--- title: "Consumer unit replacement in Swadlincote | 5.0 Star" description: "Upgrade your fuse board or consumer unit with Re-energize Electrical. Serving Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Derby and surrounding areas." canonical: "https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/fuse-board-replacement" --- # Consumer unit replacement in Swadlincote > Upgrade your fuse board or consumer unit with Re-energize Electrical. Serving Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Derby and surrounding areas. Re-energize Electrical provides consumer unit and fuse board replacement across Swadlincote and the Midlands. We install modern units to current UK regulations so your domestic circuits shut down safely. ## Fuse board replacement price The starting price covers removing your existing fuse board, mounting an enclosed consumer unit and testing each existing circuit in your property. - Consumer unit replacement: Price on request - Includes standard installation of a modern metal consumer unit with residual current devices and surge protection. - Includes testing of each existing circuit and the completion of an electrical installation certificate. - Does not include repairing pre-existing faults uncovered on existing wiring, which will be explained before remedial work begins. - Does not include incoming cable upgrades or main earth bonding if the existing earthing does not meet current UK regulations. ### Included when agreed - Isolating the incoming electrical supply safely - Removing the obsolete fuse box or consumer unit - Installing a metal consumer unit with RCD and surge protection - Connecting and marking all existing domestic or commercial circuits - Full testing of every circuit from the new board - Issuing an electrical installation certificate upon completion ### Not included automatically - Upgrades to existing power or lighting circuit wiring through walls - Remedial repairs for pre-existing hidden cable damage - Main service fuse replacements or supply head changes - Plaster repair or decorative painting around the mounting area ## Check whether replacement is right A consumer unit controls and protects every circuit in your home or commercial building. Upgrading from an older board ensures safety switches operate before wiring overheats. - **Rewirable fuses and wooden backs:** Older properties in Swadlincote and Burton upon Trent often retain cast-iron or wooden-backed fuse boards with rewirable fuse wire. These do not trip fast enough to protect against electric shocks. - **Frequent tripping and added load:** Adding high-load appliances like induction hobs, electric vehicle chargers or garden rooms can overload older boards without dedicated residual current devices. - **Renovations and landlord standards:** Major building work, kitchen extensions and rental property compliance require modern consumer units fitted with metal enclosures and surge protection. ## What happens on the day Power will be turned off for several hours while the replacement takes place. Here is how we carry out the installation in your property. - **Initial inspection and isolation:** We verify the main incoming supply and earth bonding before isolating the property. Please ensure clear access to the electricity meter and fuse board location. - **Board installation and wiring:** The old unit is removed and the new metal enclosure is mounted securely. Each existing circuit cable is tidied, re-terminated and clearly marked on the new unit. - **Circuit testing and energisation:** We test each circuit for earth continuity and insulation resistance before turning the power back on. RCD trip times are verified with dedicated test instruments. ## How booking works 1. **Tell us about the job:** Tap Book Now and describe the work in the chat. Photos help. 2. **Get your price:** You see your price in the chat. A set price is paid at checkout; any other job is quoted first. 3. **Choose your visit:** Give your address and when you are free, and the visit is arranged. ## Fuse board questions ### How long will the electricity be turned off during the upgrade? Power is disconnected for most of the installation. A standard consumer unit replacement typically takes between four and six hours, during which we isolate the supply, mount the new board, reconnect each circuit and carry out safety checks. ### Why does an older fuse board need replacing? Older boards with rewirable fuses or early breakers lack sensitive residual current protection. Modern units shut off power in milliseconds if someone touches a live wire or if moisture causes a fault, significantly reducing shock and fire hazards. ### Can you change the board if the house wiring is old? Yes, provided the existing wiring passes basic safety tests. We test insulation resistance on each circuit before connecting it to the new unit. If a circuit has a pre-existing fault, we explain the options to rectify it. ### What is surge protection and do I need it? Surge protection devices shield sensitive electronics, appliances and boilers from sudden voltage spikes caused by external grid switching or lightning. Current UK regulations require surge protection on modern domestic consumer unit installations. ### Do I need to clear the area around the fuse box? Yes. Please clear coats, shelving or storage cupboards around the electricity meter and existing board so there is safe and direct access for tools, testing equipment and wiring work. ## Business facts - Service area: Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Birmingham - Hours: Calls answered 24/7 - Phone: +447450316338 - Email: rob@re-energizeelectrical.co.uk - Insurance: Public liability £2M, Employers' liability £10M, Professional indemnity £500K - Qualifications: Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018, City and Guilds, 2022 ## Book or ask a question - [Book Now](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/#chat) ## Related services - [EICR](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/eicr) - [House rewiring](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/house-rewiring) - [Electrical fault finding](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/electrical-fault-finding) - [EV charger installation](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/ev-charger-installation) - [Electric shower installation](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/electric-shower-installation)