Fuse Box Replacement

Pricing depends on your property size and circuit count. We offer fixed-price consumer unit replacements with no hidden fees — book online to see your price instantly, or contact us for a tailored quote on larger properties.

Most domestic fuse box replacements are completed in a single visit, typically 4-6 hours, including isolation, removal, installation, testing, and certification.

Yes, your electricity supply must be switched off during the work — usually for 4 to 6 hours. We'll confirm this timing with you in advance so you can plan around it.

They're the same thing at different stages of technology. "Fuse box" traditionally refers to older boards using rewireable fuses, while "consumer unit" is the modern term for boards using RCDs and RCBOs for improved safety. If your fuse box needs upgrading, you're really looking at a new consumer unit.

No — fuse box and consumer unit replacement must be carried out by a qualified, registered electrician. It involves working on your property's main electrical supply and requires certification under UK Building Regulations (Part P).

Yes. Every consumer unit replacement we carry out includes full testing and an Electrical Installation Certificate, and we notify building control on your behalf where required.

Common signs include a fuse box with old rewireable fuses, frequent tripping, no RCD protection, or a fuse box flagged as unsatisfactory on an EICR. Properties over 30 years old with the original fuse box should be assessed.

Yes. Urgent Electrical Services is an NICEIC-approved domestic installer, meaning all consumer unit replacements meet current UK wiring regulations and are fully insured.