Consumer Unit Installation Brentwood

Welcome To TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd. We install New Consumer Units (AKA Fuseboards) in Brentwood.

If you need a New Consumer Unit installed, we would like to offer you a free, No-Obligation Quote.

The Benefits Of Using TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services

Here are a few reasons why TM Hughes Electrical Services is the right Electrician for you.

Free No-Obligation Surveys & Quotes

We provide free, no-obligation surveys and quotes undertaken by friendly, certified and highly experienced Electricians.

You’re welcome to book an Electrician to visit your home at a convenient time. 

The survey allows our Electrician to inspect your current consumer unit, gain an understanding of the work involved and determine the best type of Consumer Unit for your property.

Following the survey, our Electrician will write and send you a quote.

Excellent Prices

Our prices are regularly compared to other Electricians in Brentwood to ensure we can offer you the best price for a new consumer unit.

Looking at the prices, our competitors are offering for Consumer Units allows us to set a fair yet competitive price.

NICEIC Registered 

We have a team of Electricians that are NICEIC Registered, so you can rest assured your new Consumer unit is fitted by a licensed professional.

The NICEIC is an independent body that assesses the competence of electricians and electrical contractors in the United Kingdom. A regulatory organization that sets standards for the electrical contracting industry, maintaining a register of competent electricians and electrical contractors.

Fully Insured

We have full public liability insurance.

Public liability insurance covers a business (such as Electricians) or individuals for claims made by the public for injury or damage arising from their business activities. 

It is designed to protect against legal liability for personal injury or property damage that occurs in connection with the business or individual’s operations. 

Years Of Experience

Our Electricians have many years of experience between them, having undertaken thousands of Electrical installation, service and repair jobs while solving all types of Electrical problems. 

The combined experience allows our team to work more efficiently and effectively. Undertaking work swiftly yet properly in a tidy manner.

Signs You Need A New Consumer Unit 

1. It is over ten years old: If your fusebox is more than ten years old, it should be inspected by an Electrician to ensure it’s safe and up to the current standards.
2. It is old and outdated: If your fusebox is mounted on wood and houses traditional wire fuses, it’s outdated and likely decades old. Although not illegal, they are not as safe as modern Consumer Units and should be replaced ASAP.
3. It is frequently tripping: If your fuses inside your current Consumer Unit are constantly tripping, there’s a fault in the Electrical system, with a fuse or the Consumer Unit itself. An inspection by an electrician is in order to establish the fault and a remedy.
4. You are adding new electrical circuits: If you plan to add new electrical circuits to your home, you may need to upgrade your Consumer to accommodate the increased load.
5. It is damaged: If your fusebox is physically damaged or corroded, it may not function correctly and could be dangerous. It should be replaced.
6. It is not up to current regulations: Safety regulations for electrical systems change over time, and if your fusebox does not meet regulations, it may need to be replaced to ensure the safety of your home.

It is essential to consult with a qualified electrician to determine if your Consumer Unit needs to be replaced and to undertake a replacement safely. We will help you.

How A Consumer Unit Works

A Consumer Unit (also called a fuse board or fuse box) is a central hub that distributes electricity to all the circuits in your home. 

The Consumer Unit contains a series of RCD fuses (AKA circuit breakers) that are designed to protect people from electrocution and the electrical circuits and appliances from overloads.

When electricity flows through a circuit, it passes through an RCD fuse (Residual Current Device) which measures the current. 

If the circuit functions normally, the electricity flows freely through the circuit and powers the electrical devices connected to it. However, if the circuit becomes overloaded, the RCD fuse ‘trips’ cutting power to the circuit.

Cutting the flow of electricity prevents the circuit from being damaged or a person being electrocuted. To restore power to the circuit, the fuse or circuit breaker is reset (via a switch on the RCD)

A regulation standard Consumer Unit is essential to ensure the safety of those in your home and to prevent damage to the electrical system and the potential for electrical fires.

If you have any concerns about your Consumer Unit or if it is not functioning correctly, it is important to have it inspected by a qualified electrician.

Get In Touch

Please Contact Us with the phone number or contact form below if you have any questions or would like a free, no-obligation quote for a new Consumer Unit.