Fuse Board Replacement

Upgrade Your Electrical Safety with a Modern Consumer Unit

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Your fuse board is the heart of your home’s electrical system. If it’s outdated, damaged, or no longer compliant with current regulations, it’s time for an upgrade. At FlickASwitch, we provide professional fuse board replacements (also known as consumer unit upgrades) that bring your electrics up to modern standards — safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.

Why Replace Your Fuse Board?

Older fuse boxes — especially those with re-wireable fuses — may not provide adequate protection against electric shocks or fire. A modern consumer unit fitted with RCBOs and RCDs will detect faults instantly and isolate the circuit to protect you, your family, or your tenants.

You may need a replacement if:

  • Your fuse board is 25+ years old or has no RCD protection

  • You’re experiencing regular tripping or flickering

  • You’re planning a rewire, renovation, or extension

  • You’re renting out a property and need to comply with EICR regulations

  • Your electrics look dated, corroded, or overloaded

What’s Included in a Rewire?

We tailor every rewire to your property, usage, and budget. Services typically include:

  • Removal of old or unsafe cabling

  • New wiring throughout key areas (or full property)

  • Upgraded sockets, switches, and lighting points

  • Installation of a new fuse board / consumer unit

  • Earth bonding for kitchens and bathrooms

  • Optional upgrades like USB sockets, LED lighting, or smart home systems

  • Full testing, inspection, and EICR certification

What’s Included in a Fuse Board Replacement?

When you book a fuse board upgrade with FlickASwitch, you’ll get:

  • Safe removal of the old fuse box

  • Installation of a modern 18th Edition compliant consumer unit

  • Upgrade to RCBOs or dual RCD split-load units (depending on property size)

  • Full testing of all connected circuits

  • Labelling, circuit charts, and electrical safety certificates (EIC / Part P)

All work is carried out to BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and signed off by a NICEIC Domestic Installer.

What to Expect

  1. Free Assessment & Quotation
    We’ll visit your property to assess your current setup, explain your options, and provide a fixed, no-obligation quote.

  2. Installation Day
    We’ll isolate the power safely, remove the old unit, and install the new consumer unit with careful attention to layout, testing, and finish.

  3. Testing & Certification
    All circuits are tested for safety and functionality. We issue the required electrical certificates (EIC), and notify Building Control where applicable.

How Long Does It Take?

  • Standard Fuse Board Replacement: 1 Day

  • Larger Systems / Properties with Issues: 1–2 Days -
    We aim to restore power to most circuits the same day.

Price Guide (Estimates)

  • Fuse Board Replacement (Standard 6–10 Circuits) – From £500

  • Consumer Unit Upgrade + Testing / Certification – From £650

  • Upgrades as part of full rewire – Discounted rates available