Fuseboard & Consumer Unit Upgrades in Leicester from £650
Consumer unit replacements
At 786 Electricals Ltd, your safety is our top priority. The consumer unit — often called a fusebox, fuseboard, or distribution board — is the heart of your electrical system. It’s responsible for safely distributing power throughout your property and protecting your circuits from faults.
When electricity enters your home from the meter, it flows through the consumer unit before powering your lights, sockets, and appliances. Each circuit is protected by a fuse or circuit breaker — known technically as an Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD). If a fault occurs, this device instantly cuts off the power to keep you, your family, and your property safe.
Why Upgrade Your Old Fuseboard?
If your home still has an older-style fuseboard with rewireable fuses or outdated components, it may not meet today’s safety standards.
Modern
consumer units offer far better protection, reliability, and compliance with the latest UK regulations — keeping you safer and giving you peace of mind.
At 786 Electricals Ltd, we’ve made it our mission to educate and protect homeowners across Leicester and Leicestershire. We often meet customers who don’t realise that their old fuseboard may not trip quickly enough to prevent electrical shocks or fires. A new, properly installed consumer unit ensures your home’s electrics are as safe and up to date as possible.
💷 How Much Does a Consumer Unit Replacement Cost?
At 786 Electricals Ltd, fusebox and consumer unit replacements start from just £650, including supply, installation, and testing.
For most homes, the
average cost of a full consumer unit replacement is around this price point — depending on your property’s wiring and number of circuits.
You’ll always receive:
- A transparent quote with no hidden extras
- A full electrical safety test (EICR where required)
- A Building Control notification upon completion
- A detailed Electrical Installation Certificate for your records
We believe in fair, honest pricing and top-quality workmanship — no shortcuts, no sales pressure, just professional service and peace of mind.
What Should a Modern Consumer Unit Include?
All of our consumer units are fully compliant with BS 7671:2022 Wiring Regulations and fitted by qualified, experienced electricians.
✅ RCBO Protection
Each circuit is individually protected by an RCBO (Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrent protection), which cuts power instantly in the event of a fault.
✅ Metal-Clad Enclosure
Modern fuseboards are built with non-combustible metal enclosures to contain any electrical fire and prevent it from spreading.
✅ Surge Protection Device (SPD)
Protects your home and valuable electronics from power surges or voltage spikes.
✅ MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers)
MCBs allow you to simply reset a switch after a trip — no more fiddling with old-style fuse wire.
✅ AFDDs (Arc Fault Detection Devices)
Detect dangerous electrical arcs and prevent electrical fires before they start. We recommend these for socket circuits and certain installations where now mandatory.
Certified and Compliant Installations
Every fuseboard or consumer unit upgrade we carry out is completed to the highest safety standards.
Once the work is done, you’ll receive a
certificate of electrical compliance, and we’ll
notify Local Building Control on your behalf — so everything is fully above board and legally compliant.
We don’t just replace a fuseboard and leave — we test, verify, and make sure your system is safe for years to come.
⚡ Why Choose 786 Electricals Ltd?
- Qualified, experienced electricians serving Leicester & Leicestershire
- Transparent, honest pricing from £650
- Fully certified and Building Control–notified installations
- Safety-first approach — we treat every home like our own
- Friendly, reliable, and trusted by local homeowners
We’re not just here to fit a new fuseboard — we’re here to make sure you’re safe, informed, and confident about your electrical system.
Book Your Consumer Unit Upgrade Today
If your fuseboard hasn’t been checked in years, or you’ve noticed your electrics tripping frequently, it’s time to get an expert opinion.
At
786 Electricals Ltd, we offer
fuseboard and consumer unit upgrades from £650 — with full certification and professional service you can trust.
👉 Call us today
