Is your fuse box outdated, tripping repeatedly, or failing to meet current UK wiring regulations? A new consumer unit (commonly called a fuse box) is one of the most important electrical safety investments you can make in your home.
As a SELECT Approved electrician, we supply and install modern consumer units that fully comply with BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations), keeping your home safe and legally compliant.
What Is a Consumer Unit?
A consumer unit is the central hub of your home's electrical system. It houses the main switch, circuit breakers (MCBs), and residual current devices (RCDs) or RCBOs that protect every circuit in your property — including lighting, sockets, cookers, and outdoor supplies.
Modern consumer units provide significantly enhanced protection compared to older rewireable fuse boxes, automatically cutting power if a fault or overload is detected.
Signs You Need a Consumer Unit Replacement
- Your fuse box still uses old-style rewireable fuses instead of MCBs
- Circuit breakers trip frequently without an obvious reason
- You are having a home extension, new kitchen, or EV charger installed
- Your Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) has flagged the consumer unit
- The unit has no RCD protection — a requirement under current UK regulations
- The enclosure is plastic (metal-clad units are now the standard for fire safety)
Our Consumer Unit Installation Service
- Full assessment of your existing electrical installation
- Supply and installation of a dual RCD or full RCBO consumer unit
- All work carried out to BS 7671:2018 standards
- An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) issued upon completion
- Tidy, professional finish with minimal disruption
Why Choose a Metal-Clad Consumer Unit?
Since 2016, new consumer unit installations in domestic properties must use metal-clad enclosures to comply with Wiring Regulation Amendment 3. This reduces the risk of fire spreading from an electrical fault inside the unit — an important safety upgrade over older plastic models.
Consumer Unit Upgrade Cost
Prices vary depending on the size of the installation and number of circuits. We provide free, no-obligation quotes tailored to your property. Contact us today to arrange a survey.
Fully Certified & Compliant
All consumer unit installations are:
- Notified to your Local Authority Building Control
- Backed by an Electrical Installation Certificate
- Covered by our public liability insurance