
Moving a Consumer Unit: What Is Involved and What to Expect
Thinking about moving your fuse box? Whether it is for a kitchen redesign or a garage conversion, here is what the job involves, how long it takes, and what it costs.
Upgrade your old fuse box to a modern consumer unit with RCD/RCBO protection. Improve safety, comply with current regulations, and protect your home from electrical faults. NAPIT registered installation with full certification.

Your consumer unit (fuse board) is the heart of your home's electrical system. If your property still has an old-style fuse box with rewirable fuses or an early MCB board without RCD protection, upgrading to a modern consumer unit is one of the most important safety improvements you can make.
Modern consumer units feature RCDs (Residual Current Devices) or RCBOs that instantly disconnect the supply if they detect a fault, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock and electrical fires. The 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS 7671:2018) require all new consumer units to be made from non-combustible (metal) materials with full RCD protection.
Our NAPIT registered electricians will assess your current installation, recommend the appropriate consumer unit for your property, and complete the upgrade in a single day. The work includes full testing and an Electrical Installation Certificate for Building Control and insurance purposes.
RCD/RCBO protection instantly disconnects faulty circuits, dramatically reducing the risk of electric shock and fire.
All work complies with BS 7671:2018. Full Electrical Installation Certificate provided for Building Control.
Most consumer unit upgrades are completed in a single day with minimal disruption to your household.
All installations carried out by NAPIT registered electricians. Work is self-certified and notified to Building Control.
Modern metal consumer units meet the latest fire safety requirements, replacing old plastic units that can be a fire risk.
Spare capacity for future additions like EV charger circuits, electric shower, or additional lighting circuits.
From your first enquiry to enjoying perfect comfort, here's how the process works.
Contact us and we'll discuss your current fuse board, property age, and any issues you're experiencing to recommend the right upgrade.
We'll provide a clear, fixed-price quote for the consumer unit upgrade including all materials, labour, testing, and certification.
Our electrician replaces your old fuse board with a modern consumer unit, typically in 4-6 hours. Power is off during the changeover.
Full testing of all circuits after installation. Electrical Installation Certificate provided for Building Control and your records.
Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote, usually within a few hours.





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