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  • BGF Electrical services Logo

    BGF Electrical services

    10.00

    (63 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Extractor Fans
    Electric Range Cookers
    Electric Gate Wiring
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  • Boyle Energy Limited Logo

    Boyle Energy Limited

    9.83

    (161 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR
    Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
    Electrical Under Floor Heating Installation
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  • CEA Electrical Ltd Logo

    CEA Electrical Ltd

    9.70

    (146 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Contractors
    House Rewiring
    Electric Stoves
    Call
  • UNICORN POWER Logo

    UNICORN POWER

    9.88

    (31 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Emergency Electrician Service
    Electric Sockets
    Emergency Lighting
    Call
  • Stephen Martin Electrical & Plumbing Logo

    Stephen Martin Electrical & Plumbing

    9.78

    (417 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
    Electrical Under Floor Heating Installation
    Immersion Heater Installation
    Call
  • BE Electrical Logo

    BE Electrical

    9.67

    (135 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Contractors
    Electric Showers
    Fault Finding
    Call
  • Spartan Electrical Scotland Ltd Logo

    Spartan Electrical Scotland Ltd

    9.85

    (49 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Range Cookers
    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR
    Lighting Design
    Call
  • Refined Electrical Solutions Logo

    Refined Electrical Solutions

    9.91

    (44 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Cookers
    Fault Finding
    Smoke Alarms
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  • Knox Power Electrical Services LTD Logo

    Knox Power Electrical Services LTD

    9.96

    (25 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Smoke Alarms
    Lighting Design
    Electric Stoves
    Call
  • JF Electrical Logo

    JF Electrical

    9.92

    (46 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Suggested Services
    Consumer Unit Replacement (up to 8 circuits) & Certificate
    £650 / job
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  • Advantage Electrical Services LTD Logo

    Advantage Electrical Services LTD

    10.00

    (9 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Smart Thermostats
    Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
    Fault Finding
    Call
  • GTH Electrical Ltd Logo

    GTH Electrical Ltd

    9.98

    (111 reviews)

    Operates in City Of Edinburgh

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Under Floor Heating Installation
    Energy Efficient Lighting
    Fault Finding
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Find Consumer Unit (Fuseboard) Installation in City Of Edinburgh

Replacing a consumer unit is a safety-critical job that must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Read on to learn how to find and hire certified electricians for consumer unit (fuseboard) installation in City Of Edinburgh, including costs, regulations and what to expect from the job.

Rather we do the searching for you? Try our quick request a quote feature and we’ll put you in touch with qualified electricians covering your local area.

How much does consumer unit (fuseboard ) installation cost in City Of Edinburgh?

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That said, prices may vary depending on the size of your home, number of circuits and whether any repair work is needed.

Tip: Learn more about pricing in our consumer unit replacement cost guide.

What’s the difference between a fusebox and a consumer unit?

Ultimately, a fusebox and consumer unit refer to the same thing. The only difference is how they are wired:

  • Traditional fuseboxes have rewireable fuses and were used in older homes
  • Modern consumer units use MCBs (miniature circuit breakers) and RCDs (residual current devices), which offer improved safety and faster fault detection

Can I fit a new consumer unit myself?

No. Replacing a consumer unit is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations and must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

DIY installation is unsafe and illegal unless you're properly certified. A registered electrician will ensure compliance and issue the correct certification.

Do I need Building Regulations approval to change a consumer unit?

Yes. Consumer unit replacement must comply with UK Building Regulations (Part P).

Your consumer unit installer will notify the local authority or self-certify through a competent person scheme and provide certification once the work is complete.

Can you replace a fusebox without rewiring the house?

In many cases, yes, you can replace a fusebox without rewiring the house. That’s provided the existing wiring is safe and passes inspection.

Before installation, the electrician will carry out checks (often an Electrical Installation Condition Report) to ensure the system is suitable for a new unit.

If wiring is outdated or unsafe, updates may be needed.

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