Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth – Protect Your Home with Modern Consumer Units
Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth keep your family protected by adding modern RCD/RCBO protection, surge protection and full BS 7671 compliance. If your fuse box is old, tripping, or smells “fishy,” it’s time to upgrade for safety and reliability.
Call Dave Prout Electrician (VAT-free domestic pricing): 07874 079458 | WhatsApp: +44 7418 633868
Serving Plymouth and surrounding areas. Fast, clean installs with certificates provided.
AI Overview – What You’ll Get
Scope: Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth including new consumer unit, RCD/RCBO protection, SPD, labels, testing & certification.
- Full inspection & safe isolation
- New consumer unit sized to your circuits
- RCD/RCBO protection for shock and fire safety
- Surge Protection Device (SPD) as standard
- Testing, certification, and Building Regs notification
Image prompt idea (for your generator): “Tidy modern white RCBO consumer unit with clear labelling installed in a Plymouth home hallway; electrician’s hands testing with a multimeter; soft natural light; crisp, safe, professional.”
Why choose Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth?
Older fuse boxes with rewireable fuses can’t provide the same personal protection as modern consumer units. By choosing Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth, you reduce shock risk, improve disconnection times, and future-proof your electrics for new appliances, EV chargers and extensions.
5 Signs You May Need a New Consumer Unit
- Frequent tripping or circuits that won’t reset.
- Burning or “fishy” smells near sockets, switches, or the fuse box.
- Hot to the touch fuse carriers or discoloured covers.
- No RCD/RCBO protection shown on labels or breakers.
- Landlord or Homebuyer report (EICR) highlighting C2/C3 items on the board.
What’s included with our Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth
- Consumer unit with individual RCBOs for convenience and fault isolation
- SPD (Surge Protection) to help protect electronics
- Neat cable management, labelling and circuit schedules
- Testing of all final circuits and Electrical Installation Certificate
- Notification to Building Control (where applicable)
Safety & Compliance You Can Trust
We follow BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) good practice on earthing, bonding and protective devices. On TT earthing systems, we ensure correct RCD/RCBO selection and earth electrode testing. We’ll also review bonding to gas/water and discuss useful additions such as AFDDs where appropriate.
Our 6-Step Upgrade Process
- Survey: Check existing board, earthing, bonding, and circuit count.
- Safe Isolation: Confirm dead before any work.
- Install: Fit new consumer unit with RCBOs and SPD.
- Testing: Insulation resistance, R1+R2, Zs, RCD trip times.
- Certification: Provide EIC and notify (where required).
- Handover: Show you the new layout and how to reset safely.
Transparent, VAT-Free Domestic Pricing
As an independent local electrician, my domestic pricing is VAT-free. Every property is different, so I’ll quote clearly in advance for your Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth with no hidden extras.
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Recent Review
“Dave upgraded our old fuse box to a modern RCBO consumer unit the same week. Super tidy, fully tested and clearly explained. We feel much safer now. Highly recommended!”
— Sarah T, Plymouth
Call 07874 079458 or message on WhatsApp for a fast, friendly quote.
FAQ – Safe Fuse Box Replacement and Upgrades in Plymouth
How long does a consumer unit upgrade take?
Typically half a day to a full day, including testing and certification, depending on the number and condition of circuits.
Will my power be off all day?
Power is off during changeover and testing. I’ll plan with you to minimise disruption.
Do I need an EICR first?
Not always. I test the circuits during the upgrade, and I’ll advise if a full EICR is beneficial beforehand.
Do you fit AFDDs?
AFDDs can be specified where they add value (e.g. certain risk profiles). I’m happy to quote options.
Will you notify Building Control?
Yes—where applicable I’ll notify the work and provide the Electrical Installation Certificate.
Dave Prout
Expert Electrical Services Plymouth.