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Fuse Board Upgrade in London
Are you worried about your old fuse board and looking for a trusted team to upgrade your fuse board in London? Moffat electricals offer top-quality fuse board upgrades to keep your home safe and meet all UK rules. Our friendly team of local experts will handle everything from start to finish.
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Why Choose Us for Your Fuse Board Upgrade?
Fully Certified and Insured
Our work is safe and legal. All our electricians are fully qualified and also registered with NICEIC. We also carry full liability insurance and follow all the current regulations.
This means you’re protected and covered if anything unexpected happens.
5-Star Customer Ratings
Don’t just take our word for it; our customers love our work. We have been rated 5 stars hundreds of times online. Most of our work comes from recurring customers and referrals.
We’re proud of our reputation for excellent service across London.
Experienced, Local Electricians
Our team knows London homes inside out. We have 17 years of experience serving all types of properties in London. We have all the knowledge of common issues in local buildings and are familiar with borough-specific requirements.
From Victorian terraces to modern flats, we’ve upgraded fuse boards in every type of London home.
Why Upgrade Your Fuse Board?
Protect Your Home and Family
- Better protection against electrical fires
- Quick power cut-off if there’s a fault
- Safer handling of power surges
- Less risk of electrical shocks
Comply with the Latest UK Electrical Regulations
- RCD protection for all circuits
- Metal consumer units in most cases
- Proper labelling of all circuits
- Surge protection in many cases
At Moffat electricals we make sure to meet all these rules so your home is legal and safe.
Enjoy Peace of Mind with a Modern Consumer Unit
- Easier to use with clear switches
- More reliable with fewer trips and faults
- Quieter with no buzzing sounds
- Neater looking with a clean design
Contact us directly for any kind of queries or message!
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Signs You Need a Fuse Board Replacement
Flickering lights or frequent tripping
If your lights flicker or your power keeps cutting out, your fuse board might be struggling. This happens when:
- Old parts can’t handle modern power needs
- Wiring connections have become loose
- The board is overloaded with too many devices
These problems won’t fix themselves and usually get worse over time.
Planning a major renovation or extension
If you’re making big changes to your home like a new kitchen, extension, or loft conversion, you’ll likely need a fuse board upgrade. New work must meet current rules, and your old fuse board probably won’t cope with:
- Extra circuits needed for new rooms
- Higher power demands from new appliances
- Modern safety requirements
It makes sense to upgrade your fuse board at the start of your project rather than having problems later.
Outdated fuse box with no RCD protection
RCD (Residual Current Device) protection is a must-have safety feature that can save lives. It cuts power in milliseconds if it detects a fault. Your fuse board needs replacing if:
- It has ceramic fuses with wire instead of circuit breakers
- There’s no RCD protection
- It’s a wooden back box
- It has black rubber wiring
What’s Included in Our Fuse Board Upgrade Service?
Full Safety Inspection
Before we install your new fuse board, we check your whole electrical system to make sure it’s safe. We will test all your circuits and also the earthing and bonding. We will also make sure that your system can handle a new consumer unit
Professional Installation of a Modern Consumer Unit
Our skilled electricians will remove your old fuse board safely and install a new consumer unit. We will connect all the circuits properly and also label everything clearly.
Certification and Compliance with BS 7671
After we finish the work, you’ll get all the paperwork you need. You will get an electrical installation certificate. The test result for each circuit and also a building regulation compliance certificate.
These documents prove your installation meets all UK rules and are important if you sell your home or make an insurance claim.
RCD Protection and Surge Protection Options
We offer extra safety features to protect your home:
- RCD protection that cuts power if there’s a fault
- Surge protection to shield expensive electronics
- AFDD protection to prevent fires from arcing faults
- Dual RCD or RCBO options for better circuit control
We’ll explain these options clearly so you can choose what’s best for your home.
Can You Replace a Fuse Box Yourself?
Why It's a Job for a Qualified Electrician
- It’s illegal unless you’re qualified
- You need to notify Building Control
- Professional certification is required
- The work involves your home’s main power supply
The law says that consumer unit replacements must be done by a qualified person who can certify the work.
Risks of DIY Electrical Work
Trying to replace a fuse board yourself is dangerous and could:
- Cause electric shocks or fire
- Lead to failed safety inspections
- Invalidate your home insurance
- Result in fines for breaking regulations
- Create hidden problems that cost more to fix later
It’s simply not worth the risk when professional installation ensures safety and compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a fuse board upgrade take?
- Removing the old unit
- Installing the new one
- Testing all circuits
- Completing paperwork
For larger homes or more complex systems, it might take a full day. We’ll give you a clear time estimate before we start.
Will I lose power during the upgrade?
Can I upgrade my fuse board without rewiring the whole house?
Do I need to upgrade if I'm renting my property?
What's the difference between a fuse box and a consumer unit?
- A fuse box uses fuse wire that needs replacing when it blows
- A consumer unit has switch-like circuit breakers you can reset
- Consumer units have built-in RCD protection
- Modern consumer units offer better safety features
The term “fuse board” is often used for both but technically refers to older systems with actual fuses.
Ready to upgrade your fuse board in London? Contact us today for a free quote and expert advice.
Areas We Cover
| – Barking and Dagenham | – Barnet |
| – Bexley | – Brent |
| – Bromley | – Camden |
| – City of London | – Croydon |
| – Ealing | – Enfield |
| – Greenwich | – Hackney |
| – Hammersmith and Fulham | – Haringey |
| – Harrow | – Havering |
| – Hillingdon | – Hounslow |
| – Islington | – Kensington and Chelsea |
| – Kingston upon Thames | – Lambeth |
| – Lewisham | – Merton |
| – Newham | – Redbridge |
| – Richmond upon Thames | – Southwark |
| – Sutton | – Tower Hamlets |
| – Waltham Forest | – Wandsworth |
| – Westminster |
