Fuse Box Changes
A new consumer unit, fitted and tested so the protection in your home is up to date.
What a consumer unit change involves
The consumer unit (fuse board) is where the supply is divided into circuits and protected. An older unit may lack modern protection, or may no longer suit the load on the home.
We look at the installation as it is, talk through what needs to change and fit a unit that suits the circuits. The work is tested before the power goes back on, and you are shown how to use it.
What a typical job covers
Before the work
- Checking the existing installation and earthing
- Agreeing the size and type of the new unit
- Planning a power-off time that suits you
- Explaining what will and will not be affected
Fitting
- Safely isolating the supply
- Removing the old unit and fitting the new one
- Reconnecting and labelling every circuit
- Fitting the protection the circuits need
Testing and paperwork
- Testing each circuit before it is switched on
- Providing the certificate the work requires
- Showing you how the new unit works
- Noting anything else we found that you should know
Getting ready
- Tell us how long you can be without power
- Clear access to the consumer unit and the meter
- Let us know about any circuits that must stay on, such as freezers
- Have any previous electrical certificates ready
Choices you will be asked to make
Replace the unit only
When the circuits are sound, a new unit alone brings the protection up to date.
Replace and correct circuits
If testing shows a circuit needs attention, we explain it and agree what to do before going on.
Plan around other work
A consumer unit change often goes with an extension or EV charger. We fit it into the sequence of work.
How it works
Tell us what needs doing
A fault, an upgrade, a new circuit or a full rewire. Describe it, send a photo of the consumer unit if you can, and tell us the address.
We look at the installation
We check what is there now, what the job needs and anything that affects it, so the quote reflects the real work.
A written quote
It sets out the work and what is included, so you know exactly what you are agreeing to.
Installed, tested and explained
We do the work, test it, tell you what we have done and explain any paperwork that applies to the job.
Questions about fuse box changes
It depends on the installation. We tell you the likely time before we start so you can plan.
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Need your fuse box changed?
Get in touch with Mason Electrical and tell us what you need.