Consumer Unit Changes in Erith
Sidcup Electrical provides consumer unit changes in Erith. Chris Whyte carries out every job himself, fully insured with public liability cover of £20 million, with free quotes and all work tested and certified.
Erith, around Erith riverside and Erith High Street, is part of the 20 mile radius Chris Whyte covers from Sidcup. The housing is typically mixed old terraced rental stock and newer riverside regeneration developments. A consumer unit change is worth considering wherever a property still has an older fuse board. If your existing unit is genuinely fine, Chris will tell you so rather than push an unnecessary job.
What you get in Erith
Honest advice on what's needed
If your existing board is genuinely fine, I'll tell you rather than push an unnecessary change.
Modern RCD protection
Every circuit protected by a residual current device to current regulations.
Usually completed in a day
Most residential consumer unit changes are done and tested within a single working day.
Whether the new unit will fit in the same space is assessed as part of the initial quote, so there are no surprises on the day. Book on 07891 438223 or through the contact form.
The full step by step process is on the Consumer Unit Changes page.
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See the full Consumer Unit Changes page, the Erith page, or all areas covered by Sidcup Electrical.
Erith FAQs
Yes. Sidcup Electrical replaces consumer units in Erith, with full testing and certification included, typically completed in a single day.
Most residential changes are completed in a single day, including testing and certification, though larger properties with more circuits can take slightly longer.
Pricing depends on the number of circuits and the current condition of your wiring. Call 07891 438223 for a clear quote based on your property.
Housing in Erith is typically mixed old terraced rental stock and newer riverside regeneration developments. Older rewireable or wooden backed fuse boards lack modern RCD protection and are worth upgrading, but if your unit is fine you will be told.
An RCD, or residual current device, cuts power almost instantly if it detects a fault, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock or fire compared to older fuse boards.
Yes, power is isolated for the duration of the swap, which is typically a few hours. You are told in advance roughly how long to expect.
Yes. Every consumer unit change is tested and certified to current wiring regulations before the job is signed off.
In most cases, yes, though some older properties need minor adjustments. This is assessed and confirmed as part of the initial quote.
Some insurers ask about the condition of your electrics, and a modern, certified unit can help when discussing cover. Confirm specific requirements with your insurer.
Call Chris on 07891 438223 or use the contact form. Consumer unit changes are also available in Eltham and Blackfen, and across the wider coverage area.