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  • Patron Electrical LTD Logo

    Patron Electrical LTD

    9.92

    (64 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Fault Finding
    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR
    House Rewiring
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  • Down To Earth Electrical Contractors Logo

    Down To Earth Electrical Contractors

    9.93

    (599 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Under Floor Heating Installation
    Energy Efficient Lighting
    Electric Showers
    Call
  • Contact Electrician Ltd Logo

    Contact Electrician Ltd

    9.80

    (444 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Range Cookers
    House Rewiring
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
    Call
  • County Electrics Logo

    County Electrics

    9.94

    (119 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR
    Storage Heating
    Electric Range Cookers
    Call
  • Shine Electrics Logo

    Shine Electrics

    9.93

    (721 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Cookers
    Electric Radiators
    Extractor Fans
    Call
  • 352 Electrical Ltd Logo

    352 Electrical Ltd

    9.76

    (59 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

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

    TB Electrics Ltd

    9.95

    (317 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Electric Cookers
    Fault Finding
    Electric Sockets
    Call
  • Laidlaw Electrical Ltd Logo

    Laidlaw Electrical Ltd

    9.96

    (675 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
    Electric Radiators
    Electrical Under Floor Heating Repair
    Call
  • MS Electrical Solutions Logo

    MS Electrical Solutions

    10.00

    (35 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    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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  • Route Electrical Ltd Logo

    Route Electrical Ltd

    9.58

    (359 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Repair
    Extractor Fans
    Electrical Under Floor Heating Repair
    Call
  • Frontline Electrical (London) Ltd Logo

    Frontline Electrical (London) Ltd

    9.96

    (236 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Garden Lighting
    Electric Showers
    Electrical Contractors
    Call
  • MK Veasey Electrical Limited Logo

    MK Veasey Electrical Limited

    9.30

    (446 reviews)

    Operates in Purley

    Services & skills
    Electrician
    Fuseboard / Consumer Unit Installation
    Fault Finding
    Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR
    Electric Cookers
    Call

Find Consumer Unit (Fuseboard) Installation in Purley

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

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

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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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