Consumer Unit Replacement & Fuse Board Upgrade | RCD Protection & Costs
Upgrading the electrical system in your home starts with a professional consumer unit replacement and fuse board upgrade. Modern fuse boards with enhanced safety features — such as an RCD protection upgrade — not only protect your family but also meet current regulations. Below, we explain the process, benefits, and an overview of fuse box replacement cost so you know what to expect before booking.
Consumer Unit Replacement FAQs
Your consumer unit (also known as a fuse board or fuse box) is the central control point for your property’s electrical system. It distributes power safely and protects your circuits from overloads, faults, and electric shock.
Upgrading your consumer unit improves safety, ensures compliance with current regulations, and provides RCD protection, preparing your property for modern electrical demands such as EV chargers, renovations, and high-load appliances.
- Old or rewireable fuses
- Frequent tripping
- No RCD or RCBO protection
- Plastic fuse board
- Failed electrical inspection
- Electrical inspection
- Fixed-price quote
- Professional installation
- Full testing & certification
Most installations are completed in one day.
Most installations are completed within one working day.
Yes, power will be temporarily isolated during installation, but we aim to minimise disruption.
It is not always mandatory, but it is strongly recommended if your current unit is unsafe or fails inspection.
Why Replace Your Consumer Unit?
- Improves electrical safety with a modern consumer unit replacement
- Adds RCD protection to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire
- Ensures compliance with current UK wiring regulations
- Supports EV chargers and modern electrical demands
- Reduces faults and tripping caused by outdated fuse boards
- Free, No Obligation quotations
- Quick response & reliable scheduling
- Clean, professional installation & tidy cleanup
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
- Fully compliant to latest UK wiring standards