Modern 18th Edition consumer units with RCD protection. Installed by NICEIC-registered engineers.
Your fuse board – or consumer unit, as electricians call it – is where all your home’s electrical circuits meet. It’s designed to protect you. When something goes wrong, the fuse board cuts the power before anyone gets hurt or a fire starts.
But older fuse boards weren’t designed for modern life. They can’t handle the electrical demands of today’s homes. They lack the safety features that are now standard. And if you’re planning to install solar panels or an EV charger, they simply won’t cope.
A modern 18th Edition consumer unit keeps your family safe and prepares your home for the future.
Those old fuses with wire wrapped around them? They’re decades out of date and can’t protect you properly. If someone put the wrong fuse wire in, they might not trip at all.
Wooden back boards are a fire risk and haven’t been installed for many years. If yours has one, it’s long overdue for replacement.
Frequent tripping can mean your board can’t handle your home’s electrical load, or there’s an underlying fault that needs investigating.
Adding a kitchen extension? Converting the loft? Now’s the time to upgrade your fuse board to handle the extra circuits.
Modern renewable energy systems and electric vehicle chargers require a consumer unit that can handle the additional load and has the right protective devices.
Instead of older "Split Load" boards that can plunge half your house into darkness during a minor fault, we install individual RCBOs (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent).
The Benefit: If a fault occurs, only that specific circuit trips. Your lights, fridge, and Wi-Fi stay on elsewhere. This is the gold standard for modern home reliability.
Modern homes are full of sensitive electronics. We integrate Type 2 Surge Protection into every board upgrade.
The Benefit: This protects your expensive appliances, TVs, and smart home tech from high-voltage power spikes and grid surges that can fry internal circuitry.
In strict compliance with fire safety regulations, we only install non-combustible metal consumer units.
The Benefit: These enclosures are designed to contain any internal electrical fire, preventing it from spreading to the rest of your property.
For ultimate safety in high-risk areas or bedrooms, we offer Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs).
The Benefit: These advanced breakers detect "arcing" (sparks caused by damaged cables or loose connections) that standard breakers might miss, stopping electrical fires before they start.
1. We assess your current installation.
We’ll check your existing board, count your circuits, and identify any issues.
2. We provide a fixed quote.
No surprises. You’ll know exactly what it’ll cost before we start.
3. We book a convenient time.
Including evenings and weekends if that works better for you.
4. We install and test.
The work typically takes 4-6 hours. Your power will be off for most of this time.
5. We certify the work.
You receive an Electrical Installation Certificate confirming the work complies with regulations.
Standard 10-way consumer unit upgrade starting from £660 to account for the higher cost of RCBO/SPD components
This includes the consumer unit, installation, testing, and certification. Larger installations or boards with additional circuits may cost more – we’ll provide a quote after assessing your property.
Call us on 0204 621 4199 for a free home inspection, or fill in the form to request a callback
We provide electrical services across Surrey and South London, including:
Whether it’s an emergency or a planned job, we’re here to help. Call us now or request a quote online.
