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Consumer Unit Replacement in Kettering & Northamptonshire

Consumer unit upgrades assessed for your property. RCBO and surge-protection arrangements, testing and certification explained before work is agreed.

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NAPIT
Registered & Notified
RCBO
Individual Circuit Protection
SPD
Surge Protection Assessed
Cert
Building Control Notified
NAPIT Registered
Replacement Work to Current Requirements
Installation Certificate
Timing Agreed After Assessment
Fully Insured
Is It Time to Upgrade?

Assess Your Existing Consumer Unit

An older fuse board is not automatically unsafe. Its condition, existing circuits and the work you are planning determine whether replacement, repair or further investigation is appropriate. Entigen assesses consumer unit upgrades across Kettering and Northamptonshire before agreeing the work.

We replace old fuse boxes with modern, metal-clad boards that include residual-current protection and circuit-by-circuit fault protection — tested, certified, and notified to Building Control via our NAPIT registration. See examples of our completed work in the Barton Seagrave consumer unit upgrade and relocation and our RCBO consumer unit replacement in Rushden.

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New consumer unit installed by Entigen in Kettering — RCBO board with individually labelled circuits and neat cable management
Warning Signs

Why Replace Your Consumer Unit?

Missing RCD Protection
RCD protection reduces electric-shock risk in the circumstances it is designed for. We assess the existing protection and suitable options; replacement of the whole board is not always the only solution.
Degraded & Ageing Boards
Damage, burning smells, overheating or repeated tripping need investigation. Age or a plastic enclosure alone does not establish that the whole board needs replacing. Do not remove covers or disturb the incoming supply.
Insurance & EICR Issues
An older consumer unit is not automatically unsafe or an automatic EICR failure because of its age alone. Its condition, protective devices, earthing and bonding, signs of damage or overheating, and suitability for the installation must be assessed. Insurer requirements vary, so customers should check their own policy.
Preparing for EV or Extensions
Tell us about proposed EV charging, an extension or extra circuits. Spare ways, circuit design and the available supply all need assessment; a new board alone does not increase the supply capacity.
Frequent Tripping
Individual RCBOs can reduce disruption compared with circuits sharing an RCD. They do not repair existing faults or guarantee that every fault disconnects only one circuit; the protective arrangement needs to be designed and tested.
Peace of Mind
A suitable consumer unit is one part of your home's electrical installation. Testing, circuit condition, earthing and bonding matter too. Replacing the board does not fix every wiring defect.
What You Get

Agree the Replacement Scope

  • Pre-work assessment and agreed inspection and testing of the existing installation
  • New metal consumer unit designed and installed to the current requirements applicable to the replacement work
  • Individual RCBO protection, with device type and ratings confirmed after assessment
  • Surge protection selected for the installation and included in the agreed specification
  • Full labelling and circuit schedule
  • Post-installation testing to the current requirements applicable to the replacement work
  • Electrical Installation Certificate issued
  • Building Control notification via NAPIT scheme
Protection Explained

Individual Circuit and Surge Protection

Our published quotation approach uses individual Type A RCBOs and Type 2 surge protection as a starting point. Device types, ratings, enclosure capacity and any additional protection are confirmed for the installation, its equipment and the applicable requirements. A photograph alone cannot establish the final specification.

Circuit Protection
Individual Type A RCBOs
An RCBO combines residual-current and overcurrent protection for its circuit. Individual devices can reduce unwanted loss of unrelated circuits compared with a shared RCD. The correct device depends on the circuit and connected equipment.
Surge Protection
Type 2 Surge Protection
An SPD helps limit transient overvoltages. The appropriate type and coordination depend on the supply and installation; surge protection is not a guarantee against every lightning event or electrical fault.
What Affects the Price

The number of circuits, defects revealed during testing, earthing and bonding, meter tails and supply arrangements, existing circuit condition, access and labelling, asbestos-containing equipment or enclosures, and any additional remedial work can affect the quotation. Any necessary additional work will be explained and priced before it is carried out.

Before We Replace the Board

Assessment first

A planned change starts with checking the existing installation, earthing, bonding and supply arrangements. An EICR may be recommended to establish its condition; it is not automatically included in every replacement quotation.

Agree the additional work

Relocation can involve extending circuits, new containment and making good. Defects, supply-provider work or specialist handling of suspect asbestos-containing equipment can change the scope. These need discussion before proceeding.

Testing and paperwork

The replacement work is inspected and tested and recorded on an Electrical Installation Certificate with the relevant schedules. Domestic consumer unit replacement in England is notifiable Building Regulations work. That compliance record is separate from the electrical certificate, and neither is a blanket guarantee for every part of the property.

Step by Step

What Happens on the Day

When we replace your old fuse board with a modern consumer unit, we follow a clear step-by-step process so you know exactly what to expect.

Power Isolation
We plan safe isolation before starting. Where a suitable isolator is absent, arrangements with the relevant supply or metering provider may be needed; this can affect timing and cost.
Circuit Testing
Each existing circuit is tested for insulation resistance, continuity and polarity to confirm it's suitable for connection to the new board.
Removal & Preparation
The old unit is removed, the wall prepared, and a new metal-clad enclosure securely fitted in place.
Re-termination & Protection
The agreed protective devices are fitted and suitable circuits reconnected. Unsafe defects must be addressed; a circuit may need to remain isolated until the necessary remedial work is completed.
Final Testing & Labelling
Inspection and testing appropriate to the replacement work is completed. The board is clearly labelled and your Electrical Installation Certificate is completed.
Compliance Notification
The work is registered with Building Control through our NAPIT scheme. You receive the certification and Building Control notification applicable to the replacement work.
Electrician installing replacement consumer unit in a Kettering home
Typical Timescale

The replacement and power-off period are agreed after assessment. Circuit count, relocation, access, supply isolation and defects found during testing can extend the work. Tell us about medical equipment, alarms, home working or anything else that needs continuity of supply.

Our Standards

What You Get With Entigen

NAPIT-registered Entigen, with inspection, testing and documentation appropriate to the agreed electrical work.
Premium components — trusted brands, robust materials, metal enclosures and correct IP ratings where required.
Protective devices selected for the installation, its equipment and the agreed work.
Clean, tidy workmanship — we respect your home. All new fittings look clean and are correctly labelled.
Clear communication about scope, power isolation, findings and any separately agreed remedial work.
Local to Kettering — serving Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Northampton and all surrounding villages.
Common Questions

Consumer Unit Replacement — FAQs

The replacement and power-off period are agreed after assessment. Circuit count, relocation, access, supply isolation and defects found during testing can extend the work. Tell us about equipment that needs continuity of supply before an appointment is agreed.
An older consumer unit is not automatically unsafe or an automatic EICR failure because of its age alone. Its condition, protective devices, earthing and bonding, signs of damage or overheating, and suitability for the installation must be assessed. Insurer requirements vary, so customers should check their own policy.
Not automatically. An unsatisfactory EICR does not by itself mean the consumer unit must be replaced; the appropriate remedial action depends on the actual observations and classification codes. Replacement may be appropriate where the unit or its protective arrangements are unsuitable or unsafe, but it is not an automatic legal requirement solely because an EICR is unsatisfactory.
A consumer unit upgrade using individual Type A RCBO protection and Type 2 surge protection typically starts from around £650. Depending on circuit count and the condition and configuration of the existing installation, a typical total may be around £650–£1,350. We provide a fixed quotation after assessing the installation. The price can be affected by the number of circuits, defects revealed during testing, earthing and bonding, meter tails and supply arrangements, existing circuit condition, access and labelling, asbestos-containing equipment or enclosures, and any additional remedial work. Any necessary additional work will be explained and priced before it is carried out.
Power must be safely isolated for the replacement. We discuss the expected outage and access arrangements beforehand, but defects or supply-provider requirements can change the plan. A circuit may need to remain isolated until it is safe to reconnect.
Ask for the product and workmanship warranty terms to be stated in your quotation. Warranty terms are separate from the Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulations compliance documentation; certification does not guarantee that no future fault can occur.
Relocation may be possible after assessing access, the proposed position, circuit routes, supply arrangements and any cable extensions or making good. The Barton Seagrave project is an existing example; another property needs its own assessment and quotation.
The replacement work is recorded on an Electrical Installation Certificate with the relevant inspection and test schedules. Domestic consumer unit replacement in England also needs Building Regulations notification. An EICR is a different report on the condition of an existing installation.
Useful Next Steps

Useful next steps

You may also find these related electrical services and guides helpful.

Consumer Unit Cost Guide RCD Keeps Tripping Fuse Keeps Blowing Overheating Consumer Unit EICR Testing Landlord Electrician Contact Entigen
Local Coverage

Areas we regularly cover

We regularly work in these nearby towns for this type of electrical work.

Our Kettering Electricians Barton Seagrave Burton Latimer Wellingborough Rushden Irthlingborough Corby Desborough

Ready to Upgrade Your Consumer Unit?

Tell us your postcode, existing board location, approximate circuit count and whether you need replacement or relocation. Include any recent test report and access restrictions. Photos can help with an initial discussion; the quotation and final specification depend on assessment.

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