Upgrade Your Fuse Board for a Safer, Smarter Home

If your home still has an old fuse box, it was designed for a time when we used far fewer electrical appliances. A modern consumer unit (the up-to-date term for a fuse board) is one of the most worthwhile safety upgrades you can make.

Why upgrade?

Improved safety
Modern consumer units include RCD protection, which cuts the power in a fraction of a second if a fault is detected. This greatly reduces the risk of electric shock and electrical fires.

Reliable, hassle-free power
Circuit breakers trip safely when a circuit is overloaded and can be reset in seconds. There’s no fuse wire to replace and no fumbling around in the dark.

Ready for modern living
Planning an EV charger, solar panels, a heat pump or a kitchen refit? A new consumer unit gives your home the capacity and protection to support them.

Compliant and certified
Every installation is tested and certified to the latest wiring regulations (BS 7671), giving you documentation for insurers, landlords and future buyers.

Protection for your appliances
Modern consumer units can include surge protection, helping safeguard your TVs, computers and other sensitive electronics.

Signs it may be time to upgrade

• Rewirable fuses or no clear TEST button on devices

• Your consumer unit is made of plastic, wood or cast iron.

• Fuses that blow or trip regularly

• No RCD protection

• Burning smells, warm switches or flickering lights

• You’re not sure when your electrics were last inspected

Get a free, no-obligation quote

Our qualified electricians will assess your current setup and talk you through your options, with clear pricing and no surprises.