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Edinburgh
Upgrade your fuse box to a modern consumer unit with full RCD protection. Our Edinburgh electricians replace outdated fuse boards quickly and safely, issuing all required certification on the same day.
Modern, Safe Consumer Units — Fitted & Certified in Edinburgh
From simple fuse board replacements to full RCBO consumer units with surge protection — here's everything we cover across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Simple, Stress-Free
Process
From your first contact to job completion, we keep things simple and transparent at every step.
Assessment
We inspect your existing consumer unit, count your circuits and confirm what's needed for a compliant upgrade.
Fixed Quote
We provide a fixed written price for the upgrade — no surprises on the day.
Installation
We isolate the supply, remove the old board, fit the new consumer unit and connect all existing circuits.
Test & Certify
All circuits are tested to current standards and your EIC is issued the same day.
When Does an Edinburgh Property Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade?
Edinburgh has a uniquely diverse housing stock — from Georgian New Town townhouses and Victorian tenements in Leith and Gorgie, to 1930s semis in Liberton and Corstorphine, post-war bungalows in Colinton, and modern developments across Portobello and Craigentinny. Each era of construction brings its own electrical challenges, and consumer unit upgrades are one of the most common jobs we carry out across the city.
The most common trigger for a consumer unit upgrade in Edinburgh is a mortgage survey or EICR report flagging an outdated fuse board. Lenders including Halifax, Nationwide and Lloyds regularly require a modern consumer unit with full RCD protection before releasing funds on Edinburgh properties — particularly older tenements and pre-1980s houses.
Other common reasons include: old rewirable fuse carriers (ceramic fuses) rather than modern MCBs; a board with no RCD protection at all; a board that trips repeatedly; or simply a property that hasn't had any electrical work done in 25+ years. If your Edinburgh property still has a metal-clad fuse board, it almost certainly needs replacing.
We carry out fuse box replacements across all Edinburgh postcodes — EH1 through EH17 and beyond into Midlothian — and issue your Electrical Installation Certificate on the same day. All our consumer unit upgrades are notified to Building Control as required under Part P of the Building Regulations.
Consumer Unit Upgrade Costs in Edinburgh
| Property Type | Typical Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bed flat | £350–£500 | 4–6 hrs |
| 3 bed tenement | £450–£600 | 5–7 hrs |
| 3–4 bed house | £500–£700 | 6–8 hrs |
| Large detached | £650–£900 | 7–10 hrs |
| RCBO upgrade (all circuits) | +£100–£200 | Same day |
| Surge protection (SPD) | +£80–£120 | Same day |
All prices include labour, materials and same-day EIC certification. VAT not applicable — we are not VAT registered.
RCD vs RCBO — Which is Right for Your Edinburgh Property?
A standard RCD consumer unit groups circuits together — a fault on one circuit can knock out several. An RCBO unit gives each circuit its own individual protection, so a fault only affects that one circuit. For Edinburgh tenements and family homes where disruption matters, we generally recommend RCBO units. The cost difference is modest and the benefit is significant.
Edinburgh Tenements
Victorian and Edwardian tenements across Leith, Gorgie, Dalry and Bruntsfield often have shared supplies and outdated boards. We understand the specific challenges of tenement upgrades and carry them out with minimal disruption to neighbours.
Pre-War & 1930s Properties
Properties in Corstorphine, Liberton, Colinton and Morningside built between the wars frequently have original or early post-war wiring. A consumer unit upgrade is often the first step before any further electrical work.
Pre-Sale & Mortgage Upgrades
Selling or buying an Edinburgh property? A consumer unit upgrade is one of the most common conditions raised by Edinburgh solicitors and mortgage lenders. We turn these around quickly to keep your transaction on track.
What Our Customers
Say About Us
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“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”
“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”
“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”
“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”
“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”
“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”
“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”
“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”
“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”
“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”
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Consumer Unit Upgrades by Area
Covering Edinburgh, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders — click your area for local pricing and availability.
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Fuse Box & Related Services Near Me
Searching for a "fuse box replacement near me" in Edinburgh? We also carry out these related electrical services across the city and Borders.
EICR Testing
If your fuse box needs replacing, an EICR often reveals other issues. We can test and upgrade in one visit.
Landlord Certificates
Consumer unit upgrades are a common requirement for Edinburgh landlord safety certificates.
Full Rewiring
If your wiring is also outdated, a full or partial rewire may be the best long-term solution.
RCD Testing
Standalone testing to ensure your new RCD or RCBO devices are functioning correctly.
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