Plenty of Rayleigh's homes, especially the 1930s semis across the hillside and the older properties near the High Street, still have a fuse board that does not meet today's standards. Boards with no modern safety switches may not cut the power fast enough if a fault happens, which is exactly when you need them to. A modern consumer unit gives every circuit its own protection, guards against electric shock and fire, and means one faulty circuit no longer plunges the whole home into darkness.
We supply and fit good-quality boards from trusted makers like Hager, Schneider and Crabtree. We test every circuit first, so any hidden faults show up before the upgrade rather than after, and give you the certificate to prove the work is safe. Most upgrades are done in a single day, NAPIT Approved and TrustMark registered.
Tested first
We check your circuits before the upgrade, so any hidden faults are found and priced up front, not sprung on you afterwards.
Protection on every circuit
Each circuit gets its own safety switch, plus surge protection if you want it for sensitive electronics.
Usually one day
Most consumer units are swapped in a single day, with the power off for only part of that time.
Your questions, answered
How do I know if my Rayleigh home needs a new board?
If you have an old-style board with rewireable fuses, no safety switches or one that trips a lot, it is likely due. We can take a quick look and advise honestly.
How much does a new consumer unit cost?
It depends on how many circuits you have and the state of your wiring, which we test as part of the job. We give you a fixed price after a quick look, with no guesswork over the phone.
Why does the new board trip more than the old one?
A modern board is more sensitive and spots faults an old board ignored. That means a real problem is being caught. We test every circuit so anything it flags is put right.
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