How do I know if I need a consumer unit upgrade in the West Midlands?

If your fuse board is over 25 years old, uses old-style rewirable fuses, lacks RCD protection, or you're planning an extension or EV charger, an upgrade is strongly recommended for safety and compliance.

How long does a consumer unit upgrade take?

Most consumer unit upgrades are completed in a single day. The power will be off for several hours during the installation. We'll agree a convenient time to minimise disruption.

Is a consumer unit upgrade a legal requirement?

While not always legally required, current wiring regulations (BS 7671) require RCD protection on most circuits. If your board doesn't have this, an upgrade is strongly recommended and may be required when selling your property.

What is the difference between an RCD and RCBO?

An RCD protects a group of circuits, while an RCBO protects individual circuits. High-integrity boards with RCBOs offer the best protection as a fault on one circuit won't affect others.

Will my consumer unit upgrade be certified?

Yes. All our consumer unit upgrades are tested, inspected and certified to BS 7671. We self-certify and notify your local authority, so you receive full compliance documentation.

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Consumer Unit Upgrades

Consumer Unit Upgrades
West Midlands

Upgrade your old fuse board to a modern, RCD-protected consumer unit. I.D.A Electrical carries out consumer unit upgrades across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and the entire West Midlands — all work fully certified.

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300+

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Typical Install Time

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RCD Protected

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Fuse Board Services

Consumer Unit Upgrade Services West Midlands

From standard upgrades to split-load and high-integrity boards — our NICEIC-approved electricians supply and fit the right consumer unit for your property across the West Midlands.

Standard Consumer Unit Upgrade

Replace your old fuse board with a modern RCD-protected consumer unit, fully certified and compliant.

Split-Load Consumer Unit

Split-load boards with dual RCDs for maximum protection and flexibility across all circuits.

High-Integrity Consumer Unit

High-integrity boards with individual RCBOs on every circuit for the highest level of protection.

Surge Protection Device

SPD fitted alongside your new consumer unit to protect all appliances from voltage spikes.

Electrical Certificate

Full electrical installation certificate issued on completion, notified to your local authority.

Pre-Upgrade Inspection

Full inspection of existing wiring before upgrade to identify any remedial work required.

How It Works

Our Consumer Unit Upgrade Process

From quote to certified upgrade — here's how we replace fuse boards across the West Midlands.

Free Quote

We assess your existing board and wiring, then provide a clear, itemised quote for the upgrade.

Preparation

We isolate the supply, remove the old board and prepare the installation area for the new unit.

Installation

The new consumer unit is fitted, all circuits reconnected and labelled clearly and correctly.

Test & Certify

All circuits are tested, the installation is certified and notified to your local authority.

Coverage

Consumer Unit Upgrades Across the West Midlands

We carry out fuse board and consumer unit upgrades throughout the entire West Midlands region.

BirminghamWolverhamptonWalsallDudleyWest BromwichSolihullCoventrySandwellSutton ColdfieldHalesowenStourbridgeBromsgroveRedditchLichfieldTamworth

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Common Questions

Common questions about consumer unit upgrades in the West Midlands.

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Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade in the West Midlands?

Contact I.D.A Electrical Limited for a free, no-obligation quote. We cover Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and all surrounding West Midlands areas.