Your home deserves modern protection
Old fuse boards don't meet current safety standards. As your local, NAPIT registered electrician, we supply and fit modern consumer units (fuse box upgrades) with full RCD and RCBO protection across Darlington and the North East — from £350, certified on the day.
Signs you might need a new consumer unit
If your fuse box is more than 20 years old or doesn't have RCD protection, it's likely no longer compliant with current BS 7671 wiring regulations — and may be impacting your home insurance or property value.
- Old ceramic fuse holders or rewirable fuses
- Circuits that trip regularly without a clear cause
- No RCD protection on the installation
- Planning a property sale or major renovation
- Failed or unsatisfactory EICR report
- Adding a new circuit, EV charger or extension
RCD & RCBO protection — what it means for you
A modern consumer unit does far more than just switch circuits off. RCD protection trips in milliseconds if it detects a fault — before you can be harmed. RCBO protection goes a step further, keeping the rest of your home powered if one circuit trips.
We supply and fit units from trusted brands including Hager, Schneider and Wylex, with every circuit individually labelled and tested before we leave.
Why a modern consumer unit is safer
Here’s exactly what separates an old fuse box from a modern consumer unit with full protection.
Old Fuse Box
- ✗ No RCD protection against electric shock
- ✗ Rewirable fuses — can be incorrectly rated
- ✗ If one circuit trips, it can take others with it
- ✗ May not comply with current BS 7671 regulations
- ✗ Can affect home insurance and property sale
Modern Consumer Unit
- ✓ Full RCD protection on every circuit
- ✓ RCBO option — other circuits stay live if one trips
- ✓ Trips in milliseconds to prevent shock or fire
- ✓ Fully compliant with current wiring regulations
- ✓ Neat installation with certificate issued on the day
From first call to certification
A straightforward process — usually done in half a day with minimal disruption.
Survey & Quote
We assess your existing unit, number of circuits and any additional work, then give a clear fixed price — from £350.
Agree a Date
We arrange a date that works for you. Power will be off for part of the day — we plan around your schedule.
Old Unit Removed
The existing fuse board is safely removed and a new modern unit installed with all circuits reconnected and labelled.
Full Testing
Every circuit is tested with calibrated equipment to confirm it meets current BS 7671 wiring regulations.
Certified
Work is notified to Building Control and your electrical installation certificate is issued on the same day.
A standard domestic consumer unit upgrade starts from
Fully fitted, including all labour, materials, circuit testing and electrical certification. The final price depends on the number of circuits — we’ll give you an exact quote before anything starts.
Consumer unit upgrades in Darlington
What to expect when you book with us
Fixed Price, No Surprises
A clear fixed quote before we start — no hidden extras on the day. You know exactly what you’re paying before we pick up a screwdriver.
NAPIT Registered
All work is carried out by a NAPIT registered electrician, fully notified to Building Control with an electrical certificate issued on the day.
Clean & Tidy
We leave your property exactly as we found it. Every circuit is clearly labelled, the installation is neat and the job is finished to a high standard.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a consumer unit upgrade cost?
Our upgrades start from £350 for a standard domestic property. The exact price depends on the number of circuits and any additional work required. We’ll give you a clear fixed quote before anything starts.
How long does the installation take?
A typical domestic upgrade takes around half a day. The power will need to be off during the work — we arrange a time that suits you to minimise disruption.
Do I actually need to upgrade my consumer unit?
Not always — but if your unit is old, uses rewirable fuses or has no RCD protection, an upgrade is strongly advisable for safety reasons. An EICR inspection can confirm whether one is needed.
Will the work be certified?
Yes. All consumer unit upgrades are notified to Building Control and you’ll receive the appropriate electrical installation certificate on the day of completion.
Do you cover areas outside Darlington?
Yes — we cover Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, Hartlepool and the wider North East. Call to confirm your area.
Areas we cover for consumer unit upgrades
Consumer unit replacements across Darlington (DL1, DL2, DL3) and the wider North East.
When Do You Need a New Consumer Unit?
Not sure if your fuse box actually needs replacing? Our guide covers the warning signs, what a modern upgrade involves, how long it takes and what it costs in Darlington and the North East.
Read the Guide →Ready to upgrade your consumer unit?
Get a fast, no-obligation quote for Darlington or anywhere in the North East. We’ll usually come back to you within a couple of hours.
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- From £350 fully fitted
- RCD & RCBO protection
- All circuits labelled & tested
- Notified to Building Control
- Electrical certificate on the day
- NAPIT registered & fully insured