Our Services
Consumer Unit Upgrades
About This Service
Consumer Unit Upgrades Specialists with 16 Years Experience
Trusted by five-star reviews across Brackley, Luxlectrics' consumer unit upgrades are chosen for safety and reliability. Phil Luxford, a NAPIT-registered NVQ3 electrician trained to BS 7671, replaces old fuse boxes with modern units fitted with MCBs and RCDs. Upgrades cut nuisance trips, add capacity for EV chargers and home offices, and include tidy workmanship with a 12-month guarantee.
Our Process
How It Works
On‑site survey & safety check
Phil inspects your existing consumer unit, checks supply arrangement and circuits, and explains whether a partial or full consumer unit upgrade is needed. You get a clear, written quote with scope and timescale.
Plan, parts & scheduling
We agree the best consumer unit spec (MCBs, RCDs, RCBOs where required) and schedule the work at a convenient time. All parts meet UK standards and are chosen to suit your property and future loads.
Removal, install, test & certify
Old unit is removed, the new consumer unit wired and tested to BS 7671. Phil issues the electrical certificate and completes any Part P/NAPIT notifications so the work is documented and compliant.
Benefits
Why Choose us for Consumer Unit Upgrades?
Improved safety & compliance
Modern MCBs and RCDs bring your consumer unit up to current safety standards. Work is carried out by a NAPIT-registered electrician trained to BS 7671 and Part P practice.
Fewer nuisance trips, EV‑ready capacity
Upgrades reduce spurious tripping and provide the circuit protection and capacity needed for EV chargers, home offices and modern appliances.
Personal, tidy service with guarantee
A sole‑trader approach: Phil personally manages every install, leaves the work area tidy and backs installations with a 12‑month workmanship guarantee.
What a consumer unit upgrade covers
Upgrading a consumer unit replaces an ageing fuse box or obsolete consumer unit with a modern enclosure populated by MCBs, RCDs or RCBOs as required. That means better fault detection, selective circuit protection and simpler maintenance. Typical signs you need an upgrade include frequent nuisance tripping, lack of RCD protection, old BS 3871/BS 1361 fuses, or insufficient spare ways for new circuits such as an EV charger or a dedicated home office supply.
Local, certified work you can trust
All consumer unit upgrades are completed to BS 7671 by Phil Luxford — NAPIT Registered, Part P competent and NVQ3 qualified. Work includes full testing and certification, and any required notifications. Serving Brackley and nearby areas (Banbury, Bicester, Buckingham, Towcester), Luxlectrics focuses on clear communication, tidy workmanship and reliable outcomes. To discuss your upgrade call 07769274616 or email phil@luxlectrics.co.uk.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Typical domestic upgrades can be completed in a single day, often 3–6 hours, depending on property size, access and additional circuit work. If extra wiring or a new earth rod is needed the job may take longer; Phil will confirm an accurate timescale during the on‑site survey.
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