Consumer Unit Upgrades and Fuse Board Replacements

Professional consumer unit upgrades for homes, rental properties, landlords, letting agents and commercial premises.

Safe Replacement of Old Fuse Boards and Consumer Units

Your consumer unit controls and protects the electrical circuits within your property. If it is old, damaged, overloaded, poorly labelled or no longer suitable for the way the property is used, it may need upgrading.

Electrical Maintenance Services provides professional consumer unit upgrades and fuse board replacements, including inspection, installation, testing and certification where required.

All work is carried out with safety, neat workmanship and BS 7671 Wiring Regulations in mind.

When You May Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade

A consumer unit upgrade may be recommended if:

Consumer Unit Upgrades for Landlords and Agents

For rental properties, a safe and reliable consumer unit is important for tenant safety and ongoing electrical maintenance.

We can help landlords, letting agents, estate agents and property managers with consumer unit upgrades following an EICR, during refurbishment work, before a new tenancy or as part of planned property maintenance.

Where remedial work is required, we explain the issue clearly and provide practical advice on the best way forward.

What the Work Can Include

Why Choose Electrical Maintenance Services?

Professional Installation

Consumer unit replacements are completed carefully, with proper testing and attention to safety.

Domestic and Commercial Support

We carry out upgrades for homes, rental properties, managed properties and suitable commercial premises.

Remedial Works Available

If your EICR has flagged consumer unit issues, we can quote for the required remedial work.

Accredited Contractor

NAPIT Registered, TrustMark Approved and fully insured.

Clear Advice

You receive a straightforward explanation of what needs upgrading and why.

Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade?

Contact Electrical Maintenance Services for clear advice and a professional quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a consumer unit?

A consumer unit is the main electrical control point in a property. It contains protective devices for the electrical circuits, such as breakers, RCDs or RCBOs.

Many people use the terms interchangeably. Older properties may still have older style fuse boards, while modern installations usually have consumer units with improved protection.

You may need an upgrade if the board is old, damaged, frequently tripping, lacks modern protection or has been flagged during an EICR.

Yes. We work with landlords, agents and property managers on consumer unit upgrades for rental and managed properties.

Yes. Inspection and testing are carried out after installation, with certification provided where required.