.
Usually yes, but BS 7671 sets requirements around accessibility. We'll look at the existing position during the quote and let you know if any adjustment is needed.
Yes. We sheet up, clean up before leaving, and treat your home with respect.
Areas we cover for Consumer Units
We provide consumer unit upgrades across Warwickshire — most commonly in Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Coventry, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Rugby, Southam, with all other areas listed on our areas covered page.