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Fuseboard upgrades · Shepherd’s Bush W12
Upgrade the protection. Understand the whole job.
PEP provides consumer unit replacement in Shepherd’s Bush W12, from individual fuse box upgrades to replacements coordinated with a home refurbishment. We assess the installation, agree the specification and complete the work with testing, circuit labelling and the appropriate certification.
Registered with the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme · Houses and flats · Planned electrical upgrades
Domestic InstallerWhether your board serves a family house near Wendell Park, a converted flat off the Green or an apartment in White City, the aim is straightforward: suitable protection, a properly planned changeover and a clear account of what you are paying for.
01 · Start with the installation
A kitchen gets replaced. A loft becomes another bedroom. Heating controls are added, followed by more sockets or outdoor lighting. Over time, the electrical installation can become less straightforward than the labels on the original board suggest.
Replacing the consumer unit is an opportunity to establish what each circuit serves and specify protection around the installation as it actually exists. It is also the right time to discuss changes you already intend to make.
You do not need to be planning a major renovation to contact us. A standalone replacement deserves the same attention to access, workmanship and handover as a larger project.
We explain the reason for recommending a replacement and distinguish it from any separate fault-finding or wiring work. The objective is a useful improvement to your home, not simply a newer-looking box.
02 · A quotation with a clear scope
A meaningful quotation needs more than a photograph of the front cover. Circuit numbers, the proposed protection, access and the condition of the surrounding installation all affect the scope.
PEP provides a quotation for the identified work, with the main elements set out clearly:
A board inside fitted cabinetry may require a different approach from one with clear access. Moving it to another wall is also a different job from replacing it in position.
When comparing quotations, check whether they cover the same work. A headline price can leave out the very items that determine whether the changeover is straightforward. We explain known additional requirements before booking and agree how any newly discovered issues will be handled.
03 · Keep, repair or add — define the work
These are three separate questions. Answering them makes the decision clearer and helps prevent a modest upgrade turning into an ill-defined project.
A new consumer unit does not automatically mean new wiring throughout the property. Circuits can be retained where assessment confirms that their condition and characteristics suit the new protective arrangement. The decision should follow the findings, not an assumption based on the building’s age.
Some installations need targeted remedial work alongside the replacement. We identify the affected part of the installation and explain the proposed repair. For a planned change, circuits presenting immediate or potential danger cannot simply be transferred with the defect unresolved; they must be made safe or left disconnected as appropriate. This is covered in Electrical Safety First’s replacement guidance.
New equipment or a changed room layout may need additional wiring, while more extensive deterioration may justify a wider renewal. Our consumer unit replacement or full rewire guide explains the distinction. For a whole-property project, see full house rewiring in Shepherd’s Bush.
04 · Leave room for a considered plan
Before finalising the specification, tell us about an induction hob, electric shower, extension or heating upgrade you are considering. These decisions can affect circuit design, demand and the space required in the board.
Different heating systems also have different electrical needs. Electric floor heating is not the same load as the controls and pumps serving a water-based system. If your renovation includes underfloor heating in Shepherd’s Bush, the electrical provision should be coordinated with the heating design.
Spare ways can make later additions easier, but a larger enclosure does not increase the power available from the incoming supply. Any necessary supply upgrade is a separate matter involving the relevant parties; UK Power Networks explains the equipment responsibilities.
We plan for realistic future use without treating every possible addition as something you need to purchase now.
05 · The home and the building around it
Where a house has been altered in stages, we ask what changed and whether records are available. A recently fitted kitchen does not tell us the condition of every other circuit. Equally, a period exterior does not prove that the wiring inside is original.
The consumer unit may be inside the flat while the meter or isolation equipment is elsewhere. We establish the access needed and discuss any freeholder or managing-agent requirements relevant to the proposed work. A cupboard key or appointment with the responsible person can be as important to the schedule as the electrical equipment.
In a managed building, contractor access, working hours and shared electrical areas may need coordination. The quotation identifies work serving your home; replacement of communal distribution equipment is not assumed to be included. Building-specific arrangements are checked before the installation date is confirmed.
06 · Understand the protective devices
The protective devices should be explained in everyday terms, rather than presented as a list of unexplained abbreviations.
NICEIC’s consumer unit guide explains these protective functions. PEP specifies the replacement enclosure and devices to suit the property and the applicable BS 7671 requirements, rather than assuming one arrangement is right for every home.
07 · Make room for the changeover
Consumer unit replacement requires a planned interruption to the electricity supply. Once we understand the job, we can discuss a realistic working period. A simple changeover and a replacement involving remedial work should not be given the same blanket timescale.
Tell us about working-from-home arrangements, access restrictions and equipment that depends on continuous power. If anyone relies on electrically powered medical equipment, suitable alternative arrangements must be agreed in advance with the relevant care or equipment provider.
The work area needs to be accessible, and testing may require access to rooms beyond the board itself. We also confirm how the supply will be safely isolated and whether an electricity supplier, network operator or building representative needs to be involved.
Planning these details early helps you organise the day and reduces avoidable disruption.
08 · From preparation to verified work
We discuss your reason for changing the board, known problems, existing records and any planned alterations. The necessary pre-work checks establish the scope before installation is agreed.
You receive a clear description of the equipment and work, together with identified additional requirements and exclusions. Access, the changeover and any coordination with other trades are discussed at this stage.
We replace the board and complete the associated work within the agreed scope. If further issues become apparent, we explain the findings and the implications before agreeing the next steps. We do not treat an unforeseen defect as permission for an open-ended programme of alterations.
The completed work is inspected and tested, circuits are identified and the handover explains the new arrangement. You should know which circuit serves which part of the property, what documentation to retain and whether any further recommendations remain.
For projects that extend beyond the board, our Shepherd’s Bush electrical services cover the wider installation work.
09 · A clear finish and a documented handover
Consumer unit replacement is notifiable work in England. The paperwork has two distinct purposes:
PEP is registered with the NICEIC Domestic Installer Scheme and arranges the notification for applicable work we undertake. These documents are not interchangeable; the distinction is explained in Approved Document P.
Keep both with your property records. The electrical certificate describes the work covered; it should not be read as a claim that every concealed cable in the building has been replaced.
Shepherd’s Bush · Askew Road · White City
We cover Shepherd’s Bush Green and the Market area, Askew Road, Wendell Park, Cathnor Park, the streets around Coningham Road and Lime Grove, White City, Wood Lane, Wormholt and the Loftus Road area.
We also welcome enquiries from the W12 sections of Goldhawk Road and Uxbridge Road. For addresses close to a district boundary, provide the full postcode so we can confirm the location and practical arrangements.
Nearby service pages cover Hammersmith, Chiswick and Notting Hill. Our London consumer unit replacement page provides the wider service overview.
Before you book
Often, yes. The decision rests on the existing circuits and the proposed installation. A board replacement, a limited repair and a full rewire are different scopes of work; we explain which is appropriate and why.
Your full postcode, property type, reason for replacing the board and details of planned electrical additions are useful. You can also provide photographs of the closed board and its surroundings. Do not remove covers or expose wiring to take photographs.
Not by itself. Additional spaces allow room for protective devices, but available power depends on the supply and the installation. Adding a substantial electrical load requires assessment, not simply a larger box.
Not necessarily. An appliance, a circuit fault or another issue may be responsible. Modern protection can reveal problems that were not apparent before. Read our guide to an RCD that keeps tripping; recurring trips need investigation rather than an assumption that the board is faulty.
Often, but you need to plan around the loss of power and access for testing. We discuss the likely disruption beforehand. Remaining at home does not mean sockets, lighting, heating controls or internet equipment will remain available throughout the work.
Yes, subject to assessing the installation and agreeing the building’s access arrangements. Tell us whether a managing agent controls meter-cupboard access or contractor bookings. Communal equipment and the private installation must be distinguished before the scope is agreed.
No. Age or enclosure material alone does not establish that replacement is necessary. The installation needs assessment, taking account of condition, protection and proposed changes. Electrical Safety First specifically cautions against replacement based on these features alone.
For a planned change, Electrical Safety First’s guidance strongly recommends obtaining an EICR beforehand. Declining that report does not remove the need for a pre-work survey; without the necessary assessment, replacement should not proceed. We explain the checks involved. An Electrical Installation Certificate records the completed replacement; an EICR serves a different purpose.
Talk to PEP
Tell us what has prompted the replacement and what you want the installation to support. We will help establish the right scope, from a straightforward board upgrade to coordinated work alongside a renovation.
Send your W12 address, preferred timescale and any relevant plans. You do not need to choose a board before speaking to us — that decision should follow the assessment.