Consumer Unit Replacement in Talke
Our consumer unit replacement service in Talke swaps an old fuse box for a modern board with RCD and surge protection. Every board is tested, certified and registered for you.
- NICEIC Approved Contractor
- 30 years in business
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No call-out charge
Consumer unit replacements in Talke
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Signs your board needs replacing
Rewireable fuses, a plastic board with no RCDs, a wooden back panel or scorch marks are all signs. So is a board that keeps tripping for no clear reason, or one with no spare space for a new circuit such as an EV charger, electric shower or garden room.
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What a modern board gives you
New consumer units have RCD protection, which cuts the power in a fraction of a second if current leaks to earth. RCBOs protect each circuit on its own, so one fault does not switch off the whole house. Most new boards also include surge protection.
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How long the job takes
Most consumer unit replacements take half a day to a full day. The power is off for most of that time, so we agree a start time with you. Afterwards, every circuit is labelled, and you get a certificate and building control registration.
What to expect from a consumer unit replacement
Before we quote, we look at your existing board, the earthing and the wiring around it. This tells us what size of unit you need and whether anything else, such as main bonding to the gas and water pipes, needs bringing up to standard first.
On the day, we switch off the supply, test each circuit, remove the old board and fit the new one in a non-combustible enclosure. Each circuit is connected, labelled and tested. If a hidden fault shows up, we explain it and agree the fix with you before we carry on.
What's included
- A check of your board and earthing
- A new metal consumer unit
- RCD or RCBO protection
- Labelled circuits
- Electrical Installation Certificate
- Building control registration
How it works
Call or send a message
Tell us what you need or what has gone wrong. We aim to respond the same day across Stoke-on-Trent.
We visit and quote
We look at the job, explain what needs doing and give you a free quote before any work starts.
Work tested and certified
We finish the job, test everything we have worked on and hand over the certificate for your records.
Consumer unit replacement questions
Does a consumer unit replacement in Talke need building control sign-off?
Yes. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations in England. As an NICEIC Approved Contractor, we register the job for you, and you receive a compliance certificate in the post as well as our Electrical Installation Certificate.
Why do new consumer units have to be metal?
Since 2016, the wiring regulations have required consumer units in homes to be made of non-combustible material, which usually means steel. This was introduced because of fires that started in plastic boards. A metal enclosure helps contain a fire if a connection inside ever overheats.
What affects the price of a consumer unit replacement near Kidsgrove?
The main things are the number of circuits, whether you want RCBOs on every circuit, the condition of your earthing and bonding, and any faults found during testing. We look at the existing board first and give you a free quote covering everything the job needs.
Can my old wiring stay when the consumer unit is replaced?
Usually, yes, as long as it tests safely. New RCDs are more sensitive than old fuses, so they can reveal faults that were hidden before. If testing shows a circuit is in poor condition, we explain the options, which may include a partial rewire of that circuit.
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Book a consumer unit replacement in Talke
Ring us to arrange a look at your current fuse box, and we'll give you a free quote for the new board.