Consumer Unit Upgrades
Modern Fuse Board Upgrades
Replace outdated units with modern, RCD-protected consumer units for maximum safety.
Fully Compliant Installations
All work meets the latest wiring regulations and comes with certification.
Future-Ready & Reliable
Support new circuits, smart tech, and high-demand appliances with confidence.
Consumer Unit Upgrades & Replacements
Upgrade to a Modern, Safer Electrical System
Your consumer unit (also known as a fuse board) is the heart of your home’s electrical system. If it’s outdated, faulty, or lacks modern safety features, it may pose a fire risk or fail to protect your home from electrical faults. At TOM Electrical, we specialise in consumer unit upgrades, ensuring your home meets the latest safety regulations and providing you with peace of mind.
Our Consumer Unit Services Include:
- Full Consumer Unit Replacements – Upgrade from old fuse boxes to modern, RCD-protected consumer units for enhanced safety.
- RCBO Consumer Units – Improve electrical protection with individual circuit breakers that prevent complete power loss in case of a fault.
- Surge Protection Installation – Protect your appliances and electronics from voltage spikes and electrical surges.
- Upgrading to 18th Edition Standards – Ensure your home’s electrical system complies with the latest wiring regulations.
- Additional Circuit Installations – Expand your electrical capacity for home extensions, EV chargers, or high-powered appliances.
- Testing & Inspection of Existing Consumer Units – Identify potential hazards, faulty breakers, or outdated components.
- Emergency Consumer Unit Replacements – Fast response service for homes experiencing electrical faults due to an unsafe or failing fuse board.
- Rewiring & Circuit Upgrades – Ensure safe, high-quality wiring connections to your new consumer unit.
- Smoke Alarm & Fire Safety Integration – Link your consumer unit to safety devices for enhanced home protection.
Why Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?
✔ Enhanced electrical safety with RCD and RCBO protection
✔ Reduced risk of electrical fires and shocks
✔ Compliance with the latest UK wiring regulations
✔ Improved energy efficiency and system reliability
Why Choose Us?
✅ Fully qualified & insured electricians
✅ High-quality, regulation-compliant installations
✅ Minimal disruption & expert workmanship
✅ Free consultations & competitive pricing
If your fuse board is old or unreliable, don’t take the risk—contact us today for a safe, modern consumer unit upgrade!
Frequently Asked Questions
A consumer unit (also known as a fuse box) is the main electrical control panel in your home. It distributes electricity safely to different circuits and protects against overloads and faults.
If your unit uses old-style fuses, lacks RCD protection, or shows signs of wear (like buzzing or burning smells), it’s likely time for an upgrade.
Most upgrades take around 1 day, including full testing and certification. We always aim to keep disruption to a minimum.
Yes! All consumer unit upgrades come with an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) to confirm everything meets current safety standards.
