Consumer Unit Replacement in Burnley

We carry out consumer unit replacement in Burnley for homeowners and landlords. A modern board gives every circuit RCD protection, so the power cuts off fast if there is a fault. The job takes most of a day and ends with a certificate.

Signs Your Board Needs Replacing

A board with rewirable fuses or no RCD is past its useful life. Other signs are a breaker that trips for no clear reason, scorch marks, a warm cover, or no spare ways left. If you are adding a shower, a car charger or an extension, the board usually has to be upgraded first.

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What Happens on the Day

We test the circuits before starting, so nothing unexpected turns up later. The power goes off while the old board comes out and the new one goes in. Each circuit is then reconnected, labelled and tested. Power is usually back on within a few hours and the board is left clearly marked.

The Certificate You Get Afterwards

A consumer unit replacement is notifiable work, so it has to be registered and certificated. You get an Electrical Installation Certificate showing the test results for every circuit. Keep it with your paperwork, because it gets asked for when you sell the house or let it out.

About us

JD Electrical Services has been replacing consumer units in Burnley homes for 10 years. We are approved electricians, so the board is fitted, tested and registered properly. We work 6am to 11pm seven days a week, which means the power does not have to go off in the middle of your working day.

  • Approved electricians with 10 years behind us

  • Open 6am to 11pm, seven days a week

  • Emergency call outs available 24 hours a day

  • Price agreed in writing before work starts

  • Certificate issued at the end of every job

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a consumer unit replacement take in Burnley?

Most take between four and six hours. That covers testing the circuits first, fitting the new board, reconnecting and testing each circuit, then completing the certificate. The power is off for part of that. Older wiring that fails a test can add time, and we tell you before carrying on.

Will a new consumer unit stop my lights tripping?

Only if the board was the problem. A new board with separate RCDs means one faulty circuit no longer takes out the whole house. If the fault sits in the wiring or an appliance it will still trip, but it is far easier to trace. We test the circuits first to find out which it is.

Do I need a new consumer unit to fit an EV charger?

Not always. The board needs a spare way and the right protection for a charger circuit. If it is a modern board with room, the charger goes straight on. Older boards with rewirable fuses normally need replacing first. We check this before quoting for the charger.

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