Fuse Box Replacement & Consumer Unit Upgrades — Cheshire
Replacing an old fuse box with a modern consumer unit — 18th Edition compliant, with full RCD protection. Fuseboard installation and electrical safety upgrades across Northwich, Warrington, Knutsford, Manchester and surrounding areas. See the full consumer unit replacement cost guide for 2026 prices by circuit count.
Fuse Box Replacement & Consumer Unit Replacement Cheshire
Expert consumer unit upgrades and fuseboard replacements with 18th Edition compliance. RCD protection, surge devices, and modern electrical safety features across Cheshire and Manchester.
18th Edition Compliance
Modern consumer units meeting BS7671 18th Edition standards. Full electrical safety compliance with metal enclosures and RCD protection.
RCD Protection
Residual Current Device protection to prevent electric shock. RCBO circuit breakers and earth leakage protection for enhanced safety.
Surge Protection
Type 2 surge protection devices to protect appliances from electrical surges. Lightning protection and voltage spike prevention systems.
Signs You Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade
Old fuse box with wire fuses
No RCD protection installed
Plastic consumer unit enclosure
Over 20 years old
Frequent fuse blowing or tripping
Insurance requirement for upgrade
Benefits of Consumer Unit Upgrades
Enhanced electrical safety
18th Edition BS7671 compliance
RCD protection from electric shock
Reduced electrical fire risk
Insurance compliance requirements
Increased property value
Our Consumer Unit Upgrade Process
Electrical Assessment
We assess your existing consumer unit and electrical system to determine upgrade requirements.
System Design
Custom consumer unit design with RCD protection, surge devices, and 18th Edition compliance.
Professional Installation
Expert installation of modern metal consumer unit with circuit breakers and safety devices.
Testing & Certification
Complete electrical testing with EICR certificate and compliance documentation.
Why Choose Evans Electrical for Consumer Unit Upgrades?
Where we carry out consumer unit replacements and fuse box upgrades
We work across Northwich and the surrounding CW8 and CW9 villages every week — including Weaverham, Hartford, Davenham, Barnton, Cuddington, Sandiway, Winnington, Kingsmead, Leftwich, Rudheath, Lostock Gralam, and Wincham. Many 1970s–90s properties across these villages still have older split-load boards without full RCD protection.
Beyond Northwich, we cover the wider Cheshire and North West area from our Northwich base. Pick your town for local detail:
Also covering Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Altrincham, Stockport, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Crewe, Manchester, Liverpool.