Consumer Unit Replacement in Lisburn & Belfast
Modern protection. A carefully tested installation.
Upgrade your fuse box with Carruthers Electrical, serving Lisburn, Belfast and surrounding areas. Our standard specification includes a metal consumer unit, individual RCBO protection, surge protection, electrical testing and certification.
Clear scope, transparent pricing and practical advice before work begins.
Qualified & Insured
Testing & Inspection Specialists
Clear Professional Reports
Serving Lisburn & Belfast
What’s Included?
Metal Consumer Unit
High-quality metal enclosure for improved safety and durability
RCBO Protection
Individual protection for each circuit, reducing disruption if a fault occurs.
Surge Protection
Built-in surge protection to help protect appliances and electronic equipment.
Full Electrical Testing
Full testing carried out as part of the installation to confirm safe operation.
Electrical Certificate
You’ll receive the correct electrical certificate for your records.
Clear Advice
Straightforward advice if any faults or additional issues are found.
A better upgrade. Clearly specified.
Every upgrade starts with modern circuit protection, testing and certification. We confirm the scope and price before work begins, so you know exactly what to expect.
Your upgrade. Your options.
Clear pricing for standard consumer unit upgrades, with options for EICR bundles and premium protection.
Standard RCBO Upgrade
Consumer Unit + EICR Bundle
A reduced combined price, quoted for your property.
Add a full Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) to your consumer unit replacement. Useful for landlords and homebuyers who also need a report on the existing installation.
From £660 incl. VAT (£550 + VAT)
For straightforward replacements with up to 6 circuits. Includes a metal consumer unit, individual RCBO protection, surge protection, testing and certification.
Extra circuits from £42 incl. VAT (£35 + VAT) each.
Premium AFDD Upgrade
Optional AFDD protection from £120 incl. VAT (£100 + VAT) per circuit, added to your consumer unit upgrade.
Additional protection against electrical arcing faults. We advise on suitability and confirm the total price for your circuits.
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Get A Fast Quote By WhatsApp
Send us two clear photos of your current fuse box or consumer unit and we’ll aim to provide a quote within 1 hour during working hours.
1. Close-up photo of the consumer unit
This lets us see the breakers, RCDs, labels, condition of the board and number of circuits.
2. Wider photo of the surrounding area
This helps us check space, access and any nearby equipment such as solar PV, isolators or additional boards
3. Property address and job details
Please include the full property address, what you need done, and any known issues such as tripping, failed EICR, no RCD protection or burning smells.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about consumer unit replacement, testing and certification.
How long does a consumer unit replacement take?
Most straightforward consumer unit replacements can usually be completed in one day, depending on the size of the installation and whether any faults are found during testing.
Is electrical testing included?
Yes. Full electrical testing is included as part of the consumer unit upgrade. This is required to confirm the installation is safe and working correctly after the new board is fitted.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. You will receive the correct electrical certificate for the consumer unit replacement once the work has been completed and tested.
What if faults are found during testing?
If any faults are found, we will explain the issue clearly and advise what is required to put it right. Any additional remedial work will be quoted separately before proceeding.
Do you install RCBO consumer units?
Yes. RCBO protection is our minimum standard. Each circuit gets individual protection, which helps reduce disruption if a fault occurs.
Is surge protection included?
Yes. Surge protection is included as standard with our consumer unit upgrades to help protect appliances and electronic equipment.