Consumer Unit Upgrades in Newcastle upon Tyne
Your consumer unit, or fuse box, is the heart of your home's electrical system, and an older one can leave you without the protection modern homes need. Across Newcastle we still come across plenty of ageing boards, from the rewireable fuses in older Tyneside flats to outdated units in family homes around Gosforth and Heaton that predate today's safety standards. Upgrading to a modern unit with RCD protection guards against electric shock and fire, and trips a circuit safely rather than leaving a fault to develop.
Our team assesses your existing installation first, because a new board needs healthy wiring behind it to do its job. We will tell you honestly whether an upgrade alone is right or whether anything else needs attention, then set out one fixed price for your exact job, confirmed before any work starts. NAPIT registered with 26 years of experience across NE1 to NE7, we fit quality units, label everything clearly and leave your Newcastle home better protected without any hard sell or unnecessary extras.
Modern RCD protection
A new unit protects against shock and fire far better than older rewireable fuse boards common in the city.
Wiring checked first
We make sure the circuits behind the board are sound so your new unit can do its job properly.
Clear labelling
Every circuit is clearly marked so you know exactly what each switch controls in your home.
Your questions, answered
How do I know if my fuse box needs upgrading?
Signs include old rewireable fuses, a wooden backboard, no RCD protection or frequent trips. If your board looks dated it is worth a look. We will inspect it and tell you honestly whether an upgrade is needed.
How long will the power be off?
We need to switch off the supply while we change the unit, usually for a few hours. We plan it to cause as little disruption as possible and have you back up and running the same day.
Will a new unit pass an EICR?
A modern unit helps, but the report covers the whole installation, not just the board. If your wiring is sound a new consumer unit removes one common reason for an unsatisfactory result. We can advise on the full picture.
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