What you gain from a proper board upgrade
Protection matched to circuits
We assess the installation first, so the new board suits the wiring and load.
Clearer layout, less guesswork
Circuit separation and labelling make faults and future work easier to manage.
Testing after the change
We don't stop at fitting the board; we test the circuits once the upgrade is done.
Why an old fuse board can hold your home back
If your fuse board is old, damaged, poorly labelled or simply not suited to the way you use the house now, it can make the whole installation harder to trust. In Bishop Auckland, we replace outdated boards with properly selected consumer units that separate circuits clearly and use modern protective devices. That matters when you're adding appliances, dealing with repeated tripping, or trying to make sense of a board that has become a guessing game. A well-chosen replacement gives you clearer protection, tidier control of the installation and a safer base for the rest of the wiring.
What happens on the day of the upgrade
AA Electrical & Security Systems Limited starts by assessing the existing installation, the number and type of circuits, and whether the board suits current and future demand. Once the replacement is agreed, we isolate the supply, remove the old unit, fit and connect the new board, then test the circuits thoroughly. Power will be off for part of the job, so we explain that up front. Testing can also bring existing circuit defects to light, especially where older wiring or earlier alterations are involved. If that happens, we explain the issue plainly and set out the sensible next step.
Frequently asked questions
Will the power be off during consumer unit replacement?
Yes. We need to isolate the supply so the old board can be removed and the new one connected safely. We'll explain that before work starts, so you know when the interruption is likely to happen and can plan around it.
Can a new consumer unit reveal other electrical faults?
It can. Once the new board is fitted, the circuits need to be tested, and that may show up defects in older wiring, poor connections or earlier alterations. If anything appears, we explain what it means and what needs sorting next.
How do we know which replacement board is suitable?
The right consumer unit depends on the number of circuits, the condition of the installation and what the property needs now and later. We assess the existing setup first, then recommend a board that fits the job properly rather than guessing.