Professional consumer unit replacements, AFDD protection and fuse board upgrades across North London and Greater London.
First Action Building Services provides professional consumer unit replacement, fuse board replacement and electrical upgrades for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and commercial clients throughout London.
As an NICEIC Approved Contractor with 30 years of experience, we can assess your existing electrical installation and recommend the appropriate consumer unit and protective devices for your property.
The consumer unit, sometimes referred to as the fuse board or fuse box, is an important part of your electrical installation. It distributes electricity around the property and contains protective devices designed to disconnect circuits when electrical faults occur.
Modern consumer units can incorporate RCBOs, RCDs, AFDDs (Arc Fault Detection Devices) and Surge Protective Devices (SPDs), depending on the installation and its requirements.
If you have an older fuse board, we can inspect and test the installation and advise whether replacing or upgrading the consumer unit would improve electrical safety and protection.
An older fuse board does not automatically mean that the installation is unsafe or that it must be replaced. Its condition, protective devices, existing wiring and the results of appropriate electrical testing should all be considered.
You may wish to have your consumer unit assessed if:
We can inspect and test the installation and advise on the most appropriate solution.
Depending on the installation, type of premises and circuit requirements, a modern consumer unit may incorporate:
The appropriate protective devices will be selected according to the electrical installation and current requirements.
Arc Fault Detection Devices are designed to identify certain types of dangerous electrical arcing that may occur because of damaged cables, loose connections or other faults.
An AFDD monitors the electrical characteristics of a circuit and can disconnect the supply when potentially dangerous arc-fault conditions are detected.
AFDD requirements depend on the type of premises, circuit and installation, so they are not automatically required on every circuit in every property.
Where AFDD protection is required or appropriate for the particular installation, First Action Building Services can install suitable AFDD or combined AFDD/RCBO devices as part of a consumer unit installation or electrical upgrade.
Surge Protective Devices can help protect electrical installations and connected equipment from transient overvoltages caused by events such as switching operations or disturbances on the electrical supply.
Where appropriate, an SPD can be incorporated into the consumer unit as part of an upgrade.
A consumer unit replacement is more than simply changing the fuse box.
Before and during the work, appropriate inspection and testing is required to assess the existing installation and ensure that circuits being connected to the new consumer unit are suitable and safe.
If faults or defects are identified, we will explain the findings and advise you of any remedial work required.
Following the installation and successful inspection and testing, the appropriate electrical certification will be provided.
Where Building Regulations notification is applicable, the relevant compliance documentation will also be provided.
As an NICEIC Approved Contractor, First Action Building Services carries out consumer unit replacements professionally and in accordance with the applicable electrical requirements.
We provide consumer unit and fuse board upgrades for homes, rental properties and commercial premises across North London and Greater London.
Need to replace or upgrade your consumer unit or fuse board?
Contact First Action Building Services today to discuss your requirements and request a quotation.
Call: 020 3086 8771
Email: info@first-action.com
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I used First Action Building Services for a landlord’s electrical safety certificate (EICR) at my rental property. The service was professional, arranging the appointment was straightforward, and the inspection findings were explained clearly. Very pleased with the service and would… Read more
First Action Building Services did my Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at my house . They let me know the faults and problems fixed and completed the important remedial work and replacing the consumer unit. The work was carried out… Read more
