Consumer unit upgrades in Worcester
Swap an old fuse box for a modern, RCD protected consumer unit. Fitted, tested and certified by Mark and the team, with a fixed price agreed before any work starts.
Signs your fuse box needs replacing
Many homes in Worcester still have the original fuse box. If any of these sound familiar, it is worth getting it looked at.
Old fuse box replaced with a modern compliant metal consumer unit with circuit protection.
Rewireable fuses
Fuse wire in pull-out carriers, or a board with a wooden back, is a sure sign of an old installation. When a fuse blows you have to rewire it by hand, and there is nothing to stop someone fitting the wrong size.
No RCD protection
An RCD switches the power off in a fraction of a second if current leaks to earth, for example through a person. Older boards often have none, leaving sockets and bathroom circuits unprotected.
Frequent tripping
A board that trips for no clear reason, or takes everything off at once, makes life awkward and can point to a fault. A modern board with RCBOs means one fault only switches off one circuit.
Scorch marks, heat or a burning smell
Discolouration, crackling or a warm board means loose or overheating connections. Switch off and call straight away. This is one of the few jobs we treat as a same day emergency.
Plastic board under the stairs
Current wiring regulations require consumer units in homes to have a non-combustible enclosure, usually metal. An older plastic unit sitting under the stairs is worth replacing.
Planning other work
Adding an EV charger, a kitchen, an extension or a shower often needs more capacity and modern protection. Upgrading the board first keeps everything safe and compliant.
What your upgrade includes
Survey and fixed quote
Mark checks the existing board, the earthing and the number of circuits, then gives you a fixed price plus VAT.
Pre-work testing
Circuits are tested before the change so any existing faults are found and explained up front.
New metal consumer unit
A quality metal consumer unit with RCBO or RCD protection, sized for your home with space to add circuits later.
Surge protection where required
Surge protection is fitted where the regulations call for it, which covers most homes.
Earthing and bonding checks
Main earthing and bonding to gas and water are checked and any upgrades needed are included in your quote.
Full testing and labelling
Every circuit is tested and clearly labelled so you know what each switch does.
Certificates and notification
An Electrical Installation Certificate, plus registration with building control through NICEIC.
Tidy finish and old board removed
The old fuse box is taken away and the area is left clean. Work is covered by a 1 year workmanship guarantee.
Precision internal wiring and surge protection
Inside look at a newly installed metal consumer unit with cover removed: individually numbered circuit breakers, neatly loomed neutral and earth bars, integral surge protection device (SPD), and double pole 100A main switch correctly connected to the smart meter.
Consumer unit upgrade cost
Most upgrades in Worcester and the surrounding towns fall within this range. You get a fixed price after the visit, and that is the price you pay unless you ask for something extra.
What affects the price
Number of circuits
A larger home with more circuits needs a bigger board and more RCBOs.
Type of protection
Individual RCBOs on each circuit cost a little more than a split board with shared RCDs, and stop one fault switching off half the house.
Earthing and bonding
If the main earth or bonding to gas and water pipes is missing or undersized, it has to be brought up to standard.
Position of the board
Keeping it where it is costs least. Moving it adds a little labour and cable.
From first call to certificate
You deal with Mark directly at every stage.
Get in touch
Call Mark or send the form with your postcode and a little about your current fuse box.
Visit and fixed quote
Mark comes out, checks the board and earthing, and gives you a fixed price plus VAT.
Upgrade and certificate
Mark and the team fit and test the new consumer unit, usually in a day, and you receive your certificates.
What customers say about Mark
“Excellent professional service at affordable pricing … very very reliable … work completed to a high standard offering knowledgable solutions for our requirements”
“Would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anybody. I contacted him for a quote, which he responded to quickly and then when I contacted him again to say the light fitting had arrived for him to fit, he was quick to organise a time to come around and do the work. Friendly, efficient and at a reasonable price as well. I'm really pleased with my new kitchen light, so thank you!”
“Highly recommend Worcester Electrical Solutions. Great service and workmanship from Mark.”
“Excellent job done, fast and efficiently for a very reasonable price, with very reliable communications. Also a genuinely nice bloke. Excellent service all round.”
Worcester and the surrounding towns
Consumer unit upgrades across Worcester and the towns and villages within about 40 minutes of WR5.
Worcester
Our home patch. St John's, Warndon, Ronkswood, Kempsey, Fernhill Heath, Powick and Claines.
Pershore
Pershore town plus Pinvin, Wyre Piddle, Eckington, Defford and Upton Snodsbury.
Malvern
Great Malvern, Malvern Link, Malvern Wells, Hanley Swan, Colwall and Upton-upon-Severn.
Evesham
Evesham town, Bengeworth, Hampton, Badsey, Offenham and the villages towards Broadway.
Droitwich
Droitwich Spa, Ombersley, Hanbury, Hindlip, Salwarpe and Wychbold.
Within 40 minutes of WR5
Contact Mark to confirm if your village is covered.
Consumer unit questions
Get a fixed price for your new consumer unit
Send your details and Mark will call you back to arrange a visit.
Rather talk it through? Call Mark on 07824 996897 or email worcesterelectricalsolutions@gmail.com