Consumer Units

Consumer Unit Installation & Replacement in Ashford

A modern, compliant consumer unit is one of the most important safety features in any property. We supply and fit consumer units to the highest standards, replacing outdated fuse boards and bringing your installation up to current regulations.

Older fuse boards - particularly those with rewirable fuses or early MCB-only boards without RCD protection - no longer provide the level of protection that modern electrical installations require. If your consumer unit is more than 25 years old, lacks RCD (Residual Current Device) protection, or is showing signs of age such as loose connections or discolouration, it almost certainly needs replacing.

An RCD detects fault currents and trips the circuit within milliseconds, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to appliances.

Consumer unit replacement is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. This means the work must be carried out by a registered electrician and lodged with the local building authority. As NICEIC-registered contractors, we manage this process entirely on your behalf. You'll receive a full Electrical Installation Certificate and a BS 7671 compliance notice on completion - essential documents for your insurer and for any future property sale.

What's Included

• Assessment of your existing installation and circuits
• Supply and fit of a new dual-RCD or RCBO consumer unit
• Full testing of all circuits before and after installation
• Notification to local building authority under Part P
• Electrical Installation Certificate issued on completion
• Clear, accurate labelling of all circuits
• Disposal of old fuse board and associated materials

Why Choose Us for Consumer Units?

Consumer unit replacement is one of the most common jobs we carry out, and we approach every installation with the same attention to detail.

We're fully insured, City & Guilds qualified, and have been trusted by homeowners, landlords, and commercial clients across Ashford and Kent for over 20 years.

As NICEIC-registered contractors, all our work is verified - giving you confidence that your installation is safe, compliant, and properly documented.