Consumer unit upgrade in Exeter
Professional consumer unit upgrade services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
From £350
Typical Duration
Half day
Location
Exeter, Devon
We're a general handyman service that turns its hand to things. We're not specialist installers.
We handle non-notifiable electrical work only. Anything requiring certification goes to a qualified electrician, and we will tell you which it is before you book.
£60 an hour including VAT, two hour minimum. How booking works
Bookable by the hour
- Like-for-like swaps of light fittings, switches and sockets
- Fitting supplied fixtures on an existing circuit
- Cable tidying and trunking
Take this to a specialist
- New circuits, consumer units and anything notifiable under Part P
- EV chargers, outdoor supplies and certification work
- Fault finding on a failing installation
Not sure which yours is? Describe the job and we will tell you
Professional consumer unit upgrade in Exeter - your old fuse box replaced with a modern unit featuring RCBOs, full Part P certification and proper protection.
Modern Protection For Your Home
Old fuse boxes are dangerous. No RCDs, no modern trip protection. One fault could mean electric shock or fire. New consumer units save lives. Modern RCBOs, proper protection, certified installation.
💡 Pro tip: If your consumer unit still has rewirable fuses or an old-style wooden back, it's definitely time to upgrade. Modern units are metal (fire-resistant) with individual RCBOs.
Modern vs Outdated Protection
| ✅ New Consumer Unit | ❌ Old Fuse Box |
|---|---|
| RCBOs on each circuit | Basic fuses |
| Trips instantly on fault | May not trip at all |
| Fire-resistant metal | Plastic or wood |
| Part P certified | Unknown history |
What Gets Upgraded
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Main unit | Metal, fire-resistant |
| RCBOs | Individual circuit protection |
| Main switch | 100A isolator |
| Surge protection | Optional but recommended |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | Existing installation |
| Replace | Old unit removed |
| Install | New unit wired |
| Test | Full installation test |
📦 You're Left With
- Modern consumer unit
- All circuits protected
- Part P certificate
- Peace of mind
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer unit upgrade | Half day | From £350 |
Quote depends on number of circuits and any additional work needed.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Old fuse box - Needs upgrading
✅ Rewirable fuses - Outdated protection
✅ Selling - Need certification
✅ Safety - Want proper protection
Why Choose Us for Consumer unit upgrade in Exeter?
Modern protection
Safer electrics
Part P certified
Peace of mind
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
Survey existing installation.
Step 2: Install
Replace unit, connect all circuits.
Step 3: Certify
Test and issue Part P certificate.
🔧 DIY Tips
Consumer unit upgrades are not DIY jobs:
⚠️ Why you can't DIY this
- Part P notifiable work
- Needs Building Control notification
- Requires competent person registration
- Testing needs specialist equipment
- Getting it wrong is life-threatening
📐 What you can do
- Know where your consumer unit is
- Know what each circuit controls
- Check if you have RCDs already
- Get quotes from qualified electricians
- Ask about Part P certification
💡 Pro tip: If someone offers to upgrade your consumer unit cheap without Part P certification, walk away. The certificate matters for insurance and selling.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚡ Consumer units are the heart of your electrics - modern units with RCBOs give you proper protection. Old fuse boxes give you false confidence.
Combine with:
- EICR inspection
- Additional circuits
- Rewiring if needed
Related services:
- EICR inspection
- Electrical fault finding
- Full rewiring
Frequently Asked Questions
Why upgrade my consumer unit?
Old fuse boxes don't have modern protection - no RCDs to cut power if there's a fault. New units have RCBOs for each circuit, protecting you from electric shock and fire. If yours is old, it's a safety issue.
What's Part P certification?
Electrical work that needs notifying to Building Control. Consumer unit upgrades always need this. We handle the certification and you get the paperwork - essential if you ever sell.
Will I need to rewire?
Usually no - the new consumer unit connects to your existing wiring. If your wiring is in bad condition, we'll tell you, but most homes just need the unit upgrading.
How long will the power be off?
A few hours during the install. We work efficiently to minimise disruption. Usually done in half a day.
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