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Fuseboard upgrades · Earl’s Court SW5
Modern protection. Matched to the home you have.
PEP replaces consumer units and fuse boxes in Earl’s Court SW5, helping homeowners upgrade their electrical protection with a clear understanding of the work involved.
Domestic InstallerFrom a standalone fuseboard replacement to an upgrade alongside a kitchen or whole-home refurbishment, we plan around the existing circuits, the position of the board and the practicalities of working in your property.
For a flat within a larger building, that also means looking beyond the cupboard: where the supply can be isolated, who controls access and which equipment belongs within the agreed job.
01 · Understand the installation
You may be replacing an old fuse box, planning new circuits or responding to concerns raised during electrical work. Whatever prompted the enquiry, the starting point is the same: establish what your home needs before choosing the equipment.
We discuss the installation as it stands and any changes you already have in mind. A home with no planned alterations needs a different conversation from a flat about to receive a new kitchen, electric heating or additional lighting.
An old fuse box or plastic consumer unit is not, by itself, proof that replacement is compulsory. Condition, protection and suitability matter; this assessment-based approach is reflected in Electrical Safety First’s consumer unit replacement guidance.
Our role is to make the options understandable, whether the answer is a board replacement, a targeted repair or a wider package of electrical improvements.
02 · A clear scope, before a price
The cost of replacing a fuse box depends on the installation around it, not simply the price of the enclosure. Two properties with the same number of bedrooms can have very different circuits, access arrangements and associated work.
PEP prepares a property-specific quotation. The scope should make clear:
If the board sits inside fitted joinery, tell us before the visit. A cupboard alteration or decorative repair should not become an unspoken assumption in an electrical quotation.
We explain known additional work before booking the replacement. If further defects emerge, we discuss the findings, safety implications and proposed next steps rather than quietly expanding the job.
03 · The flat and the wider building
In an Earl’s Court conversion or mansion flat, the board inside your home may be some distance from the meter or the equipment needed to disconnect its supply. Booking access to the flat alone may not be enough.
Before agreeing the installation date, we establish which equipment serves your home, how authorised isolation will be arranged and whether access to a communal cupboard or another controlled area is required.
The consumer unit, electricity meter and main supply fuse are not interchangeable terms. Responsibilities differ, as UK Power Networks explains. Work involving metering or network equipment may need the relevant supplier, operator or responsible party.
A replacement inside your flat does not automatically include renewal of a communal rising main, the building’s distribution equipment or its supply capacity. Any such work needs its own assessment and agreement.
The purpose is straightforward: arrange the right access and responsibilities before your electricity is switched off.
04 · Retain what is suitable. Resolve what is not.
Often, a consumer unit can be replaced without rewiring the entire property. That decision must follow an assessment, not an assumption based on the appearance of the board.
Suitable existing circuits can remain. Defects presenting immediate or potential danger must be resolved, or the affected circuits left disconnected. A new enclosure is not a repair for defective wiring.
We explain whether the findings call for limited remedial work or a larger renewal. If the project needs more than a board change, our house and flat rewiring service in Earl’s Court provides the appropriate route.
For a fuller comparison, read consumer unit replacement or a full rewire.
05 · Different devices. Different jobs.
A well-specified consumer unit brings together different forms of protection. They do different jobs; adding more devices does not remove the need for sound wiring and correct installation.
An RCBO combines residual-current and overcurrent protection for an individual circuit. A suitable circuit-by-circuit arrangement can help limit the disruption caused by a fault, rather than grouping several circuits behind one shared RCD.
A surge protective device helps limit transient overvoltages that could damage connected equipment. It is a different function from overload or residual-current protection, not a substitute for either.
AFDDs detect certain dangerous electrical arcing conditions. Their inclusion depends on the applicable requirements and installation design; they are not automatically a universal requirement for every home.
NICEIC’s consumer unit guide explains these protective functions. We explain the proposed specification in the context of your property, so you understand what is being supplied and why.
06 · Space, access and everyday use
Keeping the board in its existing position may be the simplest option, but the replacement must suit the available space and remain accessible.
We consider the enclosure dimensions, cable entry, working access and the position of nearby shelves, doors and other services. The front needs to remain usable after the electrician has left, not disappear behind a newly fitted storage unit.
If moving the consumer unit would improve the arrangement, we discuss the additional work involved. Cable extensions, new routes and changes to joinery or finishes belong in the scope from the outset.
Photographs showing the outside of the board and the surrounding cupboard are useful for an initial discussion. Please do not remove electrical covers to obtain them.
07 · A practical plan for an occupied home
Consumer unit replacement requires a planned interruption to the affected electricity supply. We discuss the expected working period after assessing the installation, rather than promising the same duration for every home.
Let us know about working-from-home arrangements, electrically powered medical equipment, access systems or any other essential electrical dependency. Alternative arrangements need to be settled beforehand.
Testing also requires access beyond the board. Tell us about locked rooms, tenants, fitted furniture or areas that may be difficult to reach.
For a managed building, we agree the relevant contact, access arrangements and permitted working hours. This helps turn an appointment into a workable plan.
08 · From your enquiry to the handover
Tell us what has prompted the replacement, your full postcode and whether the property is occupied or undergoing refurbishment. Include any known faults and planned electrical additions.
We review the existing installation, access and proposed equipment. The quotation separates the board replacement from other agreed repairs or alterations, with responsibilities and exclusions made clear.
We agree access, protect the immediate work area and organise the shutdown. If external attendance is needed, it must be coordinated with the replacement rather than left until installation day.
Our electrician carries out the isolation, replacement and verification. The work is designed and assessed against the applicable BS 7671 requirements, with any findings that affect completion explained to you.
We identify the circuits, explain the controls and provide the relevant records. You should finish with a clear understanding of the installation, not just a new box on the wall.
09 · Verification and documentation
PEP is registered under the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme.
Consumer unit replacement in a dwelling in England is notifiable work under Building Regulations. Our handover includes the Electrical Installation Certificate, with the relevant inspection and test schedules, and arrangements for the separate Building Regulations notification and compliance documentation.
The EIC records the electrical work and verification. Building Regulations compliance documentation records the notification through the applicable route. They serve different purposes, and a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate is not the appropriate substitute for an EIC for this replacement.
The official framework is set out in Approved Document P. Keep the documents with your property records.
10 · Standalone upgrade or wider project
If you are already renovating, bring the proposed electrical layout into the discussion early. Appliance requirements, lighting arrangements and heating controls can affect the circuits the new board needs to accommodate.
We can coordinate the replacement with our wider electrical services in Earl’s Court, so decisions about circuits and the board are made together.
Allowing sensible spare space can support future plans, but spare ways in a consumer unit do not increase the available incoming supply capacity. Additional demand still needs assessment.
Equally, you do not need a refurbishment project to use this service. A clearly scoped, standalone replacement is welcome.
Earl’s Court · Kenway Road · Nevern Square
We cover houses, flats and maisonettes around Earl’s Court Square, Kenway Road, Nevern Square, Trebovir Road, Philbeach Gardens, Barkston Gardens and Bramham Gardens, together with addresses in the SW5 parts of Courtfield Gardens.
For addresses towards West Brompton or along Earl’s Court Road, Warwick Road, Cromwell Road and Old Brompton Road, give us the full postcode so we can confirm the location and access details.
Nearby services include consumer unit replacement in Fulham, Chelsea and Kensington. For our wider coverage, visit consumer unit replacement in London.
Before you book
Not necessarily. The cause may be an appliance, wiring fault or another issue outside the board. Replacement should follow diagnosis where tripping is the concern. Our guide to an RCD that keeps tripping explains the distinction.
Electrical Safety First recommends an EICR before a planned replacement. If one is declined, its guidance requires a pre-work survey. An assessment cannot simply be skipped; the appropriate checks and scope need agreeing before installation.
That depends on the lease, the work and any shared access or equipment affected. Check the relevant requirements before booking. The Leasehold Advisory Service explains when consent may be needed. Building Regulations compliance does not replace a separate consent required by your lease.
Not necessarily for a straightforward replacement in the same location. Additional wiring, relocation or repairs may require opening up. We distinguish that work from the board change and explain any known making-good requirements in the quotation.
We agree a realistic programme after assessment, but cannot promise to energise a circuit that has been found unsafe. Testing, unexpected defects and any necessary external work can affect completion. Tell us about essential dependencies before the visit.
Photographs help us understand the layout and start the conversation. They cannot establish the condition of concealed wiring or replace electrical testing. We explain what further assessment is needed before confirming the installation scope.
Talk to PEP
Tell us about the property, the existing fuseboard and what you want to achieve. We will help define a suitable replacement, the checks required and a practical plan for the work.
For the first enquiry, include your full postcode, house or flat details, any known problems and whether other electrical alterations are planned. If safe and accessible, add an exterior photograph of the board and its surroundings, without removing covers.