Upgrading Your Fuse Board in Bournemouth?
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Bring your home up to the latest 18th Edition safety standards. Fully certified NAPIT electricians installing premium, fire-rated metal consumer units with built-in surge protection. No hidden fees, no mess, and a same-day digital certificate.
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Fill in these 3 quick details. Our Bournemouth based pricing team will calculate and send your exact quote range.
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Use our quick configuration tool below to see the estimated investment range for your property size and setup.
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Step 1: Tell us about your home
Select the approximate property size to determine fuse board loop capacities.
Our Recent Work in Bournemouth & Poole
We do not use stock photos. Here are genuine consumer units completed, tested, and certified by SC Electric teams.
Actual SC Electric domestic installations and HMO safety board replacements featuring heavy duty RCBO isolation loops and surge protection devices.
Transparent Pricing & Value Matrix
No guesswork, no vague ranges. Here are our standard domestic tiers designed for total compliance and safety.
What's Included at No Extra Cost
Unlike local multi-trade handymen or low-rate operations, SC Electric packs premium safety modules into every single fuse board.
Premium fire-rated metal enclosure
Fully compliant with the strict BS 7671 Amendment 3 fire safety criteria.
Full individual RCBO protection
Stops a single faulty appliance from losing power to your whole house.
Integrated Type 2 Surge Protection Device
Protects sensitive electronics and white goods from high-voltage grid surges (worth £150+).
Full testing, structural earthing checks & local authority notification
We verify system ground loops and submit official council building control notices.
Before & After Case Study
Witness a standard consumer unit replacement in Bournemouth. We replace outdated, fire-risk fuse boxes with modern, fully certified 18th Edition metal enclosures.
OUTDATED PLASTIC CONSUMER UNIT
A legacy plastic board mounted on wood. Lacks modern individual RCBO safety switches (meaning one fault trips half the home), lacks surge protection (SPD), and fails current Amendment 3 fire safety standards requiring non-combustible metal enclosures.
Certified 18th Edition Enclosure
Upgraded to a premium, fire-rated metal board compliant with the latest regulations. Features individual high-capacity RCBO switches to isolate faults on single circuits, alongside integrated Type 2 Surge Protection (SPD) to safeguard modern household electronics.
Why Choose SC Electric?
We are specialized electrical safety installers, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and reliable support across Dorset.
NAPIT Approved Contractor
Fully registered, assessed, and certified to sign off and notify all domestic works under Part P regulations.
£5M Public Liability Insurance
We carry comprehensive underwritten coverage for complete residential security and peace of mind.
100% Fixed Written Quotes
No ambiguous rates. You receive a precise breakdown and fixed quote before a single screwdriver touches your board.
Same-Day Digital Certificate
Our testing equipment syncs instantly, generating and emailing your EIC compliance certificate the moment we finish.
Building Control Handled
We register the installation directly with local Bournemouth and Poole council Building Control registries on your behalf.
Highly Rated Local Electricians
A prompt, professional, and courteous local Bournemouth team that leaves your home spotless.
Recent Consumer Unit Reviews
Read how we leave our clients' homes after upgrading their electrical systems.
“We were told by an appliance installer that our wiring was unsafe and we needed a major upgrade before a new oven could be fitted. We called SC Electric for a second opinion. This Bournemouth electrician came out the same day, inspected the system, and gave us honest advice that no remedial work was required. We later used them for a full fuse board installation to modernise the house anyway. Exceptional, trustworthy service.”
“Professional, speedy, courteous consumer unit installation. Replaced my old rewireable fuse board with a beautiful modern RCBO box. Couldn't recommend SC Electric more!”
“Replaced our old fuseboard with a modern consumer unit. Everything was labeled beautifully, tested rigorously, and workspace was left clean and tidy. Certificate was emailed that evening.”
“Excellent communication from start to finish. Replaced the fuse board on time. Very polite and friendly staff who took real care to avoid any mess.”
How The Replacement Works
We make electrical upgrades incredibly smooth, straightforward, and zero-stress for local homeowners.
Send your details
Fill in our quick form. Send us a simple photo of your current fuse board over WhatsApp if possible so our engineers can see the setup.
Fixed written quote
We manually analyze your postcode and board details, providing an exact, transparent, and binding fixed quote with absolutely no hidden items.
Safe swap & test
We safely isolate the system, install the high-grade fire-rated RCBO metal board, and perform rigorous live testing on every house loop.
Same-day certificate
We upload test records instantly, emailing your Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and handling building control notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does a consumer unit replacement take?
Most residential consumer unit replacements take between 4 to 6 hours. This includes complete, rigorous live and dead circuit testing of every loop in your house to guarantee complete 18th Edition safety compliance.
Q: Will my electricity be switched off all day?
Yes, we will need to isolate your power for the majority of the installation. We plan our outages cleanly and keep you informed so you can prepare, ensuring minimal disruption to your day.
Q: Do I get a building regulation compliance certificate?
Absolutely. As NAPIT approved contractors, we completely handle all official building control notifications and email you your official Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) on the very same day of completion.
Q: Are individual RCBOs better than a dual RCD system?
Much better. Modern 18th Edition standards prefer RCBOs. In a dual RCD board, a simple appliance fault (like a toaster) trips half of your home's power. With individual RCBO protection, only the single faulty circuit trips, keeping your freezer, internet, and lights safely on.
Q: Do you supply surge protection as standard?
Yes, always. Every board we install includes a high-grade Type 2 Surge Protection Device (SPD). This guards your expensive household electronics, smart systems, and white goods from volatile grid voltage surges.
Q: Are there any hidden costs?
No. The written quote we provide before work starts is 100% fixed. If we find dangerous existing electrical hazards that must be legally resolved before connecting the new board, we discuss them transparently and provide pricing upfront.
Need Your Fuse Board Replaced?
Book a fixed-price quote with Bournemouth's highly trusted NAPIT team. Secure and certified work with a same-day digital certificate.