Consumer Unit Upgrades in Birmingham & the West Midlands
The consumer unit is the heart of your property’s electrical installation, providing protection against electric shock, overloads and faults.
If your property still has an older fuse board or an outdated consumer unit, upgrading to a modern system can significantly improve safety, reliability and compliance with current electrical standards.
At IGS Electrical, we provide professional consumer unit upgrades for homeowners, landlords and property developers throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Why Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?
Older fuse boards were not designed to meet the electrical demands of modern homes and often lack the safety features found in current installations.
Benefits of upgrading include:
- Improved electrical safety
- Enhanced fault protection
- Reduced risk of electric shock
- Easier circuit identification
- Increased reliability
- Compliance with current regulations
- Greater capacity for future additions
A modern consumer unit can also provide a solid foundation for future electrical upgrades such as EV chargers, home offices, extensions and smart home technology.
Modern RCBO Consumer Units
We typically install modern RCBO consumer units, providing individual protection for each circuit.
This offers several advantages:
- Improved fault discrimination
- Reduced disruption during faults
- Enhanced safety protection
- Easier fault diagnosis
- Greater system reliability
Every installation is designed around the specific requirements of your property.
Is Your Consumer Unit Due for Replacement?
You may wish to consider an upgrade if your property has:
- A fuse wire fuse board
- An ageing split-load consumer unit
- Signs of overheating or damage
- Frequent nuisance tripping
- Electrical alterations planned
- Unsatisfactory EICR observations
If you’re unsure, we can assess your existing installation and provide honest recommendations.
Testing & Certification
Every consumer unit upgrade includes:
- Inspection of existing circuits
- Electrical testing
- Verification of safety devices
- Certification upon completion
All work is carried out in accordance with current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and relevant building regulations.
Why Choose IGS Electrical?
- Over 22 years of experience
- NAPIT registered
- Fully insured
- High-quality consumer unit installations
- Comprehensive testing and certification
- Honest advice and clear pricing
- Domestic, commercial and industrial expertise
