Fuse Board Upgrade in London – Consumer Unit Replacement
A modern consumer unit is one of the most important safety components within your property. If your fuse board is outdated, lacks RCD protection or has been identified as unsafe during an electrical inspection, upgrading to a modern consumer unit can significantly improve electrical safety and reliability.
BuildSpark provides professional fuse board upgrades throughout London and South West London. We replace outdated fuse boxes with modern 18th Edition consumer units incorporating RCBO protection and surge protection devices (SPD) where required. See our recent Fuse Board Upgrade project completed in Tooting.
✔ NAPIT Registered Electrician
✔ Full Testing & Certification
✔ RCBO Consumer Units
✔ SPD Protection Available
✔ Landlord & Homeowner Services
✔ Transparent Pricing
Call Us: 0203 488 7378
Why Upgrade Your Fuse Board?
Many older fuse boards were installed before modern electrical safety requirements were introduced.
Upgrading your consumer unit can provide:
- Improved electrical safety
- Individual circuit protection
- Reduced fire risk
- Improved fault diagnosis
- Better protection against electric shock
- Compliance with current regulations
- Increased property safety
Common reasons customers contact us include:
- Outdated fuse boxes
- Rewireable fuses
- Frequent tripping
- Failed EICR reports
- Property renovations
- Landlord compliance requirements
Failed EICR Due to an Old Fuse Board?
One of the most common reasons an EICR is classified as unsatisfactory is an outdated consumer unit.
Older fuse boards often lack:
- RCD protection
- RCBO protection
- Surge protection
- Proper circuit identification
- Modern fault protection
Many failed EICRs can be resolved through a professional fuse board replacement.If your electrical report has been classified as unsatisfactory, visit our Failed EICR Remedial Works page for further information.
Fuse Board Keeps Tripping?
A fuse board that repeatedly trips is often a sign of an electrical fault.
Possible causes include:
- Damaged wiring
- Faulty appliances
- Earth leakage faults
- Circuit overloads
- Consumer unit defects
Before replacing a consumer unit, professional testing should be carried out to identify the root cause. We also provide Electrical Fault Finding London services to diagnose electrical problems quickly and safely.
What Is Included in a Fuse Board Upgrade?
Our consumer unit replacement service includes:
- Removal of the existing fuse board
- Installation of a new metal consumer unit
- RCBO protection
- Circuit identification and labelling
- Electrical testing
- Certification
- Building Regulations compliance notification where required
We can also install surge protection devices (SPD) to help protect sensitive electrical equipment from transient overvoltages.
WHY CHOOSE BUILDSPARK?
- NAPIT Registered Electrician
- City & Guilds Qualified
- Fully Insured
- Transparent Pricing
- 12-Month Workmanship Warranty
- Fast Response Times
- Landlord Compliance Specialists
- South West London Based
Consumer Unit Upgrades for Landlords
Landlords have a responsibility to maintain safe electrical installations within rental properties.
We regularly upgrade consumer units for:
- Landlords
- Letting agents
- HMO properties
- Property managers
Consumer unit upgrades are frequently required following EICR inspections and remedial works.
Areas We Cover
We provide fuse board upgrades throughout:
- Tooting
- Wimbledon
- Balham
- Clapham
- Earlsfield
- Wandsworth
- Putney
- Battersea
- Mitcham
- Streatham
- South West London
- Surrey
Frequently Asked Questions?
How much does a fuse board upgrade cost?
The cost depends on the number of circuits, type of consumer unit and condition of the existing installation. Contact us for a free quotation.
Will I receive a certificate after the upgrade?
Yes. All fuse board upgrades include testing and certification.
Do you install surge protection devices (SPD)?
Yes. We regularly install SPD protection to help protect electrical equipment from transient overvoltages.
Do you install RCBO consumer units?
Yes. We generally recommend modern RCBO consumer units as they provide improved fault protection and easier fault diagnosis.
How long does a fuse board replacement take?
Most domestic consumer unit replacements can be completed within one day.
Do I need a fuse board upgrade after a failed EICR?
Not always, but older consumer units are one of the most common causes of failed EICRs.
Can you replace old rewireable fuse boards?
Yes. We regularly replace older rewireable fuse boards with modern 18th Edition consumer units.
Can you upgrade a fuse board in a rental property?
Yes. We regularly work with landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.
Need a Fuse Board Upgrade?
Whether you have an outdated fuse box, a failed EICR or a consumer unit that keeps tripping, BuildSpark can help.Free quotations available throughout London and South West London.