Professional consumer unit replacement in Ipswich. Upgrade your fuse board for improved safety, compliance and reliability.
Your fuse board is the control centre of your home’s electrical system, distributing power to every circuit and providing protection against faults. If your property still has an old fuse box with rewirable fuses, a dated trip switch board, or a consumer unit without RCD protection, upgrading to a modern unit is one of the most important safety improvements you can make.
We replace outdated fuse boards across Ipswich, fitting modern consumer units with MCBs and RCDs that detect faults within milliseconds and cut power before they cause harm. Whether your existing board is showing signs of age, you’re adding new circuits to your home, or your landlord obligations require an upgrade, we deliver a professional installation with full testing and certification.
Every upgrade includes a thorough assessment of your existing circuits, the new consumer unit and all components, installation, testing to BS 7671 standards, and an electrical installation certificate. Contact us for a free assessment of your Ipswich property’s fuse board.
A full consumer unit replacement removes your old fuse board entirely and installs a modern unit with individual MCBs for each circuit and RCD protection across all circuits. This is the standard upgrade for properties with outdated rewirable fuse boards, old-style cartridge fuse units, or any board that lacks proper fault detection. The new unit provides far superior protection against electrical fires and electric shock. We carry out a full inspection of your existing circuits during installation, identifying and rectifying any faults before connecting the new board. Most Ipswich properties can be upgraded within a single day with power restored the same evening.
Modern consumer units come in two main configurations. A dual RCD board splits your circuits across two RCD-protected banks, providing comprehensive protection at a lower cost. An RCBO board gives each circuit its own individual protection, meaning a fault on one circuit won’t affect any others. We advise on which option suits your property and budget. RCBO units cost more upfront but offer greater convenience, particularly in homes with many circuits. For most Ipswich homeowners, a dual RCD board provides excellent protection at a sensible price, while RCBO boards suit larger properties or those wanting maximum circuit independence.
Landlords have a legal obligation to ensure the electrical installations in their rental properties are safe. An EICR may flag an outdated consumer unit as a code C1 or C2 defect, requiring urgent remedial action before the property meets compliance. We carry out fuse board upgrades for landlords across Ipswich, providing a fast, professional service that gets your property back to a compliant standard. Every upgrade includes full testing and an electrical installation certificate, giving you and your tenants documented proof that the installation is safe. We work around tenant schedules to minimise disruption wherever possible.
If you’re adding new circuits to your Ipswich home — whether for an extension, a loft conversion, a new kitchen, an electric shower, or an EV charger — your existing fuse board may not have the capacity or the protection standard required. Upgrading your consumer unit as part of a wider project ensures your electrical system can handle the additional demand safely. We coordinate fuse board upgrades alongside other electrical and building work, keeping costs down by combining projects. Upgrading during renovation avoids the need for a separate visit and ensures your entire system meets current regulations from the outset.
Your fuse board protects your home and everyone in it, so the quality of the installation matters. We are fully qualified and registered with a competent person scheme, meaning we self-certify all work and issue the electrical installation certificates required for insurance, property sales, and letting compliance. Every upgrade is completed to BS 7671 standards with comprehensive testing and full documentation.
We provide clear, honest pricing with no hidden extras. Your quote covers the consumer unit, all components, installation, testing, and certification. We explain your options plainly, recommending the board that genuinely suits your property rather than overselling features you don’t need.
We carry out fuse board upgrades throughout Ipswich and the surrounding area, covering the town centre, Whitton, Chantry, Castle Hill, Sprites, Gainsborough, Rushmere St Andrew, Kesgrave, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Needham Market, and surrounding Suffolk villages.
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