Professional consumer unit replacement in Ipswich. Upgrade your fuse board for improved safety, compliance and reliability.
Your consumer unit (fuse board) is a critical part of your home’s electrical safety. Older fuse boards often lack modern protection and may struggle to cope with today’s electrical demands. At Ipswich Electricians, we carry out professional consumer unit replacements designed to improve safety, reliability and compliance.
Upgrading to a modern consumer unit helps protect against electric shock, electrical fires and appliance damage while ensuring your home meets current UK regulations.
A consumer unit upgrade is commonly recommended if:
A consumer unit (often called a fuse board) is the central control point of your home’s electrical system. If your property in Ipswich still has an older fuse board, upgrading to a modern consumer unit can significantly improve electrical safety and reliability.
Modern consumer units are designed to protect against electric shocks, electrical fires and circuit overloads, helping keep your home and occupants safe while meeting current electrical standards.
Many homeowners are unaware that their fuse board is outdated until problems start to appear. Common signs that a consumer unit upgrade may be required include frequent tripping, old-style rewireable fuses, lack of RCD protection or buzzing and overheating around the fuse board.
If your electrical system struggles to cope with modern appliances, an inspection by a qualified Ipswich electrician can confirm whether an upgrade is recommended.
Modern consumer units provide far greater protection than older systems. They are fitted with RCDs and circuit protection devices that cut the power quickly if a fault is detected, reducing the risk of injury or damage.
Upgrading your consumer unit also helps future-proof your electrical system, making it safer and better suited for extensions, EV chargers, home offices and modern appliances.
Consumer unit replacements must be carried out by a qualified electrician and tested thoroughly once installed. We ensure all work is completed safely, in line with current electrical regulations, and fully tested before handover.
On completion, you’ll receive the appropriate electrical certification, providing peace of mind and documentation for insurance, property sales or rental compliance.
Older properties often have wiring systems that are no longer suitable for modern electrical use. Rewiring replaces outdated wiring, improving safety, reliability and capacity.
We carry out full and partial rewires, carefully planned to minimise disruption. This includes new cabling, updated sockets and switches, and ensuring all work meets current standards.
A properly rewired home provides peace of mind and supports modern electrical demands.
EV Chargers
Lighting plays a key role in how your home functions and feels. We install and upgrade internal and external lighting, helping improve usability, appearance and energy efficiency.
This includes feature lighting, security lighting, garden lighting and energy-efficient upgrades. All lighting is installed safely and positioned correctly for reliable performance.
Home Rewiring
Electrical work is often required during renovations, extensions and refurbishments. We work alongside other trades to ensure electrics are planned correctly and installed safely.
This includes adding new circuits, upgrading existing systems and ensuring compliance with building regulations.
Lighting Installations