Consumer Unit Upgrades for Safer Homes in Cheltenham 🏠
Is your home still protected by an old, plastic fuse box or a unit with outdated wire fuses? Upgrading your consumer unit is the single most important step you can take to modernize your home's electrical safety and meet current UK regulations.
D.R.W. Electrical Services specialises in the safe and compliant replacement of old fuse boxes with modern, 18th Edition (BS 7671) metal consumer units throughout Cheltenham. We ensure your electrical system is equipped with the latest technology to protect your family and property against electric shock, fire, and power surges.
---Why Is a Consumer Unit Upgrade Necessary?
Older fuse boards lack the sensitive protection required today. An upgrade provides critical safety enhancements:
| Safety Feature | Modern Consumer Unit Benefit |
|---|---|
| Metal Enclosure | Compliant with the latest fire safety regulations; the metal housing contains any potential internal fire risk. |
| Residual Current Devices (RCDs) | Crucial life-saving technology that detects earth faults and rapidly cuts power, preventing fatal electric shocks. |
| Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) | Protects valuable and sensitive electronic appliances (like smart TVs and computers) from damaging power surges. |
| Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) | Advanced safety that detects small, dangerous electrical arcs that can cause house fires, often invisible to standard units. |
The D.R.W. Professional Upgrade Process
Our qualified electricians manage the entire upgrade process efficiently and with absolute attention to safety compliance:
- System Assessment: We carry out a brief inspection of your existing wiring to ensure the system is ready for the new unit and advise on the best solution for your property.
- Safety First: The main electrical supply is isolated, and the old consumer unit is safely disconnected and removed.
- New Unit Installation: The modern, metal consumer unit is expertly fitted, wired, and secured.
- Circuit Integration & Testing: All existing circuits are meticulously reconnected and fully tested to guarantee their integrity and function with the new RCD/RCBO protection.
- Full Certification: Upon completion, we issue an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and notify the work to the local Building Control (Part P), ensuring your upgrade is fully compliant and documented.
Trust Local Cheltenham Experts
When you choose D.R.W. Electrical Services for your consumer unit upgrade, you are choosing:
- 18th Edition Compliance: Guaranteed adherence to the very latest wiring regulations.
- Fully Certified Electricians: Work carried out by experienced, qualified professionals.
- Minimal Disruption: We work quickly and cleanly to restore power with minimal interruption to your home life.
Don't wait for an electrical fault to force an upgrade. Contact D.R.W. Electrical Services today for a free, fixed-price quote to upgrade your consumer unit and secure the electrical safety of your Cheltenham property. 💡