Consumer unit upgrades
Modern protection at the centre of your electrical installation.
Professional fuse board replacement, inspection, testing and certification across Queensbury, Bradford and West Yorkshire.
When an assessment makes sense
An older fuse board is not judged by appearance alone.
Its condition, protective devices, earthing, circuits and the wider installation all need to be considered.
Older equipment
The board may lack modern forms of protection or have limited capacity for planned work.
Repeated tripping
Frequent operation can indicate a fault, circuit issue or unsuitable equipment that needs diagnosis.
Property changes
Extensions, kitchens, EV chargers and other additions may require the supply and protection to be reviewed.
Visible concerns
Damage, overheating, loose covers or poor previous work should be assessed promptly.
What the work normally involves.
- 01
Initial assessment
Review the existing board, supply, earthing and proposed requirements.
- 02
Pre-work testing
Testing helps identify existing issues that may affect the upgrade.
- 03
Replacement and labelling
Install the agreed equipment with clear circuit identification and a neat finish.
- 04
Final testing and certification
Verify the completed work and provide the appropriate documentation.
Important to know
Testing may reveal problems elsewhere.
A new consumer unit cannot make damaged or unsuitable circuits disappear. If inspection or testing identifies additional work, the findings and available options will be explained before anything extra is authorised.
Common questions
Consumer unit FAQs.
How do I know if my fuse board may need upgrading?
Older fuse boards, limited protection, visible damage, repeated tripping or planned electrical work can all justify an assessment. The correct recommendation depends on inspection and testing.
Will the electricity need to be turned off?
Yes. Power normally needs to be isolated while the consumer unit is replaced and tested. The expected duration will be explained before work starts.
Will I receive certification?
Appropriate testing and certification is provided for completed notifiable electrical work where required.
Can faults be found during an upgrade?
Testing can reveal existing issues elsewhere in the installation. Any additional remedial work will be discussed before it is carried out.
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