Consumer Unit Specialists

Consumer Unit Upgrades for Homes & Businesses

Safe, modern fuse board upgrades installed to current regulations with RCD, RCBO and surge protection options. Trusted local service across Darlington, Teesside, Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.

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What’s included in a typical upgrade?

Removal of outdated fuse board equipment
Installation of a modern compliant consumer unit
Testing, inspection and certification
Advice on surge protection and RCBO options
Why Upgrade?

Modern protection for a safer electrical installation

Your consumer unit is the heart of your electrical system. If your current board is outdated, lacks RCD protection, or has been flagged during an inspection, upgrading can improve safety, reliability and compliance.

  • Ideal for older properties with outdated fuse boards
  • Suitable for renovations, extensions and higher electrical demand
  • Improves protection against overloads, faults and electric shock
  • Can include surge protection for sensitive electronics
Modern consumer unit installed by Influx Electrical
Protection Features

What a modern consumer unit can include

A modern board is designed to offer far better protection than older fuse boxes and can be tailored to suit your installation.

RCD Protection

Helps reduce the risk of electric shock by cutting off power when a fault is detected.

MCB Protection

Protects circuits against overloads and short circuits to improve safety and reliability.

RCBO Options

Provides individual circuit protection, helping reduce nuisance tripping across the installation.

Surge Protection

Helps protect sensitive electrical and electronic equipment from transient overvoltage.

Signs You Need an Upgrade

Old board vs modern consumer unit

If your current board shows any of the signs below, it may be time to consider an upgrade.

Older or outdated fuse board

  • Rewireable fuses
  • No RCD protection
  • Circuits tripping regularly
  • Issues found during an EICR
  • Not suited to modern electrical demand

Modern upgraded consumer unit

  • Safer and more reliable protection
  • Suitable for homes, businesses and upgrades
  • Optional RCBO and surge protection
  • Better suited to extensions and new equipment
  • Installed and tested to current standards
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to replace my old fuse board?

Not every board needs immediate replacement, but if it is outdated, lacks modern protection or has issues highlighted during testing, an upgrade is often the safest option.

Can you upgrade my consumer unit during renovation work?

Yes. Consumer unit upgrades are often carried out during renovations, extensions and other electrical improvement work to make sure the installation is suitable for increased demand.

Do modern consumer units include surge protection?

They can. Surge protection is commonly recommended to help protect sensitive electronics and appliances from voltage spikes.

Will the installation be tested and certified?

Yes. A proper consumer unit upgrade should be inspected, tested and certificated once completed.

Need a consumer unit upgrade?

Get honest advice, a fast quote and a safe, professional installation from a trusted local electrician.

  • Fast response
  • Domestic & commercial work
  • Modern compliant installations
  • Friendly, professional service