Your consumer unit is the heart of your electrical installation, providing protection for your property, your electrical circuits and, most importantly, the people using them.

Whether you're replacing an ageing fuse board, upgrading following an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or installing additional electrical equipment such as an EV chargers, solar PV systems or battery storage. Same Electricals Limited provides professional consumer unit upgrades for domestic and commercial properties.
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Every installation is carefully planned, fully tested and certified to the latest BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, ensuring your electrical installation is safe, reliable and ready for the future.

Is It Time To Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?

​Many older consumer units continue to operate safely, but advances in electrical safety mean modern consumer units now provide significantly improved protection, reliability and flexibility compared with many older fuse boards.

Todays homes and businesses demand more from their electrical system than ever before. Electric vehicles, home offices, heat pumps, air conditioning, solar PV and battery storage all place additional demand on your electrical system. A modern consumer unit provides the flexibility to support future additions while ensuring every circuit is individually protected and easier to maintain.

If your property still has rewireable fuses or an older consumer unit without modern safety devices, it may be time to consider an upgrade. A consumer unit upgrade may be recommended if:
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  • Your EICR has identified C2 observations relating to the consumer unit
  • You still have an old fuse board with rewireable fuses
  • Your consumer unit doesn't provide individual RCBO protection
  • Your installation doesn't include Surge Protection
  • You're installing an EV charger
  • You're having Solar PV or Battery Storage installed
  • You're extending or renovating your property
  • Your existing consumer unit is damaged or deteriorating
  • You frequently experience nuisance tripping or electrical faults

Before recommending a replacement, we'll assess your existing electrical installation and explain exactly why an upgrade may be beneficial. If your consumer unit is still suitable, we'll tell you our advice is always honest and based on the condition of your installation.

Our Consumer Unit Upgrade Service

Every installation begins with a thorough assessment of your existing electrical installation to ensure it is suitable for a new consumer unit. Where required, we'll identify any remedial works that should be completed before the replacement takes place, ensuring your new consumer unit protects a safe and compliant electrical installation. Our consumer unit upgrade service includes:
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  • Initial inspection of your existing installation
  • Honest advice and recommendations
  • Metal consumer unit supplied and installed
  • Individual RCBO protection
  • Surge Protection Device (SPD)
  • Clearly labelled circuits
  • Full inspection and testing
  • Electrical Installation Certificate
  • Building Control notification
  • Demonstration of your new consumer unit
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Every installation is completed with pride, using quality components and a tidy, professional approach.

Why Upgrade?

​A modern consumer unit does far more than simply distribute electricity around your property.
It provides multiple layers of protection designed to improve electrical safety, reduce inconvenience and make fault finding much easier. Benefits of a modern consumer unit include:

  • Individual RCBO protection for every circuit
  • Reduced nuisance tripping
  • Improved protection against electric shock
  • Protection against electrical fires
  • Surge Protection Device (SPD) to help protect valuable electronics
  • Easier fault identification
  • Greater compatibility with EV chargers, solar PV and battery storage
  • Increased confidence in the safety of your electrical installation

A consumer unit upgrade is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety and reliability of an older electrical installation.

Why Choose Same Electricals Limited?

Replacing a consumer unit isn't simply a case of swapping one fuse board for another. A professional installation requires a thorough understanding of the existing electrical installation, detailed inspection and testing, and the ability to identify any issues that may affect the safety of the system.

At Same Electricals Limited, we carry out every consumer unit upgrade with the same attention to detail we'd expect in our own homes. From your initial enquiry through to certification and Building Control notification, we're committed to providing honest advice, exceptional workmanship and complete peace of mind.
When you choose Same Electricals Limited, you can expect:
✓ NAPIT Approved Contractor
✓ Individual RCBO protection
✓ Surge Protection Device included
✓ Honest, Professional Advice
✓ Fully Tested & Certified Installation
✓ Building Control Notification
✓ High-Quality Workmanship
✓ Clear Communication Throughout
✓ Ongoing Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need a new consumer unit?
A. We'll assess the condition of your existing installation and only recommend a replacement where it's genuinely beneficial or required.

Q. Will my power be off all day?
A. Most consumer unit replacements can be completed within a single day,  during this time your electricity will need to be safely isolated for the replacement and will be on and off during the testing procedure. We always aim to minimise disruption where possible.

Q. Will my wiring need replaceing?
A. Before replacing your consumer unit we'll inspect and test your existing installation. If any issues are identified, we'll explain them clearly and discuss the available options.

Q. Will I receive certification?
A. Yes. Every consumer unit replacement is fully inspected, tested and certified, we also notify your local authorities Building Control.

Q. Can I have my consumer unit upgraded before installing an EV charger or solar PV?
A. Absolutely, in many cases upgrading your consumer unit first provides the safest and most practical first step for future additions such as EV charging, solar PV and battery storage.

Get A Quote

Tell us a little about the work you'd like carried out and upload any relevant photos or plans. We'll review your enquiry, discuss the available options and provide a detailed, no-obligation quotation with clear pricing and honest advice.

Whether it's a small domestic job or a large commercial installation, you'll receive the same high standard of communication, workmanship and customer service that Same Electricals Limited is known for.

Trusted Electrical Contractors Across the North East & Cumbria

✓ NAPIT Approved Contractor
✓ Domestic & Commercial Specialists
✓ EV Chargers • Consumer Units • Rewires • Commercial • Solar PV
​✓ Trusted by homeowners and businesses across the North East & Cumbria
✓ 30+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Same Electricals Limited is a trusted electrical contractor providing high-quality domestic and commercial electrical services throughout the North East and Cumbria. Whether you require an EV charger installation, electrical testing, maintenance or a complete installation, we're committed to delivering exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer service.