A modern consumer unit is one of the most important safety features in your home. At Enlighten, we upgrade outdated or unsafe fuse boards to new, fully compliant consumer units that provide better protection, improved reliability and full peace of mind for homeowners and landlords.

Whether your existing board uses rewirable fuses, lacks RCD protection or simply no longer meets current standards, our NAPIT-registered engineers can inspect your installation and advise on the safest and most cost-effective upgrade.

Why Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?

✔ Improved Electrical Safety

Modern consumer units include RCDs or RCBOs designed to disconnect dangerous faults in milliseconds — significantly reducing the risk of electric shock and electrical fire.

✔ Legal & Compliance Benefits

If you’re a landlord, an up-to-date consumer unit helps you meet the Private Rented Sector (PRS) electrical safety regulations and ensures your installation can pass an EICR.

✔ Greater Reliability

Ageing fuse boards can cause nuisance tripping, overheating, loose connections and inconsistent power. A new consumer unit stabilises your system and reduces ongoing maintenance issues.

✔ Future-Proofing Your Home

If you’re installing EV charging, electric heating, new appliances or planning an extension, a modern consumer unit ensures your installation can cope with additional load safely.

What’s Included in a Consumer Unit Upgrade?

• Full inspection of your existing installation
• Safe isolation and removal of old fuse board
• Installation of a new, metal-clad consumer unit compliant with BS 7671
• Full circuit identification and labelling
• Functional testing of protective devices
• Issue of an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC)
• Notification to Building Control (Part P)
• Clear explanation of your new board and test results

All work is completed cleanly, safely and to the highest industry standards — we treat your home with the same care and respect we would our own.

Common Signs You May Need an Upgrade

• You have an old fuse box with rewirable fuses
• There is no RCD protection
• Burning smells or signs of heat damage
• Frequent nuisance tripping
• Your EICR has identified C2 or FI observations
• You’re adding new circuits or major electrical loads

Why Choose Enlighten?

• NAPIT-registered domestic specialists
• Family-run, trusted since 2010
• Clean, tidy and respectful work in your home
• Clear, honest advice with no unnecessary upselling
• Full certification and Part P notification included