Consumer Unit Installation Leigh On Sea

(And surrounding areas)

Call – 01702 911560

Email Us Or Request A Call-Back

TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services

5.0

NICEIC Domestic Installer – TM Hughes Electrical

TM Hughes Electrical rated highly on Checkatrade for electrical services

TM Hughes Electrical verified and reviewed on TrustATrader

Kevin Stannard

05:57 04 Nov 25

TM Hughes electrical are a great company and I would recommend them ,
Quick response and good workmanship
Thanks

Rakhee Mills

07:24 30 Oct 25

Paul done a brilliant job of fitting our new boiler. Very polite and kind and managed to do it all within a day.

Nigel orange

17:26 27 Oct 25

Great results from this firm who we have not used before. Very nice guys and a flexible approach which I think is important.

David Edward

10:24 04 Sep 25

A quick response and provided great feedback on the work necessary.

Balraj Sra

16:40 03 Sep 25

Prompt emergency callout service and fault diagnosed.

Alex Emil

16:44 19 Aug 25

Very far and efficient service. Worked around my schedule and explained everything to me clearly as well as all my options on the job. Will definitely use again.

Marian

17:09 03 Aug 25

From our initial meeting and throughout his attendance Andy presented an utterly friendly and engaging manner. Equally, his professionalism shone through his steadfast approach to the work in hand concerning the re-wiring of my home. Communication was consistently clear and helpful eg keeping me informed of developments and ongoing progress, very re-assuring indeed.
Special thanks, also, to Steve's earnest contribution: not only for his positive and courteous attitude but also the due diligence and care consistently applied in terms of cleaning up after each stage in the whole process. Much admired and greatly appreciated.
Overall, I am very pleased with the entire experience and, as such, would happily recommend TM Hughes and Son to others.

Jo Longhurst

16:19 15 Jul 25

Excellent service from a professional, knowledgeable and reliable team. Speedy supply of both estimates for urgent remedial work and dates for this to take place. I can't praise them enough!

Stephen

15:08 09 May 25

Andy made re wiring our entire home easy and completed it within a quick timeframe. After a free quote, we worked out the plan for the wiring. Where some things were less possible, Andy called me and discussed. If you’re looking for someone who knows what they’re doing, this is your guy 👌. Cheers again.

Michelle Lincoln

08:42 09 May 25

The team were very knowledgeable in a tricky job. They squeezed me in. They worked cleanly and were respectful to the surroundings. A great job done well.

Glenn Pilley

13:37 30 Apr 25

Excellent service. Andy reorganised his schedule to fit me in at the last minute which was greatly appreciated. He talked me through the process of what he was doing and was very friendly throughout the visit. Highly recommended.

Colin Thompson

18:13 14 Apr 25

Job done as requested, reasonable price.

Karen Thompson

18:12 14 Apr 25

Had a rewire really good service and friendly electrician. Very happy with the service.

Welcome to TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd. We offer a range of services, including Consumer Unit Installation in Leigh On Sea.

NICEIC Registered
Free No-Obligation Surveys & Quotes
Fully Insured

TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services are a trusted company with years of experience. We are here to provide high-quality electrical services in Leigh-on-Sea.

With NICEIC registration and full insurance, you can be sure qualified electricians fit your new Consumer Unit. And it will work safely for years.

About Consumer Units

Let’s look at why consumer units matter. The advantages of modern 18th edition metal consumer units, and the services TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services offers.

What a Consumer Unit Does

The main job of a consumer unit is to send power safely and efficiently to different circuits in your home. It also keeps you, your family, and your electrical system safe by turning off bad circuits and stopping electric shocks. Too much power on a circuit, faults, and other issues.

How It Works

The consumer unit splits the power into separate circuits. Each one has an RCD to protect it. If there’s a fault, the fuse or circuit breaker disconnects the circuit. Stopping shocks, appliance damage, and electrical fires.

Why You Might Need a New Consumer Unit

You might need to upgrade your consumer unit for several reasons. Like old equipment, meeting the latest rules, using more power now, or making your home safer. Upgrading to a modern 18th edition metal consumer unit offers many benefits.

Improved Electrical Safety

New 18th-edition metal consumer units are safer than old ones. They have better safety parts, including safety switches like RCDs, MCBs, and RCBOs.

Meets Current Regulations

Installing a modern 18th-edition metal consumer unit makes sure it meets the latest electrical safety rules. So you don’t have to worry that your system is safe.

Built to Last

Metal consumer units last longer than plastic ones. The strong metal case handles heat and use better, giving it a longer life.

Easier Fault Finding and Fixing

Modern consumer units make faults easier to spot and fix. Their clip-in parts allow quick, simple replacement of anything faulty.

RCD Fuses: What They Are and How They Work

Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are safety switches that protect against electric shocks. They also stop appliance overload and electrical fires.

They work by always checking the flow of electricity and quickly turning off the power if there’s a fault.

Functions and Benefits of RCD Fuses

RCD fuses stop electrical accidents by finding faults, like current leakage. Or contact with live parts, and turning off the circuit.

Quick action which greatly cuts the risk of electric shocks and fires. Making RCDs a key safety feature in modern consumer units.

How RCD Fuses Protect Your Electrical System

RCD fuses compare the power going into a circuit with the power coming out. In a healthy circuit, they match. If they don’t, the RCD disconnects the circuit, stopping appliance damage and lowering the risk of shocks or fires.

Why You Should Upgrade Your Plastic Consumer Unit

Here are some reasons why you should update your plastic Consumer Unit.

Better Fire Protection

Plastic consumer units don’t handle fire as well as metal ones. Plastic units can’t hold a fire inside, which could spread and damage your home.

Meets Modern Rules

Many plastic consumer units don’t meet the latest electrical safety rules. Upgrading to a modern metal Consumer Unit makes sure it meets these rules, making your system safer and more reliable.

Dangers Of Old Fuse Boxes

Old fuse boxes with traditional wire fuses are old and should be changed now. Here’s why.

Fire Risk Old fuse boxes are more likely to cause electrical fires because the parts are old. Upgrading to a modern consumer unit with safety switches like RCD fuses will greatly lower the risk of fires.
Hard to Find Parts As old fuse boxes become harder to find now, replacement parts are also hard to get. Modern consumer units use standard parts that are easy to find and replace.
Inefficient and Wasteful Old fuse boxes may not send power well through your home’s circuits, wasting energy and raising your bills. A modern consumer unit can help your system run better, cutting waste and lowering costs.
Less Protection Against Shocks Old fuse boxes don’t have the safety switches found in modern consumer units, like RCD fuses. This leaves your home more at risk of shocks and electrical accidents.

Free Survey and Quote From TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services

A free survey by one of our Electricians works out the best consumer unit for your home’s electrical needs. An Electrician will check your current system and tell you what needs doing.

After the survey, we’ll give you a clear, no-obligation quote showing the costs involved, so you have all the info you need about the price.

Consumer Unit Installation Procedure

Before installation, our Electricians will make sure your home’s electrical system is ready for the new unit. This includes turning off the power, removing the old consumer unit, and making any wiring changes needed.

Our Electricians will install your new consumer unit, working to the latest safety rules. They’ll make sure all parts are connected right and the unit is firmly in place.

Once finished, our Electrician will test the new consumer unit to make sure it works safely. We’ll also give you paperwork to show it meets the rules.