Consumer Unit Upgrades · Surrey
RCBO Fuse Board Upgrades — Cranleigh
Consumer Unit Upgrades for Cranleigh homes across GU6, from a Buckinghamshire-based electrician who covers Surrey on a weekly rota.
Often described as one of England's largest villages, on the Surrey Hills' southern edge. That mixture matters because it drives what a typical consumer unit upgrade visit here actually involves: period cottages in the centre, post-war family estates, and modern developments to the north-east. The routing choices, cable ages and consumer unit types you find in Cranleigh homes aren't the same as one town over, and neither is the way we plan the job.
Based at 14 Kelly Road, High Wycombe HP11 1BW. Domestic only.
Common consumer unit upgrade jobs we see in Cranleigh
an installation being sold where the buyer's survey has flagged the board
a landlord modernising ahead of a new tenancy and EICR
a plastic-fronted board that fails the 2016 metal-enclosure requirement
a split-load board where a nuisance trip takes half the house out
How we approach fuse board replacements
- 1
Circuit survey
We open the existing unit, identify every circuit and note the cable sizes, insulation condition and any bonding gaps.
- 2
Quote and product choice
You get an itemised quote showing the brand of unit, number of RCBOs and any surge protection or AFDDs included.
- 3
Book power-down window
We agree a mutually workable window for the changeover, usually 4–8 hours, so you can plan around freezers and remote working.
- 4
Replacement and test
The old board comes out, new metal-clad unit goes in, and every circuit is tested to the current edition of BS 7671.
- 5
Certification
You receive an Electrical Installation Certificate covering the new board and the tested circuits behind it.
Questions we get asked most
- What if the earthing needs upgrading?
- We'll quote the main earthing and bonding upgrade separately if the existing supply is undersized.
- How long will the power be off?
- Typically 4–8 hours for a straight swap. We isolate individual circuits earlier so freezers and boilers can stay on until the last moment where practical.
- Do I need RCBOs on every circuit?
- Not always, but individual RCBOs mean one fault doesn't take the whole house out. We'll walk you through the trade-off before quoting.
- Do you need to notify Building Control?
- Consumer unit replacement is notifiable work. We handle the certification and notification for you.
Nearby areas we also cover
Beyond Cranleigh itself, we regularly attend addresses in these surrounding areas — distances are approximate.
- Guildford~8 mi
- Ewhurst~3 mi
- Bramley~5 mi
- Godalming~8 mi
Book a visit that suits your week
We hold Monday-to-Friday slots for Cranleigh customers each week. If your consumer unit upgrade isn't urgent, we can usually book something within the same week you enquire.
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