Consumer Unit Upgrades

Consumer Unit Upgrades

If your fuse box or consumer unit in your property is over 20 years old and no longer complies with electrical regulations, it may be time to replace it with a more modern consumer unit. There are a large number of properties that are still equipped with the old style fuse box or very early edition consumer units.

We strongly recommend that you upgrade your fuse box or early model consumer unit to the latest recommended consumer unit. This will provide better electrical safety to your property and massively reduce the risk of personal injury to your family, friends and visitors to your property. A consumer unit will also ensure your home is up to the current standards of the electrical regulations.

The consumer unit (traditionally known as the Fuse Board) is the most critical part of your domestic electrical system. It sits at the heart of it all. That’s why it’s crucial to invest in a modern consumer unit that can handle the demands of a modern home. ‘Consumer Unit’ is the technical name for the box that contains the circuit breakers, fuses and incoming mains power in the home.

From 2001 onwards, all British electrical installations were required to incorporate residual current device (RCD) protection. The main purpose is to make the unit safe when electricity is supplied outdoors. If a fault occurs, the RCD device trips and cuts power. Even if you don’t have any outdoor sockets, legislation states that your consumer unit must feature RCD protection for all cables that are embedded into the wall of the property with the exception of alarm circuits. Professional installation is essential to ensure your consumer unit meets the most recent 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.

We can supply a fully compliant, brand new 18th Edition Consumer Unit. Once the new consumer unit is fitted, the homeowner will need to notify their local authority of the upgrade or we can submit this notification on your behalf to save you time and hassle. There is no additional charge for this service as it falls as part of our standard service.

The installer will also test the consumer unit and give you a safety certificate, known as the BS7671. Please ensure you keep this certificate in a safe place for future reference. The costs of replacing a fuse box or upgrading a consumer unit to a more recent once can vary greatly as it will depend on many factors such as which type of consumer unit is needed, the number of circuits required and how old the exiting installation is.

For further information regarding our consumer unit upgrade services and to discuss your requirements with us, please contact us for free advice, a free site inspection and quotation on 0161 732 7769. Alternatively, you can contact us by way of email to: admin@manchesterelectrics.com or by using our contact form on our contact page.

 

Our consumer unit upgrade services include:

  • Upgraded new 18th Edition Consumer Unit
  • Dual RCD Consumer Unit
  • Compliance with electrical wiring regulations
  • Improvement of your property’s safety standards
  • An increase in your property’s energy efficiency
  • Compliance with the latest BS7671 regulations
  • Certification of all new electrical appliances
  • All installation meeting Part P legal requirements

Testimonials

At MSV we have used Manchester electrical for various electrical projects, they have always provided a great professional service from small jobs to large projects they continue to be our preferred electrical contractors. Everything from the initial consultation to the final inspection the team is professional, reliable and very easy to work with and would highly recommend them. They completed an EICR program for us and all work was completed to a very high standard, any queries to receiving certification the whole process was quick and easy as the portal the use Epix has jobs with all the relevant information regarding the whole process with photographic evidence and certification can be downloaded when we need it as they generally are available a few days, this makes getting all certification easy and convenient.

I am delighted with the choice of contractor in Manchester Electrical on the electric radiator upgrade project. Kev immediately immersed himself in the project and provided a very professional service with a very well qualified and experienced team. Manchester Electrical consistently deliver on commitments and prove very good at developing client relationships, essential in a partnering environment/contract. Kev is always positive, helpful and willing to go the extra mile to ensure complete customer satisfaction. I have not worked with anyone with a more collaborative approach in achieving success. The on-site team proved especially outstanding and efficient on this challenging project, and I have no doubt that they could rise to any opportunity presented to them. I am pleased to recommend Manchester Electrical and look forward to using them again on future projects.

Our working relationship with Manchester Electrical has been exceptional, particularly in delivering the EICR program with transparency and efficiency. The Epix system provides outstanding openness and visibility, allowing us to track progress in real time and address any issues seamlessly. Communication from the team has been excellent any queries, concerns, or issues are promptly addressed with professionalism and clarity. The level of data and quality of the certificates received has been second to none, with comprehensive reports that include multiple images highlighting all associated works and additional extras. The attention to detail, such as the relabelling of consumer units, reflects a commitment to both compliance and customer care. Our external auditors have also recognised the high standards maintained, consistently ranking Manchester Electrical as our top-scoring contractor for three consecutive months since audits began. This achievement speaks volumes about the quality of service, expertise, and dedication of the entire team. We highly value this partnership and look forward to continuing our collaboration.

We have been working with Kev and Manchester Electrical for over three years now where they have been working on our ventilation project, initially installing domestic ventilation including extractor fans, loft mounted PIV systems. From start to finish their professionalism, attention to detail and quality of work has been truly impressive and it is clear that Manchester Electrical take great pride in what they do. Not only do they meet deadlines, but they also communicate efficiently throughout the project, and I know I could call the office or Kev and get an answer immediately. Invoicing is always on time and the quality of work is great. The Epix system they use for jobs is a great bonus as I can see where any job is up to with all the relevant information as we have direct access to this. We continue to work together on general ventilation jobs as well as the install works and overall, I would recommend any social housing group to use Manchester Electrical.

Manchester Electrical provide a great reactive service to IVH on both day to day responsive and investment programmes. They are always happy to help and support where needed and provide a quick and professional service working well with customers, colleagues, and contractors to ensure a quick and effective turn around. We would highly recommend their services

Manchester Electrical have helped us out with a variety of electrical work over the last few years. The service they provide is of a high standard and they’re always happy to complete any electrical work we send them, even at short notice.