Consumer unit replacement in Lees
Consumer unit replacement in Lees, swapping an old fuse box for a modern unit with RCD protection. We test your circuits, fit the new board and register the work, with a free quote first.
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- 22 years in business
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Consumer unit replacement in Lees
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Signs it's time to replace
Rewireable fuses, a wooden backing board, a plastic unit with no RCDs or a board that keeps tripping are all signs. You may also need a new one before adding an EV charger, an electric shower or an extension, if the old board has no spare space.
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What a modern unit gives you
A new consumer unit has RCD protection, which cuts the power very quickly if someone touches a live part or there's a leak to earth. Home units must now have a non-combustible enclosure, usually metal, and many need surge protection to meet the current regulations.
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What affects the price
The price depends on how many circuits you have, the type of protection needed and the condition of the earthing and bonding. If testing shows a fault on a circuit, it needs fixing before the new unit can be signed off. We explain any of this before work starts.
What to expect from a consumer unit replacement
Before we book the job, we look at your existing board, earthing and bonding, and test the circuits where we can. Old faults that a fuse box didn't notice can trip a new RCD, so finding them early means no surprises on the day. Your free quote covers everything we find.
On the day, the power is off for most of the job. We remove the old board, fit the new consumer unit, connect and label each circuit, then test it all. You get an Electrical Installation Certificate, and we register the work with building control under Part P.
What's included
- Circuit testing before the job
- A new unit with RCD protection
- Each circuit clearly labelled
- Full testing after fitting
- Electrical Installation Certificate
- Building control registration
How it works
Call or send a message
Tell us what's wrong or what you need doing. For urgent faults we offer a same day response.
We visit and quote
There's no call-out charge. We look at the job and give you a free quote before any work begins.
Done, tested and certified
We finish the work, test it and leave you with the right certificate for the job.
Consumer unit replacement questions
How long does a consumer unit replacement take in Lees?
Most take the best part of a day, and the power is off for much of that time. Larger homes with more circuits can take longer. We tell you in advance when the power will go off, so you can plan around it.
Will my new consumer unit keep tripping?
A new unit only trips if there's a fault. RCDs pick up problems an old fuse box would miss, such as a damp outside socket or a damaged cable. That's why we test the circuits first and tell you about any faults before we fit the new board.
Does a new consumer unit in Lees need building control approval?
Yes. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. As an NICEIC registered electrician, we notify building control for you. You'll receive a building regulations compliance certificate in the post, separate from our installation certificate.
Is a fuse box the same as a consumer unit?
They do the same job, but a fuse box is the older type, with fuses that melt when overloaded. A consumer unit uses circuit breakers and RCDs, which switch off faster and reset easily. Most people in Lees still call any of them a fuse board.
Consumer unit replacement across Lees and Oldham
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Send us a photo of your current fuse board and we'll tell you what's needed and quote for the replacement.