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  • 24/7 Electrical Logo

    24/7 Electrical

    9.62

    (99 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Cookers
    Electric Radiators
    Emergency Electrician Service
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  • Eden Electrics (u.k.) Ltd Logo

    Eden Electrics (u.k.) Ltd

    9.92

    (47 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Emergency Electrician Service
    Electric Radiators
    Electric Heating
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  • MS Electrical Logo

    MS Electrical

    10.00

    (33 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Suggested Services
    Fuseboard Replacement - 6-Way Consumer Unit - Incl. Testing & Cert
    £755 / job
    Fuseboard Replacement - 8-Way Consumer Unit - Incl. Testing & Cert
    £845 / job
    Fuseboard Replacement - 10-Way Consumer Unit - Incl. Testing & Cert
    £995 / job
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  • Swiftly Electrical Limited Logo

    Swiftly Electrical Limited

    9.94

    (12 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Heater Repair
    Smoke Alarms
    Electric Radiators
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  • James Paul Electrical Logo

    James Paul Electrical

    9.85

    (262 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Sockets
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
    Emergency Lighting
    Call
  • P & P Electrical Logo

    P & P Electrical

    10.00

    (839 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Range Cookers
    Electric Sockets
    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR
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  • Armadillo electrics & renewables ltd

    10.00

    (289 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Fault Finding
    Energy Efficient Lighting
    Smoke Alarms
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  • KwikFix Electrics Ltd Logo

    KwikFix Electrics Ltd

    10.00

    (25 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR
    Immersion Heater Installation
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
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  • Shine Electrics Logo

    Shine Electrics

    9.99

    (165 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Range Cookers
    Electrical Contractors
    Energy Efficient Lighting
    Call
  • Seblec Home & Office Ltd Logo

    Seblec Home & Office Ltd

    9.97

    (55 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Boiler Servicing / Repair
    Electric Range Cookers
    Storage Heating
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  • LTP Electrical Services Ltd

    9.93

    (474 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Stoves
    Storage Heating
    Garden Lighting
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  • NB Electrics Logo

    NB Electrics

    10.00

    (154 reviews)

    Operates in Forest Row

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Contractors
    House Rewiring
    Immersion Heater Repair
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Find Consumer Unit (Fuseboard) Installation in Forest Row

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 Forest Row, including costs, regulations and what to expect from the job.

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How much does consumer unit (fuseboard ) installation cost in Forest Row?

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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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