Consumer Unit Upgrade South East London – NICEIC Approved Electrician
BS Electrician (UK) Limited provides professional consumer unit upgrades in South East London for residential and small commercial properties. As a NICEIC Approved Contractor, all upgrades are carried out in accordance with BS 7671 and current IET Wiring Regulations.
If your property still has an old fuse box with rewireable fuses or lacks RCD protection, an upgrade improves safety, compliance and system reliability.
What Is a Consumer Unit Upgrade?
A consumer unit upgrade involves replacing an outdated fuse board with a modern metal consumer unit fitted with:
- RCD or RCBO protection
- MCB circuit breakers
- Surge Protection Device (SPD) where required
- Clearly labelled circuits
- Fire-resistant enclosure
Modern units reduce fire risk, improve fault detection and meet current UK electrical standards.
Benefits of a Consumer Unit Upgrade
- Improved electrical safety
- Compliance with BS 7671
- Reduced fire risk
- Better fault detection
- Preparation for EV charger installation
- Increased property value and buyer confidence
When Should You Replace a Fuse Board?
- Your fuse box uses rewireable fuses
- There is no RCD protection
- Circuits trip frequently
- You are installing an EV charger
- You are carrying out major renovation work
- An EICR report identifies the unit as unsatisfactory
Our Consumer Unit Upgrade Process
You may need a consumer unit upgrade process if:
- Full inspection of the existing installation
- Load assessment and circuit verification
- Safe isolation of supply
- Installation of new 18th Edition compliant consumer unit
- Testing of all circuits
- Electrical Installation Certificate issued on completion
RCD vs RCBO – What Is the Difference?
RCD (Residual Current Device) protects groups of circuits from electric shock.
RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent) protects each individual circuit separately.
RCBO consumer units provide improved fault isolation and reduce inconvenience if a fault occurs. We advise on the most suitable configuration for your property.
Areas Covered
We provide consumer unit upgrades in:
Greenwich, Woolwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley, Eltham, Blackheath, Deptford, Catford, Sidcup, Orpington, Dartford, Welling, Beckenham, Chislehurst, Plumstead and surrounding South East London areas within a 25-mile radius.