Why Upgrade Your Fuse Board?
Older fuse boards often struggle to cope with today’s electrical demands. As appliances, chargers, heating systems, and lighting increase throughout our homes, an outdated board can create unnecessary risks. Upgrading to a modern consumer unit delivers improved electrical safety and better protection against shocks and fire risks. New boards provide faster fault detection and isolation, cutting power to problem circuits within milliseconds rather than allowing dangerous conditions to persist. A new installation also ensures compliance with the latest BS 7671 wiring regulations, giving peace of mind to homeowners and landlords alike. If you are unsure whether your fuse box needs replacing, we can assess it and give you clear, honest advice.
Signs Your Fuse Board Needs Replacing
Several warning signs indicate your fuse board may need upgrading. Frequent tripping or blown fuses suggest your circuits are struggling to cope with demand or that faults are developing within your system. Burning smells or visible signs of heat damage around your board require immediate attention as these indicate potentially dangerous overheating. If your property still has old-style rewirable fuses or lacks RCD protection, the board predates modern safety standards and should be replaced. Flickering lights, buzzing or crackling sounds from the board, or recent extensions and upgrades adding more electrical load to your home all point toward the need for a consumer unit upgrade. Our Brighton electricians can inspect the condition of your board and recommend the safest, most cost-effective solution.
A Clear, Safe Process From Start to Finish
A modern fuse board replacement involves removing the old unit and installing a new metal consumer unit fitted with RCD and RCBO protection. This greatly improves electrical safety and ensures your home meets current wiring standards. Our Brighton electricians complete all testing and certification as part of the installation..
New fuse boards offer significantly better protection than older units. We install metal consumer units with RCDs and RCBOs designed to react instantly to faults, helping to reduce the risk of electric shock, fire hazards and circuit damage in Brighton homes.
During the upgrade, we carefully remove the old fuse box, install the new consumer unit and ensure every circuit is properly labelled for ease of use. Our electricians work neatly and methodically, keeping disruption to a minimum while ensuring your new board is installed safely and correctly.
Once your new fuse board is installed, we complete full testing and issue an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC). This confirms your home now meets the latest wiring regulations — essential for landlords and important for homeowners planning future extensions or property sales.
As NICEIC registered electricians, we provide professional consumer unit upgrades and fuse board replacements throughout Brighton and the surrounding areas. Whether your property has an outdated fuse box with rewirable fuses, a plastic consumer unit lacking modern RCD protection, or a board that simply cannot cope with your home’s electrical demands, we deliver safe, compliant upgrades that protect your family and property.
Our fuse board installation service includes full assessment of your existing electrical system, removal of your old consumer unit, installation of a new metal-clad board with RCD and MCB protection, testing and certification to BS 7671 standards, and Building Control notification. Every installation comes with an Electrical Installation Certificate confirming compliance with current regulations.
We install and upgrade fuse boards across:
Brighton • Hove • Kemptown • Woodingdean • Patcham • Portslade • Rottingdean • Saltdean • and surrounding areas.
From Victorian terraces in Hanover to modern apartments on the seafront, we have upgraded fuse boards in every type of Brighton property. Contact us today for a free quote on your consumer unit replacement. Our local electricians typically complete most fuse board upgrades within half a day, minimising disruption to your household.
Upgrade your wiring for safety and reliability.
Old or damaged wiring can cause electrical faults, tripping, or even fires. Our expert Brighton electricians carry out both full and partial rewiring for houses, flats, and extensions — replacing outdated systems with modern, efficient, and fully tested installations.
We work neatly, minimise disruption, and ensure your new wiring meets all UK regulations. For older homes in Brighton and Hove, rewiring is one of the most valuable upgrades you can make for safety and long-term peace of mind.
Restore power, fix faults, and stay safe at home.
Electrical issues can strike at any time—whether it’s a tripping circuit, faulty socket, buzzing light fitting or complete power outage. Our qualified Brighton electricians diagnose and repair all types of domestic electrical faults quickly and safely, using modern testing equipment to find and fix the problem at its source.
We handle everything from minor repairs to urgent callouts, working efficiently and with minimal disruption to your home. Whether you live in a house, flat, or rental property, we ensure every repair is completed to current UK safety standards, giving you confidence and peace of mind that your electrics are safe, reliable, and performing as they should.
Charge your vehicle at home with confidence.
Our Brighton electrical contractors specialise in safe, certified EV charger installations for all major car brands. We handle everything from initial assessment to full setup, ensuring your charger is properly wired, weatherproof, and compliant with the latest UK standards.
Whether you need a home charging point or a workplace solution, our electricians in Brighton provide efficient installation, clean cabling, and clear guidance on using your new system safely.
Tell us a little about your property and we’ll provide a clear, no-obligation quote for fuse board replacement in Brighton.