Consumer Unit Replacement Preston, Bolton, Chorley & Leyland
Upgrade Your Fuse Box for Improved Safety
Your consumer unit is the heart of your property’s electrical system. At Deakins NW, we install modern consumer units across the North West, improving safety, reliability, and ensuring your installation meets current UK regulations.
What Is a Consumer Unit?
Overview
A consumer unit (commonly known as a fuse box) distributes electricity throughout your home and protects each circuit from faults. It is a critical safety component that controls and monitors your electrical system.
Why It’s Important
Older fuse boxes provide limited protection and often fall short of current safety standards. Replacing your consumer unit significantly reduces the risk of:
- Electric shock
- Electrical fires
- Damage to appliances
When You Might Need One
Consumer unit replacement is typically recommended when:
- Your fuse box is outdated or uses rewireable fuses
- You’re upgrading or extending your electrical system
- You’ve been advised during an EICR
- You want improved protection and compliance
Our Consumer Unit Services
We supply and install high-quality, regulation-compliant consumer units designed to enhance safety and performance.
RCD Protection
Modern units include Residual Current Devices (RCDs), which automatically shut off power in the event of a fault, helping prevent electric shock.
Surge Protection (SPD)
We install consumer units with built-in Surge Protection Devices to protect your appliances from voltage spikes caused by power surges or lightning.
Arc Fault Detection (AFDD)
Where required, we can install Arc Fault Detection Devices to identify early signs of electrical faults within wiring, helping reduce fire risks.
Book a Consumer Unit Upgrade
If you’re planning a consumer unit update for your home or business, Deakins NW is here to help.
Get in touch today to discuss your requirements and arrange a competitive quotation from our experienced team.
WHY CHOOSE DEAKIN’S FOR CONSUMER UNIT REPLACEMENT
We deliver safe, compliant installations with a focus on long-term reliability.
- Fully qualified electricians (18th Edition compliant)
- Installation of modern, high-spec consumer units
- Improved protection for your home and electrical system
- All work tested, certified, and compliant with UK regulations
CONSUMER UNIT FAQs
Costs typically range from £400 to £900 depending on the size of the property, number of circuits, and specification of the unit (e.g. inclusion of SPD or AFDD).
Most installations are completed within a day, although this can vary depending on the complexity of the system and any remedial work required.
If your property still has an old-style fuse box with rewireable fuses or lacks RCD protection, an upgrade is strongly recommended for safety and compliance.
Yes, the electricity supply will need to be turned off during the replacement. We aim to keep downtime to a minimum.
It’s not always mandatory, but your installation must meet current safety standards. If it doesn’t, upgrading may be required following an inspection.
You will receive an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) confirming the work complies with BS 7671 regulations.