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Consumer unit replacement in Ealing

New 18th Edition fuse boards with RCD or RCBO protection, tested, certified and notified, usually in one day.

Sebastian, JIB Approved Electrician
18th Edition BS 7671 qualified
Inspection and testing qualified
NAPIT registered
Public liability insured

When to replace your consumer unit

It has old rewireable fuses or no RCD protection
It has a wooden back, a plastic case, or signs of heat damage (new boards in homes must be non-combustible)
An EICR has recorded C2 items against it
You are adding circuits, an EV charger, solar panels or a battery
It keeps tripping and the fault is in the board itself

What is included

A new metal-clad board to the 18th Edition of BS 7671
Testing of every circuit before and after the change
An Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulations notification
Usually done in one day, with the power off for most of it

Consumer unit replacement

from £780

Dual RCD board, up to 10 ways: £780
RCBO board with surge protection: £950
12–16 ways or moving the board: from £1,100

Get a consumer unit quote

RCD or RCBO?

A dual RCD board splits your circuits into two groups, so one fault can switch off half the house. An RCBO board protects every circuit on its own, so a fault switches off only that circuit. RCBO boards cost more but are better for rentals, home offices and anything with a freezer or medical equipment.

Consumer unit questions

How much does a new consumer unit cost in Ealing?

£780 for a dual RCD board up to 10 ways, £950 for an RCBO board with surge protection, and from £1,100 for larger boards or moving it.

How long does a consumer unit change take?

Usually one day. The power is off for most of the job.

Do I need Building Regulations approval?

Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable work. We provide the Electrical Installation Certificate and the Building Regulations notification.

Will my old circuits pass?

We test every circuit first. If a circuit has a fault, we tell you and quote the repair before fitting the new board.

Get a quote

Tell us about the job and we reply the same working day with a price. Fixed-price jobs like EICRs get a firm price straight away.