What makes an upgrade worth doing
Clearer protection
Modern devices are explained in plain English, so you know what is guarding each circuit.
Capacity for new demand
The chosen unit can be matched to future plans such as added circuits or EV charging.
Less guesswork afterwards
Testing and labelling will leave you knowing which circuit is which from the start.
When an old consumer unit needs attention
An old consumer unit can sit there quietly for years, right up to the point it starts tripping, shows heat damage or has no spare way for anything new. We inspect the existing installation before any fuse box replacement is planned, so we can judge the condition of the circuits, the amount of capacity you have and whether the board still suits the property. With I.P.S Electrical Installations Ltd, you get a practical assessment based on the actual wiring, not a guess from the age of the box alone.
Modern protection explained without the jargon
A modern board is there to cut danger and keep faults under control, and we explain the protection in plain English before work starts. That may involve RCDs, RCBOs and, where suitable, surge protection. We isolate the supply, complete the change, test each circuit and label everything clearly. Choose I.P.S Electrical Installations Ltd if you want the final set-up matched to current use and likely future loads such as an extension or EV charger. Power will be off during the work, and existing circuit faults can sometimes show up during testing, so we talk you through that honestly.
Frequently asked questions
Why would a consumer unit need replacing?
Common reasons are age, damage, repeated tripping, limited circuit space and new electrical demand. If you are adding an extension or an EV charger, the present board may no longer suit the load. We inspect the installation first, so the decision is based on condition and capacity.
Will the power be off during the change?
Yes. The supply has to be isolated while we remove the old board, fit the new unit and complete the testing. We explain that beforehand so you can plan around the interruption. Once the change is complete, we test and label the circuits before the power is left back on.
Can existing faults show up during an upgrade?
They can, and that is one reason testing matters. A new consumer unit does not hide underlying circuit problems, so issues with existing wiring may appear during inspection or final checks. If that happens, we explain what we have found and the most sensible repair route before moving on.