Your fuse box is the heart of a property's electrics, and around Lanark we still find plenty running on old rewireable fuses. An old board can let a fault carry on. A modern consumer unit cuts the power in a fraction of a second, so a fault stays a fault instead of becoming a fire or a shock. That is the real reason to change it: everyone in the house is protected the moment something goes wrong.
Rural properties bring an extra consideration. A farmhouse or steading on a private supply sometimes needs its earthing arrangement checked and upgraded alongside the board itself, and we test for that as standard rather than finding it halfway through. We fit a quality unit with surge protection, label every circuit clearly and walk you through the new board before we leave. Most swaps are done in a day.
Circuits tested first
Every circuit inspected and tested before the swap, so hidden faults are found and priced honestly up front.
Earthing checked
On rural properties and private supplies the earthing arrangement is checked as part of the job.
Surge protection built in
TVs, computers and appliances protected from damaging spikes as standard.
Your questions, answered
How much does a new consumer unit cost?
UK market rates are usually around £450 to £800 fitted, depending on the number of circuits and whether any remedial work is needed first. We price yours after seeing it and confirm it in writing.
How long will the power be off?
Usually a few hours in the middle of the day. We plan the changeover so the disruption to your home is as short as we can make it.
Is it notifiable work?
Yes, and as an NICEIC Approved Contractor we handle the certification for you, to the Scottish building standards.
Ready for electrics done properly?
Competitive prices, certified work and an immaculate finish, on every single job.