Consumer Unit Upgrades in South East London

What is a consumer unit?

A consumer unit, often known as the fuse box, is the central distribution point for electricity in your home. It receives the incoming mains supply and divides it into separate circuits for lighting, sockets, cookers, and other household equipment.

The unit contains individual protective devices designed to disconnect power if a fault or overload occurs on a circuit.

When to look at replacing one

There are several common reasons homeowners choose or need to replace their existing unit:

• An older fuse box with rewireable fuses or wooden backing
• Repeated circuit tripping or signs of wear on the casing
• Adding new circuits for an extension, kitchen, or outdoor power
• Before or after major home renovation and rewiring work
• If you are unsure of the age or condition of your current setup

What the job involves

We handle the replacement process cleanly and systematically from start to finish:

• Power to the property is safely switched off while the work takes place
• The existing fuse box is disconnected and removed
• The new consumer unit is mounted and all household circuits are reconnected
• Comprehensive electrical testing is carried out across all circuits
• We walk you through the new switches and explain how the unit operates