Consumer unit upgrade and fuse box replacement Edinburgh

Edinburgh Electricians · Fuse Box UpgradesConsumer Unit Upgrades
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 Our Edinburgh electricians replace outdated fuse boards quickly and safely, issuing all required certification on the same day.

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Edinburgh Upgrades
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What's Included

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.

Consumer Unit Replacement
Fuse Box Upgrades
RCD Protection Installation
RCBO Consumer Unit Upgrades
Split-Load Board Installation
Additional Circuit Provision
Surge Protection Devices
Consumer Unit Relocation
Pre-Sale Fuse Board Upgrades
Mortgage-Required Upgrades
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Full RCD & RCBO Protection
Modern consumer units provide RCD protection for all circuits — dramatically reducing the risk of electric shock and fire.
Completed in One Day
Most consumer unit upgrades in Edinburgh properties are completed in a single day with minimal downtime to your supply.
Same-Day Certification
Your Electrical Installation Certificate is issued on the day of completion — accepted by all Edinburgh mortgage lenders and insurers.
Pre-Sale & Mortgage Upgrades
Selling your Edinburgh property? A consumer unit upgrade often unblocks mortgage and insurance issues, keeping your sale on track.
No Hidden Costs
We quote a fixed price before starting. The price you're quoted is the price you pay — with no unexpected extras.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

From your first contact to job completion, we keep things simple and transparent at every step.

1

Assessment

We inspect your existing consumer unit, count your circuits and confirm what's needed for a compliant upgrade.

2

Fixed Quote

We provide a fixed written price for the upgrade — no surprises on the day.

3

Installation

We isolate the supply, remove the old board, fit the new consumer unit and connect all existing circuits.

4

Test & Certify

All circuits are tested to current standards and your EIC is issued the same day.

Testimonials

What Our Customers
Say About Us

4 months ago

“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”

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Ryan Andrews
2 months ago

“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”

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Lorna Rutherford
3 months ago

“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.”

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Gail Goldstone
2 months ago

“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.”

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Chris Morvan
4 months ago

“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!”

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Alistair Hamilton
3 months ago

“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.”

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Forbes
3 months ago

“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!”

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W B
1 month ago

“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”

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Catherine Vardi
1 month ago

“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.”

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Phil Easton
4 months ago

“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.”

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Devi Pangaj
4 months ago

“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.”

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Isabella Bocchetti
5 months ago

“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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FAQs

Common Questions

Can't find your answer? Give us a call on 07940 071963.

You likely need an upgrade if your existing unit uses old-style rewirable fuses rather than modern MCBs, if it doesn't have RCD protection, if it's over 25 years old, or if a surveyor or mortgage lender has flagged it. Many older Edinburgh properties — particularly tenements and pre-1980s houses — still have outdated fuse boards that don't meet current safety standards.

The majority of consumer unit upgrades in Edinburgh properties are completed in a single day. You'll be without power for a period during the work, but we aim to restore the supply as quickly as possible. We'll give you an accurate time estimate when we provide your quote.

A new consumer unit provides better protection — but if circuits are tripping due to faulty appliances, overloaded circuits or underlying wiring issues, the upgrade alone won't resolve those. We'll assess your circuits as part of the upgrade and flag any issues we find.

Yes — this is one of the most common jobs we carry out across Edinburgh. Mortgage lenders regularly flag old consumer units during surveys. We can upgrade your board quickly and issue the required Electrical Installation Certificate, allowing your Edinburgh property transaction to proceed.

An RCD protects groups of circuits, meaning a fault on one could trip multiple circuits at once. An RCBO provides individual protection for each circuit, so a fault only knocks out the affected circuit. RCBO consumer units are generally preferred in Edinburgh properties where minimal disruption from any single fault is important.

Yes — we recommend and can fit a Type 2 surge protection device (SPD) when upgrading your consumer unit. This protects all your Edinburgh property's connected devices and appliances from voltage spikes. It's a relatively small additional cost with significant long-term benefit.

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