An old fuse box can leave your property with limited protection, poor circuit control and repeated electrical problems. If your fuse board keeps tripping, your EICR has flagged issues, or your property needs safer modern protection, RE Electrical can help with consumer unit replacement in North London.
We install modern consumer units for homes, rental properties, landlords, offices and small commercial premises. Our work can include RCD, RCBO and SPD protection, testing, labelling and certification where required.
You may need a consumer unit upgrade if:
If you’re installing an EV charger, our EV charger installation North London service can be arranged alongside your consumer unit upgrade. If the wider wiring is also outdated, our electrical rewiring services may be worth considering too. NICEIC explains that modern consumer units may include protective devices such as RCDs, RCBOs and SPDs, with SPDs helping protect circuits and equipment from voltage surges. Use this external link in the protection section: NICEIC’s guide to consumer units and fuse boxes — (NICEIC)
A modern board is not just a neater version of an old fuse box. It is designed to improve control and protection. RCD protection helps disconnect power where leakage current is detected. RCBO protection combines residual current protection and overcurrent protection for individual circuits. SPD protection helps protect against voltage surges, including surges caused by external events or switching activity. For many properties, RCBO boards are a strong upgrade because a fault on one circuit is less likely to take down several unrelated circuits. If your existing board only needs a repair rather than a full replacement, our fuse box repairs and replacements service may be the better fit.
A typical consumer unit replacement may include:
If faults are found during testing, these may need remedial works before the installation can be safely completed. For a fuller picture of your property’s wiring, our EICR inspection services can run alongside the upgrade.
Consumer unit replacement costs vary depending on:
Avoid promising the cheapest price. Instead, position RE Electrical as transparent, inspection-led and safety-focused.
Sometimes. It depends on the report findings. Some faults need remedial repairs, while others may make a consumer unit upgrade the most sensible option.
RCBO boards provide individual circuit protection, which can reduce disruption when one circuit develops a fault.
Yes, appropriate testing and certification should be issued following qualifying consumer unit work.
Ready to upgrade your consumer unit? Call 0800 774 7951 — we’ll arrange a free inspection and quote. Or click “Request upgrade quote” for a callback. You can also contact RE Electrical with any questions.
